Søren Hough My earliest memories of Gene Wilder exist in a land of pure imagination. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was consummate entertainment as a child. The effects were colorful and fun, the subject matter was candy and the adventure was exciting, strange and engrossing. And leading us through … Continue Reading
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The Neon Demon
The Neon Demon kills Jesse (Elle Fanning) before the movie begins. I can’t think of a film that dared to off its protagonist in the opening … Continue Reading
High-Rise
In all the mayhem and carnage of High-Rise one scene in particular stands out. As society teeters perilously close to total collapse, we … Continue Reading
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Hoopleheads: Episode 6 “Plague”
"Plague" foretells chaos in Deadwood. As small pox breaks out, local business leaders (and religious figures) step in to keep order. Meanwhile, Jane (Robin Weigert) reenters camp and looks into the girl she helped … Continue Reading
Hoopleheads: Episode 5 “The Trial of Jack McCall”
After a brief hiatus, "Hoopleheads" is back! "The Trial of Jack McCall" is a heavy episode. It directly handles the consequences of the shocking events in "Here Was a Man" as it splits attention between four primary … Continue Reading
Hoopleheads: Episode 4 “Here Was A Man”
Keeping quiet about the events of "Here Was a Man" was an exercise in restraint for me. For weeks, Josh and I have discussed Wild Bill Hickok (Keith Carradine). We've explored his relationship with Charlie (Dayton … Continue Reading
Hoopleheads: Episode 3 “Reconnoitering the Rim”
Following the tight two-episode arc from last week, "Reconnoitering the Rim" introduces what feels like a broader glimpse at the plot of Season 1. Both "Deadwood" and "Deep Water" functioned as good character … Continue Reading
Hoopleheads: Episode 2 “Deep Water”
Davis Guggenheim takes the wheel this week in "Deep Water," an episode that feels like a direct follow-up to the series pilot. Now we've got a better handle on the characters, from Al (Ian McShane) and Seth's … Continue Reading
