Deadwood: The Movie presents an overtly contrasting final message to the one it gave us over a decade ago, each finale borne of its political moment.
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Hoopleheads: Episode 36 “Tell Him Something Pretty” with Harry Edmundson-Cornell
Well, anyways: the "Tell Him Something Pretty," the Deadwood series finale. For thirteen years, this the sum total of what fans of the show have had to conclude a fantastic three-season run. Here to assist us in … Continue Reading
Hoopleheads: Episode 35 “The Catbird Seat” with Ben Siler
It's hard to know who's sitting in "The Catbird Seat" by the close of this episode. After last week's near miss, Hearst (Gerald McRaney) lands his attack on the townsfolk as he sics his Pinkerton goons on poor … Continue Reading
Hoopleheads: Episode 34 “A Constant Throb”
I called it. I'm not proud of it, but I called it. "A Constant Throb" was a phallic title if ever I saw one. Yet most of this week's episode, penned by W. Earl Brown (Dan Dority), focuses on Al (Ian McShane) … Continue Reading
Hoopleheads: Episode 33 “Amateur Night”
"Amateur Night," AKA "Gay Fiesta," in some ways hearkens back to the simple pleasures of Tom Nuttall's (Leon Rippy) bicycle in "Childish Things." Here again a common attraction brings all of the camp together for a … Continue Reading
Hoopleheads: Episode 32 “Leviathan Smiles”
In "Leviathan Smiles," it is George Hearst (Gerald McRaney) who smiles widest at the prospect of prising yet more riches from the Earth. This episode picks up just as last episode ended: with Odell (Omar Gooding) … Continue Reading
