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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. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 37 “Deadwood: The Movie” with Emily VanDerWerff appeared first on Movie Fail.

Deadwood concludes with "Tell Him Something Pretty," a challenging finale which refuses to give its scrappy underdogs any victory, moral or otherwise. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 36 “Tell Him Something Pretty” with Harry Edmundson-Cornell appeared first on Movie Fail.

"The Catbird Seat" releases the pressure valve on Season 3's tension as the town coalesces on one side of the thoroughfare, Hearst and his goons on the other. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 35 “The Catbird Seat” with Ben Siler appeared first on Movie Fail.

Hoopleheads Podcast: W. Earl Brown pens one of Deadwood's most focused episodes, "A Constant Throb," the thrust of which concentrates on Al regaining his faculties in his existential contest with George Hearst. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 34 “A Constant Throb” appeared first on Movie Fail.

"Amateur Night" closes off several storylines as it consolidates its focus on broiling conflict between the camp and George Hearst. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 33 “Amateur Night” appeared first on Movie Fail.

Hearst greedily chases new gold mining opportunities, Steve's horse-minding career comes to an end and the Earps arrive in Deadwood as "Leviathan Smiles." The post Hoopleheads: Episode 32 “Leviathan Smiles” appeared first on Movie Fail.

"Unauthorized Cinnamon" is a fantastic episode that provides some of the most exciting revelations and funniest moments in Deadwood thus far. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 31 “Unauthorized Cinnamon” appeared first on Movie Fail.

Deadwood winds itself up tight in "A Rich Find," placing newcomer Odell square in the lion's den as he seeks out Hearst against his mother's wishes. Esther and Søren discuss. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 30 “A Rich Find” appeared first on Movie Fail.

"A Two-Headed Beast" is a showdown between Deadwood's two chief rivals - but it also features the conclusion to one of the saddest, and most prescient, storylines in the series so far. Esther and Søren discuss. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 29 “A Two-Headed Beast” appeared first on Movie Fail.

"Full Faith and Credit" delicately balances Deadwood's racial dynamics while offering some deeper introspection about who its leading characters really are. Esther and Søren discuss. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 28 “Full Faith and Credit” appeared first on Movie Fail.

On a technical level, "True Colors" is often bizarre and always interesting; narratively, this is some of the most exciting material we've seen in Deadwood. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 27 “True Colors” appeared first on Movie Fail.

"I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me For" is an episode that makes a frightening declaration about who Hearst is and what Seth and Al are up against. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 26 “I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me For” appeared first on Movie Fail.

In "Tell Your God to Ready for Blood," director Mark Tinker revels in Deadwood's brewing conflict between George Hearst, Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen. Esther and Søren discuss. The post Hoopleheads: Episode 25 “Tell Your God to Ready for Blood” appeared first on Movie Fail.

However (un)satisfactorily "The Iron Throne" concludes Game of Thrones, it also brings our podcast series, "Stark Contrast," to a bittersweet end. This week, Esther and Søren close out Stark Contrast. The post Stark Contrast: Episode 33 “The Iron Throne” appeared first on Movie Fail.

In Game of Thrones' "The Bells," Miguel Sapochnik once again uses every visual trick he can find to try reanimate a show long past its prime. Esther, Søren and guest host Josh Lewis discuss. The post Stark Contrast: Episode 32 “The Bells” with Josh Lewis appeared first on Movie Fail.

"The Last of the Starks" struggles to justify its own existence as Game of Thrones meanders in the wake of its climactic battle with Death itself. The post Stark Contrast: Episode 31 “The Last of the Starks” with AJ Ajetunmobi appeared first on Movie Fail.

Release the confetti, folks: Miguel Sapochnik is back for “The Long Night.” This week we’re treated to 80-ish minutes of Game of Thrones‘ best remaining director choreographing the largest and most complex battle sequence in the show’s history. The results are immediately evident as a striking opening shot of Sam Tarly’s (John Bradley) shaking hands […] The post Stark Contrast: Episode 30 “The Long Night” with Diego Crespo appeared first on Movie Fail.

After a rough season premiere, Game of Thrones veteran Bryan Cogman turns the show in a positive direction with “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” Cogman is responsible for writing some of the show’s best episodes (including Season 1’s “Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things” and Season 4’s “Oathkeeper”). His dialogue and character work shows a […] The post Stark Contrast: Episode 29 “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” appeared first on Movie Fail.

Welcome back to Stark Contrast! We’re happy to return to our perennial podcast show where we discuss Game of Thrones. This week, we’re kicking off with the Season 8 premiere, “Winterfell.” It’s a slow burn re-introduction to the denizens of Westeros and Essos that never managed to get J and me excited about the series […] The post Stark Contrast: Episode 28 “Winterfell” appeared first on Movie Fail.

After last week’s dirge, Deadwood closes out Season 2 with the fantastic “Boy the Earth Talks To.” Director Ed Bianchi is back and it’s immediately apparent. His clever use of depth of field and of framing immediately permeate event he more mundane scenes. Tonally the show also strikes a contrast with its predecessor, trading day […] The post Hoopleheads: Episode 24 “Boy the Earth Talks To” appeared first on Movie Fail.