"These pieces on Deadwood, if they continue, will be lousy with filthy language." How could they not be? The lead character's last name was Swearagin...
I love it I love it I love it I love it. You are an extremely good writer with an excellent eye, wonderful insight, and an ability to connect dots that vibrate in seemingly different universes. Keep going, please.
I was devoted fanatically to Deadwood! Please include your insights and comments on the incredibly Shakespearian dialogue -- it blew me away. The blend of high English and common West (with vulgarities predominating) was one of the most brilliant and creative aspects of the program. How could I fall ion love with Al Swearingen? But I did. Looking forward eagerly to more from you.
20 years ago James was watching Deadwood, and after about the 10th “cocksucker” I asked what on earth he was watching and I got completely sucked in, mostly because of Timothy Olyphant’s extreme hotness, and I am a person who does not understand time or distance, so to this day I ask: “How long before/after Deadwood did this event happen?” Deadwood is the nexus of time for me. (If whatever event happened more than 400 years before Deadwood I’m lost in space.)
I’d give the idea a “love” if I could. I understand you can;t do scene by scene, but m-ay-b-e you could do at least one scene per episode in some depth? And/or do more than one newsletter for some episodes? Any opportunity to savor it again through another’s eyes/words. Thanks.
"Just know it’s not me saying these things, Mom. It’s them cocksuckers in Yankton." 😂 Great recap and such a great show. I hope the people want a recap of a 20 year old show if only to validate the steam of old shit I always wanna write about like it's on everyone's mind. Either way, I haven't thought about how unusual of a prologue that really was. Well done.
I'd definitely like to see more Deadwood coverage, Eric! It's a great show and I'm still sad about how it ended prematurely. Though Timothy Olyphant's story of how that happened is amazing.
Greatest show of all time. Keep 'em comin'.
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"These pieces on Deadwood, if they continue, will be lousy with filthy language." How could they not be? The lead character's last name was Swearagin...
a very apt name, too!
Milch was being like Dickens: making the last name reflect the character's personality.
Swearengen was actually a real person!
Wow.
I love it I love it I love it I love it. You are an extremely good writer with an excellent eye, wonderful insight, and an ability to connect dots that vibrate in seemingly different universes. Keep going, please.
Thank you so much! 😃
Whoops, am a new subscriber and didn't notice the January 2025 date on your post. Where do I find the rest??
Working on the next part but here's everything I've published so far: https://www.extended-cut.com/t/deadwood
I was devoted fanatically to Deadwood! Please include your insights and comments on the incredibly Shakespearian dialogue -- it blew me away. The blend of high English and common West (with vulgarities predominating) was one of the most brilliant and creative aspects of the program. How could I fall ion love with Al Swearingen? But I did. Looking forward eagerly to more from you.
Just came across this. More Deadwood, please!
There's 4 posts and I'm working on the 5th 🤓
https://newsletter.allthefanfare.com/t/deadwood
You cannot fuck the future, sir. The future fucks you. (In other words, yes please.)
I love Deadwood! Haven’t seen it in years though. I vote for more!
Sounds like the perfect time for a rewatch!
20 years ago James was watching Deadwood, and after about the 10th “cocksucker” I asked what on earth he was watching and I got completely sucked in, mostly because of Timothy Olyphant’s extreme hotness, and I am a person who does not understand time or distance, so to this day I ask: “How long before/after Deadwood did this event happen?” Deadwood is the nexus of time for me. (If whatever event happened more than 400 years before Deadwood I’m lost in space.)
The real-life Deadwood was in the 1840s I think. And the show first aired in 2004. Just to give you a rough timeline.
I'm an avowed Timothy Olyphant fan (call myself an Olyfan without shame) and will basically watch him in anything.
I’d give the idea a “love” if I could. I understand you can;t do scene by scene, but m-ay-b-e you could do at least one scene per episode in some depth? And/or do more than one newsletter for some episodes? Any opportunity to savor it again through another’s eyes/words. Thanks.
I think that's an easy yes. Just try and stop me! 🤓 Thanks for the encouragement!
"Just know it’s not me saying these things, Mom. It’s them cocksuckers in Yankton." 😂 Great recap and such a great show. I hope the people want a recap of a 20 year old show if only to validate the steam of old shit I always wanna write about like it's on everyone's mind. Either way, I haven't thought about how unusual of a prologue that really was. Well done.
Old shit >>>>> new shit.
Thanks, Clay! Appreciate the kind words.
I really enjoyed your analysis and it makes me want to watch Deadwood for a third time. I hope you decide to write more.
I want to write more! But I also want to write about stuff people actually want to read. Hopefully there's overlap here. Thanks Kristina!
I'd definitely like to see more Deadwood coverage, Eric! It's a great show and I'm still sad about how it ended prematurely. Though Timothy Olyphant's story of how that happened is amazing.