Deadwood - The Complete Third Season

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(Rolling Stone) "The Best Drama on Television" is back with the third season on DVD! Timed to coincide with Father's Day HBO will release Deadwood: The Complete Third Season DVD on June 12 2007. Watch as the lawless era of Deadwood comes to an end. TFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 026359321726 Manufacturer No: 93217

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The final complete season of HBO's remarkable Deadwood series is full of surprises and devastating experiences as the nascent, dangerous town prepares to join Dakota territory in 1877. As in the previous two seasons, the question of who will control the town's resources, assets, and people drives much of the drama, affecting all manner of relationships and alliances, often between the most unlikely people. The dominant storyline in Deadwood: The Complete Third Season concerns upcoming elections for mayor and sheriff of the mucky, gold-mining town. The real juice, however, is not so much between the individuals running for office as between two power brokers each trying to steer the results toward their own purposes. Saloon owner and Deadwood's puppetmaster, Al Swearengen (Ian McShane sustaining his brilliant peformance in the previous two seasons), works closely with incumbent lawman Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant) on retaining the latter's seat. But Bullock himself has difficulty surrendering his penchant for taking unambiguous action and relying on few words, especially when he has to act like a politician and deal with people such as George Hearst (Gerald McRaney, playing the real-life father of William Randolph Hearst). Swearengen's rival, Hearst--a self-made industrialist who gained his fortune through mining--has every intention of overtaking Deadwood, with his eye particularly on the lucrative mine owned by Bullock's former lover, Alma (Molly Parker). (The violence Hearst employs to get to Alma's claim will stun many Deadwood fans.)

Meanwhile, Bullock's old friend, Sol Starr (John Hawkes), runs for mayor against the feckless E.B. Farnum (William Sanderson), and tries to navigate through his difficult relationship with Trixie (Paula Malcomson) as she grows enraged by former lover Swearengen's manipulation of her and everyone else. Calamity Jane (Robin Weigert) is encouraged to become a public speaker, telling of her misadventures with General George Custer, and she commences a lesbian relationship with Joanie (Kim Dickens), the saloon owner who is becoming increasingly despondent and suicidal. Bullock's relationship with his wife, Martha (Anna Gunn) continues to deepen and become more of an influence on him, Wyatt Earp comes for a visit, and a newcomer to town, Jack Langrishe (Brian Cox), an old friend of Swearengen, attempts to open a theatre. As expected, the season finale concludes with the long-awaited election, but HBO's decision to bring Deadwood to an end required creator David Milch to wrap everything up in a pair of two-hour movies. Still, The Complete Third Season is very satisfying on every level, and will always be, along with the rest of the series, a television landmark. --Tom Keogh

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A Brilliant Send-Off.......2007-09-08

It is unfortunate that this third season of Deadwood had to be its last, but this hard-hitting cowboy drama rides off into the sunset in style in every way.

Season three picks up some weeks after the end of the second season. With the First Bank of Deadwood opening under the aegis of local mining magnate Alma Ellsworth, the camp and the surrounding community are preparing for their first elections - with Seth Bullock and Sol Star running for sheriff and mayor, respectively. At the same time, however, the specter of the camp's latest resident, half-mad robber baron George Hearst, looms large, as he stretches out his hands in an effort to take the camp - and its wealth - for himself. As a result, Sweringen and Cy Tolliver play a dangerous game of politics with Hearst and the camp in an effort to keep themselves, their dependents, and their interests afloat in a sea of increasingly brutal intrigue. On other notes: a company of classical players come to town, the camp acquires a new school, and a tragic dispute ensues over ownership of the local livery stable.

Ian McShane is as brilliant as ever as Al Sweringen, a darkly sympathetic figure who exhibits harrowing ruthlessness and light pathos in equal measure; he is the character one always counts on, and McShane does not disappoint. Timothy Olyphant's Bullock is as hard-bitten and angry as ever, but seems to mellow in this season, adjusting himself to married life. The real treat of the season, however, is Gerald McRaney's (TV's "Major Dad") portrayal of George Hearst. A rough-hewn figure of the Gilded Age, Hearst is a violent, cruel, and brilliant counterpoint (and counterpart) to Sweringen's more backwoods boss figure. Hearst wears gentility and streetsmart bravado in equal measure, barely masking a mad and insatiable lust for power that reveals itself in unsettling subtle, silently explosive ways.

As ever, the show is well-acted and brilliantly designed; costumes and sets remain impeccable. While certain of the secondary plots fail or ring hollow, he overall thrust of the season is fast-paced, raw, and scintillating. For fans of the series, this is truly a fitting end. Highly recommended.

Breathtaking work.......2007-09-04

Deadwood is simply the best thing I've ever seen on film. It is absolutely breathtaking. It's been called Shakespearean, and it is, with poetic and beautiful language and images, albeit filled with vulgarity and violence. The writing is poetic, the plots unpredictable-- particularly considering the show is based in part on history-- the characters are memorable and complex, all the acting is seamless, and the photography, courtesy of the director, I suppose, can bring tears to my eyes. The show is addictive, and it is difficult to believe that even a corporate entity would dare to cancel a show this good, no matter what it cost to produce. All three seasons are excellent.

Genius.......2007-09-01

This is perhaps the only Television series I have ever seen that could claim to be a truly great artistic achievement. It is like transposing a combination of Dickens and Shakespeare into the Wild West (however bizarre that may sound), and it amazingly always has the sense of a dramatic (staged) production rather than a TV show. The performances are without exception magnificent. Ian McShane gives one of the great performances anywhere, ever, and the rest of the cast are hardly less worthy of praise. If David Milch never does anything again this will go down as a work of genius. Inspiring to see the potential of television glimpsed in this glorious achievement; depressing to acknowledge it is a show that reaches well beyond the carefully and cynically dumbed-down limits allowed by the vested political and commercial interests that run this country.

coulda, woulda, shoulda.......2007-08-31

Interesting premise: fact based stories, realistic production design and a good cast all set in a real town from the old west but all undermined by some silly competition to see which of the low-lifes can use the F-word the most. One well played scene after another gets the dramatic momentum ripped out from under it by this over-the-top dialogue. Perhaps they thought that if it worked for the Sopranos it would work here.

More of the Same.......2007-08-24

Deadwood--The Complete Third Season is as good as seasons one and two. The only fly in the ointment is that there will be no fourth season.

On the Rock Trail: The Rolling Stones (Unauthorized)

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DO NOT BUY THIS DVD
For completists only.
Fun & priced great!
Great Documentary
Waste of Money

On the Rock Trail: The Rolling Stones (Unauthorized)
Starring: Rolling Stones
Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B000F2CA7Y
Release Date: 2006-05-02

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THE ROLLING STONES Whether you love or loathe the music of The Rolling Stones, this is a band that refuses to be ignored; indifference is just not an option. From their early beginnings in the 1960s, The Rolling Stones were rebels with a cause, the very antithesis of their harmonious rivals, The Beatles. On the Rock Trail is a fascinating journey of discovery tracking The Rolling Stones from their distinctly civilized, well-educated, middle-class roots, right through to international recognition as the first, and some would argue, ultimate Bad Boys of Rock `n' Roll! (*This documentary does not contain any Rolling Stones music)

54 MIN. • COLOR

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DO NOT BUY THIS DVD.......2007-03-09

THIS DVD IS FAKE JUNK DO NOT BUY ANY OF THIS SERIES. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED

For completists only. .......2006-08-22

Very good unauthorised product but it is only a cheap new 1-hour documentary from the US about the history of the Stones. As the producers don't have any copyrights for Stones-music, we only see stills of the Stones and hear no Stones music at all!

Fun & priced great!.......2006-06-23

I bought this DVD along with the Queen Doc in the same series. And as I posted in my review of the Queen DVD, I really don't agree with the negative reviews. Again, the decription states there is NO MUSIC, or performances, etc.

What you do find here are fun and interesting facts from a fan's perspective. Refreshing!!!

If you're looking for the definitive biography or a live concert... you won't find it here... but you will find a fun program!

And the "Nerdy British" host - I found very amusing!

Great Documentary .......2006-06-07

This is an interesting documentary...and at a great price! Lots of stuff I didn't know about the Rolling Stones that I thought was very interesting. If you read the description, you will notice it doesn't contain any music from The Rolling Stones...it's a documentary of how they got started and all that interesting stuff.

Waste of Money.......2006-05-21

Don't buy this DVD! YOU CAN HAVE MINE! What a waste of money!!! "On The Rock Trail" is a low budget, superficial "Rolling Stones Lite" documentary that has NO STONES MUSIC, NO STONES INTERVIEWS---even with friends, acquaintances, or people who have played with them. Just some bizarre, nurdy British Guy on a motorcycle driving around Britain and showing you where the Stones hung out when they were starting out. Oh yeah, and he also tells you an anectdote about Mick getting drunk and peeing his pants in a local pub. Gee, just what I needed to know! If you are new to the Stones, you might get something out of this (but I doubt it). If you are a HARD CORE STONES FAN, you will be disappointed in the extreme. Don't buy this DVD! Instead, I suggest a better way to spend your money is to purchase a LIVE STONES DVD.

Bob Dylan - Heartbreakers Live in Australia (Import)

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Bob Dylan - Heartbreakers Live in Australia (Import)

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Import from South Korea
Audio: English
NTSC All Regions
Dolby Digital
4:3 Full Screen

ASIN: B000UCINMK

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Import from South Korea. NTSC All Regions (playable in all machines). Audio in English. 10 TRACKS: IN THE GARDEN - JUST LIKE A WOMAN - LIKE A ROLLING STONE - IT'S ALLRIGHT MA (I'M ONLY BLEEDING) - GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY - LENNY BRUCE - WHEN THE NIGHT COMES FALLING - BALLAD OF A THIN MAN - I'LL REMEMBER YOU - KNOCKIN' ON HEAVEN'S DOOR.

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Rolling Stones: Time on Their Side
Starring: Rolling Stones
Manufacturer: Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE)
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ASIN: B000F7CMVS
Release Date: 2006-10-24

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This is the band that knows no end. Time on Their Side is a documentary featuring exclusive interviews with band members, fellow musicians, freinds, family, biographers, & fans of the Rolling Stones. Only one band has truly stood the test of time. Only one band can be called "The Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Band in the World", and that one band is The Rolling Stones. All through the 90's and during their 40th anniversary in 2002, the Stones proved once and for all that rock 'n' roll has neither boundaries nor age limits.

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Rolling on
Starring: Rolling Stones
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ASIN: B000A2VDOU
Release Date: 2003-09-23

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Rolling On or Flushing Down?

Rolling Stones - Rolling on
Starring: Rolling Stones
Manufacturer: Video Music, Inc.
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ASIN: B0000E6FNN
Release Date: 2003-11-04

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A previous best selling VHS titles and now available on DVD for the very first time, ROLLING STONES "ROLLING ON" features rare footage, behind the scenes footage, interviews and much more!

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Rolling On or Flushing Down?.......2004-01-03

If I could return this, I would. The first 10 minutes of this one hour video was devoted to Elvis and the Beatles. The remainder looked like a home movie or surveillance video in black and white, showing the same clips over and over again with very poor video and sound quality. It covers the first 10 years of the Stones and features just a few songs being performed as well as some interviews and a bit of Mick's early acting career. I am a HUGE Stones fan, and this was painful to sit through once. I will never watch it again!

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Rolling Stones-Rolling on

Manufacturer: Koch International
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ASIN: B000GI3PNU
Release Date: 2006-09-26

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Rolling On [Region 2]
Starring: The Rolling Stones
Manufacturer: Rbc Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
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General | Rock | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000CBL93
Release Date: 2003-09-30

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Rolling Stones Rolling On
Starring: Rolling Stones
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
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Rolling Stones: Time on Their Side

ASIN: B0002B55CK
Release Date: 2004-06-01

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A previous best selling VHS and now available on DVD for the very first time, Rolling Stones Rolling On features rare footage, behind the scenes footage, interviews and much more. This Australian DVD is Unavailable in the US, UK & most European territories! NTSC / Region 0. Color/B&W/59 minutes. R.B.C. Entertainment. 1991.

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