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There's an Art to This

  • Episode aired Sep 16, 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Deuce (2017)
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Confronted with the changing realities of prostitution and porn, C.C. doubles down on his assets, while fellow pimp Larry Brown eyes a new opportunity; Candy grows creatively frustrated; Abb... Read allConfronted with the changing realities of prostitution and porn, C.C. doubles down on his assets, while fellow pimp Larry Brown eyes a new opportunity; Candy grows creatively frustrated; Abby attends a meeting of activists.Confronted with the changing realities of prostitution and porn, C.C. doubles down on his assets, while fellow pimp Larry Brown eyes a new opportunity; Candy grows creatively frustrated; Abby attends a meeting of activists.

  • Director
    • Alex Hall
  • Writers
    • George Pelecanos
    • David Simon
    • Richard Price
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Gbenga Akinnagbe
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    809
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alex Hall
    • Writers
      • George Pelecanos
      • David Simon
      • Richard Price
    • Stars
      • James Franco
      • Maggie Gyllenhaal
      • Gbenga Akinnagbe
    • 1User review
    • 4Critic reviews
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    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Vincent Martino…
    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Eileen 'Candy Renee' Merrell
    Gbenga Akinnagbe
    Gbenga Akinnagbe
    • Larry Brown
    Chris Bauer
    Chris Bauer
    • Bobby Dwyer
    Gary Carr
    Gary Carr
    • C.C.
    Chris Coy
    Chris Coy
    • Paul Hendrickson
    Dominique Fishback
    Dominique Fishback
    • Donna 'Darlene' Pickett
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    • Chris Alston
    Luke Kirby
    Luke Kirby
    • Gene Goldman
    Margarita Levieva
    Margarita Levieva
    • Abigail 'Abby' Parker
    Emily Meade
    Emily Meade
    • Sarah 'Lori Madison'
    Jamie Neumann
    Jamie Neumann
    • Dorothy 'Ashley' Spina
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Rudy Pipilo
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    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Harvey Wasserman
    Sepideh Moafi
    Sepideh Moafi
    • Loretta
    Daniel Sauli
    Daniel Sauli
    • Tommy Longo
    Don Harvey
    Don Harvey
    • Danny Flanagan
    Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio
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    • Director
      • Alex Hall
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      • George Pelecanos
      • David Simon
      • Richard Price
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    9snoozejonc

    Continues to set the scene following the time jump

    This episode does a great job of showing the changes happening within the sex industry and lives of various characters.

    Some aspects are more interesting than others, but there is no denying that the filmmaking is top drawer. For me the most consistent scenes mostly involve the pornography sets and players. That being said my favourite moments by far are the opening and closing scenes which are both very memorable. The incident at the peep show (with touching) is very funny too.

    As well made as they are I found the scenes with Vincent and Abby less engaging, but I am not that invested in their relationship arc to justify the screen time.

    As ever all actors are great and the visuals are superb.

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    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
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    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
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    Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)
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    • Trivia
      At 53 minutes approximately, in Paul's bar, Aperol and Cinzano Vermouth bottles can be noticed, although they both sport bottle and label designs not yet in place during the '70s.
    • Goofs
      "Wicked Gravity" by the Jim Carroll Band is heard playing at the Hi Hat which was not released until 1980. This takes place in 1977.
    • Connections
      References The Thin Man (1934)
    • Soundtracks
      This Year's Girl
      Written by Elvis Costello

      Performed by Elvis Costello and The Attractions

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Spartan Productions
      • Blown Deadline Productions
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 3m(63 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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