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HBO's Luck
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01/23/12 01:45 AM
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Luck, the series, that is. Just saw a commercial for it before, and it looks interesting: From acclaimed director Michael Mann and 'Deadwood' creator David Milch, 'Luck' takes a provocative look at the world of horse racing - the owners, gamblers, jockeys and diverse gaming industry players. The cast stars Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Farina, John Ortiz, Richard Kind, Ian Hart, Kevin Dunn, Ritchie Coster, Jason Gedrick, Jill Hennessy, Tom Payne, Kerry Condon, Gary Stevens and Nick Nolte. The pilot is directed by Michael Mann and written by David Milch. Premieres next Sunday
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Re: HBO's Luck
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I already saw the pilot last month and enjoyed it. Although as an almost lifelong horseplayer, there were a few minor things that bugged me. Mostly in the way the bets were called off to the pari-mutuel clerks, and other nitpicky stuff that you'd have to be a horse racing degenerate (like me   ) to understand. Is the episode airing next Sunday a re-airing of the pilot that was shown last month, or is it a new episode all together?
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Re: HBO's Luck
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Is the episode airing next Sunday a re-airing of the pilot that was shown last month, or is it a new episode all together? I didn't see the pilot, but apparently that's what's airing next Sunday. Looks good. I've never been to the track, despite there being 2 big ones here in NJ. There is an OTB bar down the street I went to a couple times, tho - they have every race you can think of on TVs all around the joint. I'm not a big gambler (so not a big winner or loser lol) but it's fun sometimes.
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: HBO's Luck
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01/23/12 02:30 PM
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I already saw the pilot last month and enjoyed it. Although as an almost lifelong horseplayer, there were a few minor things that bugged me. Mostly in the way the bets were called off to the pari-mutuel clerks, and other nitpicky stuff that you'd have to be a horse racing degenerate (like me ) to understand. Is the episode airing next Sunday a re-airing of the pilot that was shown last month, or is it a new episode all together? Is there a mob angle to this series?
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Re: HBO's Luck
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01/31/12 12:48 AM
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Watched the pilot tonight and think it has some potential. Will have to see. So far, no Mob, just degenerates. 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: HBO series "Luck"
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02/09/12 02:14 PM
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Re: HBO series "Luck"
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03/14/12 11:49 PM
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I don't watch the show but read that they were gonna stop production due to horse injuries/deaths???? Is it on hiatus or totally cancelled?  TIS
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Re: HBO series "Luck"
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03/15/12 12:51 AM
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Well that sucks... I was just getting into it! 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: HBO series "Luck"
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03/15/12 09:39 AM
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Can I crack dog food jokes now? You might wake up with a horse's head in your bed.
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Re: HBO series "Luck"
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03/19/12 09:52 PM
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Goddammit, they cancelled? That sucks. I just watched the first two eps, and was really getting into it. Well made, well acted. Not a 'mob' angle as such, but a few shylocks, some shady characters with vowely last names and Ace is a typical mobster type. Love Richard Kind's character, and the four "railbirds" (read: degenerate gamblers)
I myself dont mind the occasional punt, and IMO the show really captures that vibe of excitement/anticipation when your horse is pulling ahead.
EDIT; I just read up a bit. Apparently it had been renewed for a second series, but after the third (!) horse died during production (two in the pilot, one in the seventh episode), PETA made some noise and the show was dropped. Definitely sucks, but Im amazed in this day and age "Animals WERE harmed in the making of this feature".
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Re: HBO series "Luck"
[Re: J Geoff]
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03/22/12 08:36 PM
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So I just finished all watching all eight episodes that have aired so far, it is a good show it grows on you. I like it and it is unfortunate it was cancelled. The intro theme of the tv show is really good, IMHO.
Well, at least I have Mad Men starting this Sunday back...
Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife?
Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.
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Re: HBO series "Luck"
[Re: Mark]
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03/22/12 09:18 PM
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Makes you wonder if there was a mob element, even minor, would it have survived to at least a second season? HBO spoiled us for many years with Sopranos on Sunday nights. I still get a mob itch on Sunday nights! There is a mob element, one of the main characters is a mobster who gets out of jail in the beginning.
Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife?
Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.
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