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Luck: Weird, Old, and Very Interesting

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January 30, 2012

Did you miss Andy Greenwald’s review of HBO’s Luck back in December, following the show’s sneak preview? Now that the series has officially premiered, here’s another chance to see what he had to say about David Milch and Michael Mann’s serialized love letter to the racetrack. But, you know, a macho love letter.

Filed Under: David Milch, In Case You Missed It, Luck, Michael Mann

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