Stacking the deck: how Michael Madsen anchored ESPN's poker drama
His tough guy character acting was spot-on for the show's villain
Popcorn & Parsecs
Written by by published writer and represented screenwriter AJ Retelle, Popcorn & Parsecs delves into all things TV and movies including reviews, recommendations, retrospects on classics, and everything in between. New posts every Monday.
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