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The First Hour of ‘The Deuce’ Had More Male Nudity Than Every ‘Game of Thrones’ Season Combined
The First Hour of ‘The Deuce’ Had More Male Nudity Than Every ‘Game of Thrones’ Season Combined
The First Hour of ‘The Deuce’ Had More Male Nudity Than Every ‘Game of Thrones’ Season Combined
The Deuce landed on HBO last night with a special 90-minute premiere of the seedy new drama from the great David Simon (creator of The Wire) and frequent collaborator George Pelecanos. Featuring a beautifully reimagined ’70s New York, the first episode immerses us in the state of the sex industry on the verge of a major turning point in history by introducing an ensemble of prostitutes, pimps, and a handful of johns. (Oh, and the twin brothers played by James Franco.) As you might expect, there was quite a bit of nudity in that first 90 minutes; actually, the first hour alone had more full frontal male nudity than all seven seasons of Game of Thrones combined.
In Dubious Viewing
In Dubious Viewing
In Dubious Viewing
So, last year, James Franco filmed a few scenes of his movie In Dubious Battle right here in Yakima and even used extras from right here in the Yakima Valley. This movie was never slated for a nationwide theatrical release, but many in Yakima are upset that it's not being shown in our theater or anywhere on the east-side of Washington state. However, there is a way you can watch this movie right n
Brushes with fame
Brushes with fame
Brushes with fame
We always hear people say that no big names come to Yakima, but lots of big names visit our fair valley every year. I thought I'd jog your memory on a few who visited Yakima this past year. Feel free to comment below if I forgot anyone.
Your big break?
Your big break?
Your big break?
Every once in a while, we'll get a message out of the blue saying a movie crew needs extras. The last time it happened was when the director of the movie "Cement Suitcase" contacted us and, sure enough, the movie featured several familiar faces who acted as extras. This new movie, set to star James Franco, is going to film a scene in Yakima and they need extras to work in it.

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