no arliss sux, what do u know about cinemetography enhancing character interaction, watch deadwood.. what do u know about directing the camera..watch deadwood what do u know about set and lingusitic consistancy....watch deadwood, my point is, i am no kubrick, or Tony scott, but deadwood is a recreaction of factual events, its about the american dream and what it use to really mean... and how stiking it rich was only a component of the dream.. now it seems, at least to me , the american dream is about making as much $ as you can whilst TRYING not to step on people.. things have evolved in a weird way... Deadwood captures the essence of the early days of the american dream, it's consequences and many rewards...