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The Casino as Character: When Gambling Venues Become the Silent Heroes of Cinema Image

The Casino as Character: When Gambling Venues Become the Silent Heroes of Cinema

In 7ᵉ art, certain locations transcend their status as settings. They become real and profoundly influence the plot. This is exactly the...

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Everything We Know about Guy Ritchie’s New Movie Wife & Dog image — Everything We Know about Guy Ritchie’s New Movie Wife & Dog
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Wife & Dog is now in production, with filming already underway. Even though there is no official release date yet, there are a few things that we know...

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Understanding Where to Start and How To Make It Good! Every time I see an interview with a filmmaker, the question comes up, “Do you have any advice for...

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Some would consider exploring themes of loneliness and depression in a superhero film to be brave. I am not that person, yet let's discuss Marvel Studios'...

Revisiting Cinematic Poker and Bromance in California Split image — Revisiting Cinematic Poker and Bromance in California Split
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One of the greatest and most iconic combinations of onscreen poker and bromance in cinema history is 1974's California Split. Directed by Robert Altman...

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All of the towns in a video game are full of them—those silent, looped nobodies walking the same cobblestone path. You see them once, or at most twice....

Sarah Ki Holland’s ‘Egghead and Twinkie’ Shines in Indie Film World image — Sarah Ki Holland’s ‘Egghead and Twinkie’ Shines in Indie Film
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Discovering Egghead and Twinkie feels like stumbling upon a hidden gem in the indie film world. This delightful and heartfelt film, crafted by the talented...

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Ben Affleck returns as a savant accountant with a penchant for maiming and gunplay in Gavin O'Connor's The Accountant 2. When former U.S. Treasury Director...

The Evolution of Movie Streaming: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Cinema image — The Evolution of Movie Streaming: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Cinema
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The world of movie entertainment has undergone a massive transformation over the past few decades. From the early days of film reels to the rise of digital...

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Whether you enjoy casino-themed comedies, action-packed thrillers, or simply love the excitement of live dealer games on Bally Casino, Hollywood has...

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Wes Ellis’s Neuro is a brilliant homage to 1970s filmmaking. It captures the clinical, Orwellian nature of THX 1138 and adds...

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Alexander Berger’s Man vs Phone is the rare feature that feels both wickedly entertaining and unsettlingly prophetic, a...

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In 1989, writers Zeph E. Daniel, Rick Fry, and director Brian Yuzna unleashed the cult classic film Society. The film would...

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