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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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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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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....

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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...

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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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TCM Classic Film Festival provided a cavalcade of classics, and its theme was “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.”...

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Brad Etter’s Dead Air begins with a birthday surprise. Julie (MarLee Candell) receives a gift she has longed for from her...

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Trying to mix off-beat comedy with horror is something that very few directors are able to pull off, with legends such as Sam...

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