The Sting reminds me of Ocean’s Eleven. Surely, The Sting was a major influence on Soderbergh’s caper. It has the same cool guy vibes and deception that make it so exciting. Not only do our main characters trick …
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Retrospectives
Watching ‘Rounders’ as Someone with Very Little Poker Experience
by Kali Tuttleby Kali TuttleRounders is about a poker genius, Mike McDermott (Matt Damon), on a mission to regain the money he lost to Russian gangster, Teddy “KGB” (John Malkovich). The games are all about subtlety and attention to detail. …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
The 2021 Summer Movie Auction Draft Spectacular!
by Brennan Dubéby Brennan DubéOn this very special episode of The MovieBabble Podcast, Nick, Jonathan, Collin, and I present you a special summer movie showcase. In an auction-style draft, each member of the crew is given 1,000 “dollars” to …
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There’s just something about a great gambling film that gets our attention. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is, but there’s a natural sense of drama and suspense surrounding any gambling activity, and it …