Today I'd like to share with you an interesting guest article that was proposed to me courtesy of Christine Lindon, representing an England-based marketing company, Wise Marketing. Earlier this year I had posted a review of Mark Wahlberg's then-latest film, the Rupert Wyatt-directed drama The Gambler. Given that Wahlberg is currently promoting a brand new … Continue reading Guestwriter: Mark Wahlberg gambles on Jim Bennett role
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The Gambler
Release: Christmas Day 2014 [Theater] Written by: William Monahan Directed by: Rupert Wyatt Huh. So that's what it feels like to be completely ripped off by a movie. I mean, completely. Like, I know it's dumb to go all-in on a movie that has received so little attention and marketing for something that features the likes of Marky-Mark, the … Continue reading The Gambler
TBT: Casino Royale (2006)
. . .as if it was going to be anything else! Or maybe the choice isn't as obvious as I think it is. Despite the fact that 2006 doesn't seem like much of a 'throwback,' per se, and that I just sent in a Guest List for the 007 Best Moments in this very film to The … Continue reading TBT: Casino Royale (2006)
Runner Runner
Release: Friday, October 4, 2013 [Theater] WRITTEN BY KEVIN HITE Runner Runner is a film that was meant for gambling enthusiasts and ultimately appeals to. . .well, just about no one. The film, in fairness, was probably a good idea. The standard gambling film of the past few decades has concerned either basement-style high stakes poker … Continue reading Runner Runner
