Lights, Camera, No Action – Poker Player Online
January 26, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
Poker Player Online
Lights, Camera, No ActionPoker Player Online-Paul Newman in the film classic, “Cool Hand Luke” Although the poker scene in this referenced quote is riddled with effronteries to the rules of the game, it will forever be remembered by all who've seen it. “Kick a buck,” repeats Newman's character …
Rounders 2 Poker Movie Faces an Uphill Battle – Sports Interaction
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Sports Interaction
Rounders 2 Poker Movie Faces an Uphill BattleSports Interactionby Mike Schultz on January 18, 2012 Poker enthusiasts were thrilled to hear that a sequel to the 1998 poker movie Rounders was scheduled for a 2012 release. However, now the tide has turned, and with a few terrible poker movies being Drew Barrymore's …Rounders 2 [...]
He Said: Dealing With the Women in Rounders – Woman Poker Player Magazine
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He Said: Dealing With the Women in RoundersWoman Poker Player MagazineIn terms of presenting both the mechanics of poker hands and the tense atmosphere surrounding game play, Rounders does an excellent job of portraying poker in a realistic way. That alone distinguishes it from many other “poker movies” or films …
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"Math in the Movies" at Clarkson University Science Cafe February 1 – Clarkson University News (press release)
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Clarkson University News (press release)
"Math in the Movies" at Clarkson University Science Cafe February 1Clarkson University News (press release)Join Vandervelde for a lively discussion as he conducts a game-play simulation to illustrate Nash equilibria and explains why it pays to bluff in poker, among other things. Science Cafes bring together engineers, scientists and townspeople in [...]
It’s Only Entertainment – Enterprise News
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It's Only EntertainmentEnterprise NewsMovies. Music. Books. Theater. This blog is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. You will, however be kept entertained. Patriot Ledger arts and entertainment editor Dana Barbuto talks about topics related to entertainment …
Rounders (Blu-ray) – DVD Talk
August 22, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Rounders (Blu-ray)DVD Talk(Fads are unforgiving to the slow pace of film production; by the time "poker movies" like Lucky You and The Grand hit, the fuss was over.) Seen outside of that initial Damon rush, and the later Hold-'Em frenzy, Rounders holds up pretty well–it's not …
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OTL: Latest on MLB’s A-Rod Investigation – ESPN
August 22, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
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OTL: Latest on MLB's A-Rod InvestigationESPN"I was losing at casino poker and decided to try the crap tables. They threw me out for being too literal." Also, A-Rod's alleged activities got me thinking about the greatest poker movies. Here's my mini-list: • 3. "Maverick" (1994) — Remember when …On The Fly: Will A-Rod Put [...]
In Theaters: ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ & ‘Smurfs,’ Oh My! – Indie Wire (blog)
August 22, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
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In Theaters: 'Cowboys & Aliens' & 'Smurfs,' Oh My!Indie Wire (blog)“All In: The Poker Movie” is a documentary about poker… great. British horror “Spiderhole” (arachnophobes beware!); Brazilian spiritual drama “Our Home”; WTF award goes to “Without Men” starring Christian Slater and Eva Longoria; or maybe Udo Kier in …Review: Favreau's 'Cowboys & Aliens' is [...]
‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ sequels set far in advance – Los Angeles Times
August 22, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
'Hunger Games,' 'Amazing Spider-Man' sequels set far in advanceLos Angeles TimesIf the film business is akin to playing poker, two Hollywood studios are making bets on a hand they haven't yet been dealt. Lionsgate and Sony Pictures have announced release dates for sequels to “The Hunger Games” and “The Amazing Spider-Man,” two …
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‘A Strange Brand of Happy’ being shot here – Cincinnati.com
August 22, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
'A Strange Brand of Happy' being shot hereCincinnati.comThe Enquirer/Sam Greene "Hitting the Nuts," a poker-theme comedy from Joe Boyd's Rebel Pilgrim Productions, was released on DVD in April. It has won awards at the Cincinnati Film Festival, Derby City Film Festival and Las Vegas Film Festival. …
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