Croupier59 reviews
Clive Owen, Nick Reding

Image Entertainment, 2004

Clive Owen Holds all the Aces

+ Well done, good story, keeps your attention.
+ I, Croupier
+ Smart screenplay with no fat makes CROUPIER a winner for an earlier Clive Owen
+ Get the DVD version with Mike Hodges' director's commentary
  
  











  



  
Two for the Money (Widescreen Edition)60 reviews
Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey

Universal Studios, 2006

This movie is money!

+ INTERESTING FILM, BUT FLAWED! 3 1/2 STARS!

This movie is all about Sports Handicapping! It's based on a true story. I know the guy it's based on and Matthew McConaughey does a great job portraying him! I am a top rated professionally sports handicapper, check out my website!
  
  











  



  
Let It Ride94 reviews
Richard Dreyfuss, David Johansen

Paramount, 2001

Let It Ride

+ Funny, Funny, Funny
+ I love it!
+ I love this film.
+ Still a great ride.
  
  











  



  
House of Games - Criterion Collection75 reviews
Joe Mantegna, Lindsay Crouse

Criterion, 2007

The Criterion Collection release is widescreen and has an excellent commentary by Mamet and Ricky Jay

+ Co-wrote by Dr. Katz...

SPOILERS AHEAD: Dr. Margaret Ford is such a good mark because she's such a bad girl. Dr. Ford is a con artist. She is a devious woman. She is aroused by the art of the con. She wants to be a thief herself. At the end of the film we learn--when she exacts her revenge--that she is in fact more ...
  
  











  



  
Seinfeld - Season 647 reviews

National Broadcasting Company (NBC), 2005

All Time Best TV Show Series!!!

+ What would the world be without SEINFELD?
+ funny stuff!!
+ Seinfeld season 6
  
  











  



  
Bob le Flambeur - Criterion Collection27 reviews
Gerard Buhr, Daniel Cauchy

Criterion, 2002

Ah, Monsieur Bob...

+ Bob le Flambeur
+ Stylish French Gangster Film Noir
+ An American Film Noir from out of France
+ Cool and elegant blend of American gangster film and French sophisticated comedy of manners
  
  











  



  
California Split23 reviews
George Segal, Elliott Gould

Sony Pictures, 2004

Great early Altman film . . .

+ The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of, Part III
+ Textbook story of gambling addiction
+ Not at the Top of My List of Altman's 70's Classics
  
  











  



  
The Gambler20 reviews
James Caan, Paul Sorvino

Paramount, 2002

One of James Caan's best performances!

+ When hopelessly addicted to all kinds of bets
+ A proper film
+ james caan itself
+ Authentic Portrayal of addictive gambling
  
  











  



  
Oscar & Lucinda51 reviews
Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett

20th Century Fox, 2005

Stimulating and Satisfying

+ Six Rivers to Cross.
+ The only boy who could ever reach me, was the son of a preacher man
+ I could watch it over and over
  
  











  



  
The Cincinnati Kid43 reviews
Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson

Warner Home Video, 2005

Top Movie Stars at Their Best

+ WHO NEEDS TEXAS HOLD "EM
+ Classical McQueen
+ McQeen, Margaret, Weld play their hands!
  
  











  



  
Guys and Dolls109 reviews
Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons

MGM (Video & DVD), 2000

Guys and Dolls

+ Goldwyn's Folly
+ Guys & Dolls DVD

This is a true classic. Greta actors, wonderful script, some of the best Broadway music in one show. Another must see for the "musical" enthusiast.
  
  











  



  
Rounders165 reviews
Matt Damon, Edward Norton

Miramax, 1999

Great Casino Movie!

+ Great Poker Movie
+ ROUNDERS: The Poker Movie
+ Fantastic movie. Great acting from principals and supporting cast
+ Excellent movie
  
  











  



  
Cary Grant Collection5 reviews
Cary Grant Collection

St Clair Vision, 2007

I'm holding it in my hand right now

Let me clear up the question of "What is on this DVD?" I have it right here in my hand, having just watched it, and it has the following movies on it: "Amazing Adventure" - The always charming and delightful Cary Grant and Mary Brian star. "His Girl Friday" - Cary and Rosalind Russell star in ...
  
  











  



  
Maverick Collector's Edition (Day They Hanged Bret Maverick and Shady Deal at Sunny Acres)   
  











  



  
Big Hand for the Little Lady17 reviews
Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward

Warner Home Video, 1998

Totally Underrated

+ Classic Fonda
+ Finally on DVD
+ A one joke movie, but what a clever joke...and what a great cast of fine actors
+ Without doubt, the best poker movie ever...
  
  











  



  
Thursday's Game4 reviews
Gene Wilder, Bob Newhart

Peter Pan Home Video, 1997

gene wilder will always be a funny guy with ratty hair

+ Gene Wilder in wonderful form!
+ Gene Wilder at his funniest and most poignant
+ Enjoyable lightweight comedy
  
  











  



  
The Sting201 reviews
Paul Newman, Robert Shaw

Universal Studios, 1998

Widescreen v. full

+ The Ultimate Con
+ The Sting
+ Newman and Redford in "The Sting"
  
  











  



  
McCabe & Mrs. Miller72 reviews
Warren Beatty, Julie Christie

Warner Bros. Pictures, 2002

Brilliant!

+ Unforgettable portrayal of a time and place long gone
+ One of Altman's very best
+ The Best of the Classics
  
  











  



  
Lost in America40 reviews
Candy Ann Brown, Michael Cornelison

Warner Home Video, 2001

fun even if you're not a comedy-lover

+ Corporate Truth
+ classic gambling DVD
+ Really Funny
+ Great film!
  
  











  



  
The Flamingo Kid12 reviews
Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo

MGM (Video & DVD), 2003

Master OF The Rare Laserdiscs Movies.

+ Humbling
+ Summer Flies By
+ From Small Screen to Big Screen
+ 'THE FLAMINGO KID'