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TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2025 REVIEW! At the outset of director/writer Karla...

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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2025 REVIEW! EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the latest film from Baz Luhrmann, cuts together...

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Did you ever ask yourself why movie-themed slot games feel so exciting compared to regular slots? It’s not just about spinning the reels or winning...

5 Hollywood Films That Transformed Casino Gaming Forever image — 5 Hollywood Films That Transformed Casino Gaming Forever
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Hollywood has always had a complicated relationship with gambling. Some movies warn against its dangers, others romanticize the thrill of high-stakes...

From Casino Tables to the Big Screen: Blackjack in Film image — From Casino Tables to the Big Screen: Blackjack in Film
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Blackjack has long been a favorite subject for filmmakers. It’s simple enough for audiences to follow but filled with tension, risk, and drama that looks...

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Having spent the first half of my career as a professional musician (clarinetist/conductor) and the latter half as a critic (music, films, and theatre), I...

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Bennett Graebner shares how 17 years on The Bachelor shaped his screenwriting, teaching structure, authenticity, and speed better than any writing...

Lights, Camera, Action: The Rise of Movie-Inspired Online Games image — Lights, Camera, Action: The Rise of Movie-Inspired Online Games
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When movies meet online games, something truly special happens. The magic of cinema blends with the excitement of interactive play, giving fans a way to...

Why Casino-Themed Movies Still Captivate Audiences Decades Later? image — Why Casino-Themed Movies Still Captivate Audiences Decades Later?
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Luxurious, glittering halls, strict and obliging staff, hundreds of thousands of dollars in bets – all of this is a typical picture found in...

Famous Casino Locations in Movies: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour image — Famous Casino Locations in Movies: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour
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Casinos in movies aren’t just places—they’re alive, buzzing with tension and possibility. The rattle of chips, the glow of neon, the hush before a...

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Sometimes you just want a movie that hits hard, goes big, and never lets up. Director Luke Sparke’s Primitive War is that kind of ride—loud, bloody,...

From Floreana to Eden: Ron Howard Reimagines the Galápagos Affair image — From Floreana to Eden: Ron Howard Reimagines the Galápagos Affair

In September of 2024, Ron Howard’s film Eden premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, just three months before the release of...

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With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Rose Byrne) attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent...

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Disney and Pixar’s upcoming action-packed animated comedy “Hoppers” unveiled a new trailer this morning, introducing...

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