112: Casino Time

Published: May 12, 2021, 7:24 p.m.

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John and Max talk all about gambling movies this week. Highlighted are some classics like The Hustler and California Split, as well as, some newer titles to the genre. Also stay tuned for the end with reviews for Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Cliff Walkers, Shiva Baby, and Ishtar.\\xa0

Gamblers on Criterion Channel:

Gilda\\xa0(1946),\\xa0Any Number Can Play\\xa0(1949),\\xa0Dark City\\xa0(1950),\\xa0The Las Vegas Story\\xa0(1952),\\xa0Bob le flambeur\\xa0(1956),\\xa0The Hustler\\xa0(1961),\\xa0Bay of Angels\\xa0(1963),\\xa0Pale Flower\\xa0(1964),\\xa05 Card Stud\\xa0(1968),\\xa0McCabe & Mrs. Miller\\xa0(1971),\\xa0California Split\\xa0(1974),\\xa0The Gambler\\xa0(1974),\\xa0The Killing of a Chinese Bookie\\xa0(1976),\\xa0Atlantic City\\xa0(1980)**,\\xa0House of Games\\xa0(1987),\\xa0Queen of Diamonds\\xa0(1991),\\xa0Hard Eight\\xa0(1996),\\xa0Croupier\\xa0(1998)

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