Month: January 2024
-
The Art and Design of Poker: A Masterful Blend of Strategy and Aesthetics
Category (ies):
GamblingTag(s):
Author:
Read more: The Art and Design of Poker: A Masterful Blend of Strategy and AestheticsIn the enthralling realm of poker, where the cadence of shuffling cards and the palpable tension of strategic moves converge, the game transcends mere competition; it becomes an art form. In this article, we delve into the intricate relationship between poker and artistry. From the subtle nuances of poker room design to the psychological impact…
-
The best UK fast withdrawal casinos list of 2024
Category (ies):
GamblingTag(s):
Author:
Read more: The best UK fast withdrawal casinos list of 2024For years, the UK has been a global market leader in gambling. Ever since the Gambling Act of 2005 was written into UK legislation, it became one of the first countries on Earth to set up strict, lucid regulations for the growing and soon-to-be dominant online casino gaming sector. While it might seem obvious now,…
-
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
Tag(s):
Author:
Read more: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and HoneyIn its opening minutes, the children’s story-themed slasher Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey shows a hint of genuine promise. Obviously this public domain cash-grab was never going to be some masterpiece of the cinema, but in the (barely) animated opening exposition, I was reminded of the camp classic Jack Frost (not the one with Michael Keaton),…
-
The Beekeeper
Tag(s):
Author:
Read more: The BeekeeperThe thing I love about January action movies is recognizing how little care is put into them. That isn’t me being mean. Imagine a writer is pitching an action movie and they non-sarcastically say the word Beekeeper. After doing a spit take, the studio executive is going to immediately think two things. One – January.…
-
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Tag(s):
Author:
Read more: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert FordThe best film of the past quarter-century…
-
Fucked-Up Films #10: The Klansman (1974)
Tag(s):
Author:
Read more: Fucked-Up Films #10: The Klansman (1974)Synopsis ‘Southern man, better keep your head/Don’t forget what your good book said’ Director Terence Young Cast Lee Marvin, Richard Burton, Cameron Mitchell, O.J. Simpson, Lola Falana, Linda Evans, David Huddleston What are these sick bastards doing? Shaming humanity, helped by a lot of talent both in front of and behind the camera, including a…
-
The Killer (2023)
Tag(s):
Author:
Read more: The Killer (2023)Subtlety in cinema has been on the chopping block for a while now. A deft edit, small asides from characters, the shot of hands that tells the audience more than half a page of dialogue ever could. These things are currently endangered by overly chatty characters, info-dump exposition, and tedious worldbuilding palaver. Not so in…
-
My Year in Movies – 2023 Edition
Tag(s):
Author:
Read more: My Year in Movies – 2023 EditionThis never gets old… As we approach the end of 2023, I debated on which topic to discuss at length here. The biggest story was the dual strikes by the Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild. The strikes went on for months, grinding production to a halt on everything. Several movie releases were delayed and…
-
Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)
Tag(s):
Author:
Read more: Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)There are movies that are familial train wrecks. There are movies like Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf that are deaths by 10,000 cuts. However, I have never before seen such a devastating wreck as Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead, a masterpiece created by the 83 year-old genius director, Sydney Lumet. This movie was not…
-
Year of the Dragon (1985)
Tag(s):
Author:
Read more: Year of the Dragon (1985)Synopsis: ‘Chinatown, it’s a different scene/There are people there, they are so obscene’ Director: Michael Cimino Cast: Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Dennis Dun, Leonard Termo You got any idea what it’s like to scale the heights and then plunge into a shit pit as a fair chunk of the…