Cinema is all about capturing the world, all the excitement, the drama, the emotions of the real world projected there on the silver screen. And one of the topics that always seems to be creatively interpreted by screenwriters (besides the legal and medical systems of the world) is that of the casino. There’s usually a
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Which Movie got Poker most right?
There’s no denying that Poker is a pretty cinematic game. The mental showdown provides plenty of room for focused shots, staring contests and a fantastic battle of wits that’s very easy on the budget. Alright, so Hollywood takes some liberties with the concept – that much is a given, but there are some movies that
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Why do the British love Slot Games?
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a pub in Britain which doesn’t have a fruit machine tucked away in a corner somewhere! Brits love slot machines and this is a love that’s unlikely to die out any time soon. Let’s take a look at why these games are so loved by the nation. History of Slots
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Why the British are Still in Love with Bingo
Britain has had a love affair with bingo for as long as the game has been around. Throughout the last century, we’ve headed to halls and then moved online, where bingo is still big business and people are forming virtual queues to play bingo games at the likes or Rocket and Mecca. Just why do
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Several Live-Action Fairytales are Headed for Your Local Movie Theater
If you had any semblance of a childhood, surely at one point or another you read some fairytales and/or had them read to you. Even if you don’t really remember, you almost certainly know the stories and characters from classic tales. From an early age, they just seem to be ingrained in us. And while
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Battlestar Galactica – Colonial ship names
Hey all you Battlestar Galactica pilots: Ever wonder where the ships get those crazy names from? Some are more straightforward than others, but each has a unique and interesting meaning. As you’ll notice, the ships are divided into three classes and each class has a common theme. Let’s get dissecting, shall we? Strike Craft Viper
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The Top Three Casino Thrillers
The high-stakes atmosphere of a late-night casino is the perfect setting for a tense movie thriller, and several movies over the years have taken advantage of this fact. Here are some of the very best… Casino Royale (2006) The first Bond movie to star Daniel Craig was a smash hit at the box office, reinvigorating
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Gladiator (2000) – Did You Know
Some of the greatest movies ever made come with interesting stories behind them. One of the first movies that come to mind is Gladiator. The story of a general who becomes a slave, a slave that becomes a gladiator, a gladiator who defies an emperor, and a gladiator who restores peace to the Roman Empire.
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Top 5 Harry Potter Characters
There are a huge amount of characters in these popular books and some appear all the time and others only occasionally. Everyone has their favourites, whether a good or bad character, but here is a list of some of the best characters. Harry Potter Of course this is a really obvious choice, but he is
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Top 5 Cartoon Characters
There are huge amounts of cartoon characters, some of which have been around for along time and others that are quite new. They vary a lot, both in the age that they appeal to and the sorts of things that they appear in. Here is a Top 5. Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse was Disney’s first
