If you’re into casino games, you know how exciting it could be - even if you’re just holding a couple of cards and facing a few more. How, then, can you translate that to the big screen? Presumably not everyone in the audience is going to understand but one thing they get is tension. It’s fairly common to see scenes shot in a casino, especially if the setting is in Las Vegas. Over the years, there have been some really good - and quite memorable - scenes not only of casinos but of gambling itself. Here’s a look … [Read more...]
Top 5 Casino Films
Casinos have provided the backdrop to some excellent films over the years. Generations of gamblers have now been introduced to casinos, some for the first time, through their depictions on film. While these tend to be exaggerated caricatures of reality, they nevertheless add to the action, with the thrills and spills, the highs and lows, and the promise of fortunes making for highly entertaining movie plots. Whether it’s a modern cut, or a film that has stood the test of time, casino themed pictures remain hugely … [Read more...]