How Has Las Vegas Changed from the City Depicted in ‘Casino' (1995)?

In many films that have made an enduring mark on the wider culture, the resonance of the plot often comes from the richness of the source material that the movie plunders. The very best movies often attempt to capture a specific and fleeting moment in time, paying tribute to a moment in society and culture that reverberates with the present while simultaneously feeling like a distant eon ago.

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The 5 Best Bingo Scenes in Movies

Bingo is a game that’s always been important in American entertainment culture. There are dozens of bingo halls right here in Massachusetts, which is also true for our neighboring states. As the pandemic led to the closure or limited operation of physical bingo halls, the world looked online for ways to keep playing.

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Paranormal Activity Should Look to Aim Series With a Bang

The Paranormal Activity franchise has been one of the most successful horror series of all time. Since the release of Oren Peli’s popular original in 2007, there have been five other installments. Overall, these have made $890 million worldwide, which is an impressive return for the genre. However, the quality of the movies has been hit or miss. The sixth installment was supposed to be the last but, because of the negative reviews, Paramount Pictures opted to attempt to end the series on a high note with a seventh offering.

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3 Most Cringe Worthy Casino Scenes

Don’t you just hate those moments on film where you think to yourself “Oh man, why did they have to include that?” A cringe-worthy scene in a movie has the ability to throw you off enjoying a flick for a while, make a mental note to see what others think of the scene online or even make you press the stop button.

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