Gambling is a major theme in Hollywood, and there have been a number of hugely successful films based on casinos over the years. Movies like Ocean’s Eleven, The Hangover, Casino Royale, and Rain Man have all done a good job at depicting the glitz and glamour of places like Las Vegas, and a lot of the stars often look totally at ease in those settings. Could it be because they have gambling experience in their personal lives?
When someone has won two Grammys, been Oscar nominated twice, and is rated by Forbes magazine as the most bankable box office star in history, talking about a comeback show in Blackpool seems rather far-fetched.
The star power of Emma Watson and Tom Hanks wasn’t enough to get indie movie “The Circle” off the ground. The film scored a paltry $9.3 million at the box office for its opening weekend despite a pretty big marketing push.
You may not remember him, but Will Rogers was both a beloved cowboy and a humorist. Once, he said, “Everything changes. People are now taking their comedians more seriously and their politicians as jokes.” Ironically, this comment was made back in the early part of the 20th century. That was when the comedic period in America was at its highest. However, it does seem to be true more now than ever.
In a previous article, we talked about how you can have a great movie night with the entire family. The movie industry has changed a lot these past few years, allowing the latest movies to be enjoyed through streaming services. You also have access to a bigger archive as well as new gadgets that will make enjoying movies a more immersive experience.
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