@perkdog said:
California Split
The Gambler ( 1974 James Caan ).
Check those 2 out of you get a chance, hardcore 70's movies but great gambling movies for sure
Never saw the first one.
I've watched The Gambler multiple times. I won't do a spoiler alert, unless you want me to. But the first time I watched the movie, I didn't quite understand the ending. When Caan after the very successful point shaving game, wandered off into the bad neighborhood, gets slashed with a knife, and seemed happy about it.
That’s not exactly how I remember the ending of the gambler going but it’s been many years since I watched it. I thought he was slashed by a prostitute because he was itching for a fight with a pimp. I believe they wanted to convey self-destructive behavior because he felt guilty about putting one of his students in that position. You’re talking about the original or the remake?
I also liked Rounders and I think it’s a good caricature of poker.
The Poker Boom. of the early 2000's started with this movie, obviously an all time favorite
Absolute classic. Frankly, I always thought there would be a part 2. IE Matt Damon now having the money after taking down Teddy KGB, goes and plays in the WSOP. Of course Worm shows up somehow, and bugs him for money, causes trouble, etc.
Years ago I watched around the last couple hours of that WSOP when Jamie Gold won. I've never seen a player so hot in my life. At the table he kept saying how good he was playing, Yea, like it's tough to play when you're catching every conceivable card, hand after hand.
it's my most memorable WSOP ME. i watched every episode. Gold getting hit by the deck practically the entire tournament.......his speech play that befuddled opponents.......his speech play and antics that broke rules into a million pieces, yet he was never penalized........it was sheer entertainment throughout
i'll never forget the final table when he had an almost insurmountable lead, yet Allen Cunningham's presence still scared him. iirc, Allen went all-in with 7s and Gold called him with queen high, knowing full well that he'd never be able to outplay him in the long run so he summarily stuck in chips preflop in order to take him out........and of course he hit and did just that
@bgr said:
That’s not exactly how I remember the ending of the gambler going but it’s been many years since I watched it. I thought he was slashed by a prostitute because he was itching for a fight with a pimp. I believe they wanted to convey self-destructive behavior because he felt guilty about putting one of his students in that position. You’re talking about the original or the remake?
I also liked Rounders and I think it’s a good caricature of poker.
Yes the original
So your take on it about putting that student in a bad spot is pov I've never considered, interesting take
My take is that he hates himself and was glad he got what he deserved, a slash across the cheek with that blade
It's an interesting topic for sure, I mean many self destructive people hate themselves and that includes Gamblers at that level.
California Split came out in 1974 and stars Elliot Gould, it has a lot of humor in it, it's not as dark as the gambler but it's a good watch if you can power through a hardcore 70's movie.
My father has been a gambler all his life and turned me on to these movies
@bgr said:
That’s not exactly how I remember the ending of the gambler going but it’s been many years since I watched it. I thought he was slashed by a prostitute because he was itching for a fight with a pimp. I believe they wanted to convey self-destructive behavior because he felt guilty about putting one of his students in that position. You’re talking about the original or the remake?
I also liked Rounders and I think it’s a good caricature of poker.
Years ago I watched around the last couple hours of that WSOP when Jamie Gold won. I've never seen a player so hot in my life. At the table he kept saying how good he was playing, Yea, like it's tough to play when you're catching every conceivable card, hand after hand.
it's my most memorable WSOP ME. i watched every episode. Gold getting hit by the deck practically the entire tournament.......his speech play that befuddled opponents.......his speech play and antics that broke rules into a million pieces, yet he was never penalized........it was sheer entertainment throughout
i'll never forget the final table when he had an almost insurmountable lead, yet Allen Cunningham's presence still scared him. iirc, Allen went all-in with 7s and Gold called him with queen high, knowing full well that he'd never be able to outplay him in the long run so he summarily stuck in chips preflop in order to take him out........and of course he hit and did just that
Gold then must of felt like he was some sort of unbeatable poker God.
@bgr said:
That’s not exactly how I remember the ending of the gambler going but it’s been many years since I watched it. I thought he was slashed by a prostitute because he was itching for a fight with a pimp. I believe they wanted to convey self-destructive behavior because he felt guilty about putting one of his students in that position. You’re talking about the original or the remake?
I also liked Rounders and I think it’s a good caricature of poker.
Yes the original
So your take on it about putting that student in a bad spot is pov I've never considered, interesting take
My take is that he hates himself and was glad he got what he deserved, a slash across the cheek with that blade
It's an interesting topic for sure, I mean many self destructive people hate themselves and that includes Gamblers at that level.
California Split came out in 1974 and stars Elliot Gould, it has a lot of humor in it, it's not as dark as the gambler but it's a good watch if you can power through a hardcore 70's movie.
My father has been a gambler all his life and turned me on to these movies
Let it Ride is just a masterpiece of comedy lol.
That scene where Dreyfuss walked around asking the other horse players who they like. Then immediately he scratches out that number on his program. Until he was left with only one horse who nobody else liked. He bet everything on that long shot horse, and it won. LOL
@2dueces said:
I played for many years and did very well. I just got tired of sitting around the table with guys for 8 hours at a time. Just got bored with it
Same here, I been playing since I was a kid but I just don't have the patience to sit at a table for hours grinding it out anymore
If I'm going to play I'll play a home game with my buddies but I just don't have the patience to play at the casino
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Never saw the first one.
I've watched The Gambler multiple times. I won't do a spoiler alert, unless you want me to. But the first time I watched the movie, I didn't quite understand the ending. When Caan after the very successful point shaving game, wandered off into the bad neighborhood, gets slashed with a knife, and seemed happy about it.
That’s not exactly how I remember the ending of the gambler going but it’s been many years since I watched it. I thought he was slashed by a prostitute because he was itching for a fight with a pimp. I believe they wanted to convey self-destructive behavior because he felt guilty about putting one of his students in that position. You’re talking about the original or the remake?
I also liked Rounders and I think it’s a good caricature of poker.
Absolute classic. Frankly, I always thought there would be a part 2. IE Matt Damon now having the money after taking down Teddy KGB, goes and plays in the WSOP. Of course Worm shows up somehow, and bugs him for money, causes trouble, etc.
it's my most memorable WSOP ME. i watched every episode. Gold getting hit by the deck practically the entire tournament.......his speech play that befuddled opponents.......his speech play and antics that broke rules into a million pieces, yet he was never penalized........it was sheer entertainment throughout
i'll never forget the final table when he had an almost insurmountable lead, yet Allen Cunningham's presence still scared him. iirc, Allen went all-in with 7s and Gold called him with queen high, knowing full well that he'd never be able to outplay him in the long run so he summarily stuck in chips preflop in order to take him out........and of course he hit and did just that
Yes the original
So your take on it about putting that student in a bad spot is pov I've never considered, interesting take
My take is that he hates himself and was glad he got what he deserved, a slash across the cheek with that blade
It's an interesting topic for sure, I mean many self destructive people hate themselves and that includes Gamblers at that level.
California Split came out in 1974 and stars Elliot Gould, it has a lot of humor in it, it's not as dark as the gambler but it's a good watch if you can power through a hardcore 70's movie.
My father has been a gambler all his life and turned me on to these movies
Let it Ride is just a masterpiece of comedy lol.
It used to be on the “cult classics” shelf along with movies like Brazil, Omega Man, Evil Dead, Cool Hand Luke, etc. at Hollywood Video.
The original. I didn't see the remake.
Yes it's about self-destructive behavior.
Gold then must of felt like he was some sort of unbeatable poker God.
He learned the hard that he wasn't.
That scene where Dreyfuss walked around asking the other horse players who they like. Then immediately he scratches out that number on his program. Until he was left with only one horse who nobody else liked. He bet everything on that long shot horse, and it won. LOL
perkdog and stevek played hold'em last night....
Lemme know if you guys want to Bust Some Spades...♠️♠️♠️♠️
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I could Bond Out the rest of my Crew if we needed more players...
Never played Spades before. But I've always been fairly good at card games.
I'd guess that since virtually everything is online now, there's probably online Spades being offered somewhere.
At my favorite poker website, I enjoy Hold 'em and Pot Limit Omaha. My stack is now at 93 million chips. Sure wish the chips were real. LOL
@stevek
here ya go Stevek...
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Yep never learned to play Spades or Hearts
I know Poker and 45's which is a Massachusetts thing from the Merrimac Valley otherwise known as "Minga Valley"
I played for many years and did very well. I just got tired of sitting around the table with guys for 8 hours at a time. Just got bored with it
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
LittleRob, Tracey, and Duffy was part of my Crew over in the Trustee Pod...
Same here, I been playing since I was a kid but I just don't have the patience to sit at a table for hours grinding it out anymore
If I'm going to play I'll play a home game with my buddies but I just don't have the patience to play at the casino