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The best actors to have appeared around a poker table
Poker scenes have been cropping up in movies and on TV since the industries began. The game is incredibly versatile, depicting everything from a fun evening with friends, the glamour of casinos, and heightened tension over games where the price of losing isn’t worth thinking about. It’s the secretive nature of the game, as well…
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Full house! The best bingo scenes in film and TV
Although bingo was initially a popular game in retirement villages and community centres, it is gradually becoming the favourite of young men and women in the online bingo game community. Because of its growing popularity among young people, many online gaming platforms have included bingo games on their list. For those passionate about playing online…
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The rising popularity of Netflix during lockdown
When it was founded in 1997, Netflix first started as a DVD rental-by-mail service. But it is now one of the largest media streaming services worldwide. After realising the potential of video streaming technology in 2007, the company decided to shift to the video-on-demand subscription model. Since then, the revenue and number of subscribers is…
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From Elm Street to The Evil Dead: cinema’s scariest basements
Basements are a staple in horror movies. They’re a great way to signal to the audience that something creepy is about to happen, and they’ve been used to incredible effect in horror movies since the beginning. If you’re looking for a great horror movie to watch, here are ten highly-rated horror movies and TV shows…
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Ten great poker movies to watch at home
One of the greatest things about poker is the drama of the game itself. Just imagine the thrill professional players feel while they play, knowing that a single card could change their lives forever. Knowing how popular poker is and what a huge public it appeals to, many Hollywood directors have created films about poker,…
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High stakes: classic card games on-screen
Classic card games never go unnoticed in cinema. They’re a perfect catalyst for creating pivotal plot points and as film fans, we know to pay attention whenever there’s a deck in hand. But, just how do writers and directors turn a simple card game into a scene-setting scenario? What’s really going on in the creative…
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Is gaming defeating Hollywood?
For over a century, Hollywood has seen itself as the king of entertainment, riding out challenges from both television and home video. However, after years of waiting in the wings, the gaming industry is now starting to blur the lines between cinema and video games. Tentpole releases now have budgets rivalling – if not eclipsing…
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Eight essential films for film students
Writing and cinematography have a lot in common. At the end of the day, they both have the same objective, and that is to tell a story. Essays on books have always been a staple in most educational institutes. However, with time, teachers slowly realise the potential of films to narrate excellent stories as well.…
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Three games inspired by Oscar winners
Once the Oscar season is here, there is always a level of excitement that comes up. You will start seeing the old classics on your TV in preparation for the new ones to win the awards, and the best films are always in the cinemas around that time, making everybody feel the glamorous vibe of…
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Cinema in the Time of Corona: Watching the latest releases at home
With cinemas closed, major releases postponed, and current productions in limbo, this is a dark time for filmmaking. It’s horrible to imagine that after months in shutdown with no revenue, cinemas already struggling may not survive this crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic has potentially catastrophic consequences for film culture and for the thousands of people employed…