And the Nominations for Best Gambling Movie, Comedy Category Are.....
September 15th, 2012 at 6:58:38 AM
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And the Nominations for Best Gambling Movie, Comedy
Category Are (well "is", I guess since there is only one
so far).....
RAT RACE.
It's sortof a remake of the classic Mad, Mad, Mad World.
The scenes where Jon Lovitz takes his family to the
Barbie museum, and then his subsequent visit to a
VFW convention are hilarious.
And hat's off to John Cleese for his portrayal of the
eccentric owner of the Venetian.
We watched it last night on NetFlix. I don't know if
you'll find it at a Video store, if your town even has
one anymore.
Category Are (well "is", I guess since there is only one
so far).....
RAT RACE.
It's sortof a remake of the classic Mad, Mad, Mad World.
The scenes where Jon Lovitz takes his family to the
Barbie museum, and then his subsequent visit to a
VFW convention are hilarious.
And hat's off to John Cleese for his portrayal of the
eccentric owner of the Venetian.
We watched it last night on NetFlix. I don't know if
you'll find it at a Video store, if your town even has
one anymore.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 15th, 2012 at 7:17:24 AM
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Not a total comedy, but "Let It Ride" is a nice horse-racing gambling movie. Clean language and good family viewing. Just the thing to get the kids interested at a proper, young age.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
September 15th, 2012 at 7:33:42 AM
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Though intended as a crime/ thriller,
I would have to go with
"lock, stock and two smoking barrels."
Also, "casino" makes me laugh my ass off.
I would have to go with
"lock, stock and two smoking barrels."
Also, "casino" makes me laugh my ass off.
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief.
- Proverb.
September 15th, 2012 at 7:40:05 AM
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Poolhall Junkies had me laughing my ass off. Later I was saddened at the thought of such great talent being absolutely wasted !
And they must have dragged Rod Steiger off his death bed for this god awful movie. It's on NETFLIX.
And they must have dragged Rod Steiger off his death bed for this god awful movie. It's on NETFLIX.
September 15th, 2012 at 7:45:58 AM
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Quote: AZDuffmanNot a total comedy, but "Let It Ride" is a nice horse-racing gambling movie. Clean language and good family viewing. Just the thing to get the kids interested at a proper, young age.
Teenage boys will live Jennifer Tilly, that's for sure. LOL
Let It Ride was primarily filmed at Hialeah Park Race Track, which was closed in 2001 and reopened on November 28, 2009.
Horse racing has gone from The Sport of Kings to the Sport of Chumps. SIGH
September 15th, 2012 at 10:30:40 AM
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The Longshot- Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Jack Weston, Ted Wass
"I am a man devoured by the passion for gambling." --Dostoevsky, 1871
September 15th, 2012 at 10:36:28 AM
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Quote: buzzpaffTeenage boys will live Jennifer Tilly, that's for sure. LOL
Let It Ride was primarily filmed at Hialeah Park Race Track, which was closed in 2001 and reopened on November 28, 2009.
Horse racing has gone from The Sport of Kings to the Sport of Chumps. SIGH
Hialeah is #3 on my list of tracks I want to see that I haven't seen yet:
#3 - Hialeah
#2 - Santa Anita
#1 - Saratoga
As for Let it Ride, definitely has some funny moments, although I wouldn't put it high on my list of gambling movies. You can tell it was written by a horse player though.
September 15th, 2012 at 12:25:09 PM
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Why is not Timonium on your list ? In the 50's and 60 everything was electro-mechanical. Separate windows for $2 bettors, $10, and
$100.
Hustlers use to have a guy with binoculars watching starting gate and another in front of a friendly $100 teller. There was a 3 or 4 second delay, until the ticket machine shut down after horses actually broke from the gate. One guy would SCREAM the number that
broke on top in 4& 1/2 F races. The teller would then punch tickets as fast as possible.
On my nightmare vacation to Baltimore, I did not make it to the Timonium State Fair. You could bet a horse and watch the race from the ferris wheel. Back in the old days, guys who were banned from the track loved Timonium as they could push their bets thru the fence to a runner ( yours truly) inside the track.
$100.
Hustlers use to have a guy with binoculars watching starting gate and another in front of a friendly $100 teller. There was a 3 or 4 second delay, until the ticket machine shut down after horses actually broke from the gate. One guy would SCREAM the number that
broke on top in 4& 1/2 F races. The teller would then punch tickets as fast as possible.
On my nightmare vacation to Baltimore, I did not make it to the Timonium State Fair. You could bet a horse and watch the race from the ferris wheel. Back in the old days, guys who were banned from the track loved Timonium as they could push their bets thru the fence to a runner ( yours truly) inside the track.
September 15th, 2012 at 4:21:01 PM
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Quote: buzzpaffTeenage boys will live Jennifer Tilly, that's for sure. LOL
I'm 28 and I love Jennifer Tilly. I concur with JohnnyQ on Rat Race.
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September 15th, 2012 at 5:29:25 PM
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For a comedy, I think Vegas Vacation has to be on this list.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
September 15th, 2012 at 5:43:34 PM
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Quote: Mission146I'm 28 and I love Jennifer Tilly. I concur with JohnnyQ on Rat Race.
Jennifer Tilly was 30 when she said as Vicci : you know what they say, Nothing ventured, nothing...
ventured.
September 17th, 2012 at 4:45:31 PM
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Quote: Mission146I concur with JohnnyQ on Rat Race.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has seen it.
I'm glad that someone AGREES with me.
I WOULD be glad if somone else actually
watched it, have a beverage or 2, sit back,
enjoy.
AND I guess this one has nothing to do with
gambling, but I think DR. HORRIBLE's SING-ALONG
BLOG is a masterpiece. It is also available on
NETFLIX.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 17th, 2012 at 4:47:43 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQQuote: Mission146I concur with JohnnyQ on Rat Race.
AND I guess this one has nothing to do with
gambling, but I think DR. HORRIBLE's SING-ALONG
BLOG is a masterpiece. It is also available on
NETFLIX.
ps: Reason # 173 that having teenage kids
is worth it, and NOT "more trouble than it is
worth".
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 17th, 2012 at 4:54:39 PM
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I have Rat Race on dvd, and yes it is an outstanding movie. Rowan Atkinson's character is quite funny and the fumbling of the human heart is excellent. I must say that if any of you are poker fans "The Grand" is a satirical gem which plays on many of the most prominent poker figures of the times. Quite comical yet deals with gambling. I'd recommend it.
September 17th, 2012 at 4:57:37 PM
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Quote: duckmankillaI have Rat Race on dvd, and yes it is an outstanding movie.
If anyone can't find it, I'm sure the duckman would be
happy to lend it to you. Just $ 9.95 for shipping and
handling.
AND still about as cheap as seeing a boring first
run move, cheaper if you get a pop or Junior Mints !
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 17th, 2012 at 7:31:30 PM
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I still go for A Big Hand for the Little Lady, but you have to be an old timer to remember it, or perhaps to have ever seen it.
September 18th, 2012 at 6:02:53 AM
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Quote: FinsRule
As for Let it Ride, definitely has some funny moments, although I wouldn't put it high on my list of gambling movies. You can tell it was written by a horse player though.
I forget why I eneded up watching it, but like I said if you are watching your young nieces and nephews you can plug it in and they will be able to watch it while you won't be totally bored as if you put in a kids movie. And their parents will still talk to you, unlike if you put in "Casino."
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
September 18th, 2012 at 10:51:37 AM
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Hehe... "Mommy, Mommy! Uncle Duffman showed me how to put a momo's head in a vise"Quote: AZDuffman...And their parents will still talk to you, unlike if you put in "Casino."
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
