Vegas Vacation
June 6th, 2013 at 7:08:55 AM
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I watched Vegas Vacation again last night on AMC channel. The movie was filmed only 12 years before I moved to Vegas in late 2009 and only 9 or 10 years before my first visit here, but scenes from both the strip and Fremont street look so different to me.
With the scenes filmed at Wayne Newton's Casa de shannondoah, the timing seems ironic as Mr Newton was finally forced out of his 45 year old home and relocated earlier this week. That was kind of sad.
And lastly, the scenes with the short, wise-ass, cheating BJ dealer where just hilarious. Resembles some of the dealers that I play with at the off tourist locations and reminds me why I don't tip. lol (just kidding....don't turn this into a 'tipping thread'). I also still laugh my ass off when they enter the casino that has other, less traditional games, like rock-paper-scissors, and dealer thinking of a number between 1 and 10. Still funny stuff. :)
With the scenes filmed at Wayne Newton's Casa de shannondoah, the timing seems ironic as Mr Newton was finally forced out of his 45 year old home and relocated earlier this week. That was kind of sad.
And lastly, the scenes with the short, wise-ass, cheating BJ dealer where just hilarious. Resembles some of the dealers that I play with at the off tourist locations and reminds me why I don't tip. lol (just kidding....don't turn this into a 'tipping thread'). I also still laugh my ass off when they enter the casino that has other, less traditional games, like rock-paper-scissors, and dealer thinking of a number between 1 and 10. Still funny stuff. :)
June 6th, 2013 at 7:33:02 AM
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Ya that`s a funny movie,I still watch it every once in a while. They actually made rock paper scissors into a casino game,but it didn`t last long. I`ve played some dealers with the same attitude as the one in the movie:)
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June 6th, 2013 at 7:36:25 AM
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I saw it last night as well. I've been watching it for years and it is probably one of my favorite movies ever!
I like it so much that several years ago I picked up a Vegas Vacation press promo photo that is signed by Wayne Newton.
Don't judge me. ;)
I like it so much that several years ago I picked up a Vegas Vacation press promo photo that is signed by Wayne Newton.
Don't judge me. ;)
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June 6th, 2013 at 7:40:20 AM
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Rock Paper Scissors WAS a real game? News to me.
I guess it's not so ironic as I once thought that War is in that weird casino.
I guess it's not so ironic as I once thought that War is in that weird casino.
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June 6th, 2013 at 9:12:46 AM
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Vegas Vacation is great. They eat breakfast at Caribe Cafe (Mirage) at one point, I always liked that place.
I once cashed a check at the Mirage cage just like they did in the movie. I thought I was cool. The attendant rolled their eyes since the check was for a whopping $300 and I was 25. :)
I once cashed a check at the Mirage cage just like they did in the movie. I thought I was cool. The attendant rolled their eyes since the check was for a whopping $300 and I was 25. :)
June 6th, 2013 at 10:18:36 AM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearRock Paper Scissors WAS a real game? News to me.
But don't play it against a robot:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/video/2012/jun/27/rock-paper-scissors-robot-video
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June 6th, 2013 at 11:19:50 AM
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the best part of that movie was in the gag casino, they had "war" alongside "guess which hand" and "guess what number i'm thinking of" as ridiculous games... a few years later, war was introduced to real casinos to raging success.
June 6th, 2013 at 11:28:31 AM
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I DVR'ed this last night; I haven't watched it since I started coming to Vegas more regularly. I am also a little disappointed I didn't burn my MyVegas points on the "Papageorgio Suite"; I definitely had plans for that until they started jacking up the prices. :(
June 6th, 2013 at 12:44:27 PM
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At one point Chevy Chase hands the smartassed BJ dealer
the money directly, a clear casino violation. Whats really
sad is brilliant comedy actor Randy Quaid is stilled holed
up in Canada, and fugitive from US law enforcement.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/randy-quaid-renews-fight-stay-415653
the money directly, a clear casino violation. Whats really
sad is brilliant comedy actor Randy Quaid is stilled holed
up in Canada, and fugitive from US law enforcement.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/randy-quaid-renews-fight-stay-415653
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June 6th, 2013 at 12:49:00 PM
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That movie is seriously underrated. Very funny film. I love when the BJ dealer offers to take only half of Chevy's money, and kick him in the nuts, and "call it even".
I had no idea Randy Quaid was that much of a whackjob.
I had no idea Randy Quaid was that much of a whackjob.
June 6th, 2013 at 8:35:06 PM
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Quote: vendman1That movie is seriously underrated. Very funny film. I love when the BJ dealer offers to take only half of Chevy's money, and kick him in the nuts, and "call it even".
I had no idea Randy Quaid was that much of a whackjob.
Quaid is that much of a whackjob in REAL LIFE too. Seriously off his rocker
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June 6th, 2013 at 8:54:20 PM
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I first saw it in a mississippi casino (casino Magic I think) around 2002 or 2003.It was played with different colored cards representing the rock,scissors and paper.Quote: DJTeddyBearRock Paper Scissors WAS a real game? News to me.
I guess it's not so ironic as I once thought that War is in that weird casino.
It was also called Roshambo I think. It was easily beatable under certain conditions,which lead to it`s demise at the casino Magic.
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June 6th, 2013 at 9:16:56 PM
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Huge fan of this movie. Having watched it many times with many different people I've found that those who enjoy casinos and gambling love the movie, those who are less interested say it's average. Not sure what part I like better, the unconventional casino games or the blackjack dealer. I can't remember the blackjack dealer's name, but I saw him in a preview for a movie this year. If someone could just go ahead and tell me who it is, that'd be great.
office space reference, another awesome old movie
June 6th, 2013 at 9:27:17 PM
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Quote: winmonkeyspit3Huge fan of this movie. Having watched it many times with many different people I've found that those who enjoy casinos and gambling love the movie, those who are less interested say it's average. Not sure what part I like better, the unconventional casino games or the blackjack dealer. I can't remember the blackjack dealer's name, but I saw him in a preview for a movie this year. If someone could just go ahead and tell me who it is, that'd be great.
office space reference, another awesome old movie
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June 6th, 2013 at 10:06:36 PM
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I like the guy on the strip who sells the kid
the fake ID. Like the Strip cops would let
a guy like that last an hour. The movie
has every possible stereotype, thats why its
so enjoyable. If you aren't a Vegas person,
you won't 'get it'. None of the stuff that happens
to the Griswold's ever happens in real life Vegas.
Nobody loses every hand, Wayne Newton never
falls in love with audience members, nobody
ever wins 4 cars on the slot machines. Nobody
ever loses everything and wins it all back with
a dead mans Keno ticket. And nobody has a
relative as useless and clueless as Randy Quaid's
character.
the fake ID. Like the Strip cops would let
a guy like that last an hour. The movie
has every possible stereotype, thats why its
so enjoyable. If you aren't a Vegas person,
you won't 'get it'. None of the stuff that happens
to the Griswold's ever happens in real life Vegas.
Nobody loses every hand, Wayne Newton never
falls in love with audience members, nobody
ever wins 4 cars on the slot machines. Nobody
ever loses everything and wins it all back with
a dead mans Keno ticket. And nobody has a
relative as useless and clueless as Randy Quaid's
character.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
June 6th, 2013 at 10:12:50 PM
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Somebody liked the movie so much they name a horse after it ....racing this weekend in TORONTO .... favorite in the race which is eliminations for the NORTH AMERICA CUP race the week later going for a cool MILLION DOLLARS
http://standardbredcanada.ca/news/6-6-13/zeron-vegas-vacation.html
http://standardbredcanada.ca/news/6-6-13/zeron-vegas-vacation.html
June 6th, 2013 at 10:16:17 PM
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Quote: EvenBob
Nobody loses every hand
Ha, tell that to my last trip to the tables.
June 7th, 2013 at 3:15:45 AM
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The film is not available free on youtube so I didn't watch it.
Some of the scenes are available; I watched some of the silly games about guessing the number and taking the dealer's word for it.
Some of the scenes are available; I watched some of the silly games about guessing the number and taking the dealer's word for it.
June 7th, 2013 at 5:02:15 AM
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Quote: winmonkeyspit3If someone could just go ahead and tell me who it is, that'd be great.
......Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh.............
It's either that or Spaceballs for my favorite movie of all time, but probably a slight edge for Office Space.
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June 7th, 2013 at 10:56:39 AM
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Quote: Mission146......Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh.............
It's either that or Spaceballs for my favorite movie of all time, but probably a slight edge for Office Space.
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I'm such a sucker for corny over the top comedies. On that note I'm trying to decide whether Hangover 3 is worth my 10 bucks to see in theaters.
June 8th, 2013 at 6:11:48 AM
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I'm not sure, I haven't seen any of the Hangover movies. I watch movies so rarely now that I tend to only watch the ones I've already seen and liked, just to be safe.
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June 9th, 2013 at 1:59:54 PM
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Quote: Mission146I'm not sure, I haven't seen any of the Hangover movies. I watch movies so rarely now that I tend to only watch the ones I've already seen and liked, just to be safe.
The first one's premise of "bachelor party in Vegas" was a good idea, but I dunno what they were smoking with the second one. I didn't bother to see 3, probably will once it's out on blu-ray.
Anyway I'm queuing up Vegas Vacation. Sounds like a great movie. Reminds me of Let it Ride.
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June 9th, 2013 at 2:16:43 PM
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Quote: djatcThe first one's premise of "bachelor party in Vegas" was a good idea,.
It was clever. They showed the party aftermath and
spent the rest of the movie piecing together what
happened. You can only do that once, they jumped
the shark in the first film.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
June 9th, 2013 at 3:43:01 PM
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Well VEGAS VACATION won his race last night in Toronto and will now be one of the favorites to win the MILLION DOLLAR FINAL next weekend.
The one owner has said from very early on this year to the staff that works for the trainer of his horse... if we win the MILLION DOLLAR NORTH AMERICA CUP its going to be a big party for ALL THE STAFF in Las Vegas on his tab ... all expenses paid ( except bail payments )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cLxEiRfKpxM
The one owner has said from very early on this year to the staff that works for the trainer of his horse... if we win the MILLION DOLLAR NORTH AMERICA CUP its going to be a big party for ALL THE STAFF in Las Vegas on his tab ... all expenses paid ( except bail payments )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cLxEiRfKpxM
June 10th, 2013 at 10:38:46 AM
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Quote: winmonkeyspit3I'm such a sucker for corny over the top comedies. On that note I'm trying to decide whether Hangover 3 is worth my 10 bucks to see in theaters.
I have seen all 3 Hangover movies, and while I liked 3 better than 2, it in no way compares to 1. I paid $1.50 for Hangover 3 and that felt about right for it. Make sure to stay for the credits if you see it.
June 10th, 2013 at 11:34:34 AM
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Quote: EvenBobIt was clever. They showed the party aftermath and
spent the rest of the movie piecing together what
happened. You can only do that once, they jumped
the shark in the first film.
I don't really think that's the right use of the term "jumping the shark"
June 10th, 2013 at 11:36:33 AM
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I liked #3 - wasnt as good as the first (which is in my top 5 alltime comedy list) but it was much better than #2 - definitely worth seeing.
June 10th, 2013 at 12:40:45 PM
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Quote: FinsRuleI don't really think that's the right use of the term "jumping the shark"
How about 'shot their wad', then..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
June 10th, 2013 at 12:45:47 PM
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"Hangover 3" looks pretty lame.
You might want to re-rent "Mars Attacks" instead.
Love the Las Vegas scenes.
You might want to re-rent "Mars Attacks" instead.
Love the Las Vegas scenes.
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June 10th, 2013 at 1:39:52 PM
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My favorite scene was Sid Caesar's death scene winning Keno. DA MUNNY!
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June 27th, 2013 at 6:52:30 PM
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They showed this on our bus trip to the Grand Canyon and although I'd seen it 100 times, I noticed the DVD had several scenes included that they have cut on the TV version. I tried to open the door at the Hoover Dam, but it was locked.
June 27th, 2013 at 6:58:27 PM
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