How Indian Cinema Portrays the Thrill of Gambling and Casinos

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Last Updated: Sunday, 23 February 2025 16:33
Written by Lupe R Haas

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Indian cinema has long held a fascination with the themes of risk, fortune, and fate, making gambling a compelling narrative device on the big screen. The grandeur of ancient kings wagering their kingdoms to the tension-filled halls of modern casinos, Bollywood and regional Indian films have depicted gambling in ways that resonate deeply with audiences. These portrayals have not only reflected society's relationship with chance but also shaped public perceptions about gambling and casinos.

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New 'Dope Thief' Trailer from Ridley Scott and Starring Brian Tyree Henry

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 00:58
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The Ridley Scott-produced Apple TV+ crime drama, Dope Thief stars Brian Tyree Henry and Narco's Wagner Maura. A new trailer previews the premise of the new series. Ridley Scott directs the first episode of the eight-episode crime drama which makes its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, March 14, 2025 followed by new episodes every Friday through April 25.

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First Look Photos & Trailer: Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal Return in 'The Accountant 2'

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Last Updated: Thursday, 13 February 2025 20:14
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Ben Affleck returns as the autistic hitman/accountant in THE ACCOUNTANT 2 with Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson reprising their roles under the direction of returning filmmaker Gavin O'Connor. Seven new images (see below) have dropped with news that the sequel will have its World Premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival.

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New 'Thunderbolts' Images, Trailer and Poster

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 February 2025 00:22
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Marvel villains assemble in THUNDERBOLTS* with Sebastian Stan's Bucky bringing together past MCU villains played by Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen and Olga Kurylenko. Watch the new trailer, new images and poster.

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New 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Trailer, Images and Poster: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathon Bailey Star

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Last Updated: Saturday, 08 February 2025 10:11
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Producer Steven Spielberg hands the reins of the JURASSIC PARK franchise off to filmmaker Gareth Edwards (ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, GODZILLA) in JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, starring Scarlett Johansson, WICKED's Jonathon Bailey, Mahershala Ali, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Rupert Friend and Ed Skrein (DEADPOOL).

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Review: 'The Monkey' - A Killer Toy That Delivers Twisted Fun

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Last Updated: Friday, 07 February 2025 12:57
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Osgood Perkins’ THE MONKEY brings another sinister toy into the horror genre, blending campy thrills with gruesome, laughter-inducing deaths. Based loosely on Stephen King's 1980 short story, the film embraces its over-the-top nature, making it an entertaining ride—especially in a communal theater setting.

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'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Teaser Trailer and 6 New Posters

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Last Updated: Thursday, 06 February 2025 16:26
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Marvel Studios released the first look at the fantastic cast in THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. The new trailer rehashes the origin story in flashbacks rather than retelling how the characters became Mr. Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), the Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Human Torch (Joseph Quinn), and The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach).

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'Another Simple Favor' News: Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick's Sequel Coming To Prime Video with SXSW Premiere

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Last Updated: Thursday, 06 February 2025 00:33
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Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick's ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR will forgo a theatrical release, and premiere on Prime Video on May 1st. The A SIMPLE FAVOR sequel directed by Paul Feig, will make its world premiere at the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festival as the Opening Night Film Premiere on March 7.

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Keanu Reeves Flashback: 'Street Kings' Director David Ayer Revealed Filmmaker Antagonized Actor To Keep Reeves Mad as an LAPD Cop

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Last Updated: Monday, 03 February 2025 14:04
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Before Keanu Reeves inhabited the John Wick character, STREET KINGS director David Ayer (SUICIDE SQUAD, FURY) toughened up the actor to play a rogue LAPD cop. In a 2008 flashback interview with the filmmaker, Ayer told CineMovie Reeves researched his role by speaking to Ayer's police friends and practicing shooting guns at the gun range, something he continued doing for the JOHN WICK movies. 

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New 'Sinners' Trailer Reveals The Monsters

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 28 January 2025 16:09
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BLACK PANTHER and CREED director Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan team up again for a horror movie, SINNERS. The previous trailers were vague about the plot, but the new trailer reveals the monsters are vampires seeking to feed on a marginalized group.

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