Filmmakers have always had a propensity to use the casino as a subject or at least a setting for their films. There is this sense that suave on-screen characters will thrive in this setting and you can build some very interesting plots around the environment. Casinos themselves love movies and use them to enhance their own services usually by offering games, slots or themes based on successful titles. There will always be some debate about which casino movies are the best of all time but here are two that might take some beating. Continue reading →

When you’re sitting down for some easy watching, the last thing you want is a film that’s too hard to follow. If you opt to watch a game about gambling, then you may not understand exactly what’s going on. This is an overall trend in this genre, but why does this happen? Continue reading →

Born Jennifer Ellen Chan on September 16, 1958, in Harbor City, Los Angeles, Canadian-American Jennifer Tilly commenced her acting career in the 1980s. Her breakthrough role was as a singing waitress in The Fabulous Baker Boys, which she starred in after receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Jennifer is related to actress Meg Tilly, and both left the very rural Texada Island to pursue a life and career in the ever-appealing Hollywood. Continue reading →

Smash hit movies always seem to have plenty of tie-ins, sponsors, merchandise and other ways of squeezing as much money out of a release as possible. Blockbusters capture huge audiences who are always looking for new ways to enjoy their favourite scenes and characters and gaming makes this really easy, with developers providing experiences that allow players to take control and live out their movie fantasies. Here’s a brief look at some of the best games available that are inspired by big screen hits. Continue reading →