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Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020

New Orleans (1947)

A racist film, typical of its time, wherein Blacks play subservient roles, but redeemed by the music of Louis Armstrong & Billy Holiday (her only feature film!).

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020

Uncut Gems (2019)

Uncut Gems is the story of a gambling-addicted NYC Jewish jeweler entrapped in his dangerous schemes.

Posted on January 4, 2014January 10, 2014

Last Vegas (2013)

Four buddies meet in Las Vegas for a bachelor party when one of them proposes to a woman half his age. An old feud is settle, & new love arises.

Posted on October 18, 2013October 28, 2013

Runner Runner

A grad student becomes mixed up with an internet gambling tycoon in Costa Rica, and is soon over his head dealing with thugs and the FBI.

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