May The Billy Baroo Be With You
Since gambling is the new family fun time entertainment craze, Krüde wants to share his infinite knowledge of quality movie viewing choices that owe their souls to degenerate gamblers. No downloading an app required. I’ve done all the dirty work. As usual. Pour yourself a stiff belt over ice. Let’s do it. Here goes:
Let It Ride
A great film from 1989 featuring a stellar cast and a fun
premise. Richard Dreyfuss, David Johansen, Teri Garr and Allen Garfield
make this flick a winner. Takes place at a horse track in South Florida.
Look for other recognizable actors when watching. Littered with great
performances.
The Sting
Not often talked about for the gambling aspect of the
picture, The Sting is riddled with grizzled gambling types and shady ‘fixing’
practices. From 1973. Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Robert Shaw lead
this film through its ebbs and flow. Set in the 1930’s and uses poker and horse
racing as it’s fuel. The ‘mark’ in this movie is made out to be a bad guy, not a
victim. And it works. You will cheer for the con men.
The Cincinnati Kid
This is a NOLA based, poker playing tour de force that
is set in the 1940’s. Great script and acting from the mid 1960’s. Steve
McQueen, Edward G Robinson, Karl Malden, Tuesday Weld and Ann-Margret make
this movie much more than it should be. If you don’t initiate a game of quarters
after watching this, see a doctor. You might be dead
Caddyshack
What?!?! Krüde saying that this flick is gambling gold? Yes indeed. From caddy manager Lou dropping action on MLB games from his desk. Or a bunch of the crew betting if Spaulding picks his nose or not. Or for the big finish of the movie with the huge golf game bet between Smails and Al. This movie is a comedy classic. With nudity. And Billy Baroo. Yes!
So while your wife or side action is playing slot machines
on the Draft Kings casino app while you’re up to your nipples in
prop betting during the Super Bowl, be smart. Hollywood is built upon having
happy endings. Real life is often about surviving bad news. Wager wisely during
this chilly winter. And don’t bet the rent or house payment on a flip of a coin. Playfully
smack your broad on the ass instead. Come down to Earth. And spend the money
saved on her. No such thing as a lovable loser. Believe it. Thank me later.
Mahalo
Photo finish for life …..
KK