Martin Scorese's CASINO turns 30 and the film is playing the Tribeca film festival with a post film screening Q&A between Marty and Bobbie.
Its the inspired by true story of Sam Rothstein (Robert DeNiro), a bookie who never lost, being sent to Vegas to make the mob even more money. As the money flows complications arise as his ego grows and his friend Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci) runs amok.
A follow up of sorts to Scorsese's GOODFELLAS, CASINO has been considered a lesser film to the first film. Personally I like CASINO better since there is greater complexity to the film. The film is not just one story but several and for me it's a much more satisfying film. I will stop and watch it when I run across it on cable.
If you've never seen it this is the perfect time to do so.
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