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How About Those Credit Default Swaps: THE BIG SHORT
Does anyone else feel like THE BIG SHORT just sneaked into the Awards season without warning? I never saw a trailer, it features big names like Christian Bale and Steve Carell, yet I hadn't heard any buzz
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A Movie in 3 Acts: GONE GIRL
The movie could use a little trim, and some may feel Flynn's book and screenplay jumps the shark a bit at some points, which is why I call it a movie in 3 Acts, but I gotta say, I liked it. The film on the whole is an interesting commentary on the media circus, public judgement and sway we've seen play out in these kinds of cases...
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The Turn and The River: RUNNER RUNNER
In the game of poker Texas hold 'em, each player is dealt two "hole cards," which they keep to themselves. Then three cards are dealt face up - also known as The Flop. The fourth card dealt up is The Turn and the fifth card is The River. Sometimes a player will get the two cards he needs on The Turn and The River - a very lucky break that is also known as "runner runner"....
