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Reindeer Games (2000) Rated R

 A convict goes after his dead cellmate’s girlfriend but finds himself involved in a casino heist. Starring Ben Affleck, James Frain, and Dana Stubblefield.  This film runs on preposterousness. To me, nothing really makes sense in the fact that nobody … Continue reading

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Triple 9 (2016) Rated R

A gang of criminals and cops plans to pull off the biggest heist in the murder of a police officer. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Casey Affleck, and Anthony Mackie. I’m still trying to figure out the concept of this film. To … Continue reading

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King of Thieves (2018) Rated R

A group of aging crooks pulls off the biggest heist in their career until greed overtakes them. Starring Michael Caine, Charlie Cox, and Michael Gambon. The film is based on the true story of the Hatton Garden burglary. It’s slow … Continue reading

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CHIPS (2017) Rated R

A rookie officer is teamed with an undercover federal agent to investigate some dirty cops who were involved in a heist. Starring Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Adam Brody, Ryan Hansen, Jane Kaczmarek. This is nothing like the TV … Continue reading

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Robot and Frank (2012) Rated PG-13

Set in the future, an ex-jewelry thief receives a robot from his son. Soon, the team tag up and begin some heists of their own. Starring Frank Langella, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, Peter Sarsgaard, Susan Sarandon, Jeremy Sisto, Ana Gasteyer. … Continue reading

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Stealing Christmas (2003) Rated TV-PG

When Jake’s Christmas robbery plan gets disrupted, he escapes in a Santa suit to a small town. There he plans his next robbery while working as Santa. Starring Tony Danza, Lea Thompson, Angela Goethals, Betty White. I enjoyed this Christmas … Continue reading

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New This Week on DVD, December 29, 2015

 Heist (R) A father is without the means to pay for his daughter’s medical treatment. As a last resort, he partners with a greedy co-worker to rob a casino. When things go awry they’re forced to hijack a city bus. … Continue reading

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New This Week in Theaters, November 12, 2015

 The 33 (PG-13) Opens on Friday, November 13 Starring: Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, James Brolin Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days.  Love the Coopers (PG-13) Opens … Continue reading

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New This Week in Theaters, July 16, 2015

Ant-Man Rated PG-13 Opens on Friday, July 17 Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly Armed with a super-suit and the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and … Continue reading

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Jerry Weintraub (1937-2015)

(1937-2015)    Ocean’s Eleven (2001) Rated PG-13 Hollywood’s A list stars come together to pull off the most daring heist Las Vegas has ever known…11 men, 3 casinos, 150 million dollars, 1 chance to pull it off.  The Karate Kid … Continue reading

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