The Gambler (2014)
The Gambler (2014) Watching the Movie: Gorgeous cinematography and some really intense situations that make you wish you could reach into the screen, grab Marky Mark by the throat and scream "FUCKING STOP IT YOU MORON" even more than you probably already do for any number of potential reasons. John Goodman gives his best non Walter Sobchak/Coach Harris/Dan Conner performance. Literally seeing a short reel of the "Best Dialogue" from this movie is the only reason I ever wanted to watch it. Other than that, it at least serves as a warning to never let Mark Wahlburg and Brie Larson ever be in the same room ever again, especially when the former clearly doesn't give a shit. Wahlburg in this movie makes his performance in "Max Payne" (2008) look intense and dramatic. Screening the Film: Primary focus is on empowerment and control, or lack thereof. Addiction, compulsion, and dealing with same. Destiny and what, if anything, individuals can do to d...