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The Gambler

have you seen james toback's the gambler with james caan? based on what you liked about owning mahoney, i think you'll really like the gambler. it's also an edgier movie and explores the gambler's mind more than owning mahoney does; it focuses on the "juice" -- the risk of losing, not the hope of winning -- that drives a gambling addict. there's a great scene when james caan is so hot on the table that he hits on a 19 in blackjack, commanding the dealer, "give me the two" (if i remember correctly).

on a side note -- toback's films have been spotty but his new one is getting good buzz. i'm going to see that.

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