Robbery introduces us to Frank, a veteran thief who has been diagnosed with dementia and lives with his son, Richie. A thief himself, Richie realizes that he is now in a race against time if he plans to make use of his father’s criminal expertise. In order to pay off Richie’s gambling debt, the duo plan… [Read More]
Ocean’s Eleven: Danny’s Perfect Hand
George Clooney is ubiquitous. Last week we all saw him at Prince Harry and Megan’s wedding. He looked as much a part of a fairy tale as the wedding itself – suave and handsome, with his young wife on his arm. The Daily Express ran a story that same day with the opening line: “GEORGE… [Read More]
Ocean’s 11 (1960): The Rat Pack’s Kick in the Head
Show me a man without a dream. And I’ll show you a man that’s dead. Real Dead. So sings Josh Howard, portrayed by Sammy Davis Jr., in the original 1960 Ocean’s 11, the Rat Pack heist movie which inspired the Ocean’s trilogy from the first decade of this millennium. The song is titled “Eee-O-11,” referring… [Read More]
