Larry McMurtry: The Lonesome Dove Who Demystified Texas

Read MoreFor writers, for the west, and for those who through his writings better understand that human wants and needs are universal, Larry McMurtry was our lonesome dove.

Read MoreFor writers, for the west, and for those who through his writings better understand that human wants and needs are universal, Larry McMurtry was our lonesome dove.

Read MoreThe best way to approach ‘Let It Down’ is to imagine the Beatles walking into a small tavern and taking the stage, and then jamming for a couple of hours. Composed of 50 songs — roughly a third Beatles classics we know, another third covers of songs by other popular artists, and several songs never heard before which are of surprisingly good quality — this is one of the best bootleg albums to surface with recordings from one of their most productive periods.

The “Worst Gambling Movies of All Time” series continues with #21 — “Uncut Gems.”
Title and Year: Uncut Gems (2019)
Director: Josh and Benny Safdie
Actors: Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett
Synopsis: Adam Sandler, cast totally opposite his typical light comedy stereotype, plays a scumbag jeweler and gambling addict who buries himself in debt and scandal.
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Read MoreMy series, “Best Gambling Movies of All Time” continues with #21 — a hysterical Asian film titled, “God of Gamblers.”
Title and Year: God of Gamblers (1989) a.k.a. God of Gambling
Director: Wong Jing
Actors: Chow Yun-fat
Synopsis: A legendary gambler suffers an accident and loses his memory and must try to regain his supernatural powers over chance.

Read MoreMy series, “Worst Gambling Movies of All Time” continues with #22 — “Lay the Favorite” which is about a veteran Las Vegas sports gambler who teaches a young female protege his trade secrets.
Title and Year: Lay the Favorite (2012)
Director: Stephen Frears
Actors: Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rebecca Hall
Synopsis: A bimbo quits her job as a stripper and moves to Las Vegas and becomes a professional sports bettor with the help of a scumbag.