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Molly’s Game – the complex story of Molly Bloom

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Molly’s Game is a recently-released movie based on the real events surrounding aspiring Olympic skier and poker nights organizer, Molly Bloom. To ensure the validity of the facts presented in the movie, debut director Aaron Sorkin worked with her and relied on her written memoir, a book titled “Molly’s Game: The True Story of the 26-Year-Old Woman Behind the Most Exclusive, High-Stakes Underground Poker Game in the World”. This movie is filled with stars; the leading role is played by Jessica Chastain, and others such as Idris Elba, Michael Cera and Kevin Costner make their presence felt throughout. Despite it being Sorkin’s first movie from a director’s perspective, it has received nominations at high-profile events, such as The Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards and The Golden Globes (which also nominated Jessica Chastain for her performance as an actress in a drama film).

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How Poker Is Referenced Throughout Popular Culture?

Poker’s place in our day-to-day culture is well-supported by its inclusion in typically ‘non-poker’ contexts in TV shows, films, books and music. One of the most notable ways that this has been achieved is through the many poker-themed songs that have been released over the years.

As fans of poker, we are always pleased to see our favourite game referenced in popular culture. Did you know that there are certain theories that posit that listening to music will make you a better poker player? Whether you favour punk or rock, or like cheesy pop classics, music can get your adrenaline going, increase motivation and create a rhythm of play.

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A Quick List Of Must-See Poker Movies

Poker has worked its way into numerous televised series and movies, which have boosted the popularity and fame of this enjoyable card game tenfold. The environment of choice for most poker scenes comprises of the Wild West saloons from the last century, because the harsh environment and the rugged players gave virtually every hand played an extra touch of drama. Even though the 5 card draw reigned supreme in those times, it is safe to say that nowadays Texas Hold’em occupies the number one position in the top of player preferences.

Poker enthusiasts also have plenty of poker and gambling related films set in the modern day to choose from such as Rounders, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, The Sting, The Cincinnati Kid or The Gambler, to name but a few. For instance, Rounders starring Matt Damon is focused on depicting the actual world of the online poker casinos and the WPT, bringing to the scene all the elements that make the internet version of this game increasingly attractive to the public.

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