Many celebrities have participated in Strictly since its inception in 2004. A very good percentage of this lot had great experiences on the show and thereafter had greater successes whether by returning to what they used to do or by taking a new career path in dancing. However, there are people who regretted participating in the show. Fiona Philips recently revealed her regret at taking part in Strictly. Her reasons for the regret are her averseness to getting on the dance floor since her teenage years and shyness. This made her extremely self-conscious resulting in her cutting a comedy type figure, according to her. She exited the show in week four, finishing ninth. Her partner professional dancer couldn’t help her due to what she tagged rough old taskmaster methods and obsession with being number one.

Therefore, it is important to do self-evaluation before taking part in the show. Some of the questions to ask are:

Is it something you really want?

Does it fit your personality?

Are you willing and ready to make the necessary adjustments?

 Giving sincere answers to these questions will go a long way in determining if Strictly is right for you. It is an honor to be invited to the show but you must take your time to determine if it’s what you want and how well it suits you.

Key Considerations

Have Fun

This is perhaps the most important thing every participant must pay attention to. While this is a competition and everyone would like to be the eventual winner, it is imperative to enjoy yourself. It is almost impossible for a participant who doesn’t prioritize having fun to win.

Be Flexible

Flexibility is a very important ingredient for success in any new endeavor. Change, regardless of how easy it seems, places varying demands on us all. Being open to taking new things on board will solve most of the problems. This can help people with a reserved personality have a great time on the show.

Trust Your Partner

In life, things always seem better on the other side. Don’t fall for this illusion, trust your dance partner, and work fully with him or her.

Note: you don’t need to overthink your participation; if you have any doubt or want to pursue another goal, don’t hesitate to do so. Usually, overthinking a thing is a sign you shouldn’t be in it. If you however decide to participate, go, and have fun.

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The thrill of watching a casino movie and seeing the primary character win big is always an exciting experience and even more exciting to watch if you are a gambler yourself.

People love getting the action associated with gambling and casinos, but do not always have the time to get out of the house and go to one. Movies and new online casinos are a great way to get the rush of winning without even leaving the house.

Casino movies have been out since the start of films themselves. Everyone has a love to watch people take risks and win a lot of money.

We feel the anxiety of betting a lot and the drama of losing or getting wrapped up in crime, just like the characters. We can watch and enjoy these sensations without actually causing real damage to ourselves or our bank accounts.

We are going to look at some of the most action-filled and enjoyable to watch casino scenes in movies.

The Hangover

The Hangover is a 2009 American comedy film that stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, and a few other celebrities. The movie is based on a group of friends who go to Las Vegas for Doug Billing’s bachelor party, but not everything goes as planned.

Things get a little crazy as their night at Caesar’s Palace goes from good fun to a wild endeavor. One of the most memorable scenes in the movie is when Doug’s friend Alan, performed by Zach Galifianakis, goes to play blackjack. Alan is the weird one out of the group, but also probably the smartest.

Alan learns how to count cards and then wins big. The crazy-eyed character enters the blackjack table with a suit and a very serious face. We see him trying to calculate the cards in his head and leaving the table without getting accused of counting cards.

The group needs the money to pay off the person who took their friend and are successful at doing so with the help of Alan’s new skill in counting cards.

The whole movie is a crazy comedy about bizarre things happening to the group while in Las Vegas, but this scene puts comedy aside and focuses on Alan’s newly acquired skill of counting cards.

21

21 is a 2008 film that stars Jim Sturgess, Laurence Fishburne, and other celebrities. The film follows Ben Campbell, who is studying mathematics at MIT. He is accepted and wants to go to Harvard Medical School but cannot afford the hefty price tag attached to that school.

He applies for scholarships for Harvard but is told that it is very competitive. While Ben is at MIT, his math professor is seriously impressed with Ben’s quick mind and his advanced grasp on mathematics.

The professor invites him to join his blackjack team, who goes to Las Vegas to work together to win big on blackjack tables, although it is illegal. Ben accepts, and the film shows his ups and downs while on the team.

One of the most memorable scenes and quotes of the whole movie is when Ben is playing and wins, and he says, “Winner, winner, chicken dinner!” The team trades different signals and moves from table to table to win. They all dress in costume, and it is exciting to watch as the viewers know they are working together.

“Winner, winner, chicken dinner!” is not a new saying as it was used for a long time in Las Vegas when someone won because there was a dinner special with chicken that was often eaten in the late hours of the night after winning big.

However, the movie and specifically this scene when Ben first uses it, has made the saying known to the public and is now used as a more common saying outside of the casinos.

Ocean’s Eleven

Ocean’s Eleven is a 2001 American movie starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts, to name a few. The film is about Danny Ocean, who is recently out of jail but wants to continue in criminal activity by robbing three casinos in Las Vegas.

Danny Ocean meets up with Rusty Ryan, his partner in crime, to go through with the heist. When Danny arrives, Rusty Ryan is in a group poker class teaching young stars how to play poker and what the rules are. The stars are not good at poker or being discrete.

Danny arrives, and the two play off each other to trick the stars into betting more money. Rusty, their mentor, tells the students that Danny doesn’t have anything, and he is only bluffing. The students trust Rusty Ryan and continue to bet more money.

In the end, Danny has four of a kind with an ace-high, so, in other words, an excellent hand. He wins the money, and he and Rusty Ryan exchange a smirk to each other. This scene is essential to the whole film because it sets up their relationship with each other and their ways of deception.

One can get a good look at the two characters in this scene, and it is fun to watch the other stars get roped into the scam. It shows that even though Rusty Ryan is trying to teach the actors, overall, he wants to take their money and work with Danny in his heist.

The Bottom Line

There are a lot of great casino movies out there on the market, and these are just a few that we enjoy watching. Casino movies include drama, risk, action, and crime and are put together in unique ways for our enjoyment.

The Hangover is a light film that follows a group of friends on their crazy time in Las Vegas. Although a lot of the movie is exaggerated for comical effect, the scene where Alan plays blackjack demonstrates how someone can win a lot of money counting cards.

21 is a great movie showing a star mathematics student getting wrapped up in some illegal business. The famous scene and saying, “winner, winner, chicken dinner,” is now known because of this movie and the scene where Ben starts his counting cards career.

Ocean’s Eleven is another excellent gambling movie. The poker scene when we first see Danny and Ryan interact sets the stage for the whole film, and the movies to come. This scene shows the deception the two can do together to earn money.

These are some of our favorite scenes, but this is just the beginning of the list of enjoyable casino scenes to watch!

Beyond Skyline | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

With no doubt we agree that the horror genre is moving through its best imagination in movie creation. Surely you might be asking yourself which one is your cup of coffee and which one is not. Truth be told, most of the horror movies that horror lovers watch are actually garbage. But it seems like Netflix got something awesome for you this time around. All you need to do is to go through and find your own hidden gem and enjoy this October.

The Bad Batch

This is a 2017 Ana Lily Amirpour horror movie. This controversial film starred Suki Waterhouse, Jason Momoa, Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves alongside Jim Carrey. This movie is more like a real money casinos in newzealand drama compared to a direct horror. But the gruesome and the grim is enough for it to qualify in the horror genre. The storyline of the movie is quite interesting. It follows Waterhouse who plays a very young lady that is exiled into a group of cannibals. She then decides to flee only to be in more trouble under the move of a very cruel cult leader. This is a tough brutal movie. And if you are interested to know of the story. Netflix is there to provide you this intriguing movie.

Beyond Skyline

It’s not every time that you get to see something amazing unless if you play Casinos français games. Watching horror movies will surely get you into the zone where you want to be. But at the same time, you want to watch something more goofy than it scary. Beyond Skyline has got everything in one. The laughs and gags are there and at the same time the horror genre has not been discarded. Therefore, all you need to do is to add this movie into halloween movie collection. Halloween this year must not be the same. So the time to prepare for it is now.

Well, as you are in preparing for Halloween you can still play online casino slot games such as Witch’s Brew and win real money.

“Sky on Fire” Theatrical Poster

Hong Kong film star Daniel Wu (Sky on Fire, The Last Supper) is joining Hugh Jackman (Logan), Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Fallout) and Thandie Newton (Mission: Impossible II) in Reminiscence, the debut feature from writer/director Lisa Joy (Westworld).

Reminiscence is a mind bending noir love story set in the dystopic near future of a nighttime, super heated flooded global warmed Miami. Wu finds himself on opposites sides with Jackman’s character. The project is set at Warner Bros and FilmNation (via Deadline).

Wu is no stranger to Hollywood, as he’s appeared in The Man with the Iron Fists, Geostorm, Tomb Raider – and of course – AMC’s Into the Badlands.

We’ll keep you updated on Reminiscence as we learn more. Until then, here’s the Trailer for the Wu actioner Sky on Fire, from the late, great Ringo Lam:

Every person you know probably has a favorite show. However, genuine fans are far and few between. If by any chance you are a true fan of K-dramas, visiting South Korea is surely on your bucket list.

As a true fan, have you ever imagined yourself visiting one of those fine cafes and dining places from your TV shows? Well, it turns out, some of those places are real.

So go ahead, make a good old cup of coffee – maybe grab a recipe from Home Grounds and try some gourmet recipe – grab a few snacks, and enjoy our list of four cafes and restaurants from K-dramas.

1. Bok Chicken from Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

The first place from the list managed to disappoint some of the shows fans in the past but if you set your expectations, you will have more than a good time. The eatery is not a modern chicken place as the show depicts it. Nothing on TV is real? Shocking, we know. Anyway, the spot is popular among university students in the area. And unlike the restaurant in the show, the real place serves many tasty dishes, including tofu kimchi, chicken noodle soup, and of course, great fried rice.

2. Coffee Prince from Coffee Prince

This is perhaps the most well-known drama on our little list, and would you know, the coffee shop of the same name exists in real life. It’s located in Seoul (not the only place located there on our list) and in addition to plenty of caffeine-filled delicacies, it also offers lots of pastries. But we have to warn you, if you only plan on going there to take a few photos or videos, you’re out of luck. The place has a strict policy concerning all of fanboys and girls who go there just to sightsee. That means you have to order your beverage, snack, or meal and look at the place that housed some of your favorite TV moments quietly.

3. The Flower-Scented Cartoon Café from My Love from the Star

If you’re a casual My Love from the Star watcher, then you probably know this coffee shop as the place where the female lead snacks, reads, and ignores the male lead. Or something to that effect. And if you want to ignore your love interest, you just need to head down to Seoul. There, you can snack on ramen and read manga all you want! Although, if you want to read anything, you need to work on your Hangul because every book is written in the language (not a huge deal, right?).

4. Mango Six from The Heirs

As every fan of The Heirs will tell you, all of the arguments that went down in this café are pretty unforgettable. Now, both on TV and in real life, the café will leave you wanting more. As the name suggests, Mano Six’s main specialty is everything-mango. But the café also offers a wide range of sweats and pastries that turn their one-time visitors into regular customers all the time. In addition to Korea, the café also has a location in the United States, so you don’t have to travel abroad to visit it.

And there you have it, those are some of our favorite cafes and restaurants from K-dramas. We could list a ton more, however, that would’ve taken us all day and we don’t have that much time. What are some of your favorites? Make sure to tell us in the comment section down below.

“Memories of Murder” Korean Theatrical Poster

American Cinematheque is proud to present A Genre of One: The Cinema of Bong Joon-ho, a complete feature retrospective of Bong Joon-ho’s work two decades in the making.

The series will take place at both the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood and the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2019. Co-presented with the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, as it celebrates 100 years of Korean cinema, the internationally renowned writer/director will showcase his work and participate in an in-person Q&A at both venues.

Films to be featured include The Host, Okja, Snowpiercer, Barking Dogs Never Bite, Memories of Murder, Mother and the critically acclaimed Parasite (99% on Rotten Tomatoes).

Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite has pushed boundaries, becoming the first Korean film to win the Palme D’Or at the Cannes International Film Festival. It set several box office records in the U.S. since its opening just this past Friday, including the highest per screen average of 2019 and ranking as the 17th highest per screen average of all time (8th highest among all live-action films). Parasite earned the title highest per-screen average for a foreign language film of all-time. The film has already amassed over $90mm worldwide.

In conjunction with the complete retrospective of Bong Joon-ho’s feature films, the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and the American Cinematheque are proud to present a twelve piece exhibit in the Shield’s Gallery of the Egyptian Theatre featuring the works of South Korean artist Jung Jae Hoon (aka Zibezi), whose original painting “Parasite” is featured prominently in Bong Joon-ho’s latest masterpiece. In recent years, Zibezi, a self-proclaimed “outside artist,” has made a major splash in the intersecting worlds of art and fashion, and has created over 100 artworks that attempt to “draw a new world out of existing forms and frameworks.” His online gallery and store can be found on his website.

For purchase tickets, visit AmericanCinematheque.Com (via katrinawanpr.com).

“Master Heaven: The Greatest Fighter” Theatrical Poster

First time director Park Hyun-chul is going in feet first with Master Heaven: The Greatest Fighter, a South Korean martial arts film that releases domestically this month.

According to HC, here’s a hint of what you can expect from the film: The Wind Fighter’s master, Master Heaven’s legend begins. The master of Karate and Choi Bae-dal’s master, Cheon Seung, is Joseon’s greatest fighter. The legend that was never recorded is about to begin.

Master Heaven: The Greatest Fighter stars Im Seung Joon (Legend Hero), Kwon Dong-won (Bad Papa) and Suh Dam-hee (Shin Ma-jeok).

Don’t miss the film’s action-packed Trailer below:

“Paranormal Activity Security Squad” Teaser Poster

We’ll soon be seeing Bianca Brigitte Van Damme (Welcome to the Jungle, 6 Bullets), daughter of JCVD, in The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson (aka The Haunting of Nicole Brown Simpson), where she’ll be playing the role of Detective Leigh.

Inspired by true events, The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson follows O.J. Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson in the last days leading up to her tragic death on June 12 1994, as seen from her point of view.

The upcoming film, due for a release later this year, is headlined by Mena Suvari (American Beauty) as Nicole, Taryn Manning (8 Mile), Nick Stahl (Terminator 3) and Gene Freeman (Legion Maxx) as O.J. Simpson.

The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson is directed by Daniel Farrands (The Amityville Murders), who is also behind the recent The Haunting of Sharon Tate (this guy obviously found his niche).

Don’t miss the Trailer for The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson below:

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“Chasing Dream” Theatrical Poster

This November, celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To (Three, Fulltime Killer, Office) returns with Chasing Dream, a tale that centers on a tough MMA fighter and a beautiful aspiring singer (via AFS).

Chasing Dreams is written by Johnnie’s frequent collaborator Wai Ka Fai, who is perhaps best known for helming 1995’s Peace Hotel. Co-writers include Ryker Chan (Blind Detective) and Tin Shu Mak (Kung Fu Jungle).

The film stars Jacky Heung (League of Gods), Wang Kero (Youth), Shao Bing (The Lost Bladesman) and Emotion Cheung (Bio-Zombie).

Check out a New Poster (via AFS), as well as a recent Trailer for Chasing Dream below:

“The Faceless Boss” Theatrical Poster

If you’re looking for a Korean Gangster Movie that’s in the same vein as New World and Gangnam Blues, look no further than The Faceless Boss, a gritty crime thriller from director Song Chang-Yong (Oh! My God: Returns).

Kwon Sang-Gon (Chun Jung-myung) is a gangster who wants to have a cool life. He becomes a gang boss and expects to reap the rewards of the top position. He soon realizes his life is a living hell, filled with conspiracies and betrayals (via AW).

The film also stars Lee Shi-ah (Lucid Dream), Jin Yi-Han (Break Away), Lee Ha-Yul (The Heaven is Only Open to the Single!), Kwak Hee-Sung (My Sassy Girl series), Kim Do-Hoon (Gate) and Kim Young-Jae (Heart Blackened).

The Faceless Boss hits domestically on November 21, 2019. Don’t miss its Trailer below:

Henry Golding is undoubtedly hot property in Hollywood and the movie world right now. The British-Malaysian actor looks set to melt hearts in upcoming festive romantic comedy Last Christmas, but he is also edging towards becoming an action star after being linked to a role in new GI Joe spin-off Snake Eyes and his involvement in Guy Ritchie’s latest movie The Gentlemen.

However, while Golding undoubtedly has plenty of projects on the go – and rumors about James Bond won’t go away either – his breakout role in Crazy Rich Asians continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. In fact, it was recently confirmed that the movie’s enduring popularity means that Golding will soon pop up in the world of gaming.

New slot

Released in 2018, Crazy Rich Asians was based on the novel of the same name by Kevin Kwan and proved to be a huge success with audiences across the globe. The film is estimated to have made more than $238 million at the worldwide box office, with experts claiming that it is one of the highest-grossing romantic comedies in recent years.

In October, it was confirmed that Aristocrat had partnered with Warner Bros Consumer Products to launch a slot game based on the movie. Launched at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, the title features both audio and visuals from and inspired by the big screen success – which means Golding is likely to feature heavily.

The launch makes it just the latest Warner Bros movie to be adapted into a game by Aristocrat, as the company’s portfolio also includes experiences based on the likes of Mad Max: Fury Road and Westworld.

A common trend

While adapting a romantic comedy into a slot game may seem like a bit of a curveball, such trends are more common than many may realize. A host of different films have been adapted into offline and online slots in recent years, from the likes of Terminator 2: Judgement Day and Ted to even Bridesmaids.

Taking such a step with popular movies also makes more sense when you consider how both slots and casino gaming, in general, are big business at the moment. While land-based casinos remain very popular, online casinos are also a major way that people access such gaming. Sites like Manekichi offer a range of different games, from online slots to live casino experiences where classics like roulette and blackjack are hosted by a real-life dealer through a video link.

According to research, the global gambling market is expected to reach revenues of more than $525 billion by 2023, with more and more people being drawn into betting and playing casino games.

Hugely popular

Henry Golding’s career is going from strength to strength and the fact that he looks set for a prominent role in the new Crazy Rich Asians slot game is undoubtedly further evidence of his huge popularity.

With an intriguing number of new movies on the horizon, it will be fascinating to see whether his future roles go on to have the same impact that his turn in Crazy Rich Asians has had.