Day: February 16, 2024

Casino is a classic example of a well-made film with compelling characters engaging in interesting drama. Robert De Niro is outstanding as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, a principled old-school operator who’s still in the business of betting on people’s dreams. Joe Pesci is equally superb as his ruthless rival, Nicky Santoro. And even though she’s only in the movie for a little over an hour, Sharon Stone is a force to be reckoned with as Ginger, the beautiful and seductive hustler who knows how to hold and guide the camera’s eye. […]