Poker scenes work in film because the pressure is all in the eyes and the hands. These five movies figured that out and made their card tables as intense as any action sequence.

A performance from Daniel Craig left the actor completely clueless about how to handle one of the most iconic scenes in a James Bond movie. Craig made his debut in the Hollywood 007 franchise with ...

Sam Barsanti has written about pop-culture for 10 years, and his work has appeared at The A.V. Club, Primetimer, IGN, and Collider. He has also contributed to the popular daily Hustle newsletter, ...

In Casino Royale, James Bond sits across from Le Chiffre as the final poker hand decides the whole game. Four players turn over a flush or better, one after another, while the dealer explains ...

There’s a reason James Bond keeps returning to the casino floor. It’s not just about glamour or a convenient excuse to put him in a tuxedo. Since Sean Connery’s very first appearance in Dr. No to ...

Few cinema scenes are as tense as those that happen around a poker table. Movies like Casino Royale and Rounders still generate endless discussion, ...