Underrated Gambling Movies with Michael Lasker
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on underrated gambling movies with guest Michael Lasker, highlighting films like 'Diggstown' and 'Mississippi Grind'.
What are some of the most entertaining betting and casino movies you've never seen? Today's returning guest is Hollywood talent manager Michael Lasker, who joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter for a terrific conversation covering sports betting, the rise of the mid-budget Hollywood movie, the concept of "director jail,” and more. Together the trio provide recommendations like ‘Diggstown’ and ‘Mississippi Grind,’ two films very few gamblers are familiar with today. Later, we hear about the rise of the A24 studio and any early Academy Award contenders. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Chad Millman, Simon Hunter
Guest: Michael Lasker
Topics covered
- gambling movies
- sports betting
- Hollywood
- A24 studio
- Academy Awards
- entertainment
Keywords
- gambling
- movies
- sports betting
- Hollywood
- A24
- Academy Awards
- entertainment
Sponsors
Hard Rock Bet
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: A24
Books & works: Diggstown, Mississippi Grind
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