Shane is a Movie Features Writer for Collider. He developed a strong passion for film and writing at an early age, and went on to study Writing, Communication, and Political Science at Siena College.

Poker has been a popular motif for filmmakers through the years, and Darren Elias recently offered up some reviews of card-playing scenes. “In movies, you’re always going to see these huge hands,” ...

The sound of cards shuffling. The glint of a chip stack under soft light. A tuxedoed hero calculating their next move while the room holds its breath. Casinos have always looked good on film. They’re ...