072 - The Card Counter

Episode 10 of the The Semi-Professionals podcast, hosted by TSP, titled "072 - The Card Counter" was published on July 3, 2023 and runs 96 minutes.

July 3, 2023 ·96m · The Semi-Professionals

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Summary

This week we try to figure out what happened one of 2022's highest anticipated movies, and why no one knows anyone who actually has seen it. We take a look at Paul Schrader's "The Card Counter" starring Oscar Isaac, Tye Sheridan, Tiffany Haddish and Willem Dafuckingfoe Logline: William Tell is a gambler and former serviceman who sets out to reform a young man seeking revenge on a mutual enemy from their past. Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk.

Episode Description

Logline: William Tell is a gambler and former serviceman who sets out to reform a young man seeking revenge on a mutual enemy from their past. Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk.