Fast Eddie

The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Fast Eddie • Member Bonus • The Color of Money

The Color of Money

June 30, 2023

Our June member bonus episode brings us to the conclusion of ‘Fast Eddie’ Felson’s story as we return to the world of billiard halls and hustlers with Martin Scorsese’s “The Color of Money” from 1986. How’s Paul Newman? What about young Tom Cruise? Does it work as a followup to “The Hustler”? Tune in!

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The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Fast Eddie • Member Bonus • The Hustler

The Hustler

May 31, 2023

Our members voted, and for this month and next, we’re talking about ‘Fast’ Eddie Felson. We start this month with Robert Rossen’s 1961 film ‘The Hustler’ starring Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, and George C. Scott. It’s a brilliant film about pool and life, and definitely takes us on a dark journey. Tune in!

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