Casino, the 1995 Martin Scorsese mafia epic, is a sexy, brutal, and ultimately touching movie about human greed. It’s one of the best-ever films about organized crime, and it is a must-see for anyone who loves cinema.

The movie is based on true events, and it was inspired by the book written by Nicholas Pileggi. The film features a slew of familiar faces from the world of mafia movies, including the two stars of Good Fellas, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. The movie also focuses on the Mob’s deep influence on the gambling industry.

Despite the sexy neon lights and free drinks, casinos are designed to slowly bleed their patrons of cash. They do this by creating a euphoric environment, using the smell of perfumed air and wafting it throughout the building, dazzling lights, and joyous sounds. This is a powerful strategy to keep people playing. It can be beaten by savvy players who use math and game theory to figure out the optimal strategy for each game.

Although Casino does feature some truly hellacious violence, it lacks any real heroes or heroines. The only exception is the feisty, sexy Ginger McKenna played by Sharon Stone. Her magnetic performance builds on and inverts her star-making turn from Basic Instinct, as she snarls and teases with equal power.