Q: Why do filmgoers so love the Greeks?
Beware of Greeks bearing GIFs.
A few years ago, movie audiences first proved their desperate hunger for Greek-themed celluloid when they flocked like lemmings to the mediocre My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Against all logic or reason, the Nia Vardalos vehicle eventually became the most lucrative independent film in the history of time. Now that's desperation.
Last weekend, the Grecian formula was spil't again — and lo and beholdopolous, it's still turning Hollywood's hair green: Spartan propaganda piece 300 rode a gilded chariot to cash-money Olympus with a reported $70 million opening.
HOY HOY HOY, indeed. Hellenicism hasn't proven so lucrative since the last time I got cleaned out by the Greektown Casino.
300, of course, is Zach (Dawn of the Dead) Snyder's hyperreal adaptation of Frank (Sin City) Miller's Greeks-and-gore graphic novel. You probably already saw it, but refresh yourself with this thrilling trailer:
NEXT: T.A.M.S.Y. reviews 300. Yes, T.A.M.S.Y. actually saw a movie within six months of its release. I'm as amazed as you are.
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Ok Greektown Casino sucks, crowded, not much of a selection and well YOU never win there... But some good FOOD, and Drinks,If you are going to drive all the way to the Ghetto, you might as well go to MGM---won $2500 on a quarter slot machine there, WHOOOOOOO, and was only in the building 15 mins!
Whenever I go to Detroit, I always end up in Greektown — possibly in tribute to my heritage, or possibly because it's the only place I know how to find. But the MGM in Vegas has always been good to me, so I'll have to take you up on your suggestion next time I'm in town.
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