going to be off work for the next couple of months (surgery); recommend some good books/movies to alleviate my boredom

ALSportsJunkie · Apr 23, 2011

As the title says...going to be laid up for the couple of months while I heal up. I would like to use my time off to get some non work related things accomplished. I have been thinking about reading some books on live poker and I love books about gambling, old Vegas, etc. Does anyone have any suggestions?

JakeT. · Apr 23, 2011

I watched Four Lions a few days ago. Was pretty damn funny.

seanm0520 · Apr 23, 2011

Start a show you've pining to but haven't had the time to get around to yet. You'd be surprised how much time you can waste, lol.

Let me know what types of movies and fiction books you enjoy and I'll wrangle up a little list for you.

ALSportsJunkie · Apr 23, 2011

Do you know if it is on netflix instant watch?

ALSportsJunkie · Apr 23, 2011

Been watching old family guy episodes. I don't read much fiction unless it is LOTR type stuff.

HarryCaray · Apr 23, 2011

You up on your Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Simpsons?

Super System 2 is a good nice long read of a poker book...

HuskerFan1 · Apr 23, 2011

if you want some good gambling books i recommend

Bringing Down the House

The Odds

The Biggest Game in Town

Positively 5 Th Street

American Psycho (its not a gambing book lol but a great read)

Smart Money

Busting Vegas

billhill999 · Apr 23, 2011

Books: anything by Vonnegut, Breakfast of Chamions, Jailbird, Slaughter House Five.............................
How about John Updikes 'Rabbit' trilogy?

Illini · Apr 23, 2011

HuskerFan1 said:
if you want some good gambling books i recommend

Bringing Down the House

The Odds

The Biggest Game in Town

Positively 5 Th Street

American Psycho (its not a gambing book lol but a great read)

Smart Money

Busting Vegas

I've read most of these. They are all entertaining but I liked The Odds the best. Living It Up and Doubling Down in Las Vegas was pretty good also.

KingofNicotine · Apr 23, 2011

I remember you were at Wrestlemania a few weeks ago. Rent The True Story of Wrestlemania. You won't be disappointed.

silver7 · Apr 23, 2011

A great action adventure author & protagonist is, Stephen Hunter's, Bob Lee Swagger. AKA the "Nailer", for his exploits as a Marine sniper in Nam. He's now back in civilian life in "Blue Eye, AR. "Point of Impact" is the 1st, then "Dirty White Boys", "Black Light" etc. great series if you're into that genre. 8hours of enjoyment from a TV series, "Lonesome Dove"!!, w/Duvall & Tommy Lee Jones. Book & movie, "Silence of the Lambs"!

seanm0520 · Apr 23, 2011

billhill999 said:
Books: anything by Vonnegut, Breakfast of Chamions, Jailbird, Slaughter House Five.............................
How about John Updikes 'Rabbit' trilogy?

He seems to be more of a fantasy fiction fan. I love Vonnegut but he's not the MOST accessible author there is.

If you like LOTR type, I recommend the Fire and Ice fantasy series. It's like 5 books and it's what HBO is basing GAME OF THRONES off of. It's written by George RR Martin.

ALSportsJunkie · Apr 23, 2011

3rd time someone has recommended fire and ice - will check it out along with the odds. Maybe amazon will have em cheap.

seanm0520 · Apr 23, 2011

I just checked, Amazon has the first four books for $20

TheRightSide · Apr 23, 2011

I have "the odds" I will just give it to you send me a pm.

ALso the Redneck Riveria was a great read. First book I put on my Kindle.

I will also give you "Super System. Just give me the info and they are yours.

CujoLatte · Apr 23, 2011

Good luck with your surgery, first off. Then, I love the Showtime shows like weeds, nurse Jackie & californication. To name a few. Then there is always the old Seinfelds you didn't see lol.

JimmyVegas · Apr 23, 2011

www.veetle.com

awesome movies and tv shows

wilheim · Apr 23, 2011

Regarding gambling books that you are looking for - you can get almost any topic you want delivered to your door by Fed Ex or UPS from TheGamblersBookstore.com..

Order online.

BOL. wilheim

barman · Apr 23, 2011

ALSportsJunkie said:
Been watching old family guy episodes. I don't read much fiction unless it is LOTR type stuff.

Read the seven books of the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. Combined about 3500 pages

Read the six books from James Ellroy starting with The Black Dahlia, The Big Nowhere, L.A. Confidential

lax_gunman · Apr 23, 2011

As it was mentioned, watch an entire series and time will fly by.
Curb your Enthusiasm
Band of Brothers
Sopranos
The Burn Notice
Weeds
Dexter
edit: I almost forgot Breaking Bad
Here are a couple threads on documentaries and movies. Hope the recovery goes well.

http://www.therxforum.com/showthread.php?t=640182&highlight=documentaries

http://www.therxforum.com/showthread.php?t=689074&page=1&highlight=movies+you+have+never+heard+of

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