Fast Eddie now runs a pool hall of his own. Words by Charles Singleton and Eddie Snyder. Scorsese said that Gleason was presented a draft of the script that had Fats worked into the narrative, but that upon reading it, Gleason declined to reprise the role because he felt that the character seemed to have been added as "an afterthought". [36] The 1996 nine-ball challenge match between Efren Reyes and Earl Strickland was named "The Color of Money" in honor of the film. I've screened it dozens of times and it still holds up over the years. Thanks for that explanation. ), and his instincts were sound in choosing Scorsese. Vincent Lauria: Yes sir, boss. Rack 'em up for Mr. Fast Eddie! Eddie Felson: [stares at Vincent for a second, then gets ready to break] Hey - I'm back. If my memory serves right, Vince wasn't exactly the smartest character in the movie, so the reason I think that he was so pissed was that he probably expected Eddie to be proud of him for finally "getting it" and was expecting a pat on the back for finally doing what Eddie had been trying to teach him to do. The goal of /r/Movies is to provide an inclusive place for discussions and news about films with major releases. But for some players, luck itself is an art. The novel was adapted into a 1986 drama film directed by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Richard Price, based on Tevis' novel. Regal The HOLC didnt refer to its documents as redlining maps, but rather as security maps. Vincent Lauria: In here? [21], The film was praised for the major cast. The film continues the story of pool hustler and stakehorse Edward "Fast Eddie" Felson from Tevis's first novel, The Hustler (1959), with Newman reprising his role from the 1961 film adaptation. In an effort to avert tragedy, Eddy severs their relationship, and returns to his first love, pool. Up your ass with the spot. Finally, in a big Atlantic City tournament, Cruise returns the favor, and teaches Eddy the final lesson that allows him to finish his quest of re-discovery. [27] People Magazine commented that the film benefited from the cast of characters, and Scorsese's choice of actors. [Eddie drives off] I don't believe this guy! Press J to jump to the feed. Burt was way more ruthless though. The narrative goes around in circles and honestly, did we need a sequel to "The Hustler"? Tend to forget this was a sequel to the film 'The Hustler', probably because it feels like a Cruise vehicle for his young obnoxious over acting and toothy grin. And, as Elizabeth Warren noted in an op-ed last summer, housing has only become an even more lucrative source of profit for Wall Street since the 2008 crisis. Eddie Felson: Vincent, get in the car, this is embarrassing. Think about it. Did Eddie actually get shaken down by him, or did he just make it look like that so he could quit out of shame? Vince or Eddie? It was managing financial stability and risk. Now, we pretty quickly (it's quick for story purposes) go through a montage where Eddie just needs glasses so he can see properly again. severable service contract/task beginning in one FY and ending in the next FY, all in the first year, if the contract period does not exceed 12 months. the federal government engineered racial segregation, under the social democratic government in Vienna, 1924 National Association of Real Estate Boards Code of Ethics. The setup is Fast Eddie's refusal to take a cut of a "dumped" loss by Vincent in the quarterfinal game the two played in the 9-Ball Tournament the day before. The Color of Money was released by Touchstone Pictures. Being a Scorsese film it looks sweet as a nut, everything looks damn realistic from the bitterly cold looking locations to the smoky seedy all male pool halls. Vincent Lauria: Oh yeah? I know eddie was mad at vince because he never dumped when he was told to before, and eddie thought he beat him legit in his match but was mad when vince told him he dumped. This gave the neighborhood a poor reputation. Prices and rents were declining. "Color of Money" is a sequel to "The Hustler". Plot [ edit] The novel is set twenty years after The Hustler. A neighborhood on the outskirts of Los Angeles received a D grade for the presence of Japanese gardeners, Mexican farm laborers, and oil wells. The gender pay gap was worse for women of color, who earned even less compared with white men. Feeding Vincents ego and acting like he cared about him. Read our extensive list of rules for more information on other types of posts like fan-art and self-promotion, or message the moderators if you have any questions. At the beginning, Eddie watches most of his pool on the television, and tends to play the game by himself. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. The finale is set at Lake Tahoe, where Eddie manages to best a number of younger players. Also available in the iTunes Store. [25], Reviewers compared The Color of Money with other Scorsese films. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. As Eddie and Janelle celebrate, Vincent and Carmen surprise Eddie with $8,000 his cut of Vincent's winnings from intentionally losing their match. Eddie has built a whole life of financial success, using his pool skills as the step stool. But he pulls himself together to prove to himself that he is the better pool player, with Vincent representing the challenge Fats once posed. I'll put a few of my own into the mix, and invite others to weigh in. In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. Based on his experience with Vincent, Eddie decided that he could compete again and then did so. He's back. "The Color of Money" is not a sequel, exactly, but it didn't start with someone's fresh inspiration. Garrett Dash Nelson is the Curator of Maps & Director of Geographic Scholarship at the Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library. After seeing a lookalike of Minnesota Fats on the television, he decides to go in search of the real one, whom he finds in the Florida Keys. The new bosses didnt like the movies script or the two leads. Copyright Fandango. It features an original score by Robbie Robertson. He was able to be a better frontman and speak a little better. [14], The Color of Money held its world premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City in New York, on October 8, 1986. 90 views, 4 likes, 1 loves, 4 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Christian Bible Church of the Philippines: Sermon: - Altar. The HOLC surveyors noted that, while multifamily units were impossible to finance there in the 1930sa major factor in its D ratingsingle-family homes could still secure mortgages. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter Vincent Lauria: [Eddie has just run the table] Pretty damn good. The film was commercially released in the United States on October 17, 1986. He wants to know, especially just for himself, that he's better than Vincent at the table. No one bets when they know they're gonna lose. Eventually, everything points to the ending of the film, which we know will have to be a showdown between Eddie and Vince, between Newman and Cruise. Oct 17, 1986 The fraction of Negro residents was one of the default fields to be completed on every HOLC assessors forms. This here's Fast Eddie Felson. He wants to be Top Dog, just like he did when he was young. The novel is set twenty years after The Hustler. This is. The film grossed $52.3 million at the box office. The fact that the movie does not provide that payoff scene is a disappointment. Vincent and Carmen hit the road with Eddie in his Cadillac, visiting a series of pool halls. Cinemark Vincent Canby writing for The New York Times commented on the "three fully realized" main characters, and the journey throughout the film with them is "most satisfying. Pool table sales increased, too. The built-in 32 GB micro SD card enables you to save more than 20,000+ thermal images into the memory card which can be transferred to mobile terminals or PC via USB cable for a deeper analysis of the captured object or scene. He is a liquor salesman, a successful one, judging by the long, white Cadillac he takes so much pride in. He let his defenses drop. In doing so, the federal government became a speculator itself, trying to evaluate where capital was likely to continue flowing in the futureand, conversely, to insulate itself against the risks of exposure to bad loans. A lot of the early scenes setting up this situation are very well handled, especially the moments when Eddie uses Carmen to make Vince jealous and undermine his self-confidence. 256-922-8046. dana.stewart@dau.edu . In Vince's absence, Eddie reminds Carmen they are partners with a mutual business interest in Vincent. The vast majority of private lenders simply would not issue a loan to a prospective Black borrower, no matter how secure their income or social reputation. Gleason famously played Minnesota Fats in The Hustler, and his character played a big part in the book version of The Color of Money. You study the watch while I study you. The kid is named Vincent (Tom Cruise), and Eddie approaches him through Vincent's girlfriend, Carmen (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio). These valuations of good and bad quite literally map onto racial disadvantage. [3] The film was shot over 49 days, with cinematographer Michael Ballhaus and a budget of $14.5 million. Really well done and rep to you! original, Release Date (Streaming): Fox was enthusiastic until then-president Sherry Lansing left. The Color Of Money is a film with talent, real cool and stylish, just as Vincent swaggers about throughout the film through flamboyant motion which Scorsese parallels through editing and camera movement. Eddie Felson: Jesus. Who the hell are you? You walk into a pool room with that go-go-go, the guys'll be *killing* each other, trying to get to you. Her quiet role is the backbone or foundations for the whole plot as she keeps both male ego's in check, somewhat. By creating an account, you agree to the Jimmy Mataya, better known as Pretty Boy Floyd, played Julians friend in the Green Room. There will be some moments of crisis in the story, as when he allows himself, to his shame, to be hustled at pool. Theres that scene on the hallway steps when Eddie splits and Vincent gets pissed off too. You must log in or register to reply here. "You USED me!" He let Eddie win. the twist at the end makes for a beautiful anti-climax to an otherwise formulaic tournament. Here are some facts about The Color of Money that don't roll funny. Let's settle it. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. I found both of them boring. They also worked out a deal where, if the movie eclipsed its set budget, Newman and Scorsese would be responsible for making up the difference, and put one-third of their respective salaries at risk. In his semifinal match, Eddie sees his reflection in the two-ball; disgruntled, he forfeits the game and returns Vincent's money. The Color of Money is the rebirth of Fast Eddie from the defeated man he was at the end of The Hustler. I also found the ending to be particularly impressive, opting for resolution on character as opposed to story. The day will be very comfortable. Some guys spend half their lives trying to invent something like that. As the neighborhood transitioned to the new white suburban norm of single-family homeownership, Nonantum, like hundreds of white ethnic neighborhoods across the country, levitated into the middle classes through the power of rising home prices. Just like a fire insurer would want to know whether a house was made of wood or brick, a mortgage insurerin this case the federal governmentwanted to know whether a neighborhood was attractive or unattractive to capital. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Eddie and Vincent were both lying to themselves; their cue was a Joss N7 model. "Unfortunately, he was rarely wrong. His goal isn't money, he has plenty of money. Eddie Felson: The balls roll funny for everybody, kiddo. Eddie Felson: I can always go back to whiskey; it's been very good to me. You couldn't find Big Time if you had a road map. The studio decided that a 50-day shooting schedule and a $14.5 million budget was sufficient for the film. You're acting like some girl who got felt up at the drive-in. While featuring some characters from the novel, it was not written to be a sequel. Overall, the end scene is all about how theyve flipped. The film stars Paul Newman and Tom Cruise, with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, and John Turturro in supporting roles. The same did not happen in Greater Bostons majority Black neighborhoods, where the condemnations of surveyors in the 1930s deepened into the racial ghettoization of the 1960s and 70s, which persists to this day in yawning wealth inequalities. An exception was a jump shot over two balls to pot another. Janelle arrives to support Eddie, who triumphs against Vincent. If you bring a gun onstage in the first act, somebody will have been shot by the third. The film continues the story of pool hustler and stakehorse Edward "Fast Eddie" Felson from the novel The Hustler. At the time of the Color or Money, Eddie wanted to start competing again, but he was afraid to. He allows Amos (Forest Whitaker) to hustle him so that his reputation is mud--also knowing Vincent and Carmen will tell everyone they meet about it. The problem with the popular understanding of redlining is that it makes it seem as though we would not still find ourselves bound inside the red prison bars of segregationists if only the government had not dropped into urban housing markets in the 1930s and identified Black neighborhoods with these bigoted maps. Submissions should be for the purpose of informing or initiating a discussion, not just to entertain readers. Once the top pool shark in the country, Fast Eddie is . This is the modern-day incarnation of the logic of redlining mapsno longer outwardly bigoted, it nevertheless fuses together personal credit, the government-stabilized financial system, and the fundamental assumption that certain kinds of neighborhoods are good and therefore valuable, while others are bad and therefore cheap. She is a few years older than Vince and a lot tougher. We see the odds against him at the pool hall during his comeback and they're quite favorable for his pocketbook. When Eddie leaves Vincent, it's because Eddie just got hustled. O&M. Budget. Theory #2: The entire road trip arranged by Fast Eddie, prior to the tournament, has been a big hustle. Vincent Lauria: I think maybe the money's what's throwing you off here today. [10] Lead star Paul Newman said that the best advice he was given by Scorsese was to "try not to be funny." Not bad for a collaboration with Touchstone/Disney. Eddie Felson: That's not what I said, kid. Eddie getting hustled by Amos is an interesting scene. Since the 1930s, the federal government has had a major hand in shaping the market for housing. The Color of Money Jump to Edit Summaries Fast Eddie Felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protg the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback. Color of Money Dana Stewart, PhD, CDFM. It's not about the money for Eddie anymore. She likes the excitement of being around Vince and around pool hustling, but Eddie sees she's getting bored. The social composition of a neighborhood is just as intertwined with its perceived financial value today as it was in the 1930s, even though the HOLC has been gone for several generations. [after challenging everyone in the bar to a game, offering to spot balls, give them break, pay if he loses but not be paid if he wins, etc]. . Thanks, and I agree. He's spent his life using his skills to be rich, but now he wants to be recognized for his skills, not his money. Vincent Lauria: Hey Grady. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. After its run, the film grossed $52,293,982 domestically. Similar evaluations about falling prices, tumbledown housing, and precarious tenancy led to D ratings elsewhere. Yeah / Lip Outro 11.