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08-27-2010 , 02:20 PM

Banzai

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I know it's subjective but can anyone recommend any cue sports related stuff?

In terms of films, I've only ever seen The Hustler (£2.99 in HMV at the moment).

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=595510

I have a few books which I will rate in a post a bit later on.

08-27-2010 , 02:30 PM

kitaristi0

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The Color of Money with Paul Newman and Tom Cruise is a classic.

08-27-2010 , 03:22 PM

jmitchell42

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pool hall junkies is great too imo

08-27-2010 , 04:39 PM

gregorio

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lol I was going to post how bad that movie with ricky schroder was but i couldnt remember the name.

08-27-2010 , 06:41 PM

The Brickie

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Eyes Wide Shut

08-28-2010 , 05:38 AM

jmitchell42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gregorio

lol I was going to post how bad that movie with ricky schroder was but i couldnt remember the name.

def gotta get past him being in it, but other than that....

08-28-2010 , 04:55 PM

exec771

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I can't enjoy a pool movie where the hero is a big shot hustler but can't properly make a bridge (pool hall junkies).

08-28-2010 , 05:17 PM

Wamy Einehouse

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Playing off the Rail is a great book.

08-29-2010 , 04:45 AM

Banzai

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Books:

Running the table - American Pool Hustler "Bio" = 6/10

Black Farce and Cue Ball Wizards - The inside story of snooker = 8/10

Masters of the Baize - 1 chapter for every snooker world champion (+Jimmy White) = 9/10

Behind the white ball - Jimmy White Autobio = 8/10

Jimmy Whites Snnoker Masterclass - Snooker textbook = 8/10

Matchroom Snooker - all about the game by the 80s greats - = 7/10

History of snooker - General snooker book = 5/10

Billiards in the 20th Century - Classic text by Riso Levi = 8/10

Not sure if these are all still available to buy.

09-01-2010 , 02:55 PM

#10

RichGangi

Laughable false & highly douchey

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Nothing will ever touch The Hustler.

09-01-2010 , 03:38 PM

#11

jmitchell42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RichGangi

Nothing will ever touch The Hustler.

09-05-2010 , 11:14 AM

#12

Phat Mack

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Since it hasn't been mentioned, McGoorty, by Robert Byrne is back in print. Biography of an old-time hustler. Classic.

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