Richard Roeper
2) Bet the house: how I gambled over a grand a day for 30 days on sports, poker, and games of chance
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
During the course of 30 days in early 2009, Richard Roeper risked more than a quarter million dollars on practically every method of gambling currently available in America. Chronicling his wild ride in a breezy, humorous manner, this entertaining exploration both celebrates and details the many pitfalls and lures through Roeper's stories about his lifelong affair with gambling. With insight and aplomb, the narrative answers the questions: What is...
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
A hilarious collection of essays, riffs, and lists that celebrate the insanity of Hollywood-for anyone who loves the movies.
Richard Roeper, like the rest of us, adores the movies. In this uproarious, offbeat book, he gives us a whole new set of critical lenses for assessing the movies and the people and the industry that make them. With his characteristic acerbic wit, he weaves short essays with lists that work together to explain where Hollywood...
Publisher
Chicago Sun-Times
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Relive the excitement and watch the historic moment as media across the country announced that Senator Barack Obama was elected the new President of the United States. Be moved again by Barack Obama's speech, presented in its entirety.
Publisher
Chicago Sun-Times
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Experience the elation felt around the country for the election and inauguration of Barack Obama. Disc one features his speech in Chicago's Grant Park in its entirety. Disc two brings you to Washington DC as you witness the oath of office and inaugural address. Features commentary from Chicago Sun-Times staffers Richard Roeper, Mary Mitchell, Carol Marin, Lynn Sweet, Neil Steinberg and John H. White.