I know a bit too much about Paul Schrader's new film The Card Counter, and I'm confident it's going to be one of the better indie films that comes out... whenever that may be. Variety reports that Focus Features just acquired the revenge movie, and if I was consulting for that studio, I'd advise them to release the film this year, when it could have a higher profile that it normally might. And with prestige titles being delayed left and right, it may even prove to be an awards contender. You never can... tell. The Card …

Y'ever read about a movie and say out loud, "This is a movie custom made for me and I have no idea who on earth else will enjoy it"? I had that reaction reading about The Card Counter, the upcoming journey into darkness from the masterful Paul Schrader (First Reformed, Taxi Driver). It's stacked with an eclectic cast (like it), follows broken characters down a suspense-filled path of revenge (love it), and is centered around playing poker (gotta have it!!). Best of all: We've got the first look at The Card Counter's star, Oscar Isaac. …

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Fresh off an Oscar nomination for his terrific drama First Reformed, filmmaker Paul Schrader has found his next leading man. Per Variety, Oscar Isaac will star in the revenge thriller The Card Counter, written and to be directed by Schrader. The story follows a gambler and former serviceman named William Tell who sets out to reform a young man seeking revenge on a mutual enemy from their past. The official synopsis continues as follows: Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young …