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Review - Down to the Felt
By: Triyou I am not much of a gambler. I have read The Gambler by Dostoyevsky but all I remember is the ice cream social that turned into a full-on orgy. I think that’s the arc of the book? Also, I was once at casino where the band Poison was playing and after the set, I bet my friend that I could get Bret Micheals to buy me a drink and compliment either my smile or my thighs--or just flip me off and walk away. Would you believe that all of the above happened? Either way
Oct 16


Press Release - New Hitman Thriller releases worldwide October 17 - pre-order now!
DOWN TO THE FELT brings a gambler, a hitman and unexpected twists to home audiences this fall! By: Alexis Walkenstein COLUMBUS– OCTOBER 8, 2025 - From Hawk Hill Pictures, Down to the Felt , directed, co-written and produced by Columbus filmmaker Jon Osbeck under his banner Big Deal Pictures comes home this October 17! Pre-order Felt now via the Apple TV+ store . Watch the official trailer here. Set and filmed in Columbus, Down to the Felt follows Paul, a chronic gambl
Oct 13


Review - “Down To The Felt” Adds A Much Needed Edge To The Buddy Cop Genre
By: Sal Cento (The Movie Nerds) “ This film allowed me to dig into the complexities of human relationships, set against a backdrop of...
Oct 7


Michael Stahl-David, Scottie Thompson & Michael Weston Join Dark Comedy ‘Down To The Felt’
Deadline By: Matt Grober EXCLUSIVE : Michael Stahl-David ( Cloverfield ), Scottie Thompson ( Crown Vic ) and Michael Weston ( Home...
Sep 11


New Hitman Thriller Hits Ohio Theaters This Weekend 🎞️
DOWN TO THE FELT Premieres in Columbus with Special Screenings at Studio 35 and the Drexel Theatre COLUMBUS– SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - Central...
Sep 5


Creative team reflects on Columbus-filmed 'Down to the Felt' premiere
Author: 10tv.com May 5, 2025 Check out the full Interview HERE.
May 12


Creative team reflects on Columbus-filmed 'Down to the Felt' premiere
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With all the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood red carpet event, the 2025 Cinema Columbus Film Festival opened with the...
May 5


Circleville Business Owner-Turned-Actor to Appear on Radio Ahead of Film Premiere
Richie Verito, a Circleville business owner turned actor, is stepping into the spotlight —both on screen and on air. Verito will appear...
Apr 15


Circleville Business Owner Turned Actor Walks the Red Carpet as Ohio-Made Film Hits the Big Screen
Circleville Business Owner turned actor Richie Verito recently traveled from Circleville, Ohio, to California to attend the red-carpet...
Apr 7


Cinema Columbus Film Festival releases upcoming list featuring more than 50 films
The Cinema Columbus Film Festival will kick off with the central Ohio premiere of "Down to the Felt." The Cinema Columbus Film Festival...
Apr 7


Cinema Columbus Film Festival: Find out what's playing, how to get tickets
Coming soon to several theaters near you, CAPA’s fourth Cinema Columbus Film Festival will offer 20-plus screenings of approximately 50...
Apr 1


University alumnus screening film at Columbus Film Festival
The Cinema Columbus Film Festival is an annual event that showcases independent films from all over, giving Columbus filmmakers an...
Mar 27


Local Film Down To The Felt to Open Cinema Columbus Film Festival
The Cinema Columbus Film Festival just announced that the Columbus-made, major independent film "Down to the Felt" will headline the...
Mar 15


High-Stakes Thriller Down to the Felt to Make World Premiere at Cinequest Film Festival on March 14
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, All Media PITTSBURGH, PA, March 6, 2025 — Big Deal Pictures in collaboration with Hawk Hill Pictures is excited...
Mar 11


Cinema Columbus Film Festival to Screen DOWN TO THE FELT as Opening Night Film
The screening takes place Wednesday, April 30 at 7 pm in the Southern Theatre. Presented by CAPA, the Cinema Columbus Film Festival will...
Mar 11
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