The Cooler



"Tagline: When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck."

Directed by Wayne Kramer, The Cooler is a 2003 film starring William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, and Maria Bello.


 * Born Unlucky: Bernie is such a magnet for bad luck, he can put an end to any gambler's winning streak just by standing next to them. That's actually how he makes a living.
 * The Grunting Orgasm: Bernie gives one during the tune, 'Luck be a Lady Tonight' when having sex with Natalie.
 * Male Frontal Nudity: Subverted. We see both Bernie and Shelly lying on the bed complmenting each other about the sex they just had, but when the camera moves downward, Shelly has her hands on his penis.
 * Viva Las Vegas