Why do card-table scenes keep popping up in awards contenders like “Molly’s...

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Why do card-table scenes keep popping up in awards contenders like “Molly’s Game”? There’s something about the sharp clicks of poker chips, the green felt bathed in moody light, and the way a subtle rack focus pulls you into tension