Las Vegas residency

His films like 'Casino' and 'The Irishman' deeply explore Las Vegas culture, gambling, organized crime, and the dark underbelly of desert entertainment.

He directed 'Rain Man' and 'Bugsy', with the latter being a foundational film about Las Vegas's creation and the glamorous yet dangerous residency culture.

His 'Ocean's Eleven' trilogy and 'The Informant!' capture Las Vegas as a character itself, exploring heist culture and the performance aspect of residency in the city.