Rum, James Bond and the Royal Navy
James Bond 007 Jamaican Rum by Blackwell Rum. Limited edition release of Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum, that was launched in partnership with the 007 movie franchise to celebrate Bond’s links…
Moscow On The Hudson Coffee Coffee Coffee
I loved this movie when I saw it. Robin Williams is brilliant in it. Moscow on the Hudson is a memorable and insightful portrayal of cultural differences, freedom of choice,…
Coffee and the Old West: How the Brew Helped Tame the West
Tichnor Bros. postcard circa 1940 with the caption “Chuck Wagon of The Ole Southwest, Plenty of Meat, Potatoes, Frijoles and Coffee about to be consumed”. There is no life without…
Coffee is for Closers: Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Movie Review and Breakdown of the Coffee Scene
Glengarry Glen Ross, directed by James Foley and based on David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, is a cinematic masterpiece that immerses its audience into the high-stakes, pressure-cooker environment of real…
The Mickey Finn drink: How to Recognize the Symptoms if You Think Your Drink Was Spiked
While traveling, drink spiking can serve as a tactic to divert attention for theft or to physically incapacitate individuals, making them vulnerable to robbery, unwelcome advances, or sexual assault. It’s…
Restaurants and Cafés: The Lifeblood of Espionage
Café A Brasileira in Lisbon, where British double agent Kim Philby met with his Soviet handlers. Credit: DIMSFIKAS / CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED. Espionage, or the act of obtaining secret…
A History of Violence Film Review and Coffee Scene
Released in 2005 and directed by David Cronenberg, “A History of Violence” is a gripping exploration of identity, family, and the consequences of one’s past. At the center of the…
Best Coffee Film Scene, The Ipcress File with Spy Harry Palmer (Michael Caine)
“The Ipcress File” is a classic British spy film released in 1965, featuring the iconic Michael Caine in the lead role as the enigmatic and suave Harry Palmer. While the…
A Legendary Encounter: De Niro and Pacino’s Coffee Conclave in “Heat”
In the illustrious realm of cinematic collaborations, few meetings are as iconic as the coffee shop rendezvous between Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in the film Heat. This pivotal…
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Ian Fleming, James Bond, and Coffee: An Intriguing Connection
Sean Connery as James Bond 007 and Tania Mallet as Tilly Masterson in “Goldfinger” while filming at Furka Pass and Andermatt in the Swiss Alps, Credit: ETH-Bibliothek Zürich, Bildarchiv /…