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…
The Lost Battalion movie review: A Gripping Tale of Courage and Sacrifice
Director: Russell Mulcahy Starring: Rick Schroder, Phil McKee, Jamie Harris, Adam James, Jay Rodan I recall watching The Lost Battalion with a few friends when the movie came out. We…
Smoking in the First World War
WWI marked a pivotal moment in the 20th century, propelling cigarette usage to the forefront of tobacco consumption. This war introduced numerous modern military conventions, encompassing automatic weapons, mass casualties,…
Gallipoli (1981) Movie Trivia
Introducing his song “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda”, Australian singer and songwriter Eric Bogle mentioned that while the battle was at its worst, Australia was considering adopting conscription to meet…
Gallipoli (1981) Movie review
Gallipoli, a cinematic gem directed by Peter Weir, unfolds with a narrative crafted by David Williamson, based on a story conceived by Weir himself. Peter Weir had wanted to make…
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…