The Movie Issue • May/June 2023
Features
My Favorite Movies
What’s your favorite movie? I’ve asked a number of my friends over the past few weeks. Except for the occasional Godfather , their responses were all over the map. No logical …
Favorites Of The Stars
What films do the stars enjoy? We reached out to a host of familiar faces (many who have appeared in the pages of Cigar Aficionado ), an eclectic mix of actors, sports stars, …
The Laughing Man
There was no one on a movie set who was more excited to be there than director John Landis. Dressed in his trademark sportscoat and tie (with jeans), the man behind such lauded …
Quest For The Best
At the end of 1984, I confronted an annual task that most film critics face: my year-end list of the 10 best (and worst) films of the year. In a year that included The Killing …
What’s Your Favorite Movie?
It’s one of those typical questions that’s leaned on in moments of conversational gridlock or introductory icebreakers: “What’s your favorite movie?” We can’t help but be drawn in …
Cigars
Marvin R. Shanken Makes Surprise Appearance At Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest
Things took an unexpected turn when the founder, editor and publisher of Cigar Aficionado changed the script of the seminars.
Cuba Increases Prices Of Cohiba Behikes—Again
With another huge price hike from Habanos S.A., a single Cohiba Behike can now cost $300.
My Favorite Cigar
The superstar slugger chose a classic Cuban smoke as his favorite, one that was introduced to him by Michael Jordan over 20 years ago.
Connoisseur’s Corner: La Gloria Cubana Medaille D’Or No. 2 (1993)
An elegant Cuban smoke aged 30 years headlines this edition of Connoisseur’s Corner, and it didn't disappoint.
Ratings from this Issue
Up Front
The Magic Of Movies
When it’s time to relax, nothing beats a great movie. Both of us have fond memories of watching films from our earliest days, whether it was taking in a feature preceded by four …
The Good Life
Cabinet Humidors
All humidors, no matter how well made, suffer from the same problem: at some point, they become too small. Despite what your significant other may think, you can never have too …
2024 BMW M3 Competition
You can order from the iconic BMW 3-Series in three different packages: fast, faster and, with the M3 Competition, supercar fast. They are all stylish, sporty and lots of fun to …
Popcorn And The Movies
Next time a movie theater spirits you off to another world, thank popcorn. Those exploded kernels of maize are the cinema staple that keeps the reels turning and ticket prices …
Spikeless Golf Shoes
Golf shoes have come a long way since the 19th century. In the game’s formative years, Scots who sought to achieve the all-important grip on the sod pounded nails into their …
Own A Racehorse
Cinematic trips to the horse track often end in high-profile feats: Secretariat wins the Triple Crown; Seabiscuit becomes Horse of the Year; Liz Taylor rides in Britain’s Grand …