May/June 2023 | Cigar Aficionado

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The Movie Issue • May/June 2023

Nothing beats a great movie. Kicking back and watching a film, preferably with some popcorn or even a cigar, is a pastime that spans generations and cultures. And the movies that are our personal favorites hold reserved spots near and dear to our heart. Cigar Aficionado decided to honor this beloved art form by dedicating an entire issue to films, covering movies from all angles. Firstly, Cigar Aficionado editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken reveals his top 10 films of all time. Then we take a look at the favorites of a wide range of celebrities, many of which have graced the cover of this magazine. We also bring in longtime film critic Marshall Fine to discuss the dynamic of ranking the best films and had him profile legendary director John Landis. Plus, we share a targeted poll that asks readers to join in the fun and name their favorite movies. Plus, we recap Marvin R. Shanken's surprise appearance at Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest, dive deep into the rising prices of Cuban cigars, find out Alex Rodriguez's smoke of choice and review a 30-year-old Cuban, among other vintage smokes. We also offer up 72 new, expert cigar ratings. Tell us your favorite here.

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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

It was a surreal moment at Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest when Marvin R. Shanken, the editor and publisher of Cigar Aficionado , unexpectedly took the stage at the opening seminar.

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.

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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 …