The Manual Library: 10 action franchises to pass the cold weekends
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Happy International James Bond Day! Every James Bond actor, ranked from worst to best
Over 60 years, only six different men have taken on the iconic role.
The best last-minute gifts for Valentine’s Day that are still super thoughtful
It's not too late! If you're in need of a last-minute Valentine's Day gift, we have you covered with the best gifts for the gamer, foodie, techie, and more.
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Chivalry isn’t dead in 2026: What you need to know and do to be a gentleman
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Final James Bond testing is this weekend: Here are the three still in the running, with one wildcard
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Do you know the myth of Napoleon (the pig…not the man)
One of the many times I watched The Gentlemen, I laughed at the scene where Matthew (Jeremy Strong) joked that it was illegal in France to name a pig Napoleon. Of course, there are ridiculous laws all over the place. Want a few? In Georgia, it is illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork. […] -
Who does James Bond work for? And is MI6 real?
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A toast to excellence: Don’t overthink lighting a cigar…but don’t underthink it either
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Topgolf brings back John Daly to continue to “disrupt” the game
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Cigar Lounge Spotlight: The Carnegie Club takes you back to Rat Pack days
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Isaac Rouse is our new James Bond…it’s not what you think
Big Finish dropped images of the actor portraying 007 in a young James Bond audio drama -
Josh Brolin just gave us 45 movies he thinks every man should watch
As a writer, I have a list of favorite books that every guy should read. And I love when artists recognize those in their industries that are stellar and change the game. I am a massive movie buff. I have my own list of top 250 movies that everybody should watch. But I am an […] -
Why John Ford’s Westerns Get Better as You Get Older
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On the anniversary of “Dr. No,” here is every EON Bond movie ranked
All 25 EON Bond movies ranked…there is at least one hot take in here
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Coffee is for closers: How Blake from Glengarry Glen Ross’s iconic scene teaches you more than sales
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Make it so, Number One: Remembering Patrick Stewart
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145 years ago today a legend was born: The truth and the myth behind Earp, Holliday, and the Shootout at the OK Corral
Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday became legendary lawmen and gunmen in the Old West, but how much of it is true? -
Final James Bond testing is this weekend: Here are the three still in the running, with one wildcard
The last of the auditions are happening as we speak. Will we get an announcement before Nov 1?
Books & Music
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New James Bond adventure announced in celebration of International James Bond Day and National Year of Reading
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We have a new James Bond watch, and it is finally the perfect choice
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The Manual Library: Improvement books every man should read
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Some podcasts might be disappearing from Spotify following a music publisher purge
The news comes just days after Spotify triumphed in a lawsuit over its audiobook bundling model.
Cigars
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What Is a Cigar Without the Perfect Pair? What to Drink With Your Favorite Stick
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A toast to excellence: Don’t overthink lighting a cigar…but don’t underthink it either
It seems so easy, but that doesn't mean lighting a cigar is simple -
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Check out the club that transports you back in time -
Cigar Lounge Spotlight: Española Cigar Bar & Lounge in Miami Beach
The buzz on Española Way is palpable. Might as well sit and light up a stogie.