Coffee At The Movies
A series of articles looking at how coffee is portrayed in cinema, including films such as The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and more.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 6: A History Of Violence
In David Cronenberg's 2005 masterpiece, coffee is used as a threat—and also as a weapon.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 5: Pulp Fiction
Tarantino has mentioned his affinity for coffee shops in the past as a place to meet and talk with friends. Similarly, coffee anchors the characters in Tarantino movies, grounding them in their environment, making them more real.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 4: Ghost World
A seemingly innocuous encounter between two friends at a coffee shop begins the unravelling of their friendship in Terry Zwigoff's 2021 cult classic Ghost World
Coffee At The Movies Episode 3: Looper
A few brief scenes set in a diner help ground the sci-fi classic Looper in reality.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 2: The Big Lebowski
“I’m staying. I’m finishing my coffee. Enjoying my coffee.”
Coffee At The Movies Episode 1: Scott Pilgrim Vs The World
The first in a series exploring coffee's role in the world of movies, starting with a quick look at a film about love, self respect, crazy battles with evil exes, and, of course, coffee.