Godfather Wins Again

The classic Mob movie retains its No. 1 spot in the second wave of our readers’ poll, while a trio of newcomers cracks the Top 10

BY GARRETT RUTLEDGE

Best-ever lists are always contentious—especially when it comes to things with such emotional attachment as the movies. Usually, readers have little recourse but to grumble to themselves. However, when we published June’s Cigar Aficionado as “The Movie Issue,” replete with several lists compiled by writers and celebrities, we invited a small number of readers to weigh in. When we printed the results, we asked our full readership to respond online. Nearly 1,000 of you chimed in. The results were surprisingly consistent, but for a few new favorites that emerged. Once again, The Godfather (1972) effortlessly reigned, taking in 16.7 percent of all votes. The consensus second favorite, 1942’s legendary Casablanca (7.8 percent), also retained its position. The next two spots swapped places with the 1994 prison movie The Shawshank Redemption (3.9…

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Cigar Aficionado (Digital) - 1 Issue, July/August 2023

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