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Author: Alex J Coyne

  • Agatha’s adaptations

    If you’ve read Agatha Christie’s novels before, then you’ve read at least a thing or two about the game of bridge. The author was a lover of the game herself, and included many references to contract bridge throughout her work. Cards On The Table is one of the most famous novels in the Poirot-series (and…

  • Great essays about bridge

    When I say that I love reading about bridge, I’m not just talking about bridge books, articles, or lessons about bridge theory. It’s important to read everything that you can find about the game if you want to be a better, more serious player or enthusiast. Essays often hit the spot. An essay explores a…

  • 6 things you’ll see in almost every sports movie

    Sports movies are one of my favourite genres to watch. Whether it’s about chess (“Queen of Katwe”), baseball (“Field of Dreams”), poker (“21”), or chess again (“Pawn Sacrifice”), you can expect to see similar elements in almost every sports movie ever created. When you watch a slasher movie, you know what you’re going to get.…