{"id":87,"date":"2017-10-10T14:19:39","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T14:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebankerslamp.com\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2026-07-07T08:23:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T08:23:37","slug":"green-desk-lamp-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebankerslamp.com\/green-desk-lamp-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Green Desk Lamp that appears in almost every Movie?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>There are just some things that seem to pop up in movies again and again. Like the bond villain having a cat, the globe bar, the fancy guy serving whiskey from a carafe, or in today\u2019s age, the MacBook <g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\">being<\/g> the computer of choice for the main character. There is also a lamp that keeps popping up in movies, again and again, the green <g class=\"gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"9\" data-gr-id=\"9\">banker&#8217;s<\/g> lamp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\" data-htoc-scrollspy=\"false\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-the-name-of-the-green-lamp-that-often-appears-in-movies\">What is that green light lamp in movies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-where-have-you-seen-it\">Where have you seen it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-it-s-presence-in-popular-culture\">It&#8217;s presence in popular culture<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-the-best-scene-featuring-the-bankers-lamp\">The best scene featuring the bankers lamp<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-so-why-does-it-show-up-in-movies-all-the-time\">So why does it show up in movies all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-list-of-movies-and-tv-shows-with-bankers-lamps-in-it\">List of movies and TV-shows with bankers lamps in it<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-where-can-you-buy-one\">Where can you buy it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-is-the-name-of-the-green-lamp-that-often-appears-in-movies\">What is that green light lamp in movies?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebankerslamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/green-bankers-lamps-in-the-movies.jpeg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1537\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7790262172284643;width:575px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebankerslamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/green-bankers-lamps-in-the-movies.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebankerslamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/green-bankers-lamps-in-the-movies.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve all noticed it &#8211; that mysterious green lamp that seems to appear in every Hollywood movie. Well, I&#8217;m here to confirm that you&#8217;re not imagining things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s time to pay attention and spot this lamp in every movie you watch. <strong>You&#8217;ll be amazed at how often it shows up<\/strong>, like a recurring character in its own right. But what&#8217;s the story behind this lamp? Why is it so popular in the film industry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turns out, this lamp is actually known as &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/thebankerslamp.com\/what-is\/\">The Banker&#8217;s Lamp<\/a>&#8220;. It was designed to improve work productivity and increase brain power, with its <a href=\"https:\/\/thebankerslamp.com\/why-green\/\">green shade thought to have a calming effect on the mind<\/a>. This iconic lamp design has been used in libraries, banks, and offices for over a century, and it seems that Hollywood has taken notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the next time you spot that emerald green glow in the background of a movie, you&#8217;ll know the story behind it. Keep an eye out for it and see if you can spot it in all your favorite films. I recommend you read my post where I talk about his <a href=\"https:\/\/thebankerslamp.com\/history-original-bankers-lamp\/\">story<\/a>-it&#8217;s really fascinating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a uniquely designed object that is hard to find in stores. In fact, I&#8217;ve written a guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thebankerslamp.com\/best-bankers-lamps\/\">best bankers lamps<\/a> you can find online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-where-have-you-seen-it\"><strong>Where have you seen it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like me, you have probably seen the bankers lamp on both the big and small screen from time to time. To give you some examples, it has graced movie scenes with its presence in award-winning movies like <strong>\u201cThere will be blood\u201d<\/strong> starring Daniel Day-Lewis, the Bond movie <strong>\u201cCasino Royale\u201d<\/strong> with Daniel Craig, and the first installment of Christopher Nolan\u2019s terrific Batman trilogy, <strong>\u201cBatman begins\u201d<\/strong> starring Christian Bale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have seen these movies or not, you might not always notice it, as it often just appear for a second in the background of a scene, while being a prominent fixture in others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you claim you haven\u2019t seen it before, i beg to differ, you just haven\u2019t noticed. The thing is that these lamps are EVERYWHERE, it doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s a children\u2019s movie or horror movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-it-s-presence-in-popular-culture\"><strong>It&#8217;s presence in popular culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have seen it or not, the bankers lamp is a prominent feature in popular culture all over the world, not just in Hollywood. By searching a bit online, you can come across multiple screenshots from various movies and TV-shows all over the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people take notice, as there are tumblr pages publishing pictures of spotted bankers lamps, in addition, some of these spotters have created their own association, \u201cthe green lamp spotter association\u201d who even has their own Facebook group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Seinfeld episode \u201cThe library\u201d from season 3, the bankers lamp can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=InIVRHUBvVg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">seen in the library<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By this point, you are probably itching for some more examples, and I\u2019m going to give you somewhere you can actually check it out for yourself. In the original \u201cIt\u201d, based on Steven Kings novel, you can spot a green bankers lamp behind the receptionist in the library before Pennywise shows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be spotted in the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yRyQi8qWfxI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">courtroom scene<\/a> from \u201claw abiding citizen\u201d, another great movie:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yRyQi8qWfxI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebankerslamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Law-Abiding-Citizen-Court-Scene.jpg?resize=900%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebankerslamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Law-Abiding-Citizen-Court-Scene.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebankerslamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Law-Abiding-Citizen-Court-Scene.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebankerslamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Law-Abiding-Citizen-Court-Scene.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you doubt that I can give you an example of a children&#8217;s movie, you are wrong, The lamp is all over the place in the library scene from Pixar&#8217;s \u201cMonsters University\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its name, Hollywood has, of course, found a spot for it in scenes taking place in banks. One example is in the gangster drama \u201cRoad to Perdition\u201d starring Tom Hanks where the bankers lamp is <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AMQs6OyC0nA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">lined up at each desk<\/a> as they walk into the bank. Although they don\u2019t have the traditional green color, I couldn\u2019t help but notice when I saw the movie again a little while ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another cool example of its presence in a bank is in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LcZ2-dLvp58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">complementary scene<\/a> to the movie \u201c500 days of summer\u201d featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel, where the green bankers lamp is firmly placed on the desk in the bank being silently robbed by Gordon-Levitt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I thought they really got it right. The lamp just seems to add authenticity and style to the scene with its calming green hue, which any other regular desk lamp simply wouldn\u2019t be able to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-the-best-scene-featuring-the-bankers-lamp\"><strong>The best scene featuring the bankers lamp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I saved this last example for a reason, its a real treat. Just to set the mood, <strong>a big part of its popularity among bankers and in libraries<\/strong> is that the <a href=\"https:\/\/thebankerslamp.com\/why-green\/\">green light that the lamp casts<\/a> is thought to be psychologically soothing, having a calming effect that enhances concentration and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is brought to the screen in arguably the greatest movie scene featuring the green bankers lamp. The scene is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FL9bylhDkcc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">library scene<\/a> from David Fincher\u2019s crime thriller \u201cseven\u201d, featuring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without spoiling anything, detective Somerset, played by Freeman, heads to the library after hours to do some research. He is let in by the security guards on the night shift before being greeted by 2 dozens or so, neatly glowing green bankers lamps, lighting up a high ceiling, classic library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether the green light from the lamps actually have the psychologically soothing effect or not, this scene will certainly make you believe so. Even more so when the calming classical music masterpiece, \u201cair\u201d by Bach starts playing the background as detective Somerset starts his research into the motives and inspiration for the movie killer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the scene, the bankers lamp adds brilliantly to the scene with its classic style perfectly complementing the library. In addition, their green light perfectly sets the mood for Somersets late night studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scene was shot in the former Bank of America building at 650 south spring street in Los Angeles, and probably boosted sales for green bankers lamps all over the globe, it certainly made me get one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-so-why-does-it-show-up-in-movies-all-the-time\"><strong>So why does it show up in movies all the time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Its frequent appearance in popular culture is in large part related to its history and the belief that the green light it casts is psychologically soothing and comfortable for the eyes. This is what made it so popular among bankers, in libraries, courtrooms and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thebankerslamp.com\/history-original-bankers-lamp\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">You can read more about the history of the bankers lamp in this article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the lamp became omnipresent with banks and libraries, clever Hollywood set designers capitalized on this whenever creating a set for a bank or library, as they greatly contributed to setting the mood for the scene, making it seem authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its association with bankers and other academics, given that it was no cheap lamp back in the days, also led to it being associated with individuals of higher social class. Because of this, it is often displayed on the desk in a set to make the viewer think of the owner as an upper-class individual<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although not as prominent among bankers and academics today, the appearance of the lamp still makes us feel that the scene is more authentic, especially if it appears on a stylish, dark brown, mahogany desk in a movie set back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the green bankers lamp is used to provoke some feeling of nostalgia, it still appears in scenes in movies set in present time. Perhaps it is because of its great, stylish look that adds a little extra to the scene, or it might be that because it was used in the past, present movie makers simply choose to use it as well, much like the Wilhelm scream. (if you don\u2019t know what it is, Google it!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what it is, the green bankers lamp remains an iconic, stylish lamp that is likely to be a prominent feature in popular culture in the future as well as on desks all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know about any scenes in movies or TV shows with a bankers lamp, share it in the comments. If the scene can be found on youtube be sure to add the link as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-list-of-movies-and-tv-shows-with-bankers-lamps-in-it\"><strong>List of movies and TV-shows with bankers lamps in it<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-the-silence-of-the-lambs-1991\">The silence of the lambs (1991)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-frasier-tv-1993-2004\">Frasier (TV, 1993-2004)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-patch-adams-1998\">Patch adams (1998)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-whiplash-201411\">Whiplash (2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-django-unchained-2019\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordsmart.it\/cosa-significa-django-unchained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Django Unchained<\/a> (2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wonder-woman-2017\">Wonder woman (2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-oldboy-2003\">Oldboy (2003)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-seven-1995\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FL9bylhDkcc\" target=\"_blank\">Seven (1995)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-1984\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MxcKTXXWakw\" target=\"_blank\">A nightmare on Elm street (1984)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-batman-begins-2005\">Batman begins (2005)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-hot-fuzz-2007\">Hot fuzz (2007)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-james-bond-casino-royale-2006-amp-quantum-of-solace-2008\">James bond: Casino royale (2006) &amp; <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HVyYMS9oqTU\" target=\"_blank\">quantum of solace (2008)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-goonies-1985\">Goonies (1985)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-place-beyond-the-pines-2012\">The place beyond the pines (2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-jaws-1975\">Jaws (1975)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-legally-blonde-2001\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GSu7BGbyJqc\" target=\"_blank\">Legally blonde (2001)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-10-things-i-hate-about-you-1999\">10 things i hate about you (1999)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-conjuring-2013\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nLMkSN2F2xs\" target=\"_blank\">The conjuring (2013)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-band-of-brothers-tv-mini-series-2001\">Band of Brothers (TV mini series, 2001)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-bourne-identity-2002\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JmxK_pBaG4E\" target=\"_blank\">The bourne identity (2002)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-bronson-2008\">Bronson (2008)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-adventures-of-tintin-2011\">The adventures of Tintin (2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-sinister-2012\">Sinister (2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-knick-tv-2014-2015\">The knick (TV, 2014-2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-road-to-perdition-2002\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Lydx9zw3CX0\" target=\"_blank\">Road to perdition (2002)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-layer-cake-2004\">Layer cake (2004)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-there-will-be-blood-2007\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AN-XChLqEvY\">There will be blood (2007)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-30-rock-tv-2006-2013\">30 Rock (TV, 2006-2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-breaking-bad-tv-2008-2013\">Breaking bad (TV, 2008-2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-law-abiding-citizen-2009\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yRyQi8qWfxI\" target=\"_blank\">Law abiding citizen (2009)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-boiler-room-2000\">Boiler room (2000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-seinfeld-tv-1989-1998\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uRAk6YWmrlQ\" target=\"_blank\">Seinfeld (TV, 1989-1998)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-pushing-daisies-tv-2007-2009\">Pushing daisies (TV, 2007-2009)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-white-collar-tv-2009-2014\">White collar (TV, 2009-2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-brooklyn-nine-nine-tv-2013\">Brooklyn nine-nine (TV, 2013-)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-supernatural-tv-2005\">Supernatural (TV, 2005-)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-dr-who-tv-2005\">Dr. Who (TV, 2005-)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-friends-tv-1994-2004\">Friends (TV, 1994-2004)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-jfk-1991\">JFK (1991)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-network-1976\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8jIw22XXSso\" target=\"_blank\">Network (1976)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-house-md-tv-2004-2012\">House MD (TV, 2004-2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-boardwalk-empire-tv-2010-2014\">Boardwalk empire (TV, 2010-2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-state-of-play-2009\">State of play (2009)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-arrested-development-tv-2003\">Arrested development (TV, 2003-)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-sleepy-hollow-tv-2013-2017\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5SOd8OBvwEI\" target=\"_blank\">Sleepy hollow (TV, 2013-2017)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-twin-peaks-tv-1990-1991\">Twin peaks (TV, 1990-1991)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-sherlock-tv-2010\">Sherlock (TV, 2010-)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-stand-by-me-1986\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jl36e9HPC3o\" target=\"_blank\">Stand by me (1986)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-back-to-school-1986\">Back to school (1986)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ellery-queen-tv-1975-1976\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pVgbrqLQVJI\" target=\"_blank\">Ellery Queen (TV, 1975-1976)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-poirot-tv-1989-2013\">Poirot (TV, 1989-2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-broadcast-news-1987\">Broadcast News (1987)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-dick-tracy-1990\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vWqV_-RS78c\" target=\"_blank\">Dick Tracy (1990)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-thomas-crown-affair-1968\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Fw19beLDqn8\">The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-trading-places-1983\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gAq3jjc-Wv4\" target=\"_blank\">Trading places (1983)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-clue-1985\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GNUP-so0ndQ\" target=\"_blank\">Clue (1985)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-star-trek-first-contact-1996\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7OCKDEdtWys\" target=\"_blank\">Star Trek: First contact (1996)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-it-s-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-tv-2005-present\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OynSXUfx5vs\">It&#8217;s Always Sunny In Philadelphia (<\/a><a aria-label=\"T (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OynSXUfx5vs\" target=\"_blank\">T<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OynSXUfx5vs\">V, 2005-Present)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-narcos-tv-2015-2017\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ga7hlMnpDZA\" target=\"_blank\">Narcos (TV, 2015-2017)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-gosnell-2018\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ttwkr8MM9Rk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gosnell (2018)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-star-chamber-1983\">Star chamber (1983)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-death-of-a-nation-2018\">Death of a nation (2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-friday-the-13th-the-final-chapter-1984\">Friday the 13th: the final chapter (1984)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-goodfellas-1990\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V-TemfMIxrk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goodfellas (1990)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-gilmore-girls-tv-2000-2007\">Gilmore girls (TV, 2000-2007)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-verdict-1982\">The verdict (1982)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li 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The good news is that you don&#8217;t need a Hollywood set budget: there are plenty of well-made bankers lamps available online at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tricky part is telling the good ones from the cheap knock-offs with plastic shades and flimsy bases. To save you the research, I have tested and compared the most popular models and put together my selection of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thebankerslamp.com\/best-bankers-lamps\/\">the 8 best bankers lamps you can buy right now<\/a><\/strong>. There you will find options for every budget, from the classic green-shade design to versions with wireless charging, along with the criteria I use to judge them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are just some things that seem to pop up in movies again and again. 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