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“Slow Horses” – a brilliant new spy series

Posted on June 2, 2022 by problogic

AppleTV has released yet another winner. Slow Horses, based on the book of the same name by author Mick Herron, was released in late April. The six-episode first season is a monumental triumph filled with great acting, superb writing, and … Continue reading →

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Working list – Favorite spy sagas based on true events

Posted on May 4, 2022 by problogic

To this blog author, spy stories are among the most thrilling and intriguing literature that can be read. This is especially the case for those stories that are based on actual historic events. The working list below identifies my favorite … Continue reading →

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Cities of intrigue and mystery

Posted on May 28, 2015 by problogic

When a city’s name is mentioned in conversation or in writing, it can conjure up certain images based on one’s personal knowledge of the place. If one has not visited the city, the image is largely shaped by perceptions derived … Continue reading →

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American as baseball, hot dogs, and vodka – Spy towns of the Cold War

Posted on May 2, 2013 by problogic

I always find it interesting how certain blog post ideas come to me. This one was totally on a lark. I was watching NCIS Los Angeles Tuesday night and near the end of the episode, Hetty and Callen were in … Continue reading →

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“Skyfall” – Best Bond flick ever?

Posted on November 25, 2012 by problogic

Perhaps. Skyfall certainly will rank in the top five among many, if not most James Bond fans. Only time will tell whether it is considered the very best. Personally, I believe it could reach that threshold. Up until seeing Skyfall yesterday, my … Continue reading →

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