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Tag Archives: spying
“Slow Horses” – a brilliant new spy series
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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Tagged AppleTV, entertainment, espionage, Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott thomas, MI5, Slough House, Slow Horses, spies, spying, streaming, television, TV, UK
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Working list – Favorite spy sagas based on true events
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 →
Posted in art, book reviews, books, cartoons, Communications, entertainment, government, historic preservation, history, literature, movies, politics, spying, technology, Television, theaters, writing
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Tagged books, espionage, intrigue, mini-series, movies, secret agents, secrets, spies, spying, surveillance, writing
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“Bridge of Spies” – introspective art at its best
My wife and I had the pleasure of seeing Bridge of Spies last night. As this post title notes, it is truly a masterful work of art. Subtle, yet compelling, the movie depicts Cold War era intrigue and fears in … Continue reading →
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Tagged acting, art, Bridge of Spies, Cold War, entertainment, film, history, Mark Rylance, movies, spies, spying, Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks
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