Absolute Friends – by John Le Carré
October 13, 2021
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Beyond the Balkans – Eric Ambler and the British Espionage Novel, 1936-1940
October 5, 2021Eric Ambler (1909-1998) was one of the foremost architects of espionage fiction as it exists today....
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Movie Review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
August 23, 2021Most of the actual “spy stuff” that goes on is hidden even from the audience, and...
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Television Review: Page Eight on PBS
August 4, 2021British spies these days – the most interesting ones at any rate – are weary, compromised...
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The 39 Steps at the Criterion Theatre, London
July 11, 2021The fact that it can now boast of being the longest-running comedy currently in the West...
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The Weekly Listicle: Ballad Of The Soldier
September 2, 2020This weekend, Peter Weir graces us with The Way Back, a tale of daring escape by...
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The Weekly Listicle: Parties For A New Year
August 29, 2020In the spirit of celebration, we take a moment to remember some of our favorite movie...
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Brighton Rock Rises Again. Graham Greene Abides.
August 28, 2020Acclaimed screenwriter Rowan Joffé will try his hand at the directing game next year. For his...