Ian Fleming’s From Russia, with Love: Real-Life Inspirations
Remote view of Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey. Fleming’s visit to Turkey in 1955, where he reported on an Interpol conference for The Sunday Times, was a source of inspiration…
John le Carré: Spy & Author
John le Carré signing books after ceremony at the German Embassy in London on 12 June 2017. Photo: German Embassy London / CC BY 2.0 DEED. David John Moore Cornwell,…
Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale: The Real-Life Inspirations
A view of the Casino Estoril in Portugal, an inspiration for Casino Royale, showing the courtyard from the beach of Tamariz. The Casino Estoril was a gathering point for spies…
Ian Fleming’s London & Other Places That Inspired James Bond
Aston Martin DB5.Photo: © Copyright Aston Martin. Used by permission. Never say ‘no’ to adventures. Always say ‘yes’, otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life.” — Ian Fleming Ian Fleming,…
T. E. Lawrence: The Man Behind the Legend
T. E. Lawrence Thomas Edward (T. E.) Lawrence CB DSO was a British scholar, writer and military leader who played a key role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman…
Three Days of the Condor (1975) movie review
Three Days of the Condor is a gripping and suspenseful political thriller directed by Sydney Pollack, released in 1975. The film is based on the novel “Six Days of the…
The Package (1989) Movie Review and Summary
Last week I decided to check out a film I’d never seen before and I settled on a movie filmed in 1989 titled The Package. The Package is a cold-war…
Rolling Thunder (1977): A Gritty Tale of Revenge and Redemption
Rolling Thunder is a 1977 action-drama film directed by John Flynn. The movie stars William Devane as Major Charles Rane, a Vietnam War veteran who returns home after being held…
Sorcerer (1977) – A Gripping Tale of Desperation and Survival. RIP William Friedkin
I still recall watching this movie when I was a child. I was glued to the television, and though I haven’t seen it since its debut on the tv I…
The Last of the Mohicans film music trivia
The music of “The Last of the Mohicans” film, composed by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman, is an integral part of the movie’s emotional impact and has become iconic in…