Quick Note On Spectre
So, we have a new 007 title: Spectre. I can't say it's the most imaginative title of the series, which has had a mixed record in this department since their stock of…
Re: The Year Just Past
The publication of Dismantle the Sun and the death of my father serve as the headline events for my 2012. I am pleased my Dad made it long enough to…
Skyfall
Warning: Here be spoilers. Let's get obligatory stuff out of the way first. Contra the blurbsters, Skyfall is not the best Bond movie ever made. At 145 minutes, Skyfall's pacing gets baggy…
My Favorite Spy Movies
The release of Skyfall, which I haven't seen yet, prompted me to reflect on my favorite spy movies. They are, in no particular order... North By Northwest: A couple of weeks…