Film: The Marseilles Contract
To the extent that it’s possible to enjoy a film full of people you don’t …
Film: Secret Mission
I’m usually a sucker for old wartime spy thrillers, but Secret Mission (1942) is so …
A Tribute to the Man of a Million Faces
A week ago today, the great Martin Landau died. Landau first caught my attention in …
Film: Inside Out (1975)
Inside Out (1975), not to be confused with the brilliant animated film, is a dated, …
Film: The Last of Sheila
From the classic screenwriting team of Anthony Perkins and Stephen Sondheim (?) comes The Last …
Spy 100, #2: North By Northwest
When I first watched North By Northwest (1959) nearly thirty years ago, I had no …
Spy 100, #37: The Deadly Affair
A John le Carré story directed by Sidney Lumet? Yes, please! The Deadly Affair (1966) is …
Spy 100, #60: 5 Fingers
For all the iffy, “talking-point” entries on the Spy 100 list, there are at least …
Spy 100, #83: The Mackintosh Man
Ah, this is the stuff! An intelligent, well plotted blend of adventure and intrigue,The Mackintosh …