Tag Archives: spy

The Sympathizer (HBO) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 4, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A spy embedded in South Vietnam during the Vietnam war escapes to America but continues to spy for Viet Cong. Based on the book by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Starring Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., and Fred Nguyen Khan.  This series … Continue reading →

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The Brothers Grimsby (2016) Rated R

Posted on October 20, 2021 by laurarachel4

An assignment forces a top spy to team up with his football brother. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Rebel Wilson, and Freddie Crowder. This film is a mix-mash of different genres and doesn’t know what it wants to be. Cohen is … Continue reading →

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The Night Manager (AMC) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 17, 2021 by laurarachel4

The night manager of a Cairo hotel is recruited to work in an arms dealer’s inner circle. Based on the book by John Le Carré. Starring Hugh Laurie, Tom Hiddleston, and Elizabeth Debicki. The Night Manager is a series that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Santa Hunters (2014) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 16, 2020 by laurarachel4

Four children try to claim that Santa is real. Starring Benjamin Flores Jr., Breanna Yde, and Mace Coronel. This film has a cute premise, but it lacks direction and has a hard time figuring out what type of movie it is. It … Continue reading →

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Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) Rated R

Posted on May 3, 2020 by laurarachel4

A spy organization recruits a street smart kid into their training program. Starring Adrian Quinton, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong. This is one of the best spy films that I have seen. It’s action-packed with a great story to go … Continue reading →

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Spy Games (Bravo) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 19, 2020 by laurarachel4

Contestants live together and train as spies while trying to discover who the real spy is. Starring Mia Kang, Saif Kareem, and Douglas Laux. This is good TV. They put a group of people, all with secrets, into a house … Continue reading →

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Damascus Cover (2018) Rated R

Posted on August 4, 2018 by laurarachel4

A spy falls in love while working on an undercover mission in Syria. Based on the book by Howard Kaplan. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Olivia Thirlby, and John Hurt. As a spy thriller, this film is poorly written. Jonathan Rhys Meyers … Continue reading →

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Anne of the Indies (1951) Rated NR

Posted on December 13, 2016 by laurarachel4

A former pirate  agrees to spy on Blackbeard and Anne Providence to get his ship back from the British. Starring Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan, Debra Paget, Thomas Gomez. This film is a diamond in the rough. It has its weak … Continue reading →

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The Americans (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on December 4, 2016 by laurarachel4

Two KGB agents go undercover as an American married couple to spy on the U.S. government. Starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Keidrich Sellati, Holly Taylor, Noah Emmerich. This multi-layered show appears to be about undercover spies, but reveals a deeper layer … Continue reading →

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Bridge of Spies (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

During the Cold War, a New York lawyer is recruited to defend a Soviet spy in court. This leads to him helping the CIA exchange the spy for an American pilot. Based on true events. Starring  Mark Rylance, Domenick Lombardozzi, … Continue reading →

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