The role of Casinos in the spy movie genre

The spy movie is a classic and a staple film genre. For decades now, we have been entertained and thrilled by their cunning and their guile. Directors have made their fame and fortune by these enthralling spy movies. What better place to have your spy film set in than a casino?! James bond, Ocean’s 11, and so many more classic

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Great 19th Century Spies

Espionage was a well-established entity in the twentieth century. Advancements in wireless telegraphy and the telephone evolved in the early 20th century. In the 19th century, governments had agencies for espionage but espionage itself was at its fledgling stage. The American Civil War had well-known spies on both sides and European nations that were frequently at war had espionage operations

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What is our fascination with the spy genre?

It’s well known that art imitates life. But that’s not where it ends. It also imitates what we desire from life, even if we’ll never attain it. One of the few genres where that’s more apparent than anywhere else? The fantastical world of James Bond. If most people were honest, they would confess something to each other. They would describe

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Spy Novelist Ian Fleming

The world of spies, espionage and hidden wars has captivated people of all ages for decades, but there’s one name that stands out to everyone whether or not they seek out the stories…James Bond. But Bond wouldn’t exist without a typewriter and the mind of the author Ian Fleming. Fleming didn’t make James Bond out of thin air, he had

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Some unique spy themed tv shows past and present

Spies have intrigued us over the years in movies, tv shows, and books. Here are some of the unique spy-themed tv shows from the past and the present. Charlie’s Angels You may know the Charlie’s Angels movies, but did you know it was a tv show? The show is about three women spies who worked for a mysterious man named

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Historical Modern Spies 1960’s Onwards

Have you seen people who obtain information from people to tell certain parties? This act is known as espionage. Spies get confidential information. Understand that spies don’t have any permission when getting the information. Though it’s a dangerous act, it is one of the best ways to get information that is otherwise hard to get using diplomatic ways. Espionage has

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Spy Game video slot review

Spy game slot is a real money video slot game created by rival gaming. It is set in the style of a scene in a movie! To start it out you assemble the bomb by choosing special icons as you play the slot machine and earn these icons. There are multiple stages of the game as you to pick up

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Spy author Wesley Britton

If you are a keen reader of espionage literature you likely have come across Dr. Wesley Britton. He is an author, born and brought up in Pennsylvania to his southern parents. Dr Wesley Britton is a science fiction storyteller and writer. He started publishing his work in graduate school but has been writing fiction all his life that he can’t

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Notable Women Spies of WWI and WWII

During the first half 20th century, almost every nation prohibited women from joining the military. Except for the medical field, most females could not take an active part in warfare. Yet, there is a long history of women being involved in the deceptive world of espionage. Extensive documentation exists of women working undercover or involved in covert intelligence during World

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Greatest spy movies of all time (excluding Bond)

It’s Friday and you’re looking for a movie to sit down and relax. What’s better than watching a good spy moving? With many Spy movies around, there are several on the top of the list to watch. If you’re looking for a relaxing night in, here are some spy movies that will grab your attention. Bond and Mission Impossible are

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