Monday, April 20 2009
The Spy Collection Megaset
Rather like the the pu pu platter, there’s too much of one thing, not enough of another in this collection of British spy TV
Friday, April 27 2007
You Know His Name: A History of James Bond
James Bond was the perfect hero for Great Britain of the 1950s, still licking its post-war wounds and eager for a champion who defended old-fashioned values like upper-class snobbery.
Wednesday, October 26 2005
The Saint: The Early Episodes, Set 2
The Saint reveals some complexity in the way it combines Templar's capitalistic values and Moore's arresting masculinity.
Wednesday, June 1 2005
The Saint - The Early Episodes, Set 1
Such righteousness could have easily overwhelmed another TV series, but Roger Moore's charisma saves the day.
Monday, February 2 2004
The Persuaders
Follows the adventures of two millionaire playboys who divide their time between enjoying the good life and fighting crime.
Monday, September 22 2003
The Saint Megaset
Simon Templar embroils himself in international intrigue because, well, there just isn't much else to do in Monte Carlo than help beautiful women out of jams.
