Book Review: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carre (1974)

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is a spy novel by British author John Le CarrĂ©, first published in 1974. The story is set during the Cold War and follows the efforts of British intelligence to root out a Soviet mole within its ranks. The novel’s protagonist is George Smiley, a retired intelligence officer who is called back into service to investigate suspicions of a mole at … Continue reading Book Review: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carre (1974)

Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

“The Murder on the Orient Express” is a 1974 film directed by Sidney Lumet and based on the novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery, and Vanessa Redgrave, among others. The film tells the story of detective Hercule Poirot, who investigates a murder on the famous Orient Express … Continue reading Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (1974)