Three Days of the Condor - This is a classic anti-spy movie starring Robert Redford playing Joe Turner, a CIA researcher who comes into his office only to find his co-workers have been murdered. Redford spends the rest of the movie trying to stay alive while figuring out who's behind the attacks. Filled with intrique, espionage, and government cover-ups, this movie laid the foundation for so many spy thrillers we see today. Watching it now, a lot of the films twists and turns feel unoriginal when in reality they were the first to do them. That's the trouble with seeing these older movies these days. Despite the familiarity, the film remains relevant in today's world and is worth checking out. Rating: ****
The Tailor of Panama - This was Pierce Brosnan's first effort to seperate himself from James Bond. He still plays a British spy here, but this guy is nothing like the suave 007. Banished to Panama, he teams up with a tailor played by Geoffrey Rush in hopes of using him to gain intel that will put him back into the good graces of British Intelligence. It ends up with everyone trying to play each other and everyone failing miserably. Based off a John LeCarre novel, I liked the concept and themes here, but still found the film less than engaging. The film's slow pace and less than satisfactory conclusion prevent it from receiving a higher score. Rating: **
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