Lass is More with Josh Lasser

Meanderings #119: "Red Sparrow" and the Updating of the Spy Story


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Spy stories, be they told on the big screen, the small, or in books, have intrigued people for decades.  One of the masters of the genre is John Le Carre, and "Red Sparrow," which is currently out on Blu-ray and based on book by Jason Matthews, definitely has the feel of a Le Carre Cold War tale. 

The question, then, is how well does the updating of such a story work.  Listen as we explore the issue.

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Lass is More with Josh LasserBy Josh Lasser

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