FEAR AND FASHION
A discussion about the influence of the Space Race and Cold War anxieties on the development of new materials and designs in 60s Fashion and introduction to the book, Fear and Fashion, a catalog from the Victoria and Albert Museum. For article, click here.
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KEVIN DART
On the eve of the 2009 San Diego Comicon, Spy Vibe had a chance to ask Kevin Dart a few questions about the exhibit for his new book Seductive Espionage: The World of Yuki 7,
his influences and all-time favorite illustrations and films, his work
environment, and about his plans for this week's convention. Click here for the Kevin Dart page on Spy Vibe.
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NOTES BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Spy Vibe takes a look at two documentary films that highlight the influence of The Beatles and pianist Glenn Gould behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. Read more and see video clips here.
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SET FOR ADVENTURE
Set For Adventure
Spy Vibe takes a look at 60s spy film/TV production design and the influence of Art and Design movements, Playboy, Hugh Hefner, adventure story conventions, and the Space Race. The article culminates in the Spy Vibe Set Countdown and Guest Set Lists.
SPY VIBE SET COUNTDOWNS
Set For Adventure culminates in these countdowns of the most memorable Spy TV/film set designs.
Spy Vibe List
Spy Vibe chooses the top-ten Spy sets from the 1960s with coverage of influential designers, artists, historians, and sociologists.
Guest Set Lists
Top TV/film sets chosen by writers from around the globe, including Wesley Britton, Steve Bissette, David Foster, Matthew Bradford, Matt Kindt, Jeremy Duns, and Armstrong Sabian.
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MODS TO MOONGIRLS
Mods To Moongirls
An overview of some of the major trends and designers in early-to-mid 1960s Fashion, followed by discussions of specific costume designs from 60s cinema. Look for new article and video additions at the bottom of the page, including The 10th Victim, James Bond, The Prisoner, The Avengers, and see writer Jason Whiton go Nehru!
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LICENSE TO KILL -PUPPETS!
License To Kill -Puppets!
Spy Vibe takes a look at the James Bond tribute episode of THUNDERBIRDS, "The Man From M.I.5," where puppets get serious with spy thrills and spills! the article also includes a bonus set pick by Superspy writer/artist, Matt Kindt.
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OUR MAN IN DENMARK: THOMAS PEDERSEN
One valuable resource of EuroSpy films has been the pet project of Thomas Pederson, who has
uploaded over two hundred clips on Youtube on his channel thmace.
Pederson is more than a spy movie maven, he is also an aficionado and
collector of great design. Last week he took some time out from a busy
week to speak with Spy Vibe before leaving for his summer adventure. Read the Interview and see video clips Here.
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ROBOTS, SPIES, AND MONSTERS
Jason reflects on a week-long class he ran about the sociology and history of Robots and Monsters in Japanese pop culture, with a highlight on espionage-related shows: Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot, Gigantor, and Speed Racer. Special guest was writer/translator Fred Schodt (Aastro Boy). Read more here.
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SPY VIBE PENTHOUSE PARTY
A review of Hugh Hefner's Playboy After Dark TV show from the late 1950s and Spy Vibe's first Penthouse Party with music by Nicola Conte and a special guest list of spies we'd like to hang out with. Full article here.
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MATT MARANIAN INTERVIEW
Spy Vibe chats with author Matt Maranian (PAD, L.A. Bizarro) about bachelor pads, the sexual revolution, Barbarella, and more! Interview link here.
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REFLECTING ON ARABESQUE & PETER STONE
Spy Vibe reviews Arabesque with Sophia Loren and Gregory Peck and explores the film within the trilogy of thrillers by writer Peter Stone. Review here.
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FROM FEMBOTS WITH LOVE
As part of a COBRAS round table discussion about spies and technology, Spy Vibe examines our historical fascination with robots and the role of fembots in fiction as fantasies about control and sexuality. Currently revising the article, draft page here.
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PATRICK McGOOHAN
Patrick McGoohan
Spy Vibe pays tribute to actor Patrick McGoohan (The Prisoner, Danger Man/Secret Agent). Discuss this article and share your McGoohan memories on the Spy Vibe Blog.
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