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Mission: Impossible

Mood, Music, & Mysteries

By Kristen Houghton

May 26, 2016

Every mystery lover knows that the theme music for a TV series helps to sets the mood for the viewer. A solid theme song certainly plays an important role in the success of any series. The musical intro adds to the show, evoking a sense of expectation. The right music places you in the specific…

It’s All About the Rabbit’s Foot: Watching Mission: Impossible in Reverse

By Thom Truelove

January 20, 2016

Consider the world of the Impossible Missions Force (IMF)—tracing its history in reverse order. Imagine that Rogue Nation is (for now) the beginning of Ethan Hunt’s career and he is eventually replaced by Jim Phelps. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise): Agent Hunt’s physical talents and capacity for tolerating what almost anyone else might consider punishing abuse…

8 Spies, Assassins, and Secret Agents You Need to Know

By Angie Barry

December 10, 2015

Undercover ops and fancy gadgetry; cold War tensions and hand-to-hand combat; secret government programs and high-speed chases—espionage films have been a mainstay in Hollywood since before WWII, and recent years have only seen an uptick in their popularity. Little wonder, they're full of action, mystery, exotic locales, and sex. Everyone always looks so cool with…

“Where is Hunt?”: Trailer for Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

By Crime HQ

March 23, 2015

Tom Cruise has long been a polarizing star possessing the unique ability to sustain a decades-long place in the spotlight, and his Mission: Impossible series is a testament to that. The most impressive part of Cruise's career is his insistence on doing his own stunts, and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation further cements the actors…

Peter Graves as Jim Phelps

Leveraging Mission: Impossible

By Leigh Neely

January 16, 2012

Since the tales of Robin Hood, average citizens have enjoyed seeing the rich conned out of their beloved money or assets. Let’s face it—it’s just plain fun to see someone who takes advantage of those in poor circumstances get their comeuppance. Back in the olden days, my boyfriend and I had a standing date on…

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