The living dead! Skeletons on parade, assassin shots ringing out, a rogue Bond?, foot chases, and of course a fight aboard a helicopter! Join us as we decode the pre-title sequence of James Bond’s SPECTRE!

Join Dan and Tom and special guest, Mike Reyes of Cinemablend.com for a fun analysis of Craig's set-up movie for NO TIME TO DIE.  Let’s join the dead on parade in SPECTRE!

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What are some of the pet peeves of spy movie fans? Particularly, are there specific things that show up in spy movies that drive fans nuts? 

Dan and Tom are joined by fans from their Facebook group to try to find out.  The members of this group are very devoted spy movie fans, and they don’t hold back on their opinions.  And occasionally they don’t agree. We’re joined by Bill Kanas, Morgan Lisney, Pietro Rossi and Eric Seabury. 

So, listen to what they have to say about: 

• Release Timing
• The Use of Tropes
• The Use of Technology (real and unreal)
• Does the villain matter?
• Dark vs. Light
• Plot Twists
• Romance Subplots
• CGI
• And More … 

Hey spy movie producers: take a listen to find out what spy movie fans REALLY think.  

Tell us what you think about the Pet Peeves of Spy Movie Fans 

Now that you’ve heard from some other spy movie fans, let us know what you think.  Do you agree or disagree with any of the points made by us and our fans?  Did we miss any pet peeves you have about spy movies? 

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   

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Spy Movie News for October 27 2020 includes new info on:

• Mission: Impossible 7 and 8
• No Time To Die sound track
• Cary Fukunaga
• The Next James Bond?
• Jet Packs flying in Los Angeles? 
• No Time to Die pre-title sequence

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Join us as we look at 10 reasons to watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE!

Dan and Tom look at the 1997 spy spoof and tell you why you should watch it. We think it is a fun movie.

The first reason to watch it is that THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE is a showcase for Bill Murray. If you like Murray, this movie will be in your wheelhouse. Listen to the episode to hear us explain this one in more detail and to catch the other nine reasons to watch.

We also look at the birthday present Wallace Ritchie gave himself. Discuss whether Lori is good or evil.  Wonder if we could get away with a car chase with the police as Wallace does. And Bill Murray is a Russian dancer, really?

And as usual, we look at potential influences between THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE and other movies. We specifically drill into influences with A CHRISTMAS CAROL, MOONRAKER, and OCTOPUSSY.

We enjoyed this movie and with these 10 reasons to watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE, we hope to encourage you to watch it too.

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Hitchcock's TOPAZ – is it a gem?

Hitchcock’s movie TOPAZ received mixed reviews when it was released.  Some people love it while others don’t like it at all.  Why is that?

Dan and Tom mine what works and what doesn't in this Hitchcock spy movie.  And there is a bit of both here.

That said, TOPAZ is a spy movie with a lot of espionage.  It isn’t an action movie with some spy elements as we often get in today’s spy movies.

The setting for TOPAZ is 1962 at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis which brought the US and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war.  So, there is some historical background for this movie. 

Dan and Tom look for the hidden gems in this one.  What works best?  And what doesn’t?

So, take a listen – Hitchcock’s TOPAZ  - is it a gem?  Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!

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The espionage movie ALL THE OLD KNIVES, was released April 8, 2022, in the US on Amazon Prime Video.   In this movie, two CIA agents and ex-lovers (Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton) are brought back together years after a failed rescue attempt - and forced to blur the lines between profession and passion in this deeply riveting tale of global espionage, moral dilemma, and deadly betrayal.

Worth a watch?   We discuss our preview of the movie before it was released with NO SPOILERS - so listen and enjoy and get a few tips for your viewing enjoyment!

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In this Spy Movie News June 27 2023 edition, we look the upcoming spy movies or series; Trust No One, Fubar, Heart of Stone, Argylle, The Wild Wild West, and of course, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and more!

Speaking of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, what is it's real release date? Take a listen to find out. It's convoluted.

Also, we talk about the effect the releases of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on June 30, Barbie and Oppenheimer on July 21st and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One all happening within 30 days means. You have a lot of blockbuster choices to make. But there some industry implications as well. Take a listen to find out what they are.

So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” and get up to date on all things spy movies and series.

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Dan and Tom just saw MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE. Take a listen as they give you their no-spoiler first impression of the movie.  Is it dead-on or dead-wrong?

Is it worth your time and money to go see it? Does the plot work? How's the acting, the score, and the cinematography? How were the stunts? Did the marketing spoil some of the thrills?

We answer these questions and provide our guidance on the movie.

Once you've seen MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE, let us know what you think at info@spymovienavigator.com. Are Dan and Tom right?

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Space capsules swallowed up in Earth orbit!  Bond shot dead!  International tension & intrigue!  Another World War coming?

Join Dan, Tom & Vicky as they decode the pre-title sequence of You Only Live Twice!

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Today we are thrilled to talk with Dr. Cary Edwards who wrote the book on Timothy Dalton’s 2 Bond films called, “He Disagreed With Something That Ate Him” arguing that both films are a unique contribution to the series and form an important dialogue with the rest of the franchise.   Join Dan, Tom and Vicky!

Cary will reveal some interesting connections and insights into Dalton, Bond, The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill!  Today, Dr. Cary Edwards, a brilliant film prof, will be our Smartest Spy in the Room!

Dan and Tom give us their 2024 year in review for SpyMovieNavigator.com and their podcast Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. 

They talk about some of the spy movies they decoded last year.  In some cases, they give a synopsis of the movie.   You may discover an episode that decoded a movie you are interested in, or didn’t know you were interested in until you heard this episode. Remember their goal is to provide you with information that will enhance your movie viewing experience.

Some of the items they discuss in the 2024 year in review include:

• ·       How many spy movies they decoded in 2024 and since they started
• ·       Who some of the people they interviewed are
• ·       Some of the spy movies of which Dan and Tom had differing opinions
• ·       The episodes they call out about specific movies a spy movie fan should see
• ·       What is a character spotlight, and which ones have they done
• ·       What Luciana Paluzzi told Dan and Tom about their interview after it was over
• ·       What old TV series they decoded
• ·       What’s new on the website
• ·       Events they attended
• ·       And much more ...

Tell us what you think about our 2024 Year in Review

What did you think of this episode?  Did you hear about any episodes you missed that you now want to listen to? Are there other spy movies you’d like us to decode?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   

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Cracking the Code of Spy Movies is all about . . . spy movies!   Not just Bond, but from the classics to current releases!

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Here’s our October 26, 2021 edition of Spy Movie News with latest updates on James Bond and No Time To Die, Red Notice, The King’s Man, and more in another special edition of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! Let’s get to it!

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FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - How the Story Came to be

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, the movie, was not the story from Ian Fleming’s short story with the same title.   In this episode, Dan and Tom decode the movie to see how the story came to be.

Some of the characters from the movie, and some of the plot points were adapted from Ian Fleming’s 1960 short stories “For Your Eyes Only” and “Risico”.  Plus, the locations of the 2 stories and the movie are all different. People’s names have changed.  The reason that people have wanted revenge has changed.  The MacGuffin has changed.

Yet, even with all of that, the movie, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY turned into one of Roger Moore’s best movies playing James Bond.

And the 1968 movie ICE STATION ZEBRA definitely influenced the final version of the movie FOR YOUR EYES ONLY.  Dan and Tom lay it out in this episode!

So, take a listen. 

We assume you’ve seen the movie FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. Have you read Fleming’s short stories “For Your Eyes Only” and “Risico”?  If so, did Dan and Tom miss anything?  Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!

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Netflix released the series “A Man on the Inside” which was based on the Oscar Nominated Chilean documentary “The Mole Agent”. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode these two shows. In both of these shows a “spy” is on a mission in a retirement community.

Besides discussing the shows themselves, they also break down the similarities and differences between them.

In this episode we discuss:

• What was real in the documentary?
• What wasn’t?
• Who Sergio is in real life?
• How the documentary was filmed
• The spy gadgets used in both shows
• The role of the family in both shows
• The actors in “A Man on the Inside”
• Some of the emotional impact of the story
• How the cinematography differed
• And More …

Dan and Tom disagree about whether this is a spy story.   Take a listen to find out why.

Tell us what you think. Have you watched A Man on the Inside or The Mole Agent?

If you’ve seen either or both of these shows, what are your thoughts? Do you think this a spy story?  Should Dan and Tom release similar decoding episodes?  Which order did you watch them? Did you like the documentary or the series better?

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Is it an Impossible task to bring a successful tv show to film?   Come with us as we dissect the first Mission: Impossible movie!

For the most part, Spy Movies have had their origin from books:  James Bond, Bourne Identity, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan stories, John Le Carre’s books, etc.   However, in 1996, Paramount Pictures and Cruise/Wagner Productions, released the first film of the Mission: Impossible series, based on the TV show.   Other spy-based tv shows wouldn’t get their US big-screen debuts until years later (namely I Spy in 2002 and Get Smart in 2008, even the Man From Uncle in 2013).

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MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY - Is it worth your time? 

MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY is the much-anticipated follow-up to the 2020 action-comedy MY SPY. It reunites a wonderful cast led by Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman. The movie takes us on a feel-good adventure set in some of Europe’s most storied destinations. 

In this episode, Dan and Tom decode this movie, while not revealing any spoilers.  The goal is to enhance your viewing experience when you watch this movie. 

Good or bad or both?  We think this is a good spy movie for some spy movie fans, while some spy movie fans won’t like the lighthearted, comedic feel of MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY. 

One of our goals is to ensure the right people watch this movie.  

So:  

• If you are a teenager or a young adult, we think you are the target audience for this movie.  Listen to this episode to find out why. 

• If you are sensitive to some language, jokes targeted to the Catholic Church, or some nude statues, listen to find out if this is a movie you won’t like. We spell out why this has a PG-13 rating in the US so you can make your own decisions. After all, not all movies are for all people. 

• If you are an adult who isn’t sensitive to those things and who wants to watch a comedy spy movie, we think you’ll like MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY. 

So, in short, this movie has some good laughs, a pseudo-plausible plot, and a chase scene with a vehicle we’ve never seen in a spy movie before.  We like MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY, and this episode should help you figure out if it is worth your time. 

Tell us what you think 

So, have you watched MY SPY: THE ETERENAL CITY? If so, did Dan and Tom hit the mark?  If not, will you watch this movie?  

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THE SPY WHO LOVED ME Filming Locations in Sardinia! Your covert field operatives Dan and Tom trace their exploits in visiting the filming locations in Sardinia, Italy from the James Bond Movie, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. 

Many people love going to James Bond filming locations. Dan and Tom do as well. Many times, these locations are very cool.  Sardinia, Italy is one such place – simply beautiful and a destination which made the trip that much more fun!

Not everything went smoothly for them:  Issues with their rental car, places that were closed for the season, and, hey, a balcony was missing – all made the trip that much more memorable. That said, they got to all the sites and only needed a 2-night stay to do that.

For the most part, all the Jemes Bond filming locations are all fairly close to each other on Sardinia.  The ferry dock in Palau is the farthest drive from the beaches and hotels from the movie and it is only about a 30-minute or so drive away. Everything else is closer together.  So, get the whole story and tune in!

The sites they talk about are:

• The hotel where James Bond and Agent XXX stay, using the pseudonym Mr. & Mrs. Sterling (in 2 bedrooms because Moneypenny was being overly efficient).  This is also the place where they meet Naomi as she pulls up in the boat.

• The ferry dock where Q brings Bond the Lotus Espirit

• The church and village square where the motorcycle chase starts

• The pullout on the side of the road where Naomi pops up in the helicopter

• The pier where the Lotus plunges into the water

• The beach where the Lotus drives out of the water

They give you some tips about the area and what to look for when hunting these sites.

So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” about traveling to James Bond filming locations in Sardinia, Italy!

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Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes was released in 1938 and is based, in part, on the book "The Wheel Spins". It has been remade three times for the big screen and television.

As the title implies, a lady vanishes while on a train. This movie is full of intrigue and is a fantastic spy story. So, once again, a train is a key location for a spy movie and here, it is vital for the story. Music is also a key piece to this movie as well. Listen to find out more!

The Lady Vanishes has more humor than most Hitchcock movies. And, the characters Charters and Caldicott appear in this movie for comic relief. They were so successful that they appeared in other movies in the future.

An interesting trivia question is asked about one of the actors in this episode! See if you know the answer!

So, join Dan and Tom as they decode The Lady Vanishes: Plot and scene analysis, new discoveries, and what movies had this movie influenced or how it was influenced by other spy movies. It is a fun journey!

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SpyMovieNavigator.com has seen NTTD in most available formats! Tom discusses here: 2D, Dolby Cinema, 3D, 4DX (that has seat movement etc.), and IMAX!

We only talk about the theater experience; nothing about the content.  So, there are no spoilers in this podcast.

Listen and decide even if you have seen the movie already, you may choose to see it a second or third time – this will help! And if you have not seen it yet, this will help you decide which format to see it in first!

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Mission: Impossible (1) 1996:

Join us as we unmask and decode the pre-title sequence in Mission Impossible (1) from 1996!

- Masks!
- The big con
- Potions and injections!
- Dead or alive?
- The M:I team
- One of the biggest box office names in Tom Cruise
- Brian DePalma directing
- Lalo Schifrin’s theme song

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Dan and Tom head out to find the DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Amsterdam filming locations.   There aren’t many and they are easy to find. But it is very cool to see these sites over 50 years after the movie was filmed.

So, join them as they visit Tiffany Case’s house.    Was she home? The Skinny Bridge?   Was that a figment of screenwriters Richard Maibaum and Tom Mankiewicz?  Listen to find out.

What famous drink from Ian Fleming’s novels has an Amsterdam bar named after it? What literarily-named hotel has another bar they mention?  And what tour do they tell you is a must see when visiting Amsterdam? Amsterdam intelligence is on the menu! 

So, have you been to these DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Amsterdam filming locations?  Have you seen any of these other sites? If so, let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!

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James Bond No Time To Die Billie Eilish Podcast: Join Dan and Tom as they dive into the lyrics of the title song for No Time To Die by Billie Eilish!  

Looking at the tune from the key it is written in & what the lyrics may portend for the film!   Let's speculate together - join the fun!  

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Who is Chris Corbould?

Chris Corbould OBE has worked on 15 James Bond movies, THE DARK KNIGHT Trilogy, 2 Superman movies, and he won an Acadamy Award for his work on the movie INCEPTION.  Chiefly, his specialty has been visual effects, leading the team on many of these movies.

Dan and Tom had a chance to chat with Chris in Chicago at the press event prior to the opening of the “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” exhibit.  This fantastic exhibit is at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

What movies do we discuss with Chris Corbould?

During this interview, Chris talks about visual effects in several of his James Bond movies and THE DARK KNIGHT.  

So, listen to hear how they did the explosion in SPECTRE, which involved about 300 explosions in succession! Chris tells us how that worked.  Additionally, Chris mentions the warning he gave to Daniel Craig about this scene.

Undoubtedly, you remember the doughnut scene in NO TIME TO DIE.  You know, the scene where the Aston Martin spins in the square in Matera, Italy. Chris talks us through that scene and how they coordinated the “bullets” hitting the side of the buildings with the spinning of the car.

The tank scenes in GOLDENEYE! Chris also tells us the origin and some of the challenges of these tank scenes. What are the challenges of buying real tanks for a movie? Listen to find out!

One of Tom’s favorite Bond gadgets is the cello case in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS. Chris Corbould was involved with this gadget's development. And he gives us insight into the creation of the device.  Oh, and he lets us know what actress Maryam d’Abo, who played Kara Milovy, certainly thought about this sled.

SKYFALL train crash in the subway! Chris discusses the challenges in designing this spectacular train crash.  Lots of details had to be worked out simultaneously for that one.

It's not all James Bond

Finally, since we were having this discussion in Chicago, Chris talked about the semi-trailer scene in THE DARK KNIGHT.   This is the scene where the truck flips over, backend over the front end.   They filmed this scene in Chicago, on LaSalle street.  Chris lets us know how they got that to work.

Let us know what you think!

So, take a listen. Chris Corbould is not only a visual effects master, he’s a great guy and a fun interview.  Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!

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The Exhibit

As we mentioned, we met with Chris at the "007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond" exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. This exhibit has vehicles, gadgets, screen-used props, and educational materials based on the James Bond movies. You can find out more about the exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry's website.

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Dan and Tom of SpyMovieNavigator.com, had the privilege of examining 11 of Ian Fleming’s original James Bond manuscripts – his actual typed pages, with hand-written edits in the margins, crossed-out sections, add-ins and more!  You can see where he changes a name we all know, and then – there it is in the final published version of the novel!

Come with us to The Lilly Library at Indiana University in the USA, as we examine in-person all of these wonderful James Bond masterpieces, gaining some insight into the novels and into Ian Fleming’s way of writing!  This is Part two, covering Dr. No to Live and Let Die of a 2-part series!  Be sure to listen to Part 1 as well!

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Octopussy! Faberge eggs, precious jewels, manhunts, floating palaces – and the first Bond movie filmed in India - that means . . . Gobinda and other characters need to have beautiful, authentic turbans . . .and today, we talk with Del Singh who was hired by Eon Productions to make sure Gobinda's turbans were perfect!

So much goes into making great movies and details like this are what enhance the films!

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Join Dan and Tom as they spy on Mission: Impossible II, looking for interesting facts, scenes and connections!  It actually makes Mission: Impossible II fun!   Viruses!  Antidotes!  Masks!  Hunt!   Luther!  Nyah!  Yeah!   

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part podcast!  Tell us what you think!  Leave us a message on our website, SpyMovieNavigator.com 

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James Bond!  Weapons! Berettas!  Walther PPKs, Silencers and more!  Today we talk with a weapons expert, Tom Whiteman of Legacy Collectibles – all about Major Boothroyd’s weapon of choice for James Bond!

Join Tom and Dan in a fun talk about the most famous Bond weapon, the Walther PPK!

Check our YouTube channel for a short video of this talk and see the guns Tom W. shows us and talks about!

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Join Dan and Tom and Vicki as they dive into the new No Time to Die trailer released September 3 2020!  

The focus is "perspective" and how that works when dealing with "good" and "bad" here in the film, and how that could be handled.

UPDATED Sept 4th with new stuff!

So tune in now!

SPIES LIKE US is a comedy about 2 agents who need to help avert nuclear war. It stars Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. Tom breaks down his 10 reasons why you should watch this movie. Dan disagrees with Tom on this one. So listen to this discussion to see which side you fall on.

We address some very heady topics (remember the movie is a comedy):

• Did the Star Wars or Strategic Defense Initiative work?
• I forgot Ronald Reagan sang in a movie. What movie was it?
• And what was on the television when the laser was fired?

Here are the first three reasons Tom thinks you should listen to this episode.

• Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd work well together here.
• The locations
• The homage SPIES LIKE US pays to the past.

We cover the details around these and seven more reasons.

Once you've listened to this and watched the movie, let us know what you think. Is Tom right or is Dan right? Let us know by emailing us at info@spymovienavigator.com.

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Michael Keaton, Maggie Q. and Samuel L. Jackson headline the just released (August 2021) espionage move, The Protégé.

Lots of relationships to other spy movies are highlighted including tropes, dialogue, style and more. 

Here’s our Quick-fire, No Spoilers review of The Protégé!

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Dan and Tom decode the 1979 comedy spy movie THE IN-LAWS.  This movie stars Peter Falk and Alan Arkin. Plus they compare it to the 2003 remake with the same name.

The 1979 version of THE IN-LAWS is a classic comedy spy movie. But, the 2003 version is not held in the same high regard.  Why is that?

Take a listen to find out more about the 1979 version.  Why does it work?  And, what works and what doesn’t work in the 2003 remake.

Some of the details we examine include:

• An overview of the plot
• The casting
• The chemistry between the two lead actors and their characters
• In what other movies have we seen some similar scenes as we see in THE IN-LAWS?
• How do they mislead the viewer as to Vince’s role in the beginning of the movie?
• What does Michael Lembeck, who played Tommy, have in common with Albert Brooks, other than appearing in a version of THE IN-LAWS.
• The success and failures of the casting in the 2003 version – Tom and Dan disagree here
• What was better and what was worse in the 2003 version?
• And more ….

There is a lot to decode, so take a listen to enhance your viewing experience as new things are discovered – worth a watch?  Take a listen!  Are you in? 

Tell us what you think about our decoding of THE IN-LAWS

So, take a listen and let us know what you think.  Have you seen THE IN-LAWS?  If so, what did you think of it? Were there any other movies you think influenced this one that we didn’t mention?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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Spy Movie News!  Get the latest news on your favorite upcoming spy movies!  In this episode, Dan covers:

• Another No Time to Die Delay?
  Mission: Impossible 7 
• James Bond and 007 updates - Billie Eilish, Gemma Arterton, Rami Malik +
• The 355
• AMC Movie Theaters
• The Mole Agent and more

"Be in the know in under 10 minutes!"

Subscribe to our show, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies right now!

Links used in this episode:

• MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 FILMING AGAIN: https://screenrant.com/mission-impossible-7-filming-resumes-tom-cruise-uk/
• RAMI’S MOVIE, THE LITTLE THINGS, BEATS NO TIME TO DIE TO RELEASE: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/trailers/a35049644/rami-malek-denzel-washington-little-things-trailer/
• IS THIS STAR FROM BRIDGERTON THE NEXT 007?: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2560936/james-bond-odds-could-a-bridgerton-star-rege-jean-page-007-netflix-fans
• OH, BILLIE: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2560823/billie-eilish-lost-thousands-of-followers-after-sharing-nude-drawings-shed-created
• DID WE ALMOST GET A STEVEN SODERBERGH DIRECTED JAMES BOND MOVIE? Why Steven Soderbergh Turned Down Directing A James Bond Movie - CINEMABLEND
  https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2560823/billie-eilish-lost-thousands-of-followers-after-sharing-nude-drawings-shed-created

• GEMMA ARTERTON SAYS THAT STRAWBERRY FIELDS SHOULD HAVE “JUST SAID NO”: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2560781/quantum-of-solaces-gemma-arterton-addresses-criticism-for-her-time-as-a-bond-girl
• JANE SEYMOUR INCAPACITATED ROGER MOORE: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2560542/roger-moore-saved-jane-seymour-accident-on-a-james-bond-set-paid-price
• WHAT WOULD A BOND VILLIAN’S LAIR GO FOR TODAY?: No Mr Bond, I expect you to buy: The most expensive Bond villains' lairs - Country Life

https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-tanya-roberts-dead-65-that-70s-show-bond-20210105-s6qalj3x2vhftemqduu43qusgi-story.html

• Last in our Bond section, a sad note: https://variety.com/2021/film/news/tanya-roberts-james-bond-that-70s-show-dead-1234878064/
• THE 355: The 355 Spy Movie Release Date Delayed One Year To January 2022 (screenrant.com)
• HOLLYWOOD STILL ON HOLD: https://movieweb.com/california-movie-tv-production-hiatus/
• AMC THEATRES TRYING TO RAISE $125 MILLION TO FIGHT OFF BANKRUPTCY: https://movieweb.com/amc-theatres-raise-money-bankruptcy-fight/
• THE MOLE AGENT IS CHILE’S OFFICIAL SELECTION AS BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM FOR THE ACADEMY AWARDS: https://deadline.com/2021/01/the-mole-agent-director-maite-alberdi-gravitas-ventures-documentary-interview-1234663411/

Join Dan for our Spy Movie News January 14 2025 edition.

First, a mystery we’ve mentioned in the last couple of Spy Movie News briefings about the upcoming Christopher Nolan Project is resolved!  Then we talk about some issues between EON Productions and Amazon, take a look at spy series that have been cancelled or renewed, some upcoming spy movies and series, and then wrap with a tip of the hat to some industry workers who have passed in the last month.

Some of the shows we discuss include:

• ·         “The Old Man”
• ·         “A Man on the Inside”
• ·         “The Day of the Jackal”
• ·         “Mr. And Mrs. Smith”
• ·         “Black Doves
• ·         "The Night Agent”
• ·         "The Agency”
• ·         “Citadel”
• ·         “The Recruit”
• ·         BLACK BAG
• ·         "The Secret World of James Bond”
• ·         And more …

Tell us what you think about the January 14 2025 edition of SPY MOVIE NEWS.

Do any of these upcoming shows excite you?   If so, let us know which ones.  Also, if you have any thoughts about the format of Spy Movie News, we’d love to hear those thoughts.

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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Dan and Tom decode SPY HUNT, a 1950 espionage B movie.  And they don’t agree on this one.

SPY HUNT was based on the book “Panther’s Moon” by Victor Canning. It has espionage, a MacGuffin, a train, a dead drop, escaped black panthers, a budding romance, and quite a few interesting characters.

Dan and Tom call out some interesting plot points that may have been influenced by earlier movies such as THE LADY VANISHES, THE 39 STEPS, and others. 

In addition, you’ll find out what a black panther really is.  We’re sure you’ve lost sleep trying to figure that out.

Above all, they look at some places where SPY HUNT may have influenced spy movies that followed, including one very interesting piece of dialogue.  How much influence did this movie have on the James Bond franchise?

So, if you’ve seen SPY HUNT, do you agree with Dan or Tom on one? What did you think of this episode, SPY HUNT – 1950 Cold War Espionage Classic Decoded?

Overall, if you hadn’t seen SPY HUNT did this episode encourage you to watch it? If so, let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!

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Dan and Tom decode what makes James Bond the best MI6 Agent. We’ve heard M refer to James Bond as the best agent, but what are the reasons he is the best? 

Is it his training? Loyalty? Survival skills? Or is it something else? Listen to find out!   We cover it all, with examples from the James Bond movies where the attributes discussed are displayed! 

 From: 

• James Bond’s combat proficiency 
• His marksmanship  
• Driving expertise 
• Technical skills 
• Survival skills  
• Bond’s resourcefulness  
• His loyalty and patriotism  
• And much more … 

We touch on some of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels as well.  Find out what makes Bond best! 

Tell us what you think. What makes James Bond the Best MI6 Agent? 

We gave you our list.  Did we miss any?  Are there any on our list that you disagree with? What’s your list? 

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   

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Join Dan and Tom as they launch a new series on the Cracking the Code of Spy Movies show called Gadgets in Spy Movies - Can You Believe it?  

Each episode will cover different spy movies, here, Dr. No and Skyfall, with a special guest to discuss some gadgets in Skyfall, Joe Pappalardo, author and magazine contributor to "Smithsonian Air and Space," and "Popular Mechanics."

Join the fun!  A twin drum pistol magazine that fires over a 100 rounds? What?  

Join Dan and Tom as they head to Germany to attend the Funeral in Berlin!   This 1966 movie is the second installment after The Ipcress File, with Michael Caine as Harry Palmer, based on Len Deighton's novels.  Part 1 of 2. 

Lots of Bond connections, quips, key scenes are explored from a fresh angle.   If a funeral could be fun, this is it!  Join us, wont you?

NOTE: Spy Coffees offer is no longer available or valid as of April 30 2021.

Kidnapping Winston Churchill during WW II is the plot of the 1976 movie, THE EAGLE HAS LANDED. 

Yes, the plot sounds intriguing, but is it based on a true mission? We know about failed assassination attempts on Churchill, Hitler, and Mussolini.  But what about a kidnapping?

Dan and Tom decode this fun spy movie.  What works and what doesn’t in this movie?

They examine the following from THE EAGLE HAS LANDED:

·         Is THE EAGLE HAS LANDED a spy movie?

·         The stellar cast (Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and Donald Sutherland are the stars)

·         The Production value

·         The Score (listen to find out who the composer was)

·         What earlier movies may have influenced this movie

·         The good about this movie

·         The bad about this movie

·         What stuntman ended up shooting himself – (you have to listen to realize this isn’t what these words appear to say)

·         Who originally landed the lead role of Colonel Steiner?

·         Parallels and differences to the movie INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

·         And much more …

So, with this script, this cast, and the production team, THE EAGLE HAS LANDED must be a fantastic movie, right?  Listen as Dan and Tom give you their thoughts.

Tell us what you think about the decoding of THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

Have you seen this movie?  If not, does this decoding make you want to watch it? If you have seen it, what things that Dan and Tom talked about do you agree or disagree with?  And, do YOU think it is a spy movie?

Also, please let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON is the just released kids spy movie. You can find it on Netflix. We give you our non-spoiler look at this movie and let you know if we think this is worth watching. We also talk about why it has a PG rating and is family friendly.

SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON is the fifth installment in the Spy Kids franchise. It has an all-new cast and characters. As with the first Spy Kids movie, it is a story about a boy and a girl who don't know that their parents are spies.

This time, there is a video game, lots of gadgets, a villain, a lair, tension with the parents over technology use, and a new character called Bronson.

Are there any spy movies that may have influenced SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON? We give you a few.

This movie released on Netflix on September 22, 2023.

So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” and get up to date on all things spy movies and series.  

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Dan and Tom of SpyMovieNavigator.com, had the privilege of examining 11 of Ian Fleming’s original James Bond manuscripts – his actual typed pages, with hand-written edits in the margins, crossed-out sections, add-ins and more!  You can see where he changes a name we all know, and then – there it is in the final published version of the novel!

Come with us to The Lilly Library at Indiana University in the USA, as we examine, in-person, all of these wonderful James Bond masterpieces, gaining some insight into the novels and into Ian Fleming’s way of writing!  This is Part one, covering Casino Royale to From Russia With Love, of a 2-part series!  Look for Part 2 as well!

There are two types of James Bond women in the movies: those who died and those who survived. Is there a pattern here?  Does it matter if James Bond is romantically involved with them? How about if he is protecting them? We know Bond fails a fair amount trying to keep them alive.

In this episode, Dan and Tom examine each of the women that James Bond either was romantic with or protected in the movies.  We answer the question: did they survive or die? Plus, we answer the question, how many died and how many survived across the series? The answers may surprise you.

We break down each movie-based James Bond women by looking at the following:

• Was James Bond her lover?
• Or was he their protector?
• Maybe he was both.
• How many women died and survived for each actor playing James Bond?
• Who are some of the women you may have missed or forgotten about?
• And More …

Was the death count ratio different between the various actors who played James Bond?  And what does Meatloaf have to do with any of this?

This is an intriguing examination of this fascinating topic. Listen to find out more.

Tell us what you think about our decoding James Bond Women in the movies.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Did we miss any women?   Did the number of women who died surprise you?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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This March 30 2021 edition of Spy Movie News covers

- Billie Eilish
- Mission Impossible 7 cast
- The Courier
- Kandahar
- Black Widow
- The Gray Man
- Lift
- Disney
- Theater & Industry news
- In Memoriam

THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Mistaken identities! World travelers! Mystery in the middle east! Secrets told, murder plots, kidnappings, and more – all in THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH!  
Decoding both the 1934 and the1956 versions of this Hitchcock classic spy movie! With special guest, Bill Koenig of The Spy Command!

Main Casts:
1956
Jimmy Stewart: Dr, Benjamin McKenna
Doris Day: Jo Conway McKenna
Christopher Olson: Hank McKenna
Reggie Nadler – the assassin

1934: 
Leslie Banks as Bob Lawrence
Edna Best as Jill Lawrence
Nova Pilbeam as Betty Lawrence
Frank Vosper as Ramon Levine (The assassin/sharpshooter)

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A spy!  World War II! The Nazis making a deadly gas to use on England! Intrigue, deceit, brutality, executions, explosions, and a love story – all wrapped up into THE ADVENTURES OF TARTU!

Robert Donat and Valerie Hobson are the leads of this fun spy movie, done in 1943.

This movie follows a mission by a bomb disposal technician who is thrust into an espionage mission because of his language and chemical skills. Much like Donat's role in The 39 Steps, the mission is mainly to find information (a chemical formula in this case), oh and to blow up a chemical plant.

Join Dan and Tom as they discuss eight great reasons why you should watch The Adventures of Tartu. The mission of this episode is to give you some background on the movie and to enhance your viewing of the movie. We'll give you some things to look for while watching it.

The Adventures of Tartu was originally released in the UK under the title Sabotage Agent.

You can watch this movie here on YouTube.

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Dan and Tom decode the Good the Bad and Unique of Roger Moore as James Bond.  What worked and didn’t work well?  What made him a unique Bond? Listen to find out.

Roger Moore helmed seven James Bond movies.  Some were well-received, and others were not. He had a very different style compared to what we saw with Sean Connery and George Lazenby.

We break down Roger Moore’s James Bond movies by looking at:

·         How did Roger Moore’s career before Bond influence how Moore played Bond?

·         What did Roger Moore change about the James Bond character?

·         What did Roger Moore think about guns and violence?

·         How many times did he order a martini “shaken, not stirred”?

·         Cigar or cigarette?

·         How much older was Moore than his lovers in A VIEW TO A KILL?

·         Was Roger Moore too old to play James Bond in A VIEW TO A KILL?

·         Where does Roger Moore rank as James Bond by different types of James Bond movie fans?

·         We rank Moore’s James Bond movies and tell you why each is ranked where it is.

·         And more …

We had fun putting this one together.  Listen to find out more.

Tell us what you think about Roger Moore as James Bond

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. How do you rank the actors who played James Bond?  Where do you have Roger Moore’s movies?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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Secret Agent – 1936

Join us as we're cracking the code of spy movies!  Here, we're taking a close look at the 1936 Hitchcock movie, Secret Agent, its influence on future spy movies, and how sometimes being a secret agent is not that secret! 

Starring: MAIN CAST

John Gielgud (Edgar Brodie and Richard Ashenden)
Peter Lorre (The general),
Madeline Carroll (Elsa Carrington),
Robert Young (Robert Marvin)
Charles Carson (“R”)
Lilli Palmer (Lilli)

Based on a W. Somerset Maugham novel, “Ashenden”.

Note: You can watch the entire movie on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PamTfB0fOWM

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Space capsules,  poison-dart-firing cigarette, Little Nellie, safe-crackers, flash paper, slides, closed-circuit cameras, micro-dots, collapsing bridges and more as we decode the gadgets in James Bond's  YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE!

Join Tom, Dan and Vicky as they have some fun with the gadgets in YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE!

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SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies 

SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies is a look at this 1928 Fritz Lang spy movie. And, Dan and Tom fill you in on just how big an influence SPIONE is in the spy movie genre.   

Significantly, SPIONE is the first spy movie we’ve been able to find that isn’t based on a war. Not surprisingly, this movie laid out the blueprint for most non-war-based spy movies to come. 

SPIONE was a very influential movie 

Even if you don’t watch the movie, this episode will fill you in on how SPIONE blazed the trail and influenced spy movies to come, which all spy movie fans should know. You’ll certainly recognize some tropes you’ve seen in more modern spy movies.  Tropes such as: how did that guy not die when he was shot at close range? What was that pill that guy bit down on?  What is a spy movie villain supposed to look like?  A train in a spy movie? What things in this movie did we then see Alfred Hitchcock do? How was that guy dressed? And more! 

What are the positives and the negatives of SPIONE? 

We should warn you that SPIONE is a 2 ½ hour black and white silent movie. Watching a silent movie is a different experience from what we get when watching modern 
movies.  Although the movie was filmed in Germany, there are many versions with English subtitles available.  You can certainly find different releases of SPIONE on YouTube. The English title of the movie is SPIES. 

So, have you seen SPIONE?  Will you watch it after you listen to this episode? 

Tell us what you think 

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   

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A great talk with Steven Jay Rubin, author of The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia - available for order now!

• Great Behind-the-Scenes and back stories
• Talks about his interviews with Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman, Peter Hunt, George Lazenby and more
• Details his research and approach to writing the new version of his The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia

Join the fun!  This is entertaining all the way through!

Was ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE good?  That is a question that Bond fans have been arguing since its release. 

In this episode, Dan and Tom walk through the top 10 reasons why they think ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE is a good movie.  Then they look at it from the other side with the top 10 reasons it is criticized.   

Some things they examine are: 

• George Lazenby 

• The score 

• The action 

• Telly Savalas’ portrayal of Blofeld 

• The emotional depth of the movie 

• The fact that this is, in part, a romance movie 

• And more… 

ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE has gained popularity and likeability as it has aged.

Dan and Tom give you their thoughts. After listening to this episode, we’d love to know which side of the spectrum you are on and why.  Please let us know at info@spymovienavigator.com.  We might give you a shout-out in a future episode and pass your idea on.   

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Join Dan and Tom as they Crack of Code of the history that surrounded & impacted directly the making of the 1939 movie, Q Planes (Clouds Over Europe).

Our first podcast on Q Planes called, Q Planes (Clouds Over Europe) is an analysis of the movie, scene by scene.  In this new podcast, a different approach is taken, looking at worldwide historical events (the oncoming of World War Two, etc.) that directly affected the making of the film, looking at some very interesting connections! 

The real world does find its way into spy movies! 

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Join Dan and Tom as they spy on Mission: Impossible II, looking for interesting facts, scenes and connections!  It actually makes Mission: Impossible II fun!   Viruses!  Antidotes!  Masks!  Hunt!   Luther!  Nyah!  Yeah!   Aerial stunts and more!

This is Part 2 of a 2 Part podcast!  Tell us what you think!  Leave us a message on our website, SpyMovieNavigator.com 

Join Dan, Tom and Vicky as we kick off our series into the pre-title sequences of spy movies, with From Russia With Love!

We'll dive into the statuary in the garden, the importance of every sound we hear and lots more.

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Join Tom and Dan, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies as they take a Quick-Fire look at the animated kids spy movie, SPIES IN DISGUISE, looking at how it relates to other spy movies, the plot, music and message!  And there's stuff in here for adults too!

Fun movie!  Take a listen!

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Dan and Tom give you their no-spoiler review of the just released Netflix spy movie BACK IN ACTION.  And they don’t agree on this one.  Listen to hear why.

This is the movie where Cameron Diaz returns to acting after a 10-year hiatus.   So, she’s now back in action. And like in her last movie, she’s teaming up with Jaimie Foxx.

So, without giving away the movie, we talkthrough what we thought worked and didn’t work.

Some of the details we examine include:

·         What worked

·         What didn’t work

·         The marketing tagline

·         The cast

·         The soundtrack

·         The chemistry between the two lead actors and their characters

·         Some of the good lines of dialogue in the movie

·         In what other movies have we seen some similar scenes to the ones we see in BACK IN ACTION?

·         Areas of disagreement between Dan and Tom as to if we thought this was worth your time.

·         And more ….

There is a lot to examine, so take a listen to enhance your viewing experience as you watch this new spy movie. Is it worth a watch? Are you in?

Tell us what you think about our review of BACK IN ACTION.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think.  Have you seen BACK IN ACTION?  If so, what did you think of it? Do you agree with Dan or Tom?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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The GoldenEye Pre-title sequence gives us a new Bond, a huge dam, bungee Jumping, a chemical weapons plant, Russia, and old friend, 006, a motorcycle jump, Sean Bean's streak of bad luck – and yes, a new era of Bond – let’s dive inside the pre–title sequence of the 1995 James Bond movie, GoldenEye!

The jump, the luck and fate components of the 00 missions, For England, James! And who is in charge here, 006 or 007?   Record kills, squeaking wheels and the meaning of it all!

Join Dan, Tom and Vicky as they Decode the Pre-Title Sequence to GoldenEye!

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THE HEROES OF TELEMARK – Decoding a movie about real World War II heroes

In this episode, Dan and Tom decode a movie about some real World War II heroes, namely, the movie THE HEROES OF TELEMARK.  This movie stars Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris, Ulla Jacobson, and Michael Redgrave.  Plus, many supporting actors in this movie have appeared in other spy movies.  We call some of those out for you

THE HEROES OF TELEMARK is a dramatization of some real operations from World War II.  These operations were:

• Operation Grouse
• Operation Freshman
• Operation Gunnerside
• And the sinking of the Norwegian ferry Hydro.

These operations all focused on the Allies' attempts at keeping the Germans from getting “Heavy Water”.  Heavy Water was used in the process of creating an atomic bomb.  The Allies had to stop or slow down the Germans so that the Allies could create the bomb first.

We decode this movie against the backdrop of the real missions, while diving into what “Heavy Water” is and where it comes from.

Tell us what you think

Have you been involved in atomic bomb development? If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the accuracy of this movie’s scientific information.

Have you watched THE HEROES OF TELEMARK?  What did you think? Was the romance a negative for your enjoyment of the movie?

So take a listen to hear what we think of THE HEROES OF TELEMARK. 

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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Join Dan for our October 29, 2024, edition of Spy Movie News. 

If you prefer to read your news instead of listen, click here to read the article

We start this episode talking about spy entertainment in development, then move on to some industry news, and then wrap with a tip of the hat to some industry workers who have passed in the last month.

Then we will look at upcoming, yet-to-be-released movies and shows.  Some of the shows we discuss include:

• THE TRAITOR
• Two untitled projects, including a Christopher Nolan movie
• GHOST TRAIL
• CLASSIFIED
• SCORPION
• JASON BOURNE DILEMA
• INTO THE LION’S MOUTH
• AGENT 86
• A LINE OF FIRE
• RED ONE
• KINGSMAN: BLUE BLOOD
• “The Agency”
• “Black Doves”
• “The Day of the Jackal”
• “Slow Horses”
• “The Old Man”
• And more …

Tell us what you think about the October 29, 2024 edition of SPY MOVIE NEWS.

Do any of these upcoming shows excite you?   If so, let us know which ones.  Also, if you have any thoughts about the format of Spy Movie News, we’d love to hear those thoughts.

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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URLS

Here are the URLs we either mentioned in the episode or used to develop this episode.  These links can provide more background information.

• Michael Fassbender Returns to TV With Richard Gere in First Look at The Agency
• Paramount Plus just teased Michael Fassbender's new spy thriller show — this looks tense | Tom's Guide
• https://deadline.com/2024/10/showtime-the-agency-cast-reza-brojerdi-1236110269/
• Michael Krummenacher's 'The Traitor' Recounts World War II Spy Story
• Melissa Barrera, Brian d'Arcy James Cast in Simu Liu Thriller Series
• Cannes' Critics Week Film 'Ghost Trail' Lands U.S. Distribution Deal
• https://movieweb.com/christopher-nolan-next-movie-not-sci-fi-espionage-thriller/
• Classified Review | Another Day, Another Aaron Eckhart CIA Thriller
• Aaron Eckhart To Star In CIA Action Thriller 'Scorpion'
• https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/eddie-redmayne-the-day-of-the-jackal-nbcu-1236188839/
• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/day-of-the-jackal-trailer-lashana-lynch-eddie-redmayne-1236028488/
• https://movieweb.com/jason-bourne-6-sequel-gets-title-director/
• 'Into The Lion's Mouth' Movie In Works; Harald Zwart Directing
• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/keira-knightley-black-doves-christmas-spy-thriller-netflix-1236031276/
• 'Agent 86,' China-Tunisia Action Film, Heads for Theatrical Release
• Kathryn Bigelow and Jason Clarke Reunite On Her Next Film At Netflix
• Cuba Gooding Jr., David A.R.White, Katrina Bowden In 'A Line Of Fire'
• New Predator Movie, Alien Romulus Sequel and Speed 3 Updates Revealed
• https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/slow-horses-renewed-season-6-apple-tv-gary-oldman-1236178258/
• https://movieweb.com/slow-horses-season-6-renewal-apple-tv/
• https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-diplomat-renewed-season-3-netflix-1236174440/
• The Night Agent Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix Ahead of Season 2
• https://movieweb.com/netflix-the-night-agent-season-3-renewal/
• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/reacher-renewed-season-4-amazon-1236028247/
• https://deadline.com/2024/10/mr-mrs-smith-season-2-casting-jane-billie-eilish-1236118525/
• https://movieweb.com/mr-mrs-smith-season-2-casting-new-leads-billie-eilish/
• Varun Dhawan, Samantha's 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' Unveils Trailer
• https://movieweb.com/citadel-diana-original-series-connection-explained/
• https://deadline.com/2024/10/citadel-diana-amazon-ratings-record-italy-1236117367/
• https://deadline.com/2024/10/anthony-russo-citadel-diana-honey-bunny-1236107616/
• https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/citadel-india-italy-spinoffs-1236178266/
• https://variety.com/2024/film/news/prince-william-paul-greengrass-jason-bourne-movie-request-1236174148/
• Chris Hemsworth & Sam Rockwell Guest Star In First Stuntnuts Movie
• Alvin Rakoff Dead: 'A Voyage Round My Father' Director Was 97
• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/alvin-rakoff-dead-voyage-round-my-father-director-1236034059/
• Beverly Hills Cop And Midnight Run Star John Ashton Is Dead At 76 | Cinemablend
• https://variety.com/2024/film/obituaries-people-news/kris-kristofferson-dead-country-music-legend-actor-1236159472/
• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/john-lasell-dead-dark-shadows-twilight-zone-1236030980/
• John Lasell Dead: 'Dark Shadows,' 'The Twilight Zone' Actor Was 95
• https://variety.com/2024/film/news/nicholas-pryor-dead-risky-business-1236172341/
• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nicholas-pryor-dead-risky-business-beverly-hills-90210-1236027800/
• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bob-yerkes-dead-stuntman-back-to-the-future-remo-williams-1236023595/
• Robert Watts Dead: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Indiana Jones’ Producer Was 86 –

Tom and Dan head down to the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo in Chicago top try to find some real spy movie fans!

In as new segment, Opinions of Real Spy Movie Fans, we talk to a bunch of real people who talk about what spy movies they like!  

NOTE: No Time To Die release has been postponed until November 2020.  At the time of this recording it was schedule for April 2020.

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A cemetery, a special grave, a Universal Exports helicopter being flown by remote control, chasing down a bald man in a wheelchair and down he gooooooooes!

Fly with us through the Pre-Title and Title sequences of the James Bond movie, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!

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Pierce Brosnan’s final two James Bond movies, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and DIE ANOTHER DAY had some very cool gadgets. How many of the gadgets do you remember from those movies? In this episode, Dan and Tom decode about 30 of them. Are these gadgets believable?  Realistic?  Based on any real science? 

If you are a fan of this show, you probably know that DIE ANOTHER DAY is one of Tom’s bottom two James Bond movies. Yet, he liked its pre-title sequence in part due to some of the gadgets we’ll call out. 

So, some things we decode are: 

• How much fun would you have firing a flamethrower from a moving hovercraft? 

• The OMEGA Seamaster – ya gotta love Watch gadgets! 

• We also saw a very cutting gadget (yes both puns are intended). Once we see it used for its real function. Then later and again in a more nefarious use. 

• We talk about a gadget that used to be advertised in the back of magazines.  Did any of you ever buy one? 

• And even M gets into gadget development. 

• Um, if Elektra asks you to sit in a chair, be very afraid. 

• A Single Digital Sonic Agitator, really?  

• And sometimes you can’t unsee what you can’t see. That one was a lame gadget 

So have a listen, getting a better understanding of these gadgets will enhance your viewing experience next time you watch THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH or DIE ANOTHER DAY. 

Tell us what you think about the gadgets in THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and DIE ANOTHER DAY 

Did we miss any gadgets?   Which are your favorite gadgets?  Did any gadgets strike you as believable?  If so, which ones? 

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   

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Spy Movie News!  May 31 2022!  Be in the know!

June streaming releases for spy movies
Sean Connery’s DB5 (how much will it go for?)
Upcoming movies
The Gray Man
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One
Freegard
The Good Spy
The Hunt
The Black Kaiser and more!
And In Memoriam

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OPERATION BODYGUARD AND DECEPTION IN WORLD WAR II 

Your field operatives, Dan and Tom, talk with author and historian Rick Beyer about the deception techniques used in the war.  Operation Bodyguard and its sub-operation, Operation Fortitude, which helped win the war, are highlighted.  

Operation Bodyguard was an overall deception operation to assist the Allied Forces in World War II.  It is one example of how deception was an important part of the Allied success. 

Operation Fortitude was designed to deceive Adolph Hitler as to the location of the Allied invasion of Europe.  You know the landing came at Normandy.  Listen to find out the ruses and locations the Allied Forces used to keep Hitler believing that Normandy was not going to be the landing location. 

We also talk with Rick about a deception unit called Ghost Army of which Rick co-authored the excellent book, “The Ghost Army of World War II”.  Ghost Army deployed just after D-Day, so they weren’t directly involved in D-Day.  But they are the source of the inflatable tank. Listen to find out what that means 

Finally, we look at some of the spies who were involved in the deceptions, highlighting double agents who Hitler thought was working for him.   Without real spies, we have no spy movies or spy fiction!   

Tell us what you think  

So, prior to listening to this episode, did you know about these deceptions?  Would you like more episodes like this that talk about real-world spies and their techniques? 

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and your thoughts on this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!    

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You can get Rick’s book on his website: The Ghost Army of World War II | Rick Beyer. 

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NO TIME TO DIE is playing on the big screen! And our Agent Tom Pizzato joined Agent Vicky Hodges in England to see the movie!

Tom and Vicky have sent in their NO SPOILERS report on their viewing on NO TIME TO DIE  And we have a clip from the brilliant David Zaritsky of The Bond Experience, then Tom & Vicky interview other theater goers as they exit the movie for their real live reactions, then we hear from Mike Reyes, the Bond expert and fabulous writer at CinemaBlend.com

So, sit back and relax and enjoy this NO SPOILERS reaction podcast on NO TIME TO DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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HOGAN'S HEROES – a comedy spy WW II TV series

“Hogan’s Heroes” was a comedy series in the US from 1965 to 1971. But it was a spy, espionage and sabotage show as well – with plenty of violence.   It was based on a group of prisoners of war in World War II who were assigned to Stalag 13.  On this show, spy missions rule!  Decoding this show, we will show you why!

Dan and Tom tunnel their way into this series by looking at the characters, the actors who played them, and many of their missions.
And yes, “Hogan’s Heroes” is a bit dated with some of its portrayal of Germans and women, but we still think it holds up today.  We talk about the German roots of some of the key people involved with the series and what Werner Klemperer required of the show for him to take on the role of Colonel Klink.  Klemperer was born in Germany and he had a specific demand.

We also include clips from the show to highlight our points and bring fun to it as well.

With the lunatics running the asylum, there are some classic lines in the series.

Some Hogan's Heroes Influencers

Some of the episodes we decode have ties to real-world events or other movies. For instance, did you listen to our episode THE HEROES OF TELEMARK-DECODED? Well, one of the “Hogan’s Heroes” episodes had roots in the underlying mission portrayed in the movie THE HEROES OF TELEMARK.  We tell you which one.

Another episode of Hogan’s Heroes had similarities to the 1946 Sherlock Holmes movie, DRESSED TO KILL.

Other episodes paid homage to TV game shows that were popular at the time.

And what did synthetic fuel have to do with the war and this series?

So, take a listen to hear about these and many more fun facts about this comedy spy series.

Tell us what you think

Have you watched “Hogan’s Heroes”?  What did you think? Is it a spy series?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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Join us for our Spy Movie News - February 28 2023 edition.

In this episode, we will look at the upcoming spy entertainment My Spy: The Eternal City, Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre, Amateur, Butterfly, The Order, Agent Elvis, and more.

Plus, Tom has a rant in this episode where he talks about AMC Theaters as well as James Bond.

So, "Be in the Know" in 22 minutes and get up to date on all things spy movies and television.

You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website.

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Rick English talks KINGSMAN stunts with Dan and Tom on their show Cracking the Code of Spy Movies.  Rick is the award-winning stunt performer who doubled Colin Firth in the first two KINGSMAN movies.  He’s been doing stunts in movies for over 23 years. 

RICK'S ROLE AS A DOUBLE

So, what is it like to double a star? How much of the stunt work did Colin Firth do, versus Rick? Was Rick hurt doing any of the stunts?  What is the role of wirework in his scenes? How many cuts did the church fight scene take? What is it like to jump out a window ahead of an explosion? How did they get the character Whiskey into the meat grinder in KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE? Finally, what is an antitragus?

Rick talks about these issues while focusing on the church fight and the bar fight (manners maketh man) in KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE.

HOW TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE GAME

We also discuss how new facial recognition and replacement technologies popped up on the market just before this movie was made.  That meant that the way he had to film these scenes was different than he’d experienced in the past.  Listen to find out how. It is fascinating to hear how technology is changing the filming of stunts.

Plus, Tom talks about how watching the church fight scene frame-by-frame helped him to identify some of the places where facial replacement was used.  Don’t worry, we don’t go through it frame-by-frame here. But, once you listen, if you watch that scene, you may be able to pick up a few of these replacements as well.

This episode helps the moviegoer understand the role of the stunt performer and how they are used. Rick explains some of the techniques they used for some of the specific stunts.

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Mark Cerulli is a writer, producer, and director who helped create the “Making Of” series giving us the behind the scenes look at GOLDFINGER and THUNDERBALL.

Mark tells us how the series was made, behind the scenes stories, his interactions with Sean Connery, and much more.

Mark also discusses his documentary BY DESIGN: THE JOE CAROFF STORY.   We KNOW every James Bond fan is familiar with Joe Caroff’s work.  Yet, you probably have never heard of him.  Mark fills you in on Joe’s major contributions to the James Bond movie franchise as well as other places you will have seen Joe’s work.   The documentary is available for streaming on MAX.

Finally, Mark discusses his upcoming movie, AREA 5150.  This is the first full-length movie that Mark Cerulli has written and produced.

So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know”. We had a lot of fun with this interview.  

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Build-A-Bond – What Does The Next Bond Need to Be?

Dan and Tom look at how to Build-a-Bond.  In other words, what are the key elements of Bond over the decades that should go into the best Bond?  We will help Eon Productions here as we Build-a-Bond! 

What were the positive qualities of James Bond for each of the previous six actors that Eon Productions has cast for the role? What are the qualities that they each brought that we think must be included in the next hire?

James Bond has had a different personality with each actor to play him.  Yes, we all know that Sean Connery, with Director Terence Young’s tutelage set the stage. George Lazenby brought a little more rough and tumble. Roger Moore brought more humor.  Timothy Dalton turned out the lights and made Bond dark.  Pierce Brosnan was cool. And Daniel Craig darkened things up again.

So, we know all that.  But there’s much more to it.  Dan and Tom dig deeper to find the personality traits that were common to all of the actor’s portrayals.  Take a listen to find out what these are.

Finally, what actors do Tom and Dan think are in their Build-a-Bond box?

Tell us what you think

So, did we miss any personas for the next actor to play James Bond?  What do you think of our list of persona needs?  And, who do you want to see take up the role of Bond, James Bond?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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Join Tom and Dan & special guest host Vicky Hodges (from the UK) as we discuss the gadgets in On Her Majesty's Secret Service and gadgets in Live and Let Die - and some Bond movie locations that have been visited and celebrities met!  

Vicki joins us as a co-host on the show, and is an avid Bond memorabilia collector and knowledgeable James Bond and spy movie fan!  She's great! 

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Code Name Banshee is a new action movie starring Jaime King and Antonio Banderas, Join us as we take a no-spoiler look at this movie.

Code Name Banshee is available for streaming and is on a limited theatrical release.

We saw it in a theater, Should you?

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NO SPOILERS!   Another Liam Neeson action movie called Blacklight just released.  Is it another sequel to the Taken series? 

Join us as we are Cracking the Code of the movie Blacklight.  We'll answer that question and guide you as to whether it is worth your time. 

Given that this is one of our Quick-Fire Reviews, there will be NO SPOILERS!

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Updates on Mission: Impossible 7 and No Time to Die as of August 1st 2020.   The news is a moving target and when there is something to report worthwhile, we will do a short and quick podcast on it.

Blowing up a real bridge?  Moving release dates UP?  Tune in.

We searched for and found the formal gardens from ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE - near Lisbon, Portugal!  Come with us as we intro our podcast recorded on-location in Portugal!

The gardens, which appear in the love montage of Tracy and Bond, are called, the Palacio Marqueses Fronteira!   Let's go on-location!

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Join Dan, Tom and Vicky as we salute Sir Sean Connery and remember his passing on October 31 2020.

• Dr. No
• From Russia With Love
• Goldfinger
• Thunderball
• Never Say Never Again
• Diamonds are Forever
• Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade'
• The Untouchables
• The Hunt for Red October
• The Rock

Here's to you, Sir Sean Connery.  With all respect.

Dan and Tom talk about Hitchcock's classic spy movie, NOTORIOUS, with Tony Lee Moral, author of three Alfred Hitchcock books, with a fourth, "Alfred Hitchcock: The Storyboards" available September 2023.   And in October 2022, "The Young Alfred Hitchcock's Movie Making Masterclass" is published - following the influences on Hitchcock during his early years, especially the spy genre, the man on the run, the MacGuffin and other classic spy tropes.

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THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD is often considered one of the best spy movies of all time. We couldn’t agree more. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode this classic.

As far as spy movies go, THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD is dark, and probably a bit more realistic in terms of a spy’s life, than anything James Bond does.  There are no Aston Martins here, no tuxedos, no glamorous venues – nothing that could make you smile or feel relaxed much.  The decision to film it in black and white was brilliant and adds to the overall feeling of despair.

The story is fairly complex, and you must pay attention.

Dan and Tom will help guide you through some of the complexities, although they disagree on the ending.

They also discuss how this movie fits into the time of the Cold War and real-world double-agents.

The cast, led by Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, and Oskar Werner, is top shelf. Burton earned a BAFTA Best British Actor win and an Academy Award Nomination for his role as Alec Leamas. The movie picked up seven BAFTA nominations, winning four of them. It also earned an Academy Award Nomination for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black and White, among other industry awards. Oskar Werner picked up a BAFTA nomination for Best Foreign Actor as well.

So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know.” This should be a must-see for any spy movie fan.  Learn more about it as we decode THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD.

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Join Dan and Tom as they spend a couple of hours with Roberto Schaefer, Director of Photography for Quantum of Solace!  Roberto has been the Director of Photography on some great films, including Finding Neverland, Monster's Ball, Stay and many other great films.   

In Part 2, we talk with Roberto about the the team that makes a movie, dive deeper into Quantum with some reveals(!) and lots more!  This is Part 2 of a 2 part podcast with Roberto!

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4 of our Facebook Group discuss 8 James Bond Movies!  This is fun!

Scott Winterroth: (Chicago)

• The Spy Who Loved Me
• Tomorrow Never Dies

 David Lippiatt: (Scotland)

• From Russia With Love, and
  
• The Man With The Golden Gun

Lindsey Cancino: (Bahamas)

• Goldfinger
• Skyfall

Bryan Herr: (Seattle)

• On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – Lazenby
• Licence to Kill

Q Planes, also known as Clouds Over Europe for the USA release, is a spy comedy, treating a top-secret invention the British were testing just prior to World War II and what they had to do to keep the invention and information about it out of enemy hands.   It is more spy than comedy, but it has a comedic element.   Starring Ralph Richardson, Lawrence Olivier, and Valerie Hobson.  

Join Dan and Tom as they dig deep into the key scenes in this film and connections to other spy movies to come!

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RAAZI Is A Spy Movie Worth Watching

The 2018 Indian movie RAAZI is a spy movie worth watching. It is one of Tom’s all-time favorite spy movies. Have you heard of RAAZI?

RAAZI is a fictionalized drama about a real spy in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.  This is an espionage movie, not an action movie, which we think is a good thing.

The central theme of this movie is “What are you prepared to do for your country?”

Why is this a spy movie worth watching?   Dan and Tom detail the reasons why, and also talk about some of the criticisms of RAAZI. Listening to this episode will enhance your understanding and viewing experience of the movie!

Alia Bhatt fans will not want to miss RAAZI. She is excellent in it, as is the rest of the cast.

As of this posting (April 2, 2024), RAAZI is available on Amazon Prime in the US. RAAZI is released in the Hindi language with English subtitles. 

So, have you seen RAAZI? If so, do you think RAAZI is a spy movie worth watching? Did Dan and Tom miss anything?  Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!

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This 13-minute Quick-Fire no-spoiler review of the newest Netflix spy movie, Carter will help you decide if Carter is worth your time.  This Korean movie is a high-action spy thriller that we think you will either love or hate.  We'll help you figure it out!

Our Quick-Fire reviews have no spoilers and are designed to enhance your viewing pleasure if you decide to see the movie. You will get more out of the movie by listening first!

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What did you think of this episode, “Carter – A No-Spoiler Review”?  Did it help you decide? If you watched the movie, did our Review enhance your viewing experience?

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James Bond's Licence to Kill Pre-Title Sequence has a wedding, drug lords, shootouts, lover's quarrels, the DEA, helicopters, parachutes, an airplane chase, and the Florida Keys.

UPDATE: Note, the whip that Sanchez uses comes right out of The Hildebrand Rarity - a stingray tail!   And the voice of the DEA agent saying, “If they hurry, they just might be able to grab the bastard”  is that of Michael G. Wilson!   Thanks to our friend, John Cork for pointing these out to us after listening!

Join undercover agents Dan, Tom and Vicky as they decode new discoveries and connections.

You can watch the pre-title sequence here if you need a refresher.

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Dan and Tom dive into The Silent Enemy, a 1958 World War II spy movie, that has lots of connections with the 1961 novel and 1965 film, Thunderball!  Explore this great film and all the connections to Bond movies!  

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SpyMovieNavigator.com is The Worldwide Community of Spy Movie Fans - Spy Movie Podcasts, Videos, Discussions and more!

In this episode, we talk about why we started SpyMovieNavigator and how spy movie fans can get something out of our podcasts, website and social media, and how spy movie fans can contribute their ideas, articles, comments, photos and videos to our growing spy movie fan community!

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With "Quarrel Played by John Kitzmiller in DR. NO", we are kicking off our new series where we look at character profiles of supporting roles in spy movies. We'll look at the actor, the role, and how this character enhances and enriches the movie.

So, how does Quarrel's role develop throughout DR. NO? How did John Kitzmiller's acting bring out the character of Quarrel?

His facial expressions, straightforward approach to the role, and how Quarrel has contributed to shaping the success of DR. NO - are all decoded!

Plus, we talk a little bit about John Kitzmiller's resume and call out some movies you may like if you like Kitzmiller.

So, have a listen and you'll "Be in the Know". Get up to date on all things spy movies and series.

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So, enjoy our Character Profile: Quarrel played by John Kitzmiller in DR. NO. We'll continue the series looking at the actors and roles that help shape spy movies and deserve an encore!

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NO TIME TO DIE - we look at some of the pluses and minuses of the movie as we decode certain scenes.   "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "A  Farewell to Arms" and lots more!  Morgan Lisney, winner of the 2020 James Bond International Trivia Marathon, sends in his summary review of the movie too.

See if you agree or disagree with us!

SPOILERS are rampant in this podcast!   If you have not yet seen NO TIME TO DIE, skip this podcast until you have seen the movie.

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What would it be like to help work on and restore the actual James Bond vehicles used in the movies long before they go the public exhibits and shows, like Bond in Motion?   Well, we were invited to a work weekend to do exactly that!

THE WEEKEND

Dan and Tom recently were privileged to attend the Ian Fleming Foundation work weekend. This is one of the times that the Foundation spends working on its inventory, restoring the vehicles, and having a great time telling James Bond stories. It was a blast!

We’ll take you backstage and let you hear about how they get these vehicles and what they have to do to restore them so we can all see them in exhibits like Bond in Motion.

THE JAMES BOND VEHICLES

One of the vehicles we discuss is Goldfinger’s plane.  This is a huge and fascinating restoration job.
Steve Targosz discusses this massive project. Another one was one of the Kenworth trucks from LICENCE TO KILL.  Colin Clark walks us through this one. These are two that they are still restoring so you wouldn’t have seen them in a museum yet.

But, we also saw some vehicles that have been restored that we saw.  Leonard Johnson discusses getting
and restoring the fire engine from A VIEW TO A KILL. Colin Clark walks us through getting the plane Sanchez escapes in from LICENCE TO KILL and what shape it is in.

Plus, we talk about, Zao’s green Jaguar from DIE ANOTHER DAY, the helicopter from FROM RUSSIA WITH
LOVE, and lots more!

We’ve included audio clips in this episode from the people who make this happen.

GOING FORWARD

We will be releasing a video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Cracking the Code of Spy
Movies on June 30, 2023, so you see the videos and vehicles.

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Dr. No, EON Productions first James Bond film based on Ian Fleming’s sixth James Bond 007 novel gets a big YES from movie-goers at the time of release in 1962, even more so now, and has been a staple of Bond films ever since.   Dr. No is Dr. Yes for spy movie fans, and new spy movie fans who are focused on Bourne and Mission: Impossible and more recent Bond films with Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig, would enjoy going back to the first James Bond film, Dr. No, to which, we think, they will also say Yes!

We look at historical events going on at the time, and how the real world events fueled interest in the movie!  

Goldfinger was one of producer Cubby Broccoli’s favorite Bond films – top 3 of the 17 he produced.  

Join Tom and Dan as we go gold mining for the unique elements and special highlights of Goldfinger, and how other spy movies and real-world events affected Goldfinger, in the James Bond podcast, All That Glitters – the Gold in Goldfinger!  This is Part 2 of a 2-part podcast!  Listen to Part 1!  Come join us on all of our podcasts as we’re cracking the code of spy movies!

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How many of the gadgets do you remember from Pierce Brosnan’s first two James Bond movies, GOLDENEYE and TOMORROW NEVER DIES? In this episode, Dan and Tom decode about 30 of them.  We also let you know if we think a gadget is believable! 

So, how many different pitons do we talk about in these two movies?  Do we think they are believable? Do you? 

Tom calls out a favorite weapons/gadgets in any movie and how TOMORROW NEVER DIES enhances that! 

How realistic is an exploding pen?  How about digital scopes with the ability to transmit data?  Would either of those things have worked in 1995 when GOLDENEYE was released or in 1997 with the release of TOMORROW NEVER DIES? 

And, what was that thing in Wai Lin’s lab that took the one thug out? 

How many different uses did we point out for the remote controlled BMW and it’s remote control? 

So have a listen, getting a better understanding of these gadgets will enhance your viewing experience next time you watch GOLDENEYE or TOMORROW NEVER DIES. 

Links we mentioned 

In this episode, we mentioned an article about a guy who made a laser watch.  Here’s the link to that article: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/home-made-laser-watch-is-real 

Tell us what you think about the gadgets in GOLDENEYE and TOMORROW NEVER DIES 

So, did we miss any gadgets?   Which are your favorite gadgets?  Did any gadgets strike you as believable?  If so, which ones? 

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Welcome to our fourth anniversary show! Yes, SpyMovienavigator.com and our podcast show, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies have just passed their fourth anniversary. Thanks to all of you for listening and getting us here!

Join Dan and Tom as they look back on the past year. It has been an exciting one with interview highlights with Trina Parks, Robert Davi, Julian Glover, Del Singh, James Bond Movie Quizzes, movie reviews, and more.

We focused and decoded a lot more classic spy movies, or movies from decades ago. Many of them you might not have experienced. We talk through these in this episode. You might discover a movie you didn't know about and find a new favorite!  We will help “navigate” you there!

Do us an anniversary favor and Subscribe to our show – and Be in the Know!

So, once you've listened to our fourth anniversary show, please let us know what you think. Is there anything you'd like to see us add for the coming year? You can let us know at info@spymovienavigator.com.

You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our
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Amazon recently released the spy movie CANARY BLACK.  This movie stars Kate Beckinsale, Rupert Friend, and Ray Stevenson. Is it worth a watch? 

Join Dan and Tom as they decode CANARY BLACK.  It carries an “R” rating here in the U.S., and we think it is earned with the quantity of violence. Dan and Tom disagree with the impact of this violence.

For those of you who want to find out what earlier movies may have influenced scenes in this movie, we drill into these scenes.

As usual, there are some strong positives as well as some negatives to this movie.

In this episode, we discuss:

• A high-level look at the plot without giving too much away
• The violence
• The actors and their characters
• How earlier spy movies influenced CANARY BLACK
• The company name of the main character’s cover company
• The sets
• A watch
• A bottle of wine
• The use of a Double Pursuit
• And more ….

There is a lot to decode, so take a listen to find out why this movie gets mixed reviews and what we think.

Tell us what you think about our decoding of CANARY BLACK

So, take a listen and let us know what you think.  Have you seen CANARY BLACK?  If so, what did you think of it?  If not, did we give you enough information to help you decide if you want to watch it?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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Join Dan and Tom in Cracking the Code of My Spy - the first spy movie released by a major studio in 2020 - and it's not in theaters!  It's on Amazon Prime!

The Quick-Fire Look will not giveaway the movie, but we will look at certain revelations and things to look for in the movie so you can enjoy it even more!

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Harry Palmer, a cold Helsinki winter, virus-filled eggs, outdoor festivals, evil computer programs, a maniac billionaire, a double-cross - make up the story of the third Harry Palmer movie, Billion Dollar Brain!

Join Dan and Tom as they decode the third Harry Palmer movie with Michael Caine, based on the Len Deighton novels!

Lots of connections to other movies and some disagreement between Dan and Tom on this one!  Join the fun!

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