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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Review - No Spoilers!

April 16, 2024 05:01 - 33 minutes - 29.9 MB

THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE Review – No-Spoilers! Here’s the full NO-SPOILER review of the new spy movie, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE. This movie opens in theaters on April 19, 2024. Guy Ritchie’s THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is a dramatization of real-world events that helped shape the outcome of World War II.   Of course, it has an excellent cast starring Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Eiza González, Til Schweiger, and many more. This review will enhance you...

Diamonds Are Forever Amsterdam Filming Locations & Amsterdam Intelligence

April 09, 2024 05:01 - 17 minutes - 17.5 MB

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-name...

RAAZI Is A Spy Movie Worth Watching

April 02, 2024 05:01 - 33 minutes - 28 MB

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,...

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - How the Story Came to Be

March 26, 2024 05:01 - 23 minutes - 20 MB

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 ...

Interview: Special Effects Master Chris Corbould talks James Bond!

March 19, 2024 05:01 - 24 minutes - 30.8 MB

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...

"007 Science: Inside the World of James Bond" Exhibit Preview!

March 12, 2024 05:01 - 34 minutes - 30.8 MB

“007 Science: Inside the World of James Bond” is a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Dan and Tom became big fans of this exhibit while attending the Press Day viewing. They take you inside and highlight many of the items displayed. And they let you know why you will want to attend this exhibit. What's in the exhibit? We won’t give everything away. But there are screen-used gadgets from the James Bond movies. These are some of the most well-kno...

Steve Oxenrider One of the Biggest James Bond Memorabilia Collectors!

March 05, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

Steve Oxenrider is One of the Biggest James Bond Memorabilia Collectors! Are you a James Bond memorabilia collector or interested in James Bond items? How big is your collection? Well, in this episode, Dan and Tom talk with Steve Oxenrider, whose name you have seen - as he is credited on some of the “Making of” James Bond documentaries and has contributed images for numerous books and articles. In case you didn’t know, Steve is auctioning off his over 30,000-item collection of James B...

The Hildebrand Rarity and Licence to Kill – Milton Krest

February 27, 2024 06:01 - 20 minutes - 17 MB

THE HILDEBRAND RARITY and LICENCE TO KILL Ian Fleming published the short story “The Hildebrand Rarity” in 1960. In it, he created the character of Milton Krest. James Bond movie fans will recognize Milton Krest from 1989 movie LICENCE TO KILL. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode how this character from the short story landed in this movie. They also talk about how his character from the novel changed in the movie. And how some of his traits were split between the characters Milton K...

In Defense of Quantum of Solace

February 20, 2024 06:01 - 51 minutes - 43.4 MB

In Defense of Quantum of Solace Dan and Tom provide a defense of the James Bond movie QUANTUM OF SOLACE, looking at the pros and cons of this oft-maligned movie. Revealed: What does Quantum of Solace even means! QUANTUM OF SOLACE was not the critical success of its successor, CASINO ROYALE. That’s even with it being a direct continuation of the CASINO ROYALE story. There were numerous problems, many stemming from the writer’s strike at the time. But, there were also some positives...

Gadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL

February 13, 2024 06:01 - 35 minutes - 30.1 MB

Gadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL Dan and Tom break down the gadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL – the two Dalton James Bond movies. Are these gadgets believable? Flashy? Dalton changed the tone of the character of Bond and to some extent the gadgets in the movies. For instance, could the milk bottles really do that? What about the remote keychain? And there is also the X-Ray camera, Broomstick Radio, night-vision binoculars, the rocket engine, Dento...

Alfred Hitchcock’s Storyboards with author Tony Lee Moral

February 06, 2024 06:01 - 43 minutes - 34.4 MB

Alfred Hitchcock’s Storyboards with author Tony Lee Moral Dan and Tom bring back author Tony Lee Moral to discuss his latest book Alfred Hitchcock’s Storyboards. We focus on Hitchcock’s spy movies in today’s discussion. Unquestionably, Hitchcock was notorious for his use of storyboards and his practice has been emulated by many directors. We read an advance copy of the book prior to its February 6, 2024, release. Tony’s book is an excellent look at why Hitchcock used storyboards. He als...

ARGYLLE– No-Spoiler Review

February 03, 2024 03:30 - 9 minutes - 7.92 MB

ARGYLLE– A No-Spoiler Review In this episode, Tom gives you his no-spoiler look at the latest Matthew Vaughan movie, ARGYLLE. As with all of our no-spoiler reviews, our goal is to give you our thoughts as to whether or not this latest spy movie is worth your time and money. We don’t cover the plot because our goal is to not give it away. But, we will say that the plot is pretty complex. You need to pay close attention. There are a lot of twists and turns in ARGYLLE. And it has a fantast...

Hitchcock’s TOPAZ – Is it a Gem?

January 30, 2024 06:01 - 30 minutes - 26 MB

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 C...

James Bond in the Public Domain? Writer George Simpson explains

January 23, 2024 06:01 - 39 minutes - 33.2 MB

In 2035 we will see James Bond in the public domain. What does this mean for the franchise? Not just for the movies, but the novels, and marketing. George Simpson, Senior Film Reporter at the Daily Express joins us to discuss the article he wrote about this impact on the franchise. He explains what public domain means and why it is so important for James Bond but not for other franchises like Sherlock Holmes and The Marx Brothers. Their material is already in the public domain. Eon Pro...

Character Spotlight: Rosa Klebb played by Lotte Lenya in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

January 16, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Character Spotlight: Rosa Klebb played by Lotte Lenya in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE! In a continuation of our Character Spotlight series of episodes, Dan and Tom look at the evil character Rosa Klebb in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE. She may be small in stature, but she knows how to take control of almost any situation. Lotte Lenya gives an amazing performance bringing this character from the Ian Fleming novel to the big screen. Here we examine Rosa Klebb’s character in each scene and how Lotte Leny...

Why Are Spy Movies Still Popular? The Superhero Connection!

January 09, 2024 06:01 - 46 minutes - 40.4 MB

Why Are Spy Movies Still Popular? Dan and Tom look at the popularity of spy movies and shows, with a focus on James Bond. They give you their reasons for why they believe the spy genre is so popular. They also look at influences on spy movies. Superheroes is one big influencer for spy movies and have helped spy movies’ popularity. But superhero movies are also in competition for the viewer’s money. So, what is it about superhero movies that are similar to spy movies? Also, we look at ...

DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT – A No-Spoiler Review

December 29, 2023 23:30 - 11 minutes - 9.78 MB

A spy, a mole, maybe 2 moles, lots of violence, a love story, and a bit of history twisted and thrown in for good measure. These are some of the things you’ll see in the just-released spy movie, DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT. So, is this movie worth your time and money? Tom gives you a no-spoiler look at what works and what doesn’t work. And much of it does work. The movie is from India so there are some cultural differences for a non-Indian audience that Tom also discusses. As always...

What Makes GoldenEye a Standout Bond Movie?

December 19, 2023 06:01 - 32 minutes - 27.5 MB

What Makes GOLDENEYE a standout James Bond movie? GOLDENEYE came out after a 6-year hiatus for the Eon Productions James Bond movie franchise. It followed LICENCE TO KILL and introduced us to the fifth actor to take on the role of James Bond. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode the success of GOLDENEYE. They do this by diving into the top 8 reasons for its success. They squeeze out why it is so well respected, how it helped revitalize the James Bond franchise along with some franchise fir...

OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review of this series that feels like a 1980s teen comedy

December 12, 2023 06:01 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MB

OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review discusses this hot new Netflix spy comedy series. We liken it to a 1980s teen comedy. It is raunchy and touches on a few hot topics. While it isn’t for everyone – is it for you? It is a spy series at its core! Is OBLITERATED worth your time? We’ll give you enough information here to help you decide if you want to watch OBLITERATED. Will it be worth YOUR time? Given that this movie is raunchy and hits on a few hot topics, we’ll dig into the areas tha...

What makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE So Good?

December 05, 2023 06:01 - 34 minutes - 29.2 MB

What makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE So Good? And how has it stood up to the test of time? FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE has a 97% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Dan and Tom give you 10 reasons why they think this movie is so good. See if you agree! Possible reasons: Is it the story? This was one of Ian Fleming’s novels. How about the acting? Or is it the characters? Could it be the sets? Maybe it is the action sequences? Or do they just like the fight in the Gypsy camp? Maybe it is all...

Rick English Talks KINGSMAN stunts

November 28, 2023 17:59 - 31 minutes - 29.9 MB

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 figh...

Rick English stunt performer on MI, James Bond, Kingsman, and more

November 21, 2023 06:01 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Rick English stunt performer talks spy movie stunts with Dan and Tom on their show Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. If you’ve seen at least three spy or action movies in the last two decades, you’ve likely seen Rick’s work in at least one of them. Rick is an award-winning stunt performer who has been involved with the James Bond, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, BATMAN, and KINGSMAN franchises. He was also in INCEPTION, The 355, FAST AND FURIOUS, and many more movies over his 20+ year career. I...

Was ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE good or not?

November 14, 2023 06:01 - 37 minutes - 31.9 MB

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 ...

Come On Bond, Where The Hell Are You - How James Bond Can Survive

November 07, 2023 06:01 - 35 minutes - 30.6 MB

James Bond can survive, can't he? “Come on Bond, where the hell are you?” M pleads near the end of NO TIME TO DIE.  Let’s talk about that. In this episode, Dan and Tom have fun coming up with some ways that James Bond can survive after the debacle at the end of NO TIME TO DIE. Some of their ideas make some sense, some are based on how other fictional characters have survived their demise and still others are just outright wacky. Where are you James Bond? We have a shout-out to Morgan...

THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD - Decoded!

October 31, 2023 05:01 - 38 minutes - 34.4 MB

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...

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME Filming Locations in Sardinia!

October 24, 2023 05:01 - 36 minutes - 27.4 MB

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: I...

Uwe Brosamle Interview – How to visit James Bond filming Locations!

October 17, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

One of the leading experts on traveling to James Bond filming locations worldwide joins us at Cracking the Code of Spy Movies for this amazing segment, our Uwe Brosamle interview! Uwe Brosamle estimates he’s traveled to over 80% of the James Bond filming locations - and he’s done it in just 10 years. Most James Bond fans love discovering and visiting James Bond filming locations - and certainly, it is a passion for Dan and Tom - so it is great to talk with an expert on how to do it right...

DIE ANOTHER DAY – Pre-Title Sequence Decoded!

October 10, 2023 05:01 - 50 minutes - 38.9 MB

DIE ANOTHER DAY - pre-title sequence decoded! We know that Tom hates DIE ANOTHER DAY, but strangely, he has some kind things to say about this pre-title sequence. Hint: Tom likes hovercraft, surfing, and flamethrowers. Interestingly, Dan has more negative thoughts in this episode than Tom does, and he doesn’t hate the movie. Take a listen as they decode this very different pre-title sequence! What makes this pre-title to DIE ANOTHER DAY unique? Is it better than the movie itself? Is Jam...

DR. NO – James Bond’s Critical Choices at end Decoded!

October 04, 2023 20:30 - 36 minutes - 26.8 MB

DR. NO - James Bond's choices: At the end of DR. NO, James Bond has to make several potentially life-threatening decisions to escape from Dr. No’s captivity. What are the choices he needs to make? How does he decide which path to take? Was it just luck that he got out of there alive (and with Honey Rider)? Dan and Tom break down James Bond’s path and the choices he made from his holding cell to the boat in which he and Honey flee. They discuss Bond’s decisions and the odds against his ...

Joe Caroff: The most famous designer no one knows - James Bond and beyond!

September 26, 2023 05:01 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MB

Today we talk to the most famous graphic designer no one knows: Joe Caroff! 62 years ago, Joe created one of the most identifiable movie logos in history - the 007 logo! In this episode, we talk with Joe about his work on not just the 007 logo the entire world knows, but his other contributions to the James Bond movie legacy, his non-Bond design work, and more about his background. What Joe Caroff has designed in his career will astonish you!! And he tells us about many of his designs:...

SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON - FIRST REACTIONS - NO SPOILERS!

September 23, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.18 MB

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, th...

Mark Cerulli on The Making of GOLDFINGER and THUNDERBALL

September 19, 2023 17:01 - 49 minutes - 52 MB

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 cont...

GOLDFINGER - Oddjob Character Spotlight, played by Harold Sakata

September 12, 2023 05:01 - 37 minutes - 39.6 MB

GOLDFINGER - Oddjob Character Spotlight: Today we dig deeply into the character of Oddjob in GOLDFINGER - superbly and memorably played by Harold Sakata! GOLDFINGER set the standard for the James Bond formula. Oddjob is a character that must be placed in our Character Spotlight, as Harold Sakata’s portrayal of Oddjob is flawless. Yes, he's one of the James Bond series most notorious henchman, he doesn't speak, and he'll do anything so support his boss, Auric Goldfinger. So, how does Haro...

HEART OF STONE - First Reactions - No Spoilers!

August 12, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

HEART OF STONE - First Reactions - No Spoilers: Another spy movie with Artificial Intelligence at its heart, it has explosions, double crosses, an excellent cast, and most spy movie tropes you can think of. We’ll look at these and other components of the just-released Netflix movie starring Gal Gadot, HEART OF STONE. Listen as we give you our no-spoiler review. We’ll keep the spoilers out but give you our opinion and some background to help you determine if HEART OF STONE is worth your ...

Character Spotlight: Quarrel played by John Kitzmiller in DR. NO

August 01, 2023 05:01 - 35 minutes - 30.9 MB

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 D...

Spy Movie News - July 25 2023 Edition - MR-9 DO OR DIE, AMATEUR, MAGGIORE, RED NOTICE 2, and more!

July 25, 2023 05:01 - 15 minutes - 18.1 MB

MR-9-DO OR DIE, SALAAR, AMATEUR, SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE, MAGGIORE, RED NOTICE 2, and BLINDSPOT are just some of the upcoming spy movies or series that we’ll fill you in on today in our Spy Movie News - July 25 2023 edition. Take a listen as we talk about these movies or series that you may not yet have heard about. We also discuss some industry news both for spy movies/series as well as some news affecting the podcast industry. So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” and get up to...

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies' Fourth Anniversary Show - 2023!

July 18, 2023 05:01 - 33 minutes - 37.2 MB

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 m...

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One First Reactions! No Spoilers!

July 12, 2023 00:30 - 22 minutes - 23.8 MB

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, l...

Mission: Impossible Arc with Mike Reyes of CinemaBlend.com!

July 05, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

What is the Mission: Impossible arc that covers the first six movies with Ethan Hunt? Really? Is there an arc? If so, was the arc always there but needed to be exposed in the most recent Mission: Impossible movies? Or did they create the arc after the first couple of Ethan Hunt Bond movies? Well, take a listen as we talk with Mike Reyes of CinemaBlend.com to hear his take on it. Mike writes about movies with a passion toward spy movies. So, does he think there is an arc? If so, what is it?...

Spy Movie News June 27 2023 - FUBAR, TRUST NO ONE, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and more!

June 27, 2023 05:01 - 17 minutes - 21.8 MB

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 ...

Restoring the James Bond Vehicles with the Ian Fleming Foundation

June 20, 2023 05:01 - 58 minutes - 56.8 MB

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 w...

Trina Parks Talks Thumper And Her Fascinating Career!

June 06, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Today we are excited to talk with Trina Parks! She played Thumper in the James Bond movie DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. In this wide-ranging interview, Ms. Parks discusses: - Her upbringing by her father, Jazz Saxophonist Charles Frazier - Her stage career - Her experience filming her iconic scene as Thumper in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - Meeting Sean Connery for the first time - Meeting George Lazenby for the first time - Her experience filming THE BLUES BROTHERS, DARKTOWN STRUTTERS, and THE MUT...

Spy Movie News - May 30 2023 Edition - NEITHER CONFIRM NOR DENY, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, and more!

May 30, 2023 05:01 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Here in our Spy Movie News – May 30 2023 edition we discuss the upcoming spy movies or series: Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning, The Sympathizer, The Black Kaiser, Butterfly, Classified, Fog of War, Neither Confirm Nor Deny, Birdseye, and more. We'll keep you updated as these movies progress. Some are in early development and other are already filmed. So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” and get up to date on all things spy movies and series. You can check out all of our podc...

KANDAHAR - No-Spoiler Review!

May 29, 2023 06:30 - 10 minutes - 7.7 MB

Join us for our KANDAHAR - No-Spoiler Review. The spy movie KANDAHAR just released this weekend. Is it worth your time and money to see? We discuss the actors, cinematography, the portrayal of religion, the political statements, and how there is no place like home in the movie KANDAHAR. Gerard Butler stars in this one. But, we think Navid Nehahban steals the movie with his role of Mo. Plus, what is the similarity between KANDAHAR and THE COVENANT, which is still in theaters? So, take a...

Best Bond Pre-title Sequences with Mike Reyes

May 23, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

What are the best Bond pre-title sequences in your mind? Well, today Mike Reyes of Cinemablend.com joins us to share his thoughts on this. In 2020, Mike wrote a column called the 11 Most Memorable James Bond Pre-Titles Openings (link in our episode notes on SpyMovieNavigator.com) So, what are his thoughts 2 1/2 years later? We know that our James Bond top lists change frequently, so here we dig into 8 pre-title sequences that Mike thinks are definitely noteworthy today. So, take a lis...

THE TRAITORS - A British B Movie Makes the Grade

May 16, 2023 05:01 - 45 minutes - 47.7 MB

Join Dan and Tom as they discover THE TRAITORS, a 1962 British B Spy Movie. Does it make the Grade? Low budget B movies were made, for the most part, to be the second billing on double features. Low-budget doesn't necessarily mean a bad movie. In this episode we dive into THE TRAITORS without giving away the movie. THE TRAITORS has a good cast starring Patrick Allen, James Maxwell, Jacqueline Ellis, and Zena Walker. We look at the high-level plot, what makes this a B movie, how espionage...

NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH - Decoded!

May 09, 2023 05:01 - 43 minutes - 47.1 MB

Join Dan and Tom for their latest episode, NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH - Decoded! This 1940 spy thriller stars Margaret Lockwood, Rex Harrison, and Paul Henreid. And, it received an Oscar nomination for writing. In this episode we look at some fun and interesting parts of the movie. Are these real cable cars in this spy movie? What are Charters and Caldicott doing in this movie? Did the major events depicted here really happen? Was this another propaganda war movie? What influences do we see f...

CITADEL - First Reactions & Insights

May 02, 2023 05:01 - 39 minutes - 43.3 MB

CITADEL is Amazon Prime's most recent spy series. The first two episodes were released on March 28, 2023. Dan and Tom have a no-spoiler discussion about these episodes. They give you guidance as to whether you should watch CITADEL and offer insights into the series, looking at the actors, directors, cinematography, sound effects and movies that may have influenced CITADEL. So, join Dan and Tom for their CITADEL - First Reaction, no-spoiler review. You can check out all of our podcasts on...

AGENT - No-Spoiler Review

April 29, 2023 17:01 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MB

Join us for this episode, AGENT - No-Spoiler Review. India's spy movie machine is cranking on all cylinders. AGENT is just the latest with many more in the works. In this review we give you guidance as to whether or not we think you should see this movie. We do not, however have any spoilers in the review. We give you some guidance and tell you some things that will enhance your viewing of this movie but keep the spoilers out. So what's AGENT all about? Well, it's key components are Espio...

Spy Movie News April 25 2023 - AGENT, DAVOS, GHOSTS OF BEIRUT and more!

April 25, 2023 05:01 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MB

NEVER TOO OLD TO DIE, THE SYMPATHIZER, GHOSTS OF BEIRUT, THE GRAY MAN 2, AGENT, DAVOS, MAUDE VS. MAUDE, TIGER VS PATHAAN, and SLOW HORSES are just some of the upcoming spy movies or series that we’ll fill you in on today in our Spy Movie News April 25 2023, edition. We also have an update on two actors and some industry news. So, have a listen and you'll "Be in the Know" and get up to date on all things spy movies and series. You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favor...

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