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Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!

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Cracking the Code of Spy Movies podcast - your premiere source for decoding spy movies from classisc to James Bond and current! Your field operatives Dan and Tom dig deep and analyze key scenes, uncover key connections, present detailed reviews, interview cast and crew, host special guests so that you discover something new in every episode and enhance your viewing experience of any spy movie covered. Discover something new in every episode! "If you"re a spy movie fan, you"re going to really

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39:38

James Bond in the Public Domain? Writer George...

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! ·

2024/01/23

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

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01:04:41

Character Spotlight: Rosa Klebb played by Lotte Lenya...

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2024/01/16

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 Lenya

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46:47

Why Are Spy Movies Still Popular? The Superhero...

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! ·

2024/01/09

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

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11:11

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

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2023/12/29

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,

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32:55

What Makes GoldenEye a Standout Bond Movie?

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2023/12/19

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 firsts.

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14:18

OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review of this series that...

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2023/12/12

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 that

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34:01

What makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE So Good?

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2023/12/05

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 of

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31:12

Rick English Talks KINGSMAN stunts

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2023/11/28

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

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59:54

Rick English stunt performer on MI, James Bond,...

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! ·

2023/11/21

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. In this

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37:59

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

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2023/11/14

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

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35:25

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

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2023/11/07

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

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38:11

THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD - Decoded!

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2023/10/31

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

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36:51

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME Filming Locations in Sardinia!

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2023/10/24

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

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01:07:49

Uwe Brosamle Interview – How to visit James Bond...

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2023/10/17

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.

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50:09

DIE ANOTHER DAY – Pre-Title Sequence Decoded!

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2023/10/10

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 James Bond

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36:53

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

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2023/10/04

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 path

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24:24

Joe Caroff: The most famous designer no one knows -...

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! ·

2023/09/26

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: WEST

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10:05

SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON - FIRST REACTIONS - NO SPOILERS!

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! ·

2023/09/23

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

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49:30

Mark Cerulli on The Making of GOLDFINGER and THUNDERBALL

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! ·

2023/09/19

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

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37:30

GOLDFINGER - Oddjob Character Spotlight, played by...

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! ·

2023/09/12

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 Harold

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