Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!

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 podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. We hope you enjoyed our Spy Movie News - May 30 2023 edition. You can find the written versions of this and our other Spy Movie News episodes on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/434cICd  

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 listen and tell us what you think of our KANDAHAR - No-Spoiler Review! Subscribe to our podcast show, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, through your favorite podcast app or listen on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@spymovienavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3MFTmMJ

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 listen and hear how Mike Reyes justifies his list while Dan and Tom comment on the pros and cons and add a couple of pre-titles they think Mike may have missed! So, join the lively debate! Subscribe to our podcast show, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, through your favorite podcast app or listen on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@spymovienavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/45mbTGv  

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 is portrayed, the music and more. For the most part, this is espionage! At Spy Movie Navigator, one of our goals is to identify Influences. Specifically, where a movie was influenced by or has influenced other spy movies and real life. THE TRAITORS has significantly influenced parts of THE FOURTH PROTOCOL, ALLIED, the the Harry Palmer Series, ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, THUNDERBALL, LICENCE TO KILL and more. Take a listen to find out about these influences. THE TRAITORS is a fairly common name for movie titles and television shows, including the currently airing games show. So, to be clear, we're examining the 1962 movie here. So, join Dan and Tom for their THE TRAITORS - A British B Movie Makes the Grade episode. You can also check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@spymovienavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3pzwzdM

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 for future spy movies?   And more. So, hop aboard the NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH!   You can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@spymovienavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3B6jJGf

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 your favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@spymovienavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3LmNCqr 

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 Espionage, Revenge, Fights, Dreams, Explosions, and Love. Oh, and is there a THE WIZARD OF OZ component to this movie as well? There is no place like home. We look at these, the cast, as much plot as we can without spoilers, some of the ways Indian spy movies are different from US or UK based spy movies, and some areas where AGENT may have been influenced by earlier movies. Yes, including THE WIZARD OF OZ. AGENT is released in Telugu with English subtitles in the US. We hope you'll like our AGENT - A No-Spoiler Review. You can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@spymovienavigator.com Website Episode Page: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!: AGENT - No-Spoiler Review (libsyn.com)

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 favorite podcast app or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. We hope you enjoyed our Spy Movie News April 25 2023 edition. You can find the written versions of this and our other Spy Movie News episodes on our website. If you want to listen to more spy movie podcasts, check out this page on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3oEBV6S  

In this episode, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH Pre-Title Sequence Decoded!, we answer some intriguing questions from this 14 ½ minute sequence. Is this a great pre-title sequence? What is Bond doing in a Swiss bank? When is Cigar more than a cigar? How was that bomb detonated? Was the Millennium Dome even open when they filmed this movie? How many pesetas did Bond collect for Sir Robert King? Can Bond survive the jump out the window? Join us as we answer these questions and more. Please give us your comments/suggestions on this episode, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH Pre-Title Sequence Decoded!, at info@spymovienavigator.com. Furthermore, you can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/40gj8vK

The Ian Fleming Foundation procures James Bond memorabilia, especially the vehicles from the movies. If you've been to Bond in Motion or many James Bond exhibits, you've seen their work. Here we talk to Doug Redenius, one of the founders of the Ian Fleming Foundation. They are dedicated to the study and preservation of the history of Ian Fleming's literary works, the James Bond phenomenon, and their impact on popular culture. So, if you like the Hiller UH-12 helicopter used in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, Goldfinger's Lockheed US VC-140B Jet Star, the Auto-Rickshaw Tuk-Tuk from OCTOPUSSY, the plane that Sanchez flies in LICENSE TO KILL and many more, take a listen. Doug tells us about these and many other items that the Ian Fleming Foundation has secured. In addition, find out what Doug's favorite find has been. The hunt for these items is fascinating. Doug tells us what vehicles they have, how they find and procure the vehicles, and how they get the vehicles restored if necessary. Be a listener, and send us your thoughts on this episode at info@spymovienavigator.com. Here is The Ian Fleming Foundation's website. Furthermore, you can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Website Episode Page: http://bit.ly/3GxGxC0  

Join Dan and Tom as they bring you UNDERCOVER BROTHER - Decoded!  The 2002 movie UNDERCOVER BROTHER is a spy movie that they’ve been wanting to decode for a while. It is very wacky but very racially focused. Some might call it a blaxploitation spoof movie. They look at this movie, in part, against the backdrop of the recent announcements that the Ian Fleming books are being rereleased and rewritten to remove 'offensive' text. UNDERCOVER BROTHER has many racial jokes against both black and white people. There are even some words that are considered offensive to some people. So, does this movie need to be censored as Flemings books are? Take a listen and send us your thoughts on this episode, UNDERCOVER BROTHER - Decoded! at info@spymovienavigator.com. Furthermore, you can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3KbPGB4

Citadel, Pathaan, The Bucharest Dossier, Lioness, Mission: Impossible, The Mole Agent, Ghosted and Kandahar are the upcoming spy movies or series that we’ll fill you in on today in our Spy Movie News-March 28 2023 edition.     We also talk about some industry news and awards. 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 favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3ZlZDl5

Ian Fleming Publications has announced that Ian Fleming's works are being edited. They are removing or altering language in the books. This has caused quite a lively discussion amongst James Bond fans and literary fans in general. This announcement comes shortly after a similar announcement about Roald Dahl's books. In this podcast episode, Dan and Tom discuss the impact of these changes. Along with their own thoughts, they bring in comments from members of the SpyMovieNavigator Facebook page. As this seems to be a trend, We look not just at written works, but editing other works of art as well. Are people offended by these changes? What would Shakespeare think? So, are the comments positive or negative to this rewriting effort? Listen to find out! Then, send us a comment about the discussion at Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies. We'd love to hear from you. Do you think that it is good to see Ian Fleming's works edited? Furthermore, you can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/42Cq1Kq

BRITISH INTELLIGENCE is a movie starring Boris Karloff!   Not as Frankenstein, or in the Bride of Frankenstein, or The Mummy, no!   He scared all of us for so long in these movies – but here . . . today. . .  we are looking at Karloff as a spy in none other than the 1940 movie, BRITISH INTELLIGENCE! In short, the basis of the story is that in World War I, the British are making plans to counter the German offense after the German invasion of Poland.  They are making plans but somehow the Germans are aware of their plans and are pounding the British troops as a result -as many casualties are resulting in the Germans somehow knowing the British plans.  And no one knows HOW the Germans are discovering these plans.   So, James Yeats, played by Leonard Mudie, as head of British Intelligence – must get to the bottom of this!  Arthur Bennett, the cabinet minister, assembles the powers for regular meetings at his home, for planning, and for figuring out how the Germans are getting their plans.  BRITISH INTELLIGENCE is full of intrigue, espionage, double-crosses, and real spy stuff. It is extremely well done. It stars Boris Karloff as Valdar, Margaret Lindsay as  Helene Von Lorbeer, Bruce Lester as Frank Bennett,  Leonard Mudie as James Yeats and Holmes Herbert as Arthur Bennet. Therefore, you know the acting is superb! In this episode, we point out some interesting connections, and things to definitely look out for. We'll enhance your viewing experience!  Let's find out how much intelligence the British have. Furthermore, you can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3yz09kI  

OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE has finally released in the US. Join us for our no-spoiler review of this movie. We discuss: The actors and their roles. The wonderful classic Ford Mustang. Is there a mole? Who had the dirtiest jokes? The Costumes And More ... All without any spoilers. Our goal is to let you know if you should spend your time and money seeing this movie. And we will enhance your viewing experience of the movie by giving you hints for things to look out for. Actors Jason Statham, Hugh Grant, Max Beesley, Cary Elwes, Bugzy Malone and Aubrey Plaza add their skills to this spy movie, especially one of them Tom calls out – so spy movie fans might like this one.   Listen now! We hope you'll like our Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre no-spoiler review. Send us an email if you watch the movie and let us know what you thought. You can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3ZJhoLF

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, give us 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. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/41r4J1P  

JULIAN GLOVER INTERVIEW Julian Glover talks with Dan and Tom about his fascinating six-decade stage, movie, and television career in a fascinating, wide-ranging, and exciting interview. We also talk about Julian's recently released book called CUE TO CUE. In CUE TO CUE, Glover talks about his life, his career, and includes many photographs to bring it all home. By listening to this interview, you'll learn a lot about Julian Glover: his awards, working with family members, his audition to play James Bond, his passion for stage acting, and much more. We even talk about some fairly unknown filming facts such as who the waiter was that spilled shrimp all over Julian while filming a dinner scene in FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. We hadn't heard that one before. JULIAN GLOVER'S CAREER Spy movie fans will recognize Julian Glover from such roles as Kristatos in FOR YOUR EYES ONLY and Harcourt-Smith in THE FOURTH PROTOCOL. He has had roles in some of the biggest movie and television series such as STAR WARS, INDIANA JONES, HARRY POTTER, and GAME OF THRONES. Television fans will recognize him as Commander Anderson in SPY TRAP, his two roles in THE SAINT, QUILLER, REMINGTON STEELE, THE SPYS OF WARSAW and others. Julian Glover has recieved three Laurence Olivier Award nominations, winning once for his role as King Henry IV. He has also been awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2013. So take a listen, we cover all of these things and more. ORDER JULIAN GLOVER'S BOOK Click on the image below to order Julian Glover's book, CUE TO CUE. Clicking on image will take you to external website. SpyMovieNavigator receives no compensation if you order this book. You can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3ILBejT  

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. You can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3K2PfuE    

Join us for this episode PATHAAN - a No-Spoiler Review. The hottest movie in India right now is the spy movie PATHAAN. In fact, it broke the opening day record for a movie in India. PATHAAN has a worldwide distribution. 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. This is the fourth movie in the YRF Spy Universe so some of the characters will be familiar. PATHAAN has some of the biggest stars in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Kahn, John Abraham, and Salman Kahn. It is released in Hindi, Tamil, & Telugu with subtitles avaiable. In the UK and US it has English subtitles. So, if you don't speak Hindi, you can still watch PATHAAN. It also has been released in IMAX, Standard 2D and 4DX formats. We hope you'll like our PATHAAN - a No-Spoiler Review You can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3leYkpN  

Here is our Spy Movie News January 31 2023 edition. In this episode, we talk about these upcoming spy movies and series: - Pathaan - Lioness - Liberté - Rainbow Six - Face/Off 2 - The Recruit - A Spy Among Friends - God's Spy - True Lies - Slow Horses - Kandahar - Agent Elvis - Heart of Stone - The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 -Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre As per usual, you can read to our Spy Movie News January 31 2022 edition here if you would prefer to read instead of listen. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3XRNJzx