James Bond Easter Egg Hunt

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 Productions is in a tough spot here and they have 11 years to get it right. What do they need to do?  And, George Simpson gives Eon Productions some advice.  So, take a listen - do you agree with us and this episode? 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!  Thank you, George, for providing a lively discussion on a tough topic.  You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website and our YouTube channel as well.  Webpage:  https://bit.ly/james-bond-in-the-public-domain

23 Tammi 202439min

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 just nails this character with her acting prowess. Her facial expressions let us into her emotional state, often without saying a word. She's just brilliant. Quick, who would you have hired that could have been better? We can't think of another actress for this role. So, take a listen – Does Rosa Klebb deserve to have a Character Spotlight episode? 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! You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. Check out our YouTube channel as well. Webpage: https://bit.ly/3O6rZNn

16 Tammi 20241h 4min

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 Netflix customer watch-time data that Netflix recently released. There is some interesting data about spy movies and shows popularity. So, take a listen - do you agree with Dan and Tom as to Why Are Spy Movies Still Popular? 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! You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. You can check out our YouTube channel as well. Webpage: https://bit.ly/3vkqIvx

9 Tammi 202446min

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, please let us know your thoughts about this review of DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. Webpage: https://bit.ly/48gmwf5

29 Joulu 202311min

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. Many fans consider GOLDENEYE to be one of the best James Bond movies. This is especially true if Pierce Brosnan is their favorite actor who played James Bond. Why is that? Oh, and how did Eon Productions come up with the title? This is another area we examine. So, take a listen to see if you agree about what makes GOLDENEYE a standout James Bond movie. 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. Finally, you can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. Webpage: https://bit.ly/48gzTeA

19 Joulu 202332min

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 some people might not like. We are certain that a small portion of the population will not like this series. Why? That part of the discussion is a warning! We'll flag the issues, and if they are a problem for you, move on to the next movie or series. If not, watch on! Watch all eight 45-minute episodes. The series is quite funny and entertaining – maybe! There is some talent here in the main characters and the actors who play them, and the characters are well developed and work well as a team. So, while OBLITERATED isn't for everyone, we think many will like it. "Be in the know" - OBLITERATED is a spy series so you must take a listen! You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. What did you think? What did you think of this episode, OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review? Did you watch the OBLITERATED? Please send us your thoughts to: Info@spymovienavigator.com Webpage: https://bit.ly/3tgJbZl

12 Joulu 202314min

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 these and more. It is an intriguing question as Dan and Tom don't always agree on the James Bond movies, but this one ... take a listen and see! Oh, and how far Trieste is from Venice? And is that ending boat chase viable within the plot? Take a listen to find out what makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE land on so many Top 5 James Bond movie lists. Does it make ours? "Be in the know" - take a listen now! You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. What did you think of this episode? Please send us your thoughts to: Info@spymovienavigator.com Webpage: https://bit.ly/47vaXQT

5 Joulu 202334min

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. FIND MORE EPISODES You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. Ideas/Comments? Info@spymovienavigator.com Webpage: https://bit.ly/47vaXQT

28 Marras 202331min