DECISION BEFORE DAWN – Decoded!

Join Dan and Tom as they decode the James Bond movie's fan-favorite scenes. We know that different James Bond movie fans have their favorite movies and scenes from these movies. Not everyone likes them all. Often, we find that the first James Bond movie you saw heavily influences your reaction to the scenes. In this episode, we go through each Eon Productions James Bond movie and call out the fan favs from each of them. Here is just a sample of the scenes we discuss. You'll hear the whole list by listening to this episode: · DR. NO – the introduction of "Bond, James Bond" · FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE – The Gypsy Camp · ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE – The attack on Piz Gloria · LIVE AND LET DIE – Escaping over the gators · OCTOPUSSY – The clown outfit · THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS – The cello case escape · LICENCE TO KILL – A great use for a gift · CASINO ROYALE – Bond's torture by Le Chiffre · SKYFALL – M's demise · And more …. This list isn't exhaustive and is here to highlight some of the scenes we call out. There are many more to dive into. So, take a listen and see what you think. Do you agree? Tell us what you think about our list of the James Bond movie's fan favorite scenes So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Do you have a favorite scene in a James Bond movie we didn't highlight? Let us know! 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! You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well. Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/41kqJgE

18 Feb 54min

Join Dan and Tom for this Rachel Grant interview. We discuss Rachel's role as "Peaceful Fountains of Desire" in the James Bond movie DIE ANOTHER DAY and more. Rachel Grant is an actress, a mother, a travel expert, and a very high-energy interviewee. Rachel's most famous role was in DIE ANOTHER DAY and we talk about her experience in the James Bond world. We also discuss other movies and series in which she has appeared. Finally, we talk about raising a toddler and some of her charity work. Some of the topics we discuss include: · DIE ANOTHER DAY o Rachel's role as "Peaceful Fountains of Desire" o What it was like to work with Pierce Brosnan. o Who's hand pulls the gun from her thigh o What direction did director Lee Tomahori give her? o Where did that eye-popping dress come from o Why did Halle Berry's shooting schedule change? · The movie she went blonde with blue eyes · Is she a stunt performer? · What did she use for nunchucks in the series "Starhyke"? · What is the charity she is working on now? · And more …. This interview is very high-energy and was a blast to create. 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 discussion with Tom Whiteman about these OSS weapons So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Have you seen Rachel in any of her other movies or TV series? If so, what did you think of her performance? 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! You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well. Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/4hoUZfV

11 Feb 1h 7min

Dan and Tom bring back Tom Whiteman from Legacy-Collectibles.com to talk about some of the OSS weapons that were created to help the first U.S. spy agency in WW II. We talked with Mr. Whiteman in an earlier episode where we discussed James Bond's assigned pistol, the Walther PPK. OSS morphed into the CIA! Tom gives us the background of these weapons, if the weapon was ever used, the pros and cons of the weapon, and a very interesting background on a knife in an OSS Agent's possession. What spy movies and TV shows can you watch to see some of these weapons? Take a listen! Some of the weapons we discuss include: The Beano grenade The Liberator pistol The Colt model 1903 snub nose revolver A spring-loaded baton The FitzGerald revolver The OSS Stiletto (Pancake Flipper) And more …. Covert operations weapons offer a lot to decode, so take a listen! Tell us what you think about our discussion with Tom Whiteman of these OSS weapons So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Have you heard of any of these? If so, have you used one? Which one of these weapons do you think would have been the most effective. Have you seen any of these weapons in a spy movie, TV show, or streaming 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!   You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/3CjZvgE

4 Feb 40min

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! You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well. Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/3EcaZD7

28 Jan 46min

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! You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well. Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/4jn4nC2

21 Jan 26min

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! You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well. Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/4gTtB9w

14 Jan 17min

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! You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/3PvY1m5

7 Jan 35min

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? 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!   You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/4frZ8xP

26 Dec 202437min