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Dan and Tom decode the Good the Bad and Unique of Roger Moore as James Bond. What worked and didn't work well? What made him a unique Bond? Listen to find out. Roger Moore helmed seven James Bond movies. Some were well-received, and others were not. He had a very different style compared to what we saw with Sean Connery and George Lazenby. We break down Roger Moore's James Bond movies by looking at: · How did Roger Moore's career before Bond influence how Moore played Bond? · What did Roger Moore change about the James Bond character? · What did Roger Moore think about guns and violence? · How many times did he order a martini "shaken, not stirred"? · Cigar or cigarette? · How much older was Moore than his lovers in A VIEW TO A KILL? · Was Roger Moore too old to play James Bond in A VIEW TO A KILL? · Where does Roger Moore rank as James Bond by different types of James Bond movie fans? · We rank Moore's James Bond movies and tell you why each is ranked where it is. · And more … We had fun putting this one together. Listen to find out more. Tell us what you think about Roger Moore as James Bond So, take a listen and let us know what you think. How do you rank the actors who played James Bond? Where do you have Roger Moore's movies? 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/42kTr0m

1 Apr 43min

There are two types of James Bond women in the movies: those who died and those who survived. Is there a pattern here?  Does it matter if James Bond is romantically involved with them? How about if he is protecting them? We know Bond fails a fair amount trying to keep them alive. In this episode, Dan and Tom examine each of the women that James Bond either was romantic with or protected in the movies.  We answer the question: did they survive or die? Plus, we answer the question, how many died and how many survived across the series? The answers may surprise you. We break down each movie-based James Bond women by looking at the following: Was James Bond her lover? Or was he their protector? Maybe he was both. How many women died and survived for each actor playing James Bond? Who are some of the women you may have missed or forgotten about? And More … Was the death count ratio different between the various actors who played James Bond?  And what does Meatloaf have to do with any of this? This is an intriguing examination of this fascinating topic. Listen to find out more. Tell us what you think about our decoding James Bond Women in the movies. So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Did we miss any women?   Did the number of women who died surprise you? 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/james-bond-women-survive-or-die

25 Mars 1h 2min

Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1980 spy movie HOPSCOTCH. It has a star-studded cast and is a comedy. But, is it worth a watch? Listen to find out. Walter Matthau plays the spy, Miles Kendig who has a run in with his boss. What happens next helps set up the reason for the name of the movie, HOPSCOTCH. The other lead actors for the movie include Glenda Jackson, Ned Beatty, and Sam Waterston. Some of the topics we discuss include in this review are: · The origin of the big-tent Oktoberfest halls · How the Oktoberfest scene was filmed · The music and its importance to the movie – Why Mozart? · Walter Matthau's influence on the script and casting · The cast and their roles · What movies may have influenced some of the scenes? · The director and screenwriter · The comedy · Who was it that flew the seaplane and why her dialogue with Kendrig was so funny. · Positive and negative critiques of HOPSCOTCH · The pacing of the movie · And More … Tell us what you think about our decoding of HOPSCOTCH So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Have you previously heard of this movie or even watched it? If not, did this episode entice you to watch it? If you have seen it, do you agree with Dan and Tom's opinions? 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/4hGqQYI

18 Mars 40min

Join Dan and Tom as they give you their no-spoiler review of the just-released spy movie: BLACK BAG. Our goal is to give you the information you need to see if watching BLACK BAG is worth your time and money. Listen to find out what they think. BLACK BAG is a spy movie, not an action movie. What does that mean? Well, think of TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY or THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD. Those were spy movies, not action movies. BLACK BAG is not reminiscent of a James Bond or Ethan Hunt spy movie. The cast is excellent with Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Tom Burke, Marisa Abela, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris, and Pierce Brosnan. Some of the topics we discuss include in this review are: · How this is a different type of spy movie · The Cast and their roles · What movies may have influenced some of the scenes? · The direction, cinematography, and production design · What sets looked best · Our favorite scenes (while not spoiling anything) · The pacing of the movie · And More … We've also included some comments from other people who watched this movie when we did. They don't all have the same opinion of this movie. Listen to find out what they say. Tell us what you think about our review of BLACK BAG So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Have you previously heard of this movie or even watched it? If not, did this episode entice you to watch it? If you have seen it, do you agree with Dan and Tom's opinions? Dan and Tom disagree a little about this movie. Who do you agree with? 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/3R8tSKx

14 Mars 31min

Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1943 spy movie BACKGROUND TO DANGER starring George Raft, Brenda Marshall, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet. Is it worth a watch? We decode all that for you! In this black-and-white World War II spy movie, everyone wants to get their hands on an envelope that contains something strategic for the war. What's in it? What do they want it for? There are some fun twists in this movie that we don't give away. Dan and Tom have a similar opinion on this movie, but don't agree on some of the aspects of the production. Enhance your viewing experience – take a listen! Some of the topics we discuss include: The basic plot How real-world events are used enhance the story Scenes from other spy movies that may have influenced this one The screenplay The excellent cast The Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet connection The direction The set design (Dan and Tom don't fully agree here) The score The train scenes (this is a spy movie!) And More … Tell us what you think about our decoding of BACKGROUND TO DANGER So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Have you previously heard of this movie or even watched it? If not, did this episode entice you to watch it? If you have seen it, do you agree with Dan and Tom's opinions? 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/background-to-danger Links to BACKGROUND TO DANGER trailer: https://youtu.be/oa0Cr4a3XEU?si=IxA9aBx1g_IGF8hz

11 Mars 34min

James Bond movie posters are very popular with collectors. And of course, it all started in the 1960s. Join Dan and Tom as they welcome the founder and editor of 007 Magazine, Graham Rye to help decode the 1960s James Bond posters. We are very happy that Graham was able to join us. His knowledge of 40 years of James Bond that he has acquired by creating 007 Magazine is amazing. How much about these posters do you REALLY know? This is one of our episodes where we can predict you will hear something you didn't know before. DR. NO, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, GOLDFINGER, THUNDERBALL, YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE, and ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE all had very distinctive posters, lobby cards, door panels and more created to market each movie. But, what's behind those posters? Some of the things we look at include: The difference between British and American posters The action portrayed The composition of the figure of Sean Connery's James Bond on the cover of DR. NO Who the talented artists were behind these posters You can find 007 Magazine here: JAMES BOND 007 MAGAZINE - FOR THE JAMES BOND CONNOISSEUR! The amount of information they have is staggering. Tell us what you think about our discussion of the 1960s James Bond posters So, did you learn anything new about the 1960s James Bond movie posters? Let us know what was new to you. Also, please 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/4brh8YQ

4 Mars 1h 9min

Kidnapping Winston Churchill during WW II is the plot of the 1976 movie, THE EAGLE HAS LANDED. Yes, the plot sounds intriguing, but is it based on a true mission? We know about failed assassination attempts on Churchill, Hitler, and Mussolini. But what about a kidnapping? Dan and Tom decode this fun spy movie. What works and what doesn't in this movie? They examine the following from THE EAGLE HAS LANDED: · Is THE EAGLE HAS LANDED a spy movie? · The stellar cast (Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and Donald Sutherland are the stars) · The Production value · The Score (listen to find out who the composer was) · What earlier movies may have influenced this movie · The good about this movie · The bad about this movie · What stuntman ended up shooting himself – (you have to listen to realize this isn't what these words appear to say) · Who originally landed the lead role of Colonel Steiner? · Parallels and differences to the movie INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS · And much more … So, with this script, this cast, and the production team, THE EAGLE HAS LANDED must be a fantastic movie, right? Listen as Dan and Tom give you their thoughts. Tell us what you think about the decoding of THE EAGLE HAS LANDED Have you seen this movie? If not, does this decoding make you want to watch it? If you have seen it, what things that Dan and Tom talked about do you agree or disagree with? And, do YOU think it is a spy movie? Also, please 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/4gVBZoc

25 Feb 34min

There was big news in the world of James Bond today! Amazon/MGM get creative control of James Bond movies from EON Productions. For some of us, it was our biggest fear for the franchise. For others, it is a welcome change. And still others just aren't sure. In this episode, we start by giving you the basics of the announcement, including comments from Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Then we give you James Bond fan's unedited comments on this huge change to the franchise. (And there are a lot of widely varied opinions here.) So, let us know where you are with this announcement. Does it hurt. Are you happy. Do you just want to wait-and-see? Please let us know your thoughts. Tell us what you think about the deal that let Amazon/MGM get creative control of James Bond Does one of these fan's comments mirror your thoughts? Do you disagree with anyone? Let us know! Also, please 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/4hN5muj

21 Feb 19min