CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE Decoded
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Johnson and Kevin Hart. CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE is a comedy/spy movie. As we’ve talked about in the past, that is a combination that often falls short. It is rare to get an AUSTIN POWERS, THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE, or UNDERCOVER BROTHER and you often end up with a wreck like ARGYLLE or NO 1 OF THE SECRET SERVICE. So take a listen to find out which CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE is. Does it work? Here’s the intelligence we decode in CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE: · A high-level look at the plot without giving too much away ...
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Defending Denise Richards’ performance in THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Can we be defending Denise Richards’ performance in THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH? Denise Richard’s performance has garnered a very wide range of opinions. There are some people who loved her in the role of Dr. Christmas Jones. Others have problems with her casting and her performance. So, Dan and Tom decode her performance in THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and look at what worked and what didn’t. Some of the areas we examine include: Her character’s complexity Was she a believable nuclear physicist? Was she the right age for the role? Did the script and...
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CANARY BLACK Decoded!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Amazon recently released the spy movie CANARY BLACK. This movie stars Kate Beckinsale, Rupert Friend, and Ray Stevenson. Is it worth a watch? Join Dan and Tom as they decode CANARY BLACK. It carries an “R” rating here in the U.S., and we think it is earned with the quantity of violence. Dan and Tom disagree with the impact of this violence. For those of you who want to find out what earlier movies may have influenced scenes in this movie, we drill into these scenes. As usual, there are some strong positives as well as some negatives to this movie. In this...
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Spy Movie News October 29 2024 – BOURNE 6, THE AGENCY, GHOST TRAIL, and more!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Join Dan for our October 29, 2024, edition of Spy Movie News. We start this episode talking about spy entertainment in development, then move on to some industry news, and then wrap with a tip of the hat to some industry workers who have passed in the last month. Then we will look at upcoming, yet-to-be-released movies and shows. Some of the shows we discuss include: THE TRAITOR Two untitled projects, including a Christopher Nolan movie GHOST TRAIL CLASSIFIED SCORPION JASON BOURNE DILEMA INTO THE LION’S MOUTH AGENT 86 A LINE OF FIRE RED ONE ...
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ARABESQUE Decoded!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
ARABESQUE is a 1966 spy movie starring Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, and Alan Badel. Is it worth a watch? Dan and Tom decode ARABESQUE to enhance your viewing experience – is it worth a watch? There are some very strong positives as well as some negatives to this movie In this episode, we discuss: Why is this movie titled ARABESQUE? Did the cinematography help or hinder the movie? Which role might have been miscast? Was there chemistry between Sophia Loren and her leading male actors? What movies may have influenced ARABESQUE? What movies have ARABESQUE influenced? Was the...
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Pet Peeves of Spy Movie Fans - 6 Fans Speak Out
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
What are some of the pet peeves of spy movie fans? Particularly, are there specific things that show up in spy movies that drive fans nuts? Dan and Tom are joined by fans from their Facebook group to try to find out. The members of this group are very devoted spy movie fans, and they don’t hold back on their opinions. And occasionally they don’t agree. We’re joined by Bill Kanas, Morgan Lisney, Pietro Rossi and Eric Seabury. So, listen to what they have to say about: Release Timing The Use of Tropes The Use of Technology (real and unreal) Does the...
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THE UNION Decoded – Is It Good or Bad?
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the Netflix spy movie THE UNION. Is this movie starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg any good? Listen to find out what we think. THE UNION has an amazing cast, including 2 Oscar winners, 4 Oscar nominations, Tony Award winners, and Primetime Emmy Award nominees and winners. So, with this star-studded cast this has to be a great movie, right? In this episode, we look at: The extremely talented cast The writing The high kill count The action sequences How other movies have influenced it The initial title for the movie before it was changed to...
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Why the Next James Bond Actor Doesn't Matter?
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Does the next James Bond actor matter? Dan and Tom decode the answer to this question: Dan and Tom decode the answer to this question: Why the Next James Bond Actor Doesn't Matter? The debate over who should be the next James Bond and the future of James Bond often stirs up a lot of excitement and opinions. But, we don’t think it matters who the next James Bond is because we think James Bond can go on indefinitely – Listen to find out why! What really matters? Is the character consistent? Where does the “brand” stand? James Bond actors have delivered...
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Is James Bond a Psychopath? w/Psychiatrist Stephen McWilliams
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
James Bond is a Psychopath? Is James Bond a psychopath? Well, despite the obvious fact that he is a fictional character who has had many authors, actors, and screenwriters involved in defining this character, just . . . maybe! In this episode, Dan and Tom bring in Dr. Stephen McWilliams, author of the book “” to discuss this topic. We’re getting deep into the mind of James Bond and with Stephen’s help, we define what a psychopath really is, then examine the known mind of James Bond to determine if he can be considered a psychopath. (Hint, Bond doesn’t score...
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Spy Movie News September 17 2024 – THE LAST SPY, THE ORDER, TEMPEST, James Bond, and more!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
SPY MOVIE NEWS IS BACK!!! Join Dan for our September 17 2024 edition of Spy Movie News. We’re bringing the news back due to listener demand. This is the only place to listen to a breakdown of what’s happening with spy movies, TV shows, and streaming shows. We start this episode by looking at some of the TV and streaming spy movie shows that were released in the recent past but are still available. We also let you know if a new season is forthcoming or even in process, in some cases. Then we will look at upcoming, yet-to-be-released movies and shows. Some...
info_outlineHOGAN'S HEROES – a comedy spy WW II TV series
“Hogan’s Heroes” was a comedy series in the US from 1965 to 1971. But it was a spy, espionage and sabotage show as well – with plenty of violence. It was based on a group of prisoners of war in World War II who were assigned to Stalag 13. On this show, spy missions rule! Decoding this show, we will show you why!
Dan and Tom tunnel their way into this series by looking at the characters, the actors who played them, and many of their missions.
And yes, “Hogan’s Heroes” is a bit dated with some of its portrayal of Germans and women, but we still think it holds up today. We talk about the German roots of some of the key people involved with the series and what Werner Klemperer required of the show for him to take on the role of Colonel Klink. Klemperer was born in Germany and he had a specific demand.
We also include clips from the show to highlight our points and bring fun to it as well.
With the lunatics running the asylum, there are some classic lines in the series.
Some Hogan's Heroes Influencers
Some of the episodes we decode have ties to real-world events or other movies. For instance, did you listen to our episode THE HEROES OF TELEMARK-DECODED? Well, one of the “Hogan’s Heroes” episodes had roots in the underlying mission portrayed in the movie THE HEROES OF TELEMARK. We tell you which one.
Another episode of Hogan’s Heroes had similarities to the 1946 Sherlock Holmes movie, DRESSED TO KILL.
Other episodes paid homage to TV game shows that were popular at the time.
And what did synthetic fuel have to do with the war and this series?
So, take a listen to hear about these and many more fun facts about this comedy spy series.
Tell us what you think
Have you watched “Hogan’s Heroes”? What did you think? Is it a spy series?
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