Pet Peeves of Spy Movie Fans - 6 Fans Speak Out
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Release Date: 10/15/2024
Raymond Benson, Bond author, talks his new book on Felix Leiter
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
In this episode, Dan and Tom bring in a special guest. Join us as Raymond Benson, Bond author, talks his new book on Felix Leiter. Novels are being written about some of the non-James Bond characters from the Ian Fleming James Bond novels. To that end, Raymond Benson, who was the first American James Bond continuation author, is getting set to release his latest book, “The Hook and the Eye”. This is a book about Felix Leiter after his shark attack. The book will be released initially as an e-book serial starting on May 27, 2025, with a paper book release in October. ...
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DECISION BEFORE DAWN – Decoded!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1951 World War II spy movie DECISION BEFORE DAWN. It was the first spy movie nominated for the Best Motion Picture Academy Award. And we think it is likely that you never heard of it. So, take a listen and we’ll decode this one for you. There is a lot of realism in the movie, and we will highlight some of the real-world things that they adapted for this movie. DECISION BEFORE DAWN was one of the first post-World War II movies that tried to humanize the regular German citizen, not the NAZI party. In addition, DECISION BEFORE DAWN was the...
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THE AMATEUR Review - No-Spoilers!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Join Dan and Tom as they give you their no-spoiler review of the just-released spy movie, THE AMATEUR, starring Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne. Our goal is to give you the information you need to see if watching THE AMATEUR is worth your time and money. Listen to find out what we think. THE AMATEUR is a remake of the 1981 movie which starred John Savage. The cast is excellent with Malek, Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Julianne Nicholson, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jon Bernthal, Holt McCallany, Adrian Martinez, and more. Some of the topics we discuss include in this review are: ...
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Timothy Dalton as James Bond - The Good the Bad and Unique
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Dan and Tom decode the Timothy Dalton as James Bond. What was the Good, the Bad, and Unique of his performance? What worked and didn’t work well?Listen to find out. Timothy Dalton only played James Bond movies in two movies, THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL. He brought a much different James Bond to the screen than his predecessor. Reactions were mixed as some people didn’t want this change. We break down Timothy Dalton’s James Bond movies by looking at: · How did Timothy Dalton change the role? ...
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The Good the Bad and Unique of Roger Moore as James Bond
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
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? ...
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James Bond Women: Survive or die? How often did Bond fail?
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
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...
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HOPSCOTCH (1980) Decoded!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
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 ...
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BLACK BAG Review – No Spoilers!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
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,...
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BACKGROUND TO DANGER - Decoded!
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
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...
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1960s JAMES BOND POSTERS - The Hidden Gems and Sex
Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
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,...
info_outlineWhat 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 villain matter?
- Dark vs. Light
- Plot Twists
- Romance Subplots
- CGI
- And More …
Hey spy movie producers: take a listen to find out what spy movie fans REALLY think.
Tell us what you think about the Pet Peeves of Spy Movie Fans
Now that you’ve heard from some other spy movie fans, let us know what you think. Do you agree or disagree with any of the points made by us and our fans? Did we miss any pet peeves you have about spy movies?
Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at [email protected]. The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be! We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!
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