Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies podcast - your premiere source for decoding spy movies from classisc to James Bond and current! Your field operatives Dan and Tom dig deep and analyze key scenes, uncover key connections, present detailed reviews, interview cast and crew, host special guests so that you discover something new in every episode and enhance your viewing experience of any spy movie covered. Discover something new in every episode! “If you’re a spy movie fan, you’re going to really enjoy these. The hosts make it fun and offer some fascinating trivia about the movies we all love.” - Apple listener Social: Follow them on • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpyMovieNavigator • X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/SpyNavigator • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spymovienavigator/

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE Decoded 11/19/2024

Defending Denise Richards’ performance in THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH 11/12/2024

CANARY BLACK Decoded! 11/05/2024

Spy Movie News October 29 2024 – BOURNE 6, THE AGENCY, GHOST TRAIL, and more! 10/29/2024

ARABESQUE Decoded! 10/22/2024

Pet Peeves of Spy Movie Fans - 6 Fans Speak Out 10/15/2024

THE UNION Decoded – Is It Good or Bad? 10/08/2024

Why the Next James Bond Actor Doesn't Matter? 10/01/2024

Is James Bond a Psychopath? w/Psychiatrist Stephen McWilliams 09/24/2024

Is James Bond a Psychopath? w/Psychiatrist Stephen McWilliams 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 100 on the test). We use the famed professor, Robert D. Hare’s psychology checklist as our driver for the analysis. Hare’s checklist includes breakdowns of the following categories: Interpersonal Traits, Affective Traits, Lifestyle Traits, and Anti-Social traits. How many of those apply to the agent with the OO designation we know as James Bond? Can you be a spy with a license to kill without some psychopathic traits? Can you be a great spy and still be a psychopath? Listen to find out. Stephen is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Saint John of God Hospital, Dublin, and an Associate Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University College Dublin. In addition to talking about James Bond, McWilliams’s book talks about other fictional characters such as Hannibal Lecter, Frank Underwood, Amy Elliott Dunne, and more. He has also authored the book “Fiction & Physicians – Medicine through the Eyes of Writers”. Tell us what you think So, before listening to this episode, do you think James Bond was a psychopath? After, listening, did your opinion change? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at . 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 . In addition, you can check out our as well. Episode Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/33171677

Spy Movie News September 17 2024 – THE LAST SPY, THE ORDER, TEMPEST, James Bond, and more! 09/17/2024

Spy Movie News September 17 2024 – THE LAST SPY, THE ORDER, TEMPEST, James Bond, and more! 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 of the shows we discuss include: “The Last Spy” THE ORDER “Tempest” The Joe Ledger Novels streaming decision KINGSMAN 3 THE UNION MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY “Slow Horses” “The Old Man” HARBIN “Lioness” OCEANS 14? MUTINY And more … Tell us what you think about the September 17, 2024 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 . 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 . In addition, you can check out our as well. Episode Webpage: URLS Here are the URLs we either mentioned in the episode, or used to develop this episode. These links can provide more background information. /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/33081167

UNDERCOVER GRANDPA – Decoded! 09/10/2024

UNDERCOVER GRANDPA – Decoded! Decoding UNDERCOVER GRANDPA In this episode, Dan and Tom decode the 2017 spy movie, UNDERCOVER GRANDPA. This is one of our episodes that has Dan and Tom disagreeing as to whether they thought it was a good movie or not. One of them thought it was ok. The other didn’t like it at all. The basic plot involves a teenager named Jake Bouchard (Dylan Everett) who is smitten by a girl in his high school class. His Grandpa (James Caan) has a background in special operations and tells Jake about some of his missions. But Jake thought this was just crazy talk until his girlfriend Angie (Greta Onieogou) gets kidnapped. So, in this episode, we look at: The plot The cast The treatment/positioning of old people The plausibility of Grandpa’s stories Could Grandpa really know Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame? The Pros and Cons of the Movie Aspic Other movies starring older actors Some tie-ins to other movies This movie has a star-studded cast of octogenarians, or near octogenarians, including James Caan, Louis Gossett Jr, Jessica Walter, Paul Sorvino, Lawrence Dane, and Kenneth Walsh. With this cast, and it being a spy movie, you can bet that the theme of the age of the characters is a main plot point. And, you would win that bet. Tell us what you think Have you seen UNDERCOVER GRANDPA? If not, has this episode encouraged you to watch it? If you have seen it, who’s opinion do you agree with more: Dan’s or Tom’s? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at . 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 . In addition, you can check out our as well. Episode Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/32986692

Gadgets in THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and DIE ANOTHER DAY 09/03/2024

Gadgets in THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and DIE ANOTHER DAY Pierce Brosnan’s final two James Bond movies, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and DIE ANOTHER DAY had some very cool gadgets. How many of the gadgets do you remember from those movies? In this episode, Dan and Tom decode about 30 of them. Are these gadgets believable? Realistic? Based on any real science? If you are a fan of this show, you probably know that DIE ANOTHER DAY is one of Tom’s bottom two James Bond movies. Yet, he liked its pre-title sequence in part due to some of the gadgets we’ll call out. So, some things we decode are: How much fun would you have firing a flamethrower from a moving hovercraft? The OMEGA Seamaster – ya gotta love Watch gadgets! We also saw a very cutting gadget (yes both puns are intended). Once we see it used for its real function. Then later and again in a more nefarious use. We talk about a gadget that used to be advertised in the back of magazines. Did any of you ever buy one? And even M gets into gadget development. Um, if Elektra asks you to sit in a chair, be very afraid. A Single Digital Sonic Agitator, really? And sometimes you can’t unsee what you can’t see. That one was a lame gadget So have a listen, getting a better understanding of these gadgets will enhance your viewing experience next time you watch THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH or DIE ANOTHER DAY. Tell us what you think about the gadgets in THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and DIE ANOTHER DAY Did we miss any gadgets? Which are your favorite gadgets? Did any gadgets strike you as believable? If so, which ones? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at .  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 . In addition, you can check out our as well.   Episode Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/32817772

Gadgets in GOLDENEYE and TOMORROW NEVER DIES 08/27/2024

George Lazenby Retirement Salute 08/20/2024

George Lazenby Retirement Salute A Salute to George Lazenby George Lazenby has announced his retirement from public life. This is a well-earned retirement and we wish him nothing but the best. In this episode, Dan and Tom bring Mike Reyes back for a salute to the second Eon Productions actor to play James Bond. George had huge shoes to fill in following Sean Connery. We think he filled them very well. Some of the topics we decode include: How George Lazenby landed the role of James Bond The Hulu show “Becoming Bond” How his James Bond was introduced in the movie and his “This never happened to the other fella” line in the ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE pre-title sequence. The pressure of taking over for Sean Connery who emblazoned his version of James Bond in the moviegoers’ minds. Lazenby’s upbringing How his work on ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE shaped the role of James Bond for the rest of the series What they think the next James Bond movie George Lazenby should have done. Hint, it isn’t DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, which was the successor to ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE So, once again, we wish George Lazenby well in his retirement. And we thank him for his work on ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE. You can read . Tell us what you think Let us hear from you about George Lazenby. What did you think of his performance as James Bond in ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE. Do you wish he’d done another Bond movie? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at . 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 . In addition, you can check out our as well. Episode Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/32646467

How to Build a Spy Movie 08/13/2024

How to Build a Spy Movie What makes a spy movie great? Are they built with common elements? Dan and Tom decode the blueprint that most spy movies use in creating their story. From the protagonist, the villain and a variety of other essential elements we look at how to build a spy movie. What do we need if we want to build a spy movie? Some of the things decoded include: Obviously a spy movie needs a protagonist or spy. But, what characteristics does that, or those spies have? What does he or she look like? Importantly, do they have different characteristics if the spy movie is gritty, an action spy movie, or a comedy? Next, what are the characteristics of the mission? We look at some examples of different spy movies to highlight some of these. And of course, every spy mission’s protagonist needs a villain. And these villains aren’t all carbon copies. They each seem to have their own physical traits. Again, we look at some examples of successful spy movie villains. If you have a male spy, do you need a femme fatale? What about allies? And what are some examples of how locations influence spy movies? What are some successful locations that we’ve seen in spy movies. One area of contention is around how much of the movie needs to be action sequences and what are some of the ways a studio can blow these for the audience? As we often talk about, there is a moral ambiguity in most spy movies. We look at this ambiguity and how it has two sides. Of course, there is more that we discuss, but this list gives you some good reasons to listen to this episode: How to Build a Spy Movie. Tell us what you think Are you ready to build your own spy movie? Are there things Dan and Tom missed? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at . 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 . In addition, you can check out our as well. Episode Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/32546867

HOGAN'S HEROES – Decoded! 08/06/2024

HOGAN'S HEROES – Decoded! HOGAN'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 ? 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? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at . 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 . In addition, you can check out our as well. Episode Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/32449997

THE HEROES OF TELEMARK – Decoded! 07/30/2024

MY SPY THE ETERNAL CITY Decoded! 07/23/2024

MY SPY THE ETERNAL CITY Decoded! MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY - Is it worth your time? MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY is the much-anticipated follow-up to the 2020 action-comedy MY SPY. It reunites a wonderful cast led by Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman. The movie takes us on a feel-good adventure set in some of Europe’s most storied destinations. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode this movie, while not revealing any spoilers. The goal is to enhance your viewing experience when you watch this movie. Good or bad or both? We think this is a good spy movie for some spy movie fans, while some spy movie fans won’t like the lighthearted, comedic feel of MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY. One of our goals is to ensure the right people watch this movie. So: If you are a teenager or a young adult, we think you are the target audience for this movie. Listen to this episode to find out why. If you are sensitive to some language, jokes targeted to the Catholic Church, or some nude statues, listen to find out if this is a movie you won’t like. We spell out why this has a PG-13 rating in the US so you can make your own decisions. After all, not all movies are for all people. If you are an adult who isn’t sensitive to those things and who wants to watch a comedy spy movie, we think you’ll like MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY. So, in short, this movie has some good laughs, a pseudo-plausible plot, and a chase scene with a vehicle we’ve never seen in a spy movie before. We like MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY, and this episode should help you figure out if it is worth your time. Tell us what you think So, have you watched MY SPY: THE ETERENAL CITY? If so, did Dan and Tom hit the mark? If not, will you watch this movie? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at .  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 . In addition, you can check out our as well.   Episode Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/32249187

Build-A-Bond Constructing the next James Bond 07/16/2024

EYE OF THE NEEDLE – Decoded! 07/09/2024

OPERATION BODYGUARD - Behind the Spies in Movies and Novels 07/02/2024

OPERATION BODYGUARD - Behind the Spies in Movies and Novels OPERATION BODYGUARD AND DECEPTION IN WORLD WAR II Your field operatives, Dan and Tom, talk with author and historian Rick Beyer about the deception techniques used in the war. Operation Bodyguard and its sub-operation, Operation Fortitude, which helped win the war, are highlighted. Operation Bodyguard was an overall deception operation to assist the Allied Forces in World War II. It is one example of how deception was an important part of the Allied success. Operation Fortitude was designed to deceive Adolph Hitler as to the location of the Allied invasion of Europe. You know the landing came at Normandy. Listen to find out the ruses and locations the Allied Forces used to keep Hitler believing that Normandy was not going to be the landing location. We also talk with Rick about a deception unit called Ghost Army of which Rick co-authored the excellent book, “The Ghost Army of World War II”. Ghost Army deployed just after D-Day, so they weren’t directly involved in D-Day. But they are the source of the inflatable tank. Listen to find out what that means Finally, we look at some of the spies who were involved in the deceptions, highlighting double agents who Hitler thought was working for him. Without real spies, we have no spy movies or spy fiction! Tell us what you think So, prior to listening to this episode, did you know about these deceptions? Would you like more episodes like this that talk about real-world spies and their techniques? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and your thoughts on this episode. Just drop us a note at .  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 . In addition, you can check out our as well.   You can get Rick’s book on his website: . Episode Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/31956072

3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR – A Fresh Look 06/25/2024

SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies 06/18/2024

SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies is a look at this 1928 Fritz Lang spy movie. And, Dan and Tom fill you in on just how big an influence SPIONE is in the spy movie genre.  Significantly, SPIONE is the first spy movie we’ve been able to find that isn’t based on a war. Not surprisingly, this movie laid out the blueprint for most non-war-based spy movies to come. SPIONE was a very influential movie Even if you don’t watch the movie, this episode will fill you in on how SPIONE blazed the trail and influenced spy movies to come, which all spy movie fans should know. You’ll certainly recognize some tropes you’ve seen in more modern spy movies. Tropes such as: how did that guy not die when he was shot at close range? What was that pill that guy bit down on?  What is a spy movie villain supposed to look like?  A train in a spy movie? What things in this movie did we then see Alfred Hitchcock do? How was that guy dressed? And more! What are the positives and the negatives of SPIONE? We should warn you that SPIONE is a 2 ½ hour black and white silent movie. Watching a silent movie is a different experience from what we get when watching modern movies. Although the movie was filmed in Germany, there are many versions with English subtitles available.  You can certainly find different releases of SPIONE on YouTube. The English title of the movie is SPIES. So, have you seen SPIONE?  Will you watch it after you listen to this episode? Tell us what you think Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at .  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 . In addition, you can check out our as well.   Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/31778367

SPECTRE – can this James Bond movie be defended? 06/11/2024

SPECTRE – can this James Bond movie be defended? SPECTRE – can this James Bond movie be defended? Dan and Tom bring Vicky back to answer this question. While SPECTRE is not often in a James Bond fan’s top 5 list, it is often in a Bond fan’s bottom 10 list. Why is that? What about this movie turns fans off? Dan, Tom, and Vicky uncover both the positives and the negatives of SPECTRE to try to figure out if it can be defended. Let's Look At The Negatives They start with a look at some of the negatives of SPECTRE. Dan, Tom, and Vicky think one of the problems is the reason Blofeld hates James Bond. At least the reason Blofeld tells Bond. Dan says that this plot point irks him. Or maybe it is the character of Madeleine Swann. Vicky says she thinks the character is too flat. Or maybe it is the writing of Purvis and Wade. You know Tom will chime in on that one. And more. And Now The Positives To be sure, there are some positives in SPECTRE. Such as: The production quality is top-notch, a signature of Eon Productions’ James Bond movies. The spectacular pre-title sequence. The supporting cast. And more. This is a lively discussion as the three of them aren’t in agreement on all the positives and negatives. So, What Do You Think: SPECTRE – can this James Bond movie be defended? So, what are your reasons for liking or disliking SPECTRE? Can you defend it? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at .  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 . Additionally, you can check out our as well.  Webpage: We welcome back Vicky for this episode. You can visit her channel THE BOND ROOM UNLOCKED on and on . You can also catch her at the /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/31687812

You Only Live Thrice, Mr. Bond 06/04/2024

5 FINGERS Decoded! 05/28/2024

5 FINGERS Decoded! Dan and Tom decode the 1952 classic spy movie, 5 FINGERS. This excellent movie starring James Mason is a fantastic espionage thriller, but not an action thriller. And we think it works quite well that way. 5 FINGERS is based on the true story of Albanian-born Elyesa Bazna, who worked as a valet for the British ambassador to Turkey during World War II and became a Nazi spy. Also, it is based on the L.C. Moyzisch novel “Operation Cicero”. If you are a fan of our podcast, undoubtedly noticed that we generally like spy movies based on reality. Emphatically, 5 FINGERS is no exception. We look at James Mason’s character's codename which is Cicero, and discuss the significance of that name. As well as the significance of the title. Specifically, beyond the “5-finger discount’s” obvious significance. Dan and Tom also look at what they think are the positive aspects of 5 FINGERS. These include an intriguing plot, strong acting performances, a suspenseful atmosphere, and more. Tom is a huge fan of this movie. And without a doubt, the last 90 seconds of this movie are a big reason. The build-up, stress, and apparent relief throughout make this ending spectacular. James Mason’s performance at the end takes it significantly to great heights. Dan and Tom also look at some of the negative comments they’ve read about 5 FINGERS and share their thoughts on those. It is 5 FINGERS, not FIVE FINGERS We should highlight that this episode is about the 1952 movie 5 FINGERS with the numeral 5 at the beginning. There is a completely different movie from 2006 that has nothing to do with this one. What are your thoughts? Did you see 5 FINGERS? If so, do Dan and Tom have the right perspective? What did you think of this episode? Please let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and if you want to be notified of our next event. Just drop us a note at . The more we hear from you, the better the show will 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 . Check out our as well. Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/31475007

Chicago 007 Fans May 2024 Meetup - Fan Interviews 05/21/2024

Maestro John Morris Russell Talks James Bond Concert 05/14/2024

Maestro John Morris Russell Talks James Bond Concert John Morris Russell Talks Shaken Not Stirred Dan and Tom interview Maestro John Morris Russell (JMR) about his Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert, “Shaken Not Stirred,” musical scores, and James Bond music. As you might have guessed, the concert’s focus is the music of James Bond. You may know JMR from his work as the conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for the past 13 years. Joining JMR in the concert is the amazing vocalist Capathia Jenkins. She possesses the wide vocal range needed to cover the various styles of singers from the James Bond catalog. We will be attending the concert and we’re sure James Bond fans will enjoy this one. In this episode, JMR talks about what to expect in this concert and how they put it together. He also talks about his career, why he decided to conduct instead of play an instrument, some influential composers, and film scoring in general. If you’ve ever wanted to know what a composer has to deal with in scoring a movie, JMR gives you a good idea. It is really amazing how they do it. One other area we discuss is how technology has made composition more efficient. Much is the same as it's been for hundreds of years. But, some of it is streamlined today. Raymond Benson with an assist Dan and Tom wanted some expertise for this interview, so they asked Raymond Benson for an assist. Of course, Raymond graciously agreed. Raymond helped us delve into other composers' works and JMR’s experiences with them. Plus, Raymond tells of a very scary experience he had with composer John Barry. What do you think? So, we’re excited to be going to this concert and see John Morris Russell put what he told us into action. We think this will be a good one. Do you have plans to go to this concert? If so, let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at . The more we hear from you, the better the show will 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 . Check out our as well. Webpage: Credit: John Morris Russell pictures courtesy of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/31282937

SPY HUNT – 1950 Cold War Espionage Classic Decoded! 05/07/2024

Diamonds Are Forever Las Vegas and Octopussy Utah Filming Locations with Matt Sherman 04/30/2024

Diamonds Are Forever Las Vegas and Octopussy Utah Filming Locations with Matt Sherman Dan and Tom talk with Matt Sherman about the DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Las Vegas and OCTOPUSSY Utah filming locations. Besides being a James Bond expert, Matt Sherman leads tours to many different James Bond filming locations – check his website . In this episode, we discuss what we experienced on Matt’s tour of two relatively close filming location areas for two movies, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (DAF) and OCTOPUSSY. Much of DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER was filmed in and around Las Vegas, Nevada in the U.S. For instance, the casinos, the desert, the mortuary, the car chase and more are all there. Surprisingly, if you take a 2-hour drive from Las Vegas into southwestern Utah, you’ll end up in some key locations from OCTOPUSSY. Much of the OCTOPUSSY pre-title sequence was filmed in this stunningly beautiful part of the U.S. Some of the scenes toward the end of the movie were filmed here as well. Some of the filming location questions we answer are: DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER LAS VEGAS What airport did James Bond arrive in when he came to Las Vegas? How many locations were used when Plenty O’Toole was tossed from the hotel window? Where is the location of the parking lot from the car chase? Why is visiting the Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary & Cemetary not enough to experience the mortuary scenes? What game can you still play at the Circus Circus arcade area? OCTOPUSSY Utah Where was the gas station that James Bond’s jet pulled up to when Bond said “fill ‘er up”? How did they film the take-off and landing of Bond’s jet? Where is the bridge the plane flies under? Where did James Bond jump from his horse onto Kamal Khan’s plane? When standing near the bridge, you can see places portraying what countries from what movies? This is a fun discussion. The next time you are in Las Vegas, go visit these sites. You’ll be glad you did. So, have you been to any of these sites? If so, let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at . The more we hear from you, the better the show will 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 . Check out our as well. Webpage: /episode/index/show/spymovienavigator/id/31041278

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