Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
oin us in Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! We will look for inter-connections, relationships, unique concepts, and key scenes in all these genres so that we can all discover something new. We examine how spy films influence each other and how real world events impact spy movies! Join Tom and Dan on this continuous adventure, diving into spy movies like Bond, Bourne, Mission: Impossible and the best of the all the rest - from 1935 on! So, join us now and we'll all become spy movie navigators! We will navigate our way through all these spy movie genres together through podcasts, videos, online discussions, submission by our Community and more! We will interview authors, movie personnel, and many others who are part of the spy movie community! We will have podcasts from cool locations too, and continue to visit spy movie location sites throughout the world! We're building a Worldwide Community of Spy Movie Fans, and you're invited!
Episodes
THE MACKINTOSH MAN (1973...
Is James Bond a Code Name has fueled fan debates for decades, and this episode delivers the final, evidence-based answer. In The Final Word
James Bond doesn't just have a License to Kill—he's got a License to Survive. In this episode of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, hosts Dan and Tom take you on a thrilling journey through the 25 Eon Productions James Bond films to uncover the countless times 007 has stared death in the face and walked away unscathed. From the iconic laser scene in Goldfinger to the crocodile run in Live and Let Die, the ski jum...
The 1960s were a defining era for James Bond, and much of that success came from its unforgettable villains. In this episode, we dive deep into How James Bond Villains of the 1960s shaped the 007 franchise, exploring the masterminds who turned spy thrillers into global phenomena. From the calculating genius of Ernst Stavro Blofeld to the gold-obsessed Auric Goldfinger, these character...
In this episode of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, Dan and Tom uncover the hidden history of pre-title sequences long before James Bond ever ordered a martini. We look at pre-title sequences – before James Bond and Beyond.
Although the 007 franchise made the pre-title or "cold open" world-famous, it certainly didn't invent the idea. Today, we take you on a deep, cin...
In this episode, Dan and Tom show you 20 things you missed in DR. NO! You'll be surprised by how many of these you missed. Watch to find out! You'll certainly learn something new.
Every movie has questionable sequences an...
NO TIME TO DIE shocked audiences around the globe by doing what no Bond movie had ever dared to do — killing James Bond. After decades of near-death escapes, 007 finally met his end in Daniel Craig's last outing as the iconic British spy. But was it the bold, emotional conclusion the franchise needed, or an unforgivable betraya...
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"Spy Bits: The James Bond Gun Barrel Sequence" is a sharp, focused deep dive into the James Bond gun barrel sequence. And it is brought to you by Cracking the Code of Spy Movies.
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In this episode, Dan and Tom show you 20 things you missed in THUNDERBALL! You'll be surprised by how many of these you missed. Watch to find out! You'll certainly learn something new.
Every movie has questionable sequenc...
🎙️ Is The Falcon and the Snowman Any Good?
In this episode, we dive deep into the 1985 espionage drama The Falcon and the Snowman, starring Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn. Based on a true story, the film explores Cold War paranoia, youthful rebellion, and the slippery slope of betrayal. But does it hold up today?
🕵️♂️ We break down:
- The film's real-life origins and political backdrop
- Performances that to...
Dive into a curated list of 10 Classic Non-James Bond Spy Movies. This list is handpicked by Dan and Tom of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. We spotlight hidden gems, wartime operas, Hitchcock staples, and movies that directly influenced later Cold War movies.
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Join Dan Tom as they decode SPY ...
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1965 spy movie, OPERATION CROSSBOW. Find out if this spy movie, based on a real World War II operation, is worth watching.
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1979 spy movie, AVALANCHE EXPRESS. This was Robert Shaw's last movie. Is it worth watching? Listen to find...
Join Dan and Tom as they decode 20 Things You Missed in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE! How many will you miss? Listen to find out!
Dan and Tom interview Steve Begg, who led the visual effects for CASINO ROYALE, SKYFALL, SPECTRE, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, & more! Read more
Dan and Tom compare the GOLDFINGER – novel vs movie. How close is the movie to the novel, and how did the novel impact the franchise? Listen t...
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