Diamonds Are Forever Amsterdam Filming Locations & Amsterdam Intelligence
Dan and Tom went to Amsterdam to see the filming locations from DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. They talk about those and some other locations there.
Dan and Tom head out to find the DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Amsterdam filming locations. There aren’t many and they are easy to find. But it is very cool to see these sites over 50 years after the movie was filmed.
So, join them as they visit Tiffany Case’s house. Was she home? The Skinny Bridge? Was that a figment of screenwriters Richard Maibaum and Tom Mankiewicz? Listen to find out.
What famous drink from Ian Fleming’s novels has an Amsterdam bar named after it? What literarily-named hotel has another bar they mention? And what tour do they tell you is a must see when visiting Amsterdam? Amsterdam intelligence is on the menu!
So, have you been to these DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Amsterdam filming locations? Have you seen any of these other 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 info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be! We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!
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Video Interview of Chris Corbould: Special Effects Master talks James Bond!
Note: This is the video version of this episode. We show you our interview with Chris Corbould and intersperse clips and photos from the movies we discuss. If you want to listen to an audio version of this podcast instead of watching this video, click here to be redirected to the audio episode page.
Video Interview of Chris Corbould
This video interview of Chris Corbould was recorded in Chicago at the press event prior to the opening of the “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” exhibit. This fantastic exhibit is at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Chris Corbould OBE has worked on 15 James Bond movies, THE DARK KNIGHT Trilogy, 2 Superman movies, and he won an Acadamy Award for his work on the movie INCEPTION. Chiefly, his specialty has been visual effects, leading the team on many of these movies.
What movies do we discuss with Chris Corbould?
During this interview, Chris talks with Dan and Tom about visual effects in several of his James Bond movies and THE DARK KNIGHT.
So, listen to hear how they did the explosion in SPECTRE, which involved about 300 explosions in succession! Chris tells us how that worked. Additionally, Chris mentions the warning he gave to Daniel Craig about this scene.
Undoubtedly, you remember the doughnut scene in NO TIME TO DIE.You know, the scene where the Aston Martin spins in the square in Matera, Italy. Chris talks us through that scene and how they coordinated the “bullets” hitting the side of the buildings with the spinning of the car.
The tank scenes in GOLDENEYE! Chris also tells us the origin and some of the challenges of these tank scenes. What are the challenges of buying real tanks for a movie? Listen to find out!
One of Tom’s favorite Bond gadgets is the cello case in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS. Chris Corbould was involved with this gadget’s development. And he gives us insight into the creation of the device. Oh, and he lets us know what actress Maryam d’Abo, who played Kara Milovy, certainly thought about this sled.
SKYFALL train crash in the subway! Chris discusses the challenges in designing this spectacular train crash. Lots of details had to be worked out simultaneously for that one.
It’s not all James Bond
Finally, since we were having this discussion in Chicago, Chris talked about the semi-trailer scene in THE DARK KNIGHT. This is the scene where the truck flips over, backend over the front end. They filmed this scene in Chicago, on LaSalle street. Chris lets us know how they got that to work.
Let us know what you think!
So, take a listen. Chris Corbould is not only a visual effects master, he’s a great guy and a fun interview.Let us know your thoughts about our video interview of Chris Corbould, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
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The Exhibit
As we mentioned, we met with Chris at the “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. This exhibit has vehicles, gadgets, screen-used props, and educational materials based on the James Bond movies. You can find out more about the exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry’s website.
Podcast Episode
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY – How the Story Came to Be
Dan and Tom decode the movie FOR YOUR EYES ONLY and how the story came to be. Two Ian Fleming short stories are behind it.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY – How the Story Came to be
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, the movie, was not the story from Ian Fleming’s short story with the same title. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode the movie to see how the story came to be.
Some of the characters from the movie, and some of the plot points were adapted from Ian Fleming’s 1960 short stories “For Your Eyes Only” and “Risico”. Plus, the locations of the 2 stories and the movie are all different. People’s names have changed. The reason that people have wanted revenge has changed. The MacGuffin has changed.
Yet, even with all of that, the movie, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY turned into one of Roger Moore’s best movies playing James Bond.
And the 1968 movie ICE STATION ZEBRA definitely influenced the final version of the movie FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. Dan and Tom lay it out in this episode!
So, take a listen.
We assume you’ve seen the movie FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. Have you read Fleming’s short stories “For Your Eyes Only” and “Risico”? If so, did Dan and Tom miss anything? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
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Join Dan and Tom and special guest, Mike Reyes of Cinemablend.com for a fun analysis of Craig's set-up movie for NO TIME TO DIE. Let’s join the dead on parade in SPECTRE!
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Podcast Episode
Interview: Special Effects Master Chris Corbould talks James Bond!
Dan and Tom talk with visual effects expert Chris Corbould! You've seen his work on 15 James Bond movies, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and more.
Who is Chris Corbould?
Chris Corbould OBE has worked on 15 James Bond movies, THE DARK KNIGHT Trilogy, 2 Superman movies, and he won an Acadamy Award for his work on the movie INCEPTION. Chiefly, his specialty has been visual effects, leading the team on many of these movies.
Dan and Tom had a chance to chat with Chris in Chicago at the press event prior to the opening of the “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” exhibit. This fantastic exhibit is at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
What movies do we discuss with Chris Corbould?
During this interview, Chris talks about visual effects in several of his James Bond movies and THE DARK KNIGHT.
So, listen to hear how they did the explosion in SPECTRE, which involved about 300 explosions in succession! Chris tells us how that worked. Additionally, Chris mentions the warning he gave to Daniel Craig about this scene.
Undoubtedly, you remember the doughnut scene in NO TIME TO DIE.You know,the scene where the Aston Martin spins in the square in Matera, Italy. Chris talks us through that scene and how they coordinated the “bullets” hitting the side of the buildings with the spinning of the car.
The tank scenes in GOLDENEYE! Chris also tells us the origin and some of the challenges of these tank scenes. What are the challenges of buying real tanks for a movie? Listen to find out!
One of Tom’s favorite Bond gadgets is the cello case in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS. Chris Corbould was involved with this gadget’s development. And he gives us insight into the creation of the device. Oh, and he lets us know what actress Maryam d’Abo, who played Kara Milovy, certainly thought about this sled.
SKYFALL train crash in the subway! Chris discusses the challenges in designing this spectacular train crash. Lots of details had to be worked out simultaneously for that one.
It’s not all James Bond
Finally, since we were having this discussion in Chicago, Chris talked about the semi-trailer scene in THE DARK KNIGHT. This is the scene where the truck flips over, backend over the front end. They filmed this scene in Chicago, on LaSalle street. Chris lets us know how they got that to work.
Let us know what you think!
So, take a listen. Chris Corbould is not only a visual effects master, he’s a great guy and a fun interview.Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
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The Exhibit
As we mentioned, we met with Chris at the “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. This exhibit has vehicles, gadgets, screen-used props, and educational materials based on the James Bond movies. You can find out more about the exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry’s website.
Join Dan and Tom and special guest, Mike Reyes of Cinemablend.com for a fun analysis of Craig's set-up movie for NO TIME TO DIE. Let’s join the dead on parade in SPECTRE!
Join Dan, Tom & Vicky as they decode the pre-title sequence of You Only Live Twice!
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Podcast Episode
007 Science: Inside the World of James Bond
Dan and Tom look at the newly opened exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry - “007 Science: Inside the World of James Bond”.
“007 Science: Inside the World of James Bond” is a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Dan and Tom became big fans of this exhibit while attending the Press Day viewing. They take you inside and highlight many of the items displayed. And they let you know why you will want to attend this exhibit.
What’s in the exhibit?
We won’t give everything away. But there are screen-used gadgets from the James Bond movies. These are some of the most well-known gadgets in the James Bond history. Plus, there are James Bond movie vehicles. Vehicles like the Aston Martin DB5 used in GOLDENEYE, and the Lotus Espirit which was used in THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. And, there are real-world spy gadgets that the CIA has used to showcase how the Bond gadgets may have had some real-world background.
Who did we talk with?
Includes a quick interview with Meg Simmonds, Archive Director for Eon Productions, and Eric Andersen, Project Manager of Featured Experiences and Special Projects at the Museum. They help us understand what is in the exhibit and why. Meg talks about one gadget that was from a very early James Bond movie. She had never seen it before but was able to track down. And, that gadget is on display in this exhibit! Which one?!
Eric focuses on is the fact that this is the Museum of Science and Industry. So, they want to make sure the exhibit highlights Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) throughout. There are interactive activities and Eric helps us understand what is there, and why kids will like this too.
Finally, Chris Corbould, who was the Special Effects Supervisor on all of the James Bond movies from GOLDENEYE through NO TIME TO DIE was there. A separate episode will come out with that interview!
So, take a listen. Dan and Tom think the “007 Science: Inside the World of James Bond” exhibition is extremely well done. It is a must for any James Bond fan! Have you gone to see it yet?Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
Where is the exhibit?
The Museum of Science and Industry is located at 5700 DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Check out their website to find out more details. The exhibit runs from March 007, 2024, to October 27, 2024.
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007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond Opening in Chicago
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The 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond exhibit runs from March 7, 2024 – October 27, 2024, at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
SpyMovieNavigator.com had the opportunity to attend the Press preview of the unique exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry called: 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond.
Photo: Reno Lovison
The Exhibit opens to the public on March 007, 2024! And we just want to say, that we spent over three hours at this special showing. We were blown away by the quality, variety, and uniqueness of this event.
If you are a spy movie fan, a James Bond fan, or just a movie fan – you must come to Chicago to see this spectacular exhibit. You will have a wonderful time!
First of all, the focus is on the science of 007. So, there is a lot of attention to detail on the gadgets, the impact they had on real-world gadgets to come, and the effect actual gadgets had on the films. Wow!
All the gadgets and screen-used props in the event were on loan from EON Productions and the International Spy Museum. Meg Simmonds is the archivist for EON Productions who is responsible for all of what we see here. And we got to meet and speak with Meg as well! Look for a future podcast soon with her clips in it. There are so many artifacts that Meg Simmonds did such a wonderful job preserving and bringing to public view here that we can only call out a few.
What artifacts are there?
The Deep Star Underwater Helmet worn by James Bond in FOR YOUR EYES ONLY! (1981)
The bionic eyes from NO TIME TO DIE (2021)
Timothy Dalton’s gas-expelling and exploding key fob from THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (1987)
A scale model of Auric Goldfinger’s plane used for flight sequences – by the way, the other side of the plane is the US transport plane that was supposed to take Bond to the White House – used for flight sequences as well! It’s the same model! GOLDFINGER (1964)
The cello case that Bond and Kara Milovy use to escape on the snow chase in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (1987).
Rosa Klebb’s shoes – YES! the dagger-bladed shoes in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963)!
The Golden Gun from THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974)
Vehicles: yes! Lots of vehicles! And spectacular ones! Many of the vehicles were on loan to the museum from the Ian Fleming Foundation which finds, restores, and loans out for exhibition these vehicles.
So, what kind of vehicles are here?
The Aston Martin DB 5 from GOLDENEYE (1995) (Fantastic! I saw this same car, I believe, at the SPYSCAPE Museum in New York City a few years ago.) Beautiful car – and you can see it up close!
Photo: Reno Lovison
The Bombardier Ski-Doo MX ZREV 800 used in DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)!
The Lotus Esprit used in THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977)!
The WETBIKE prototype used by Roger Moore’s Bond to get to Stromberg’s underwater lair in THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977)
The Q BOAT from THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)!
The Aston Martin V8 – used by Timothy Dalton’s Bond in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (1987)
We are calling out a few here – but there are many more to see.
There are some interactive elements as well which are fun. For instance, how long can you hang from an I-beam like Bond did? You can hit the button and time the number of seconds you can! I, uh, did not do too well!
Chris Corbould
Also, Chris Corbould was at the Press event, and we got to speak with him for about 20 minutes alone! Fantastic! This interview will be in a podcast episode soon! Chris was a Special Effects Supervisor for a long time and has worked on lots of films including James Bond films like THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, MOONRAKER, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, A VIEW TO A KILL early on as a Special Effects Technician and Senior Technician. And his years of experience made him excel in this capacity on THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS, LICENCE TO KILL. His break as a Supervisor happened on the movie NIGHTBREED. And continued on to more James Bond movies like GOLDENEYE, TOMORROW NEVER DIES, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and supervised in DIE ANOTHER DAY, CASINO ROYALE, and QUANTUM OF SOLACE!
Photo: Reno Lovison
An Excellent Exhibit
Simply, this group at the Museum of Science and Industry has worked on this exhibit for over a year, bringing together the vehicles, artifacts, and more and the key people and organizations to make this aggressive and sophisticated exhibit a reality – so all of us can see these magnificent items – all in one place! And the work paid off. This is an excellent exhibit.
This is a comfortable exhibit in two large rooms, and you can spend all the time you have enjoying and discovering with each turn and display.
Visit the 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago from March 7, 2004, through October 27, 2024.
Visit their website for additional information about this exhibit, and all the other wonderful exhibits they have at this world-class museum!
Again, if you are in the Chicago area or will be traveling here, make this a MUST STOP. The 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond exhibit is a tremendous opportunity to see James Bond in a whole new light.
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Keep an ear out for our podcasts on this event on our show, CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES!
Steve Oxenrider One of the Biggest James Bond Memorabilia Collectors!
Dan and Tom talk with Steve Oxenrider who just auctioned off one of the largest James Bond collections ever.
Steve Oxenrider is One of the Biggest James Bond Memorabilia Collectors!
Are you a James Bond memorabilia collector or interested in James Bond items? How big is your collection? Well, in this episode, Dan and Tom talk with Steve Oxenrider, whose name you have seen – as he is credited on some of the “Making of” James Bond documentaries and has contributed images for numerous books and articles.
In case you didn’t know, Steve is auctioning off his over 30,000-item collection of James Bond memorabilia.
Take a listen to find out where the auctions are being held, what is being auctioned off, and why he is auctioning his collection. Steve, who is obviously a big James Bond fan, also explains how he got started collecting and the tremendous connections he has made.
Oh, and his story about talking to Rosa Klebb (twice) is very funny. Would you have the guts to do what Steve did? He’s done it more than once and even talked with Harold Sakata using the same technique.
So, take a listen to Steve Oxenrider’s fascinating story! It might get you started collecting if you don’t already! Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
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Podcast Episode
The Hildebrand Rarity and Licence to Kill – Milton Krest
Ian Fleming’s "The Hildebrand Rarity" brought us Milton Krest. Dan and Tom discuss how Krest was transferred to the movie LICENCE TO KILL.
THE HILDEBRAND RARITY and LICENCE TO KILL
Ian Fleming published the short story “The Hildebrand Rarity” in 1960. In it, he created the character of Milton Krest. James Bond movie fans will recognize Milton Krest from 1989 movie LICENCE TO KILL.
In this episode, Dan and Tom decode how this character from the short story landed in this movie. They also talk about how his character from the novel changed in the movie. And how some of his traits were split between the characters Milton Krest and Franz Sanchez in the movie.
And what about Krest’s wife? Parts of her character morphed into Lupe.
Remember that stingray tail that Franz Sanchez uses on Lupe in LICENCE TO KILL? It had its origin in the novel as well. But it wasn’t someone named Sanchez who used it.
And of course, there is a Playboy tie-in here as well that we discuss.
So, take a listen. Have you read “The Hildebrand Rarity”? If so, did Dan and Tom miss anything? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
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Today we talk with Joe Caroff! 62 years ago, Joe created one of the most identifiable movie logos in history - the 007 logo!
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Podcast Episode
In Defense of Quantum of Solace
Dan and Tom provide a defense of the James Bond movie Quantum of Solace, looking at the pros and cons of this movie.
In Defense of Quantum of Solace
Dan and Tom provide a defense of the James Bond movie QUANTUM OF SOLACE, looking at the pros and cons of this oft-maligned movie. Revealed: What does Quantum of Solace even means! QUANTUM OF SOLACE was not the critical success of its successor, CASINO ROYALE. That’s even with it being a direct continuation of the CASINO ROYALE story.
There were numerous problems, many stemming from the writer’s strike at the time. But, there were also some positives in QUANTUM OF SOLACE.
So, take a listen – Do you agree with Dan and Tom’s defense of QUANTUM OF SOLACE?Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
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Dan and Tom interview Julian Glover in a wide-ranging interview, discussing his career, including playing Kristatos in FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!
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Podcast Episode
Gadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL
Dan and Tom take a look at the gadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL. These are the two Timothy Dalton James Bond movies.
Gadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL
Dan and Tom break down the gadgets in THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL – the two Dalton James Bond movies.
Are these gadgets believable? Flashy? Dalton changed the tone of the character of Bond and to some extent the gadgets in the movies.
For instance, could the milk bottles really do that? What about the remote keychain? And there is also the X-Ray camera, Broomstick Radio, night-vision binoculars, the rocket engine, Dentonite toothpaste, the manta ray costume, and more.
And we get two looks at the use of lasers, one from each movie. Were they believable?
Well, we take apart these and all the other key gadgets in these two movies.
So, take a listen – did we miss any key gadgets from these two Bond movies? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
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Top James Bond Kills of the 2000s is our fifth and final video in our series that shows you James Bond’s best kills from each of his movies in the 2000s. We’ve previously released James Bond’s Top Kills for the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s Bond movies.
This episode covers the top Bond’s kills in the six James Bond movies released from 2002 to 2021. We start with Pierce Brosnan’s last movie as James Bond and finish with the five Daniel Craig Bonds. So, we look at:
Die Another Day (2002)
Casino Royale (2006)
Quantum of Solace (2008)
Skyfall (2012)
Spectre (2015)
No Time To Die (2021)
Did we miss any good James Bond Kills from these movies? Did you enjoy “Top James Bond Kills of 2000s?” Drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com if you have any detailed comments. We’d love to hear from you.
Top James Bond Kills of the Decade: 1990s is our fourth video in our series that shows you James Bond’s best kills from each of his movies in the 1990s. We’ve previously released James Bond’s Top Kills for the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s Bond movies.
This episode covers the top Bond’s kills in the three James Bond movies released in the 1990s. Yep, there were the only three James Bond movies released in the 1990s, all starring Pierce Brosnan in the role of James Bond:
GoldenEye
Tomorrow Never Dies
The World is Not Enough
Did we miss any good James Bond Kills from these movies? Did you enjoy “Top James Bond Kills of the Decade: 1990s?” Drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com if you have any detailed comments. We’d love to hear from you.
And Top James Bond Kills of the Decade: will return with our look at James Bond’s kills in the 2000s.
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Podcast Episode
James Bond in the Public Domain? Writer George Simpson explains
James Bond in the Public Domain? We talk with film writer George Simpson to understand the impact of Public Domain on the Bond franchise.
In 2035 we will see James Bond in the public domain. What does this mean for the franchise? Not just for the movies, but the novels, and marketing.
George Simpson, Senior Film Reporter at the Daily Express joins us to discuss the article he wrote about this impact on the franchise. He explains what public domain means and why it is so important for James Bond but not for other franchises like Sherlock Holmes and The Marx Brothers. Their material is already in the public domain. Eon Productions is in a tough spot here and they have 11 years to get it right. What do they need to do?
And, George Simpson gives Eon Productions some advice.
So, take a listen – do you agree with us and this episode? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
Thank you, George, for providing a lively discussion on a tough topic.
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Join Dan and Tom and special guest, Mike Reyes of Cinemablend.com for a fun analysis of Craig's set-up movie for NO TIME TO DIE. Let’s join the dead on parade in SPECTRE!
For our third video in our series that shows you James Bond’s best kills from each of his movies, we take you to the 1980s.
This episode covers Bond’s kills in the six James Bond movies released in the 1980s:
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
OCTOPUSSY
NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN
A VIEW TO A KILL
THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS
and LICENCE TO KILL
As with our video Top 10 James Bond Kills of the Decade: 1960s which looked at the top James Bond kills from the 1960s, we include a non-EON Productions Bond movie, NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN in this video.
Did we miss any good James Bond Kills? Leave a Comment below!
Enjoy “Top James Bond Kills of the Decade: 1980s”. Drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com if you have any detailed comments.
And Top James Bond Kills of the Decade will return with our look at James Bond’s kills in the 1990s.
Character Spotlight: Rosa Klebb played by Lotte Lenya in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Join Dan and Tom as they shine the character spotlight on Rosa Klebb, played by Lotte Lenya in the James Bond movie, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE.
Character Spotlight: Rosa Klebb played by Lotte Lenya in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE!
In a continuation of our Character Spotlight series of episodes, Dan and Tom look at the evil character Rosa Klebb in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE. She may be small in stature, but she knows how to take control of almost any situation.
Lotte Lenya gives an amazing performance bringing this character from the Ian Fleming novel to the big screen.
Here we examine Rosa Klebb’s character in each scene and how Lotte Lenya just nails this character with her acting prowess. Her facial expressions let us into her emotional state, often without saying a word. She’s just brilliant. Quick, who would you have hired that could have been better? We can’t think of another actress for this role.
So, take a listen – Does Rosa Klebb deserve to have a Character Spotlight episode? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will be!
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This is the second video in our series showing you James Bond’s best kills from each of his movies. This one covers the five James Bond movies released in the 1970s.
In this video we look eleven James Bond’s kills in the movies: DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, LIVE AND LET DIE, THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, and MOONRAKER. We think there are some fun as well as brutal killing in these scenes.
Enjoy “Top James Bond Kills of the Decade: 1970s” here and let us know your thoughts about this video, ideas for future videos, and if we missed any quality James Bond kills in this movie by either leaving a comment below or by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com
Top James Bond Kills of the Decade: will return with our look at James Bond’s kills in the 1980s. You can find our Top 10 James Bond Kills of the Decade: 1960s at this link.
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We all know James Bond has his license to kill. And he uses it.
This is the first video in our series showing you James Bond’s best kills from each of his movies. This one covers the seven James Bond movies released in the 1960s.
Seven James Bond movies? Don’t we mean six? Yes, there were six EON Productions James Bond movies released in the 1960s. However, a non-EON Productions James Bond movie was produced by Charles K. Feldman and Jerry Bresler was released in 1967. Of course, we’re talking about Casino Royale spoof.
So, in this video we look at James Bond’s kills in DR. NO, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, GOLDFINGER, THUNDERBALL, YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE, CASINO ROYALE (1967), and ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE.
Enjoy “Top James Bond Kills of the Decade: 1960s” here and let us know your thoughts about this video, ideas for future videos, and if we missed any quality James Bond kills in this movie by either leaving a comment below or by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.
And, Top James Bond Kills of the Decade: will return with our look at James Bond’s kills in the 1970s.
What Makes GOLDENEYE a standout James Bond movie? Dan and Tom Decode this movie that introduced us to Pierce Brosnan as James Bond.
What Makes GOLDENEYE a standout James Bond movie? GOLDENEYE came out after a 6-year hiatus for the Eon Productions James Bond movie franchise. It followed LICENCE TO KILL and introduced us to the fifth actor to take on the role of James Bond.
In this episode, Dan and Tom decode the success of GOLDENEYE. They do this by diving into the top 8 reasons for its success. They squeeze out why it is so well respected, how it helped revitalize the James Bond franchise along with some franchise firsts.
Many fans consider GOLDENEYE to be one of the best James Bond movies. This is especially true if Pierce Brosnan is their favorite actor who played James Bond. Why is that?
Oh, and how did Eon Productions come up with the title? This is another area we examine.
So, take a listen to see if you agree about what makes GOLDENEYE a standout James Bond movie. Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.
Finally, you can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES.
Join Tom and Dan & special guest host Vicki Hodges (from the UK) as we discuss the gadgets in ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE and LIVE AND LET DIE - and some Bond movie locations that have been visited and…
Rick English talks spy movie stunts with Dan and Tom on their show Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. If you’ve seen at least three spy or action movies in the last two decades, you’ve likely seen Rick’s work in at least one of them.
Rick is an award-winning stunt performer who has been involved with the James Bond, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, BATMAN, and KINGSMAN franchises. He was also in INCEPTION, The 355, FAST AND FURIOUS, and many more movies over his 20+ year career.
In this episode we discuss some of scenes from some the movies he’s worked on (Including CASINO ROYALE, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT, BOURNE ULTIMATUM, JASON BOURNE, INCEPTION, and more.)
Among the topics we discuss, Rick tells us how the stunt performer business works, how the motorcycle crash stunt he did in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION was done, how they did the zero-gravity hallway fight in INCEPTION, and what he wants from a stunt coordinator. Listen to find out more. We find it fascinating how they do these things and what can be planned and what can’t. His explanation of that motorcycle crash was quite eye-opening.
This episode helps the moviegoer understand the role of the stunt performer and how they are used. Rick explains some of the techniques they used for some of the specific stunts. After listening, you’ll understand why he’s won so many awards.
Our next episode will also be with Rick English. He will tell us all about the stunts in the KINGSMAN series, including the church fight scene and the meat grinder.
You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website.
What makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE So Good? Listen as Dan and Tom call out the top 10 reasons to answer this question.
What makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE So Good? And how has it stood up to the test of time?
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE has a 97% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Dan and Tom give you 10 reasons why they think this movie is so good. See if you agree!
Possible reasons: Is it the story? This was one of Ian Fleming’s novels. How about the acting? Or is it the characters? Could it be the sets? Maybe it is the action sequences? Or do they just like the fight in the Gypsy camp? Maybe it is all of these and more.
It is an intriguing question as Dan and Tom don’t always agree on the James Bond movies, but this one … take a listen and see!
Oh, and how far Trieste is from Venice? And is that ending boat chase viable within the plot?
Take a listen to find out what makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE land on so many Top 5 James Bond movie lists. Does it make ours? “Be in the know” – take a listen now!
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Join Dan and Tom for Part Two of their journey to The Lilly Library at Indiana University in the USA, as they examine, in-person, all of these wonderful James Bond masterpieces, gaining some insight into the novels and into Ian…
Is this a great pretitle sequence? Why is Bond in a Swiss bank? When is Cigar more than a cigar? Join us as we answer these questions & more.
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Rick English stunt performer on MI, James Bond, Kingsman, and more
Award-winning stunt performer Rick English talks spy movie stunts with Dan and Tom. Rick has worked on all of the big spy movie franchises.
Rick English stunt performer talks spy movie stunts with Dan and Tom on their show Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. If you’ve seen at least three spy or action movies in the last two decades, you’ve likely seen Rick’s work in at least one of them.
Rick is an award-winning stunt performer who has been involved with the James Bond, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, BATMAN, and KINGSMAN franchises. He was also in INCEPTION, The 355, FAST AND FURIOUS, and many more movies over his 20+ year career.
In this episode we discuss some of scenes from some the movies he’s worked on (Including CASINO ROYALE, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT, BOURNE ULTIMATUM, JASON BOURNE, INCEPTION, and more.)
Among the topics we discuss, Rick tells us how the stunt performer business works, how the motorcycle crash stunt he did in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION was done, and he tells how they did the zero-gravity hallway fight in INCEPTION, what he wants from a stunt coordinator. Listen to find out how. It is fascinating how they do these things and what can be planned and what can’t. His explanation of that motorcycle crash was quite eye-opening.
This episode helps the moviegoer understand the role of the stunt performer and how they are used. Rick explains some of the techniques they used for some of the specific stunts. After listening, you’ll understand why he’s won so many awards.
Our next episode will also be with Rick English. He will tell us all about the stunts in the KINGSMAN series, including the church fight scene and the meat grinder.
You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website.
Have you ever thought about how events in the real world and other movies could affect and work their way into some of our favorite spy movies? Well, think about it a minute because that’s what we are going to…
Watch the Video Version of this podcast Join Dan and Tom as they spend a couple of hours with Roberto Schaefer, ASC, AIC - Director of Photography for Quantum of Solace! Roberto has been the Director of Photography on some…
Dan and Tom interview Julian Glover in a wide-ranging interview, discussing his career, including playing Kristatos in FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!
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Was ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE good or not?
Dan and Tom answer the question: Was ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE good or not? They look at the top 10 reasons to see it either way.
Was ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE good? That is a question that Bond fans have been arguing since its release.
In this episode, Dan and Tom walk through the top 10 reasons why they think ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE is a good movie. Then they look at it from the other side with the top 10 reasons it is criticized.
Some things they examine are:
George Lazenby
The score
The action
Telly Savalas’ portrayal of Blofeld
The emotional depth of the movie
The fact that this is, in part, a romance movie
And more…
ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE has gained popularity and likeability as it has aged.
Dan and Tom give you their thoughts. After listening to this episode, we’d love to know which side of the spectrum you are on and why. Please let us know at info@spymovienavigator.com. We might give you a shout-out in a future episode and pass your idea on.
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Join us in this No-Spoiler look at the new James Bond Movie, NO TIME TO DIE. Comments by Tom and Vicky as well as fans as they left the theater. Even comments by Mike Reyes and David Zaritsky.
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THE SPY WHO LOVED ME Filming Locations video from Sardinia with clips and pictures!
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME Filming Locations video from Sardinia! Your covert field operatives Dan and Tom trace their exploits in visiting the filming locations in Sardinia, Italy from the James Bond Movie, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. They not only talk about these locations, but show you clips from the movie as well as pictures of what these locations look like today.
Many people love going to James Bond filming locations. Dan and Tom do as well. Many times, these locations are very cool. Sardinia, Italy is one such place – simply beautiful and a destination which made the trip that much more fun!
Not everything went smoothly for them: Issues with their rental car, places that were closed for the season, and, hey, a balcony was missing – all made the trip that much more memorable. However, they got to all the sites and only needed a 2-night stay to do that.
Which Filming Locations?
For the most part, all the Jemes Bond filming locations are all fairly close to each other on Sardinia. The ferry dock in Palau is the farthest drive from the beaches and hotels from the movie and it is only about a 30-minute or so drive away. Everything else is closer together. So, get the whole story and tune in! The sites they talk about are:
The hotel where James Bond and Agent XXX stay, using the pseudonym Mr. & Mrs. Sterling (in 2 bedrooms because Moneypenny was being overly efficient). This is also the place where they meet Naomi as she pulls up in the boat.
The ferry dock where Q brings Bond the Lotus Espirit
The church and village square where the motorcycle chase starts
The pullout on the side of the road where Naomi pops up in the helicopter
The pier where the Lotus plunges into the water
The beach where the Lotus drives out of the water
They give you some tips about the area and what to look for when hunting these sites.
So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” about traveling to James Bond filming locations in Sardinia, Italy!
You can check out all of our videos on YouTube or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES.
Please send any comments about this video, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME Filming Locations video or your visit to these sites or any other filming locations at info@spymovienavigator.com. We’ll give you a shout-out on a future episode!
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Come On Bond, Where The Hell Are You – How James Bond Can Survive
Dan and Tom have fun coming up with ways that James Bond can survive the debacle called NO TIME TO DIE. Come on Bond, where the hell are you?
James Bond can survive, can’t he? “Come on Bond, where the hell are you?” M pleads near the end of NO TIME TO DIE. Let’s talk about that.
In this episode, Dan and Tom have fun coming up with some ways that James Bond can survive after the debacle at the end of NO TIME TO DIE.
Some of their ideas make some sense, some are based on how other fictional characters have survived their demise and still others are just outright wacky. Where are you James Bond? We have a shout-out to Morgan Lisney, a top contributor to our Facebook Group, who had an idea!
Hopefully, someone at Eon Production is listening. Come on Bond!
What do you think? Do any of these ideas make sense?
Any other fictional characters who have survived their death that we didn’t call out? Any other ways that EON Productions can get themselves out of the corner that they have painted themselves into? How can James Bond survive?
Let us know at info@spymovienavigator.com. We might give you a shout-out in a future episode and pass your idea on.
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Today we are thrilled to talk with Dr. Cary Edwards who wrote the book on Timothy Dalton’s 2 Bond films called, “He Disagreed With Something That Ate Him” arguing that both films are a unique contribution to the series and form an important dialogue with the…
Join us in this No-Spoiler look at the new James Bond Movie, NO TIME TO DIE. Comments by Tom and Vicky as well as fans as they left the theater. Even comments by Mike Reyes and David Zaritsky.
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Uwe Brosamle Tells Us How To Visit James Bond Filming Locations!
Uwe Brosamle Tells Us How To Visit James Bond Filming Locations! Uwe is one of the leading experts on traveling to James Bond filming locations. He joins us for amazing episode. Uwe Brosamle estimates he’s traveled to over 80% of the James Bond filming locations – and he’s done it in just 10 years.
If you’d rather listen to this as a podcast instead of viewing the video (which has some amazing pictures of Uwe’s travels), you can listen in your favorite podcast app, or you can find it here on our our website.
Most James Bond fans love discovering and visiting James Bond filming locations – and certainly, it is a passion for Dan and Tom – so it is great to talk with an expert on how to do it right.
Tips from Uwe Brosamle
In this fascinating interview, Uwe tells us how he tracks down the locations, meticulously plans his trips (this takes A LOT of time) and gives all of us some tips for planning these special trips which can save us all some serious time. It is great to be able to learn from an expert. Listening to his guidance can make your location hunting trips much easier and fruitful.
Uwe also talks about some of the challenges in getting into a location once he’s located it. Dan and Tom have experienced some of these too. We bet that you will as well. Uwe has had to deal with renting boats, big dogs, trying to get onto private property, government property, and properties that are just hard to get to (expect that you will have long walks to get to some locations). Of course, he gives us some suggestions for dealing with these issues.
In his travels, he has come across many very helpful people. Often by accident. He tells some stories about these interactions, including one where he knocked on the door of a famous actress. She was most gracious.
Finally, Uwe talks about some of the artifacts he has found at filming locations. Apparently, after a shoot, let’s just say, clean-up isn’t always thorough. That can work to a filming location traveler’s benefit!
So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” about traveling to James Bond filming locations!
If you want to see Uwe Brosamle’s fantastic pictures from his filming location travels, check out his Facebook page.
You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES.
Sean Connery’s James Bond attention-grabbing entrances are part of the James Bond lore. The way Connery played Bond gave him a swagger and sometimes a funny quip to go along with it. And, no matter what, James Bond was in charge of the situation.
Let’s look at how Connery gave entrance scenes for James Bond his special touch. From DR. NO to NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN, Sean Connery set the bar for dynamic James Bond entrances.
So, take a look as we look at Connery’s Bond’s dynamic entrances in all seven of his James Bond movies, from DR. NO to NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN. You’ll “be in the know”
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THE SPY WHO LOVED ME Filming Locations in Sardinia!
Dan and Tom discuss their trip to Sardinia, Italy to find the filming locations from the James Bond movie, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME.
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME Filming Locations in Sardinia! Your covert field operatives Dan and Tom trace their exploits in visiting the filming locations in Sardinia, Italy from the James Bond Movie, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME.
Many people love going to James Bond filming locations. Dan and Tom do as well. Many times, these locations are very cool. Sardinia, Italy is one such place – simply beautiful and a destination which made the trip that much more fun!
Not everything went smoothly for them: Issues with their rental car, places that were closed for the season, and, hey, a balcony was missing – all made the trip that much more memorable. That said, they got to all the sites and only needed a 2-night stay to do that.
For the most part, all the Jemes Bond filming locations are all fairly close to each other on Sardinia. The ferry dock in Palau is the farthest drive from the beaches and hotels from the movie and it is only about a 30-minute or so drive away. Everything else is closer together. So, get the whole story and tune in!
The sites they talk about are:
The hotel where James Bond and Agent XXX stay, using the pseudonym Mr. & Mrs. Sterling (in 2 bedrooms because Moneypenny was being overly efficient). This is also the place where they meet Naomi as she pulls up in the boat.
The ferry dock where Q brings Bond the Lotus Espirit
The church and village square where the motorcycle chase starts
The pullout on the side of the road where Naomi pops up in the helicopter
The pier where the Lotus plunges into the water
The beach where the Lotus drives out of the water
They give you some tips about the area and what to look for when hunting these sites.
So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” about traveling to James Bond filming locations in Sardinia, Italy!
You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES.
Please send any comments about your visit to these sites or any other filming locations at info@spymovienavigator.com. We’ll give you a shout-out on a future episode!
Watch the Video Version of this podcast Join Dan and Tom as they spend a couple of hours with Roberto Schaefer, Director of Photography for Quantum of Solace! This is Part 2 of a 2 part podcast with Roberto!
DIE ANOTHER DAY – pre-title sequence decoded video! We know that Tom hates DIE ANOTHER DAY, but strangely, he has some kind things to say about this pre-title sequence. Hint: Tom likes hovercraft, surfing, and flamethrowers. Interestingly, Dan has more negative thoughts in this episode than Tom does, and he doesn’t hate the movie. Take a listen as they decode this very different pre-title sequence!
What makes this pre-title to DIE ANOTHER DAY unique? Is it better than the movie itself? Is James Bond really Bond-like here? Does size matter? Could James Bond have been less prepared for this mission? What do those Korean words on the signs mean? What tie-in does Tom find with Stanley Kubrick’s movie 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY? What other movies have had hovercraft chases?
Also, find out the Bond-esque nickname for the big wave surfing area called Pe’ahi, on Maui, Hawaii, where they filmed the opening surfing scene.
So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know.,” as we hover over some of the landmines in this different pre-title sequence!
You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES.
Uwe Brosamle Interview – How to visit James Bond filming Locations!
In this Uwe Brosamle interview, field operatives, Dan and Tom, discuss Uwe's travels to over 80% of the James Bond filming locations!
One of the leading experts on traveling to James Bond filming locations worldwide joins us at Cracking the Code of Spy Movies for this amazing segment, our Uwe Brosamle interview! Uwe Brosamle estimates he’s traveled to over 80% of the James Bond filming locations – and he’s done it in just 10 years.
Most James Bond fans love discovering and visiting James Bond filming locations – and certainly, it is a passion for Dan and Tom – so it is great to talk with an expert on how to do it right.
Tips from Uwe Brosamle
In this fascinating interview, Uwe tells us how he tracks down the locations, meticulously plans his trips (this takes A LOT of time), and gives all of us some tips for planning these special trips which can save us all some serious time. It is great to be able to learn from an expert.
Uwe also talks about some of the challenges in getting into a location once he’s located it. He’s had to deal with renting boats, big dogs, trying to get onto private property, government property, and properties that are just hard to get to (expect that you will have long walks to get to some locations). Of course, he gives us some suggestions for dealing with these issues.
In his travels, he has come across many very helpful people. Often by accident. He tells some stories about these interactions, including one where he knocked on the door of a famous actress. She was most gracious.
Finally, Uwe talks about some of the artifacts he has found at filming locations. Apparently, after a shoot, let’s just say, clean-up isn’t quite thorough. That can work to a filming location traveler’s benefit!
So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” about traveling to James Bond filming locations!
If you want to see Uwe Brosamle’s fantastic pictures from his filming location travels, check out his Facebook page.
You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES.
Reach out to us
If you enjoyed this episode, the Uwe Brosamle Interview, please let us know at info@spymovienavigator.com. We’ll give you a shout-out on a future episode!
Have you ever thought about how events in the real world and other movies could affect and work their way into some of our favorite spy movies? Well, think about it a minute because that’s what we are going to…
DR. NO – James Bond’s critical choices: At the end of DR. NO, James Bond has to make several potentially life-threatening decisions to escape from Dr. No’s captivity. What are the choices he needs to make? Was it just luck that he got out of there alive (and with Honey Rider)? How does he decide which path to take?
Dan and Tom break down James Bond’s path and the choices he made from his holding cell to the boat in which he and Honey flee. They discuss Bond’s decisions and the odds against his path working. Some of the things he encounters are almost comical: others, deadly.
So, take a look and you’ll “Be in the Know.”
You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES.
