From Russia With Love – Pre-Title Sequence Discussion!

Join Dan, Tom and Vicky as we kick off our series into the pre-title sequences of spy movies, with FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE! We’ll dive into the statuary in the garden, the importance of every sound we hear and lots more. Subscribe to our Cracking the Code of Spy Movies podcast show through your favorite…

Spy Movies & Real-World Connections – Part 1

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 explore today on Spy Movie Navigator.

Join Dan and Tom as they explore the unique connections between spy movies and the real-world impact on what goes into a spy movie! This is Part 1 of a multi-part series!

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Pre-title Sequence

In the one of the most intriguing pre-title sequences, the mood is dark, the setting is dark, and we see Bond pursued by an agent (SPECTRE).

SPECTRE Briefing

In this clip, we get a glimpse into the existence of SPECTRE and how SPECTRE works its evil plans.

A Smart Looking Piece of Luggage: Briefcase

As Bond is called into M’s office to get the details of his assignment to Istanbul to recover the Lector, we see Q Branch, the quartermaster (Boothroyd), for the first time, played by Desmond Llewelyn.

Bond Lands in Istanbul

Bond lands in Istanbul – After leaving M’s office, knowing that he is Istanbul-bound, he signs the photograph that M wants back and gives it to Miss Moneypenny with the inscription, “With Love” to which Bond adds above it, “From Russia!” Notice Moneypenny’s face – looking longingly at Bond. All the Connery movies have this…

The Gypsy Camp

Bey uses the gypsies for information. This has caused tension with the rival gypsy groups.

Krilencu Hideout

Here Bond and Bey take care of Krilencu so there is no other chance Krilencu will get Bey.

It’s the Right Size

When Bond gets a new suite at the hotel because of the bugged suite, he returns to it to find Tatiana Romanov in his bed.

Ferry Boat Encounter

In this scene, ferry boat encounter, we see the relationship building between Bond and Tatiana, and learn of the specifics of the Lektor decoding machine.

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