Podcast Episode

THE UNION Decoded – Is It Good or Bad?

Dan and Tom decode the Netflix spy movie THE UNION. Is this movie starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg any good? Listen to find out.

Join Dan and Tom as they decode the Netflix spy movie THE UNION. Is this movie starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg any good? Listen to find out what we think.

THE UNION has an amazing cast, including 2 Oscar winners, 4 Oscar nominations, Tony Award winners, and Primetime Emmy Award nominees and winners. So, with this star-studded cast this has to be a great movie, right?

In this episode, we look at:

The extremely talented cast
The writing
The high kill count
The action sequences
How other movies have influenced it
The initial title for the movie before it was changed to THE UNION and why that matters
Some of the nods to the actors’ earlier works
What Matilda the Musical has to do with this one
And more …

Tell us what you think about THE UNION.

Have you watched THE UNION? What did you think? Are Dan and Tom right with their analysis?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be! We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!

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British Intelligence is a 1940 movie starring Boris Karlov and Margaret Lindsay. Join us as we decode the twists and turns of this spy movie.

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UNDERCOVER GRANDPA – Decoded!

Dan and Tom decode the 2017 spy movie UNDERCOVER GRANDPA, which stars James Caan, Louis Gossett Jr, Jessica Walter, Paul Sorvino, and more.

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?

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THE LAST MERCENARY – A Quick-Fire No-Spoilers Look!

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NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH – Decoded!

Join Dan and Tom for their latest episode, NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH - Decoded! They look into this Oscar nominated 1940 spy thriller.

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THE HEROES OF TELEMARK – Decoded!

Dan and Tom decode the 1965 movie THE HEROES OF TELEMARK which is based on WW II missions such as Operations Gunnerside/Freshman & more.

THE HEROES OF TELEMARK – Decoding a movie about real World War II heroes

In this episode, Dan and Tom decode a movie about some real World War II heroes, namely, the movie THE HEROES OF TELEMARK. This movie stars Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris, Ulla Jacobson, and Michael Redgrave. Plus, many supporting actors in this movie have appeared in other spy movies. We call some of those out for you

THE HEROES OF TELEMARK is a dramatization of some real operations from World War II. These operations were:

Operation Grouse
Operation Freshman
Operation Gunnerside
And the sinking of the Norwegian ferry Hydro.

These operations all focused on the Allies’ attempts at keeping the Germans from getting “Heavy Water”. Heavy Water was used in the process of creating an atomic bomb. The Allies had to stop or slow down the Germans so that the Allies could create the bomb first.

We decode this movie against the backdrop of the real missions, while diving into what “Heavy Water” is and where it comes from.

Tell us what you think

Have you been involved in atomic bomb development? If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the accuracy of this movie’s scientific information.

Have you watched THE HEROES OF TELEMARK? What did you think? Was the romance a negative for your enjoyment of the movie?

So take a listen to hear what we think of THE HEROES OF TELEMARK.

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British Intelligence – Decoded

British Intelligence is a 1940 movie starring Boris Karlov and Margaret Lindsay. Join us as we decode the twists and turns of this spy movie.

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Podcast Episode

My Spy The Eternal City Decoded

My Spy: The Eternal City is the second movie in the My Spy franchise. Dan and Tom decode this movie, while not revealing any spoilers.

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 info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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Podcast Episode

EYE OF THE NEEDLE – Decoded!

Dan and Tom decode the World War II spy thriller, EYE OF THE NEEDLE which depicts one of the deceptions from Operation Fortitude.

EYE OF THE NEEDLE – A WW II spy thriller

EYE OF THE NEEDLE is a 1981 spy thriller starring Donald Sutherland. In it, one key plot point exposes one of the acts of deception that we discussed in our episode “OPERATION BODYGUARD – Behind the Spies in Movies and Novels”.

In this episode, Dan and Tom decode EYE OF THE NEEDLE, discussing the high-level plot and 10 good reasons to watch it. The deception which is centerfold in this movie has its roots in the real Operation Fortitude – which frames the discussion.

One big plus for this movie is Donald Sutherland. He gives an excellent performance playing Henry Faber.  He really knows how to play a villain.

This DECODING session answers the questions:

Is this an engaging espionage plot ?
What of the atmospheric setting ?
The character development?
Does the movie sustain a tense and suspenseful feeling?
Strong supporting cast ?
What’s the movie’s historical context?
What is the moral ambiguity?
How visually impressive is this movie?
Spy taxis?
U-Boats?
Abide With Me?

This movie is an adaptation from a Ken Follett novel

Dan and Tom also discuss criticisms of EYE OF THE NEEDLE, weighing in as to whether they agree or disagree with the critiques.

Tell us what you think

So have you seen EYE OF THE NEEDLE?  What did you think of it?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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3 Days of the Condor – A Fresh Look

Based on a listener request, Dan and Tom take a fresh look at the 1975 spy thriller, 3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR. Find out who the prey is.

3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR – A Fresh Look

The 1975 spy movie, 3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR, is a “reluctant spy” movie starring Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway. Cliff Robertson, and Max von Sydow.

Dan and Tom take a fresh look at this movie, decoding the plot, characters, direction, and more.  What are the influences on 3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR as well as what movies/TV shows may CONDOR have influenced? What about Hercules (the myth, not the movie)? “Seinfeld?” The James Bond series, Mission: Impossible, or the Bourne series? And then, there’s the actor Sterling Hayden, the MCU, and more.

3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR has an intriguing plot that has Robert Redford’s character, Turner – codenamed Condor, dealing with a series of murders, with him being a target as well.  Turner works for the CIA in the role of a reader. Significantly, Turner is not an agent.  What other spy movies can you think of where the protagonist wasn’t really a spy?  Decoded!

We take a deep dive into the positives and negatives of 3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR.  The movie generally has positive feedback, but there are some criticisms.  Do you agree with our discussion of these?

Tell us what you think

We like 3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR.  But its ending left Dan and Tom divided.  Dan didn’t like the ending whereas Tom thought it worked well. Who do you agree with?

Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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SPIONE And Its Influence On Spy Movies

In this episode, SPIONE And Its Influence on Spy Movies, Dan and Tom look at how this 1928 silent movie shaped most spy movies to come.

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 info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We’ll give you a shout-out in a future episode!  

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SPY HUNT – 1950 Cold War Espionage Classic Decoded!

SPY HUNT (1950) is a Cold War espionage classic. Listen as Dan and Tom are not of one mind as they decode this movie.

Dan and Tom decode SPY HUNT, a 1950 espionage B movie. And they don’t agree on this one.

SPY HUNT was based on the book “Panther’s Moon” by Victor Canning. It has espionage, a MacGuffin, a train, a dead drop, escaped black panthers, a budding romance, and quite a few interesting characters.

Dan and Tom call out some interesting plot points that may have been influenced by earlier movies such as THE LADY VANISHES, THE 39 STEPS, and others.

In addition, you’ll find out what a black panther really is. We’re sure you’ve lost sleep trying to figure that out.

Above all, they look at some places where SPY HUNT may have influenced spy movies that followed, including one very interesting piece of dialogue. How much influence did this movie have on the James Bond franchise?

So, if you’ve seen SPY HUNT, do you agree with Dan or Tom on one? What did you think of this episode, SPY HUNT – 1950 Cold War Espionage Classic Decoded?

Overall, if you hadn’t seen SPY HUNT did this episode encourage you to watch it? If so, let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop 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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SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Review – No Spoilers!

Here's our SPY x FAMILY CODE: White review. We bring in a Japanese Culture student, Dave, to help us understand some of the Japanese nuances.

SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Review – No Spoilers!

Here’s our NO-SPOILER review of the new spy movie, SPY x FAMILY CODE: White.

This anime movie is the first movie in the SPY x FAMILY franchise. If you are familiar with the Manga or anime series versions of SPY x FAMILY, you will feel right at home with the movie.

EPISODE GOALS

Provide you with our no-spoiler opinion of the movie.
Enhance your viewing experience of the movie
- We look at your viewing options (subtitles or dubbing)
- Why it has a PG-13 rating here in the US
- We fill in some of the details from the anime series that aren’t included in the movie. These are designed to give you more detail if you haven’t seen the Manga or anime series. We still keep this a no-spoiler review
- We talk with a Japanese Culture and Language college student who is part Japanese. He helps fill in some of the nuances in the language and culture of this movie.
- We discuss some of the movie tropes in this movie that we have seen in earlier movies. We love pointing out the relationships of scenes in movies.

In a nutshell, we like SPY x FAMILY CODE: White. We think you might too, so take a listen to hear why.

So, had you seen SPY x FAMILY CODE: White before listening to this review? When you see the movie, please 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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ARGYLLE– No-Spoiler Review

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ARGYLLE– A No-Spoiler Review

In this episode, Tom gives you his no-spoiler look at the latest Matthew Vaughan movie, ARGYLLE. As with all of our no-spoiler reviews, our goal is to give you our thoughts as to whether or not this latest spy movie is worth your time and money.

We don’t cover the plot because our goal is to not give it away. But, we will say that the plot is pretty complex. You need to pay close attention.

There are a lot of twists and turns in ARGYLLE. And it has a fantastic cast led by Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Henry Cavill.

So, take a listen to this ARGYLLE – A No-Spoiler Review. Is ARGYLLE worth your time and money? Let us know your thoughts if you go and see it, ideas for future episodes, 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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DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT – A No-Spoiler Review

Is DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT worth seeing? In this no-spoiler discussion of the movie Tom helps you answer that question.

A spy, a mole, maybe 2 moles, lots of violence, a love story, and a bit of history twisted and thrown in for good measure. These are some of the things you’ll see in the just-released spy movie, DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT.

So, is this movie worth your time and money?

Tom gives you a no-spoiler look at what works and what doesn’t work. And much of it does work. The movie is from India so there are some cultural differences for a non-Indian audience that Tom also discusses.

As always, please let us know your thoughts about this review of DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.

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OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review of this series that feels like a 1980s teen comedy

OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review discusses this hot Netflix spy comedy series. It isn't for everyone – is it for you?

OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review discusses this hot new Netflix spy comedy series. We liken it to a 1980s teen comedy. It is raunchy and touches on a few hot topics. While it isn’t for everyone – is it for you? It is a spy series at its core!

Is OBLITERATED worth your time?

We’ll give you enough information here to help you decide if you want to watch OBLITERATED. Will it be worth YOUR time?

Given that this movie is raunchy and hits on a few hot topics, we’ll dig into the areas that some people might not like. We are certain that a small portion of the population will not like this series. Why? That part of the discussion is a warning! We’ll flag the issues, and if they are a problem for you, move on to the next movie or series. If not, watch on!

Watch all eight 45-minute episodes. The series is quite funny and entertaining – maybe!

There is some talent here in the main characters and the actors who play them, and the characters are well developed and work well as a team.

So, while OBLITERATED isn’t for everyone, we think many will like it. “Be in the know” – OBLITERATED is a spy series so you must take a listen!

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What did you think?

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SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON – FIRST REACTIONS – NO SPOILERS!

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SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON is the just released kids spy movie. You can find it on Netflix. We give you our non-spoiler look at this movie and let you know if we think this is worth watching. We also talk about why it has a PG rating and is family friendly.

SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON is the fifth installment in the Spy Kids franchise. It has an all-new cast and characters. As with the first Spy Kids movie, it is a story about a boy and a girl who don’t know that their parents are spies.

This time, there is a video game, lots of gadgets, a villain, a lair, tension with the parents over technology use, and a new character called Bronson.

Are there any spy movies that may have influenced SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON? We give you a few.

This movie released on Netflix on September 22, 2023.

So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” and get up to date on all things spy movies and series.

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HEART OF STONE – First Reactions – No Spoilers!

HEART OF STONE – First Reactions – No Spoilers: Another spy movie with Artificial Intelligence at its heart, it has explosions, double crosses, an excellent cast, and most spy movie tropes you can think of. We’ll look at these and other components of the just-released Netflix movie starring Gal Gadot, HEART OF STONE. Listen as...

Listen as we give you our no-spoiler review. We’ll keep the spoilers out but give you our opinion and some background to help you determine if HEART OF STONE is worth your time.

Are there any spy movies that may have influenced HEART OF STONE? We give you a few.

This movie released on Netflix on August 11, 2023.

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KANDAHAR – No-Spoiler Review!

In this episode, KANDAHAR - No-Spolier Review, we look at this new spy movie and let you know if we think it is worth your time and money.

Join us for our KANDAHAR – No-Spoiler Review. The spy movie KANDAHAR just released this weekend.

Is it worth your time and money to see?

We discuss the actors, cinematography, the portrayal of religion, the political statements, and how there is no place like home in the movie KANDAHAR.

Gerard Butler stars in this one. But, we think Navid Nehahban steals the movie with his role of Mo.

Plus, what is the similarity between KANDAHAR and THE COVENANT, which is still in theaters?

So, take a listen and tell us what you think of our KANDAHAR – No-Spoiler Review!

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THE TRAITORS – A British B Movie Makes the Grade

Join Dan and Tom as they decode the spy movie THE TRAITORS, a 1962 British B Movie. Does it make the Grade?

Join Dan and Tom as they discover THE TRAITORS, a 1962 British B Spy Movie. Does it make the Grade?

Low budget B movies were made, for the most part, to be the second billing on double features. Low-budget doesn’t necessarily mean a bad movie. In this episode we dive into THE TRAITORS without giving away the movie.

THE TRAITORS has a good cast starring Patrick Allen, James Maxwell, Jacqueline Ellis, and Zena Walker.

We look at the high-level plot, what makes this a B movie, how espionage is portrayed, the music and more. For the most part, this is espionage!

At Spy Movie Navigator, one of our goals is to identify Influences. Specifically, where a movie was influenced by or has influenced other spy movies and real life. THE TRAITORS has significantly influenced parts of THE FOURTH PROTOCOL, ALLIED, the the Harry Palmer Series, ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE, THUNDERBALL, LICENCE TO KILL and more. Take a listen to find out about these influences.

THE TRAITORS is a fairly common name for movie titles and television shows, including the currently airing games show. So, to be clear, we’re examining the 1962 movie here.

So, join Dan and Tom for their THE TRAITORS – A British B Movie Makes the Grade episode.

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NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH – Decoded!

Join Dan and Tom for their latest episode, NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH - Decoded! They look into this Oscar nominated 1940 spy thriller.

Join Dan and Tom for their latest episode, NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH – Decoded! This 1940 spy thriller stars Margaret Lockwood, Rex Harrison, and Paul Henreid. And, it received an Oscar nomination for writing.

In this episode we look at some fun and interesting parts of the movie. Are these real cable cars in this spy movie? What are Charters and Caldicott doing in this movie? Did the major events depicted here really happen? Was this another propaganda war movie? What influences do we see for future spy movies? And more.

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UNDERCOVER BROTHER – Decoded!

Join Dan and Tom as they bring you UNDERCOVER BROTHER - Decoded!, a 2002 spy movie that is is very wacky but very racially focused.

Join Dan and Tom as they bring you UNDERCOVER BROTHER – Decoded! The 2002 movie UNDERCOVER BROTHER is a spy movie that they’ve been wanting to decode for a while. It is very wacky but very racially focused. Some might call it a blaxploitation spoof movie.

They look at this movie, in part, against the backdrop of the recent announcements that the Ian Fleming books are being rereleased and rewritten to remove ‘offensive’ text. UNDERCOVER BROTHER has many racial jokes against both black and white people. There are even some words that are considered offensive to some people. So, does this movie need to be censored as Flemings books are?

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British Intelligence – Decoded

British Intelligence is a 1940 movie starring Boris Karlov and Margaret Lindsay. Join us as we decode the twists and turns of this spy movie.

BRITISH INTELLIGENCE is a movie starring Boris Karloff! Not as Frankenstein, or in the Bride of Frankenstein, or The Mummy, no! He scared all of us for so long in these movies – but here . . . today. . . we are looking at Karloff as a spy in none other than the 1940 movie, BRITISH INTELLIGENCE!

In short, the basis of the story is that in World War I, the British are making plans to counter the German offense after the German invasion of Poland. They are making plans but somehow the Germans are aware of their plans and are pounding the British troops as a result -as many casualties are resulting in the Germans somehow knowing the British plans.

And no one knows HOW the Germans are discovering these plans. So, James Yeats, played by Leonard Mudie, as head of British Intelligence – must get to the bottom of this! Arthur Bennett, the cabinet minister, assembles the powers for regular meetings at his home, for planning, and for figuring out how the Germans are getting their plans.

BRITISH INTELLIGENCE is full of intrigue, espionage, double-crosses, and real spy stuff. It is extremely well done. It stars Boris Karloff as Valdar, Margaret Lindsay as  Helene Von Lorbeer, Bruce Lester as Frank Bennett, Leonard Mudie as James Yeats and Holmes Herbert as Arthur Bennet. Therefore, you know the acting is superb!

In this episode, we point out some interesting connections, and things to definitely look out for. We’ll enhance your viewing experience! Let’s find out how much intelligence the British have.

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Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre – No-Spoiler Review

Join us for our Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre no-spoiler review. We let you know if this is a movie you should see. Without spoilers!

OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE has finally released in the US. Join us for our no-spoiler review of this movie.

We discuss:

The actors and their roles.
The wonderful classic Ford Mustang.
Is there a mole?
Who had the dirtiest jokes?
The Costumes
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All without any spoilers. Our goal is to let you know if you should spend your time and money seeing this movie. And we will enhance your viewing experience of the movie by giving you hints for things to look out for.

Actors Jason Statham, Hugh Grant, Max Beesley, Cary Elwes, Bugzy Malone and Aubrey Plaza add their skills to this spy movie, especially one of them Tom calls out – so spy movie fans might like this one. Listen now!

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10 Reasons to Watch The Man Who Knew Too Little

Join us for 10 reasons to watch The Man Who Knew Too Little and look at influences with A Christmas Carol, Moonraker, and Octopussy!

Join us as we look at 10 reasons to watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE!

Dan and Tom look at the 1997 spy spoof and tell you why you should watch it. We think it is a fun movie.

The first reason to watch it is that THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE is a showcase for Bill Murray. If you like Murray, this movie will be in your wheelhouse. Listen to the episode to hear us explain this one in more detail and to catch the other nine reasons to watch.

We also look at the birthday present Wallace Ritchie gave himself. Discuss whether Lori is good or evil. Wonder if we could get away with a car chase with the police as Wallace does. And Bill Murray is a Russian dancer, really?

And as usual, we look at potential influences between THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE and other movies. We specifically drill into influences with A CHRISTMAS CAROL, MOONRAKER, and OCTOPUSSY.

We enjoyed this movie and with these 10 reasons to watch THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE, we hope to encourage you to watch it too.

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Pathaan – A No-Spoiler Review!

Join us for our No-Spoiler review of the Bollywood spy movie, Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Kahn. This movie is on fire. Listen to find out why.

Join us for this episode PATHAAN – a No-Spoiler Review. The hottest movie in India right now is the spy movie PATHAAN. In fact, it broke the opening day record for a movie in India. PATHAAN has a worldwide distribution.

In this review we give you guidance as to whether or not we think you should see this movie. We do not, however have any spoilers in the review. We give you some guidance and tell you some things that will enhance your viewing of this movie but keep the spoilers out.

This is the fourth movie in the YRF Spy Universe so some of the characters will be familiar. PATHAAN has some of the biggest stars in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Kahn, John Abraham, and Salman Kahn.

It is released in Hindi, Tamil, & Telugu with subtitles avaiable. In the UK and US it has English subtitles. So, if you don’t speak Hindi, you can still watch PATHAAN. It also has been released in IMAX, Standard 2D and 4DX formats.

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The Fourth Protocol – Decoded!

Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1987 movie THE FOURTH PROTOCOL, We think its a good spy movie. Listen to find out why.

Join Dan and Tom decode the 1987 movie THE FOURTH PROTOCOL. It stars Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan, Joanna Cassidy, Ned Beatty, Julian Glover, Michael Gough, and Sir Ian Richardson. We answer the following questions:

– Who’s voice is on the radio giving the secret code to set off a nuclear bomb.
– What is Batman’s butler is doing in this movie?
– Pierce Brosnan was how old when he made this movie?
– Is Michael Caine playing another Harry Palmer-type agent?
– Kim Philby, wasn’t he a double agent?
– What is the fourth protocol anyway? Hint, they never tell us in the movie.
– Where are the great locations they filmed this?
– The making of a new James Bond ?
– and more…

Oh yeah, and we talk about the plot of this spy thriller.

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10 Reasons to watch Spies Like Us

Join Dan and Tom as they give you 10 reasons to watch the movie SPIES LIKE US. Tom likes this movie and Dan does not. It's a fun conversation.

SPIES LIKE US is a comedy about 2 agents who need to help avert nuclear war. It stars Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. Tom breaks down his 10 reasons why you should watch this movie. Dan disagrees with Tom on this one. So listen to this discussion to see which side you fall on.

We address some very heady topics (remember the movie is a comedy):

Did the Star Wars or Strategic Defense Initiative work?
I forgot Ronald Reagan sang in a movie. What movie was it?
And what was on the television when the laser was fired?

Here are the first three reasons Tom thinks you should listen to this episode.

Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd work well together here.
The locations
The homage SPIES LIKE US pays to the past.

We cover the details around these and seven more reasons.

Once you’ve listened to this and watched the movie, let us know what you think. Is Tom right or is Dan right? Let us know by emailing us at info@spymovienavigator.com.

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No. 1 of the Secret Service – Decoded!

Dan and Tom break down NO 1. OF THE SECRET SERVICE, a goofy 1977 spy movie that spoofs spy movies, especially the James Bond series.

No 1 of the Secret Service is a goofy 1977 spy movie that spoofs spy movies, especially the James Bond series.

In their discussion Dan and Tom seek to find the answers to such world-impacting questions as:

He used WHAT to shave?
Where did we see that actor before?
Instead of throwing his hat on the hatrack, No. 1 did what?
Where did they come up with the name Charles Bind?
Did this movie influence Moonraker?
And more…

All totalled, we point out over 17 call-backs to the James Bond movies in this spoof.

Dan and Tom disagree about No 1 of the Secret Service. So, take a listen to see if this is a movie you want to watch. Will it become one of your guilty pleasures?

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THE SECRET INVASION (1964) Decoded!

Dan and Tom decode the movie THE SECRET INVASION (1964) looking at the action, the cast, the locations, the movie's influences, and more.

Join Dan and Tom as they dive into the 1964 World War II-based spy movie, THE SECRET INVASION (1964). Roger Corman directed this movie.

British Intelligence assembles a group of prisoners and gives them a chance to be pardoned. All they have to do is free an Italian general detained by the Nazis and survive.

Oh yeah, success is not going to be easy.

We decode THE SECRET INVASION (1964) looking at the plot, the cast, the action, the locations, and more. There is some very good acting in this one. And, we call out some great scenes that have been influenced by real life and other movies.

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The Adventures of Tartu – Decoded!

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A spy! World War II! The Nazis making a deadly gas to use on England! Intrigue, deceit, brutality, executions, explosions, and a love story – all wrapped up into THE ADVENTURES OF TARTU!

Robert Donat and Valerie Hobson are the leads of this fun spy movie.

This movie follows a mission by a bomb disposal technician who is thrust into an espionage mission because of his language skills. Much like Donat’s role in The 39 Steps, the mission is mainly to find information (a chemical formula in this case), oh and to blow up a chemical plant.

Join Dan and Tom as they discuss eight great reasons why you should watch The Adventures of Tartu. The mission of this episode is to give you some background on the movie and to enhance your viewing of the movie. We’ll give you some things to look for while watching it.

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Rogue Agent – No-Spoiler Review

Is ROGUE AGENT worth watching? Listen to our no-spoiler review to find out. We include some information to enhance your viewing experience.

This Rogue Agent review contains no spoilers.

Rogue Agent is a dramatization of the real-life story of Robert Freegard who is one of the most notorious con men in history. His story of manipulation, “kidnapping”, and theft is real and quite disturbing.

James Norton, Gemma Arterton, and Marisa Abela lead this fine cast with very good performances.

In our quick-fire review, we give you a no-spoiler look at this movie to help you determine if this movie is worth your time. Rogue Agent is likely to be one of those movies you will either love or hate. Our review will help guide you in your choice.

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Carter – A No-Spoiler Review

Is the new Netflix movie CARTER worth your time? We'll help you decide and enhance your viewing experience by giving you things to look for.

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This 13-minute Quick-Fire no-spoiler review of the newest Netflix spy movie, Carter will help you decide if Carter is worth your time. This Korean movie is a high-action spy thriller that we think you will either love or hate. We’ll help you figure it out!

Our Quick-Fire reviews have no spoilers and are designed to enhance your viewing pleasure if you decide to see the movie. You will get more out of the movie by listening first!

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The Gray Man – Review – No Spoilers

Join us as we take a no-spoiler look at the new Netflix movie, The Gray Man, based on Mark Greaney's popular book series.

The Gray Man is a new Netflix spy movie starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Billy Bob Thorton, and Jessica Henwick.

This movie is based on the the first bookof author Mark Greaney’s Gray Man book series., Join us as we take a no-spoiler look at this movie.

The Gray Man is available in theaters now and will be available to stream on Netflix July 22, 2022.

We saw it in a theater, Should you?

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