10 Classic Non-James Bond Spy Movies You MUST SEE!
Join Dan and Tom as they discuss 10 Classic Non-James Bond Spy Movies that you MUST SEE. These spy movies set the stage for the genre. How many have you seen?
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SPY- the movie – A fresh look
Join Dan and Tom as they decode SPY – the movie from 2015. Find out if this spy comedy movie holds up. It has a great cast, but does it work as a comedy?
OPERATION CROSSBOW Decoded! A reality-based spy/war movie
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1965 spy movie, OPERATION CROSSBOW. Find out if this spy movie, based on a real-World War II operation, is worth watching.
AVALANCHE EXPRESS Decoded! Is it worth watching?
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1979 spy movie, AVALANCHE EXPRESS. This was Robert Shaw’s last movie. Is it worth watching? Listen to find out!
20 Things You Missed in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Join Dan and Tom as they decode 20 Things You Missed in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE! You’ll be surprised by how many of these you missed. Listen to find out!
Steve Begg, Visual Effects Master, CASINO ROYALE, SKYFALL, SPECTRE and more!
Dan and Tom interview Steve Begg, who led the visual effects for CASINO ROYALE, SKYFALL, SPECTRE, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, & more! Listen to how his magic transformed these movies! For those who don’t know the name Steve Begg, you have seen his work. And usually, it is there without you knowing that visual effects…
GOLDFINGER – Novel vs Movie and Impact
Dan and Tom compare GOLDFINGER – the novel vs the movie. How close is the movie to the novel, and how did the novel impact the franchise? Listen to find out!
20 Things You Missed in GOLDFINGER
Join Dan and Tom as they decode 20 Things You Missed in GOLDFINGER! How many of these did you miss? You will be surprised. Listen to find out!
James Bond influences from History and Literature
Join Dan and Tom as they decode some James Bond influences from History and Literature. Hint: Proust, Dostoevsky, and others may have played a part.
James Bond Easter Egg Hunt
Join Dan and Tom for their James Bond Easter Egg Hunt. Throughout the 25 Eon Productions James Bond movies, what are the key Easter eggs? Listen to find out!
Die Another Day – Can this James Bond movie be defended?
Dan and Tom are joined by Vicky as they try to answer the question: DIE ANOTHER DAY – Can this James Bond movie be defended? Listen to find out!
Why Amazon Controlling James Bond Might be the Best thing ever
Dan and Tom look at the pluses and minuses of Amazon controlling James Bond. Is it the best thing for the franchise? It just may be! Listen to find out!
THE DOUBLE MAN – The Man Who Wasn’t Himself
Join us as Dan and Tom decode the 1967 movie THE DOUBLE MAN. This movie starring Yul Brynner has a great plot twist. But is it any good? Listen to find out!
What makes THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS so good?
Join us as Dan and Tom decode the 1987 James Bond to answer the question: What makes THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS so good? Listen to find out why they like it.
THE IMPOSSIBLE SPY – Decoded!
Dan and Tom are joined by Dr. Wesley Britton to decode the 1987 movie THE IMPOSSIBLE SPY. This movie tells the story of a real Israeli spy, Eli Cohen.
FIVE GRAVES TO CAIRO – Decoded!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1943 movie FIVE GRAVES TO CAIRO. Is this World War II movie a spy movie? Listen as Dan tries to convince Tom it is.
CRACKERJACK 3 – Decoded!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the movie CRACKERJACK 3, from 2000. Is this third movie in the series worth a watch? This is a “No holds barred” episode!
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING – No Spoilers Review!
Join Dan, Tom and Mike Reyes for their No Spoilers review of the just-released movie MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING. Listen to find out what we think!
THE TAMARIND SEED – Decoded!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1974 spy movie THE TAMARIND SEED. This movie stars Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif. Listen to find out all the good and perhaps the bad!
Character Spotlight on Fiona Volpe played by Lucianna Paluzzi in THUNDERBALL!
Join Dan and Tom for their character spotlight on Fiona Volpe, played by Luciana Paluzzi in THUNDERBALL. She’s one of the best Bond Villains.
SPY INTERVENTION – Decoded!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 2020 spy comedy movie SPY INTERVENTION. It is a spy movie, but how is the comedy? Is it worth a watch? Listen to find out.
COUNT FIVE AND DIE – Decoded!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1957 WW II spy movie COUNT FIVE AND DIE. It has intrigue and espionage. But, is it worth a watch? Listen to find out.
Raymond Benson, Bond author, talks his new book on Felix Leiter
If you prefer to watch the video of this discussion, click here In this episode Dan and Tom bring in a special guest. Join us as Raymond Benson, Bond author, talks his new book on Felix Leiter. Novels are being written about some of the non-James Bond characters from the Ian Fleming James Bond novels. …
DECISION BEFORE DAWN – Decoded!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1951 World War II spy movie DECISION BEFORE DAWN. It was the first spy movie nominated for the Best Motion Picture Academy Award. And we think it is likely that you never heard of it. So, take a listen as we decode! There is a lot of…
THE AMATEUR Review – No Spoilers
Join Dan and Tom as they give you their no-spoiler review of the just-released spy movie, THE AMATEUR. Is this remake worth a watch? Listen to find out.
Timothy Dalton as James Bond – The Good the Bad and Unique
Dan and Tom decode the Good the Bad and Unique of Timothy Dalton as James Bond. He was a big change for the role. Listen to find out what worked and what didn’t.
The Good the Bad and Unique of Roger Moore as James Bond
Dan and Tom decode the Good the Bad and Unique of Roger Moore as James Bond. What worked and didn’t work well? What made him a unique Bond? Listen to find out.
James Bond Women: Survive or die? How often did Bond fail?
Dan and Tom decode the James Bond Women in the movies. Did they survive or die? How often did Bond fail? How many died in the series? Listen to find out.
HOPSCOTCH (1980) – Decoded!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1980 spy movie HOPSCOTCH. It has a star-studded cast and is a comedy. But, is it worth a watch? Listen to find out.
BLACK BAG Review – No Spoilers!
Join Dan and Tom as they give you their no-spoiler review of the just-released spy movie: BLACK BAG. Is it worth a watch? Listen to find out.
