NO TIME TO DIE December 2019 Trailer Discussion – A Quick-Fire Look
Join Tom and Dan in Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! Here we take a Quick-Fire look at the December 2019 trailer for No Time To Die and speculate as to what it all means.
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New James Bond-focused book: His World Never Dies: The Evolution of James Bond, by Dave Holcomb
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We discuss the book “His World Never Dies: The Evolution of James Bond” and talk with it’s author, Dave Holcomb. Cool stuff for a Bond fan.
From Russia With Love: The United States was far From Russia With Love in 1963 – Part Two
How would you feel about a love affair between the US and Russia in 1963? Well, it wasn’t likely, as then the United States was as far as it could be, From Russia With Love. James Bond at his best!
Join Dan and Tom as they search for the love in From Russia With Love! This is Part 2 of a 2 Part show on From Russia With Love.
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE – Part One : The United States was far From Russia With Love in 1963
How would you feel about a love affair between the US and Russia in 1963? Well, it wasn’t likely, as then the United States was as far as it could be, From Russia With Love. Join James Bond at his best!
Join Dan and Tom as they search for the love in From Russia With Love!
Spy Movie Navigator visits LICENCE TO KILL Filming Locations in Key West Florida (USA)
Eon Productions film, Licence to Kill was filmed, in part, in Key West, Florida in the USA. Spy Movie Navigator took a trip to Key West to see what the locations from the movie look like today.
Join Dan and Tom as they navigate the Key West streets and harbors and get an updated look at these sites.
Spy Movie Navigator visits GOLDFINGER Filming Locations in Miami Florida (USA)
Eon Productions film, Goldfinger was filmed, in part, in Miami Florida in the USA. Spy Movie Navigator took a trip to Miami to see what the locations from the movie look like today.
Join Dan and Tom as they navigate the Miami streets and get an updated look at these sites.
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.
Tatiana and Klebb (Head of Operations for SMERSH) Have A Meeting
Here we see the behind the scenes plan for getting the Lektor.
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…
James Bond and Karim at Cistern
Bond heads to Istanbul to meet Karin Bey the MI6 agent in Instanbul, and to talk about meeting Tatiana Romanov
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.
Red Grant Kills Foreign Agent
Tania obviously got the plan of the consulate and will leave it at the Aya Sofia as Bond had suggested.
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.
Russian Clocks are Always Right – Escape with the Lektor
The Lektor is the reason Bond is in Istanbul, and here he receives clearance from M to proceed with the mission.
Train Fight
One of the greatest train fights in all cinema, this one is brutal, painful, and dangerous.
Truck vs. Helicopter
In what will become a staple item in future spy movie films, this helicopter chase scene sets the stage for the rest of From Russia With Love, and for many spy movies to come.
Venice – Canal Scene Ends the Movie
The boat scene in Venice, when Tania and Bond are now relaxing with the mission complete, the establishing shots are of the Doge Place, the Bridge of Sighs, the Venice canals.
James Bond is to Spies What Sherlock Holmes is to Detectives
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Ian Fleming created some of the best known literary characters this world has ever known. Both Sherlock Holmes and James Bond made the leap from the pages of novels and short stories to the big screen – and nothing has been the same ever since.
Join Dan and Tom as they take a look at how these two literary characters have changed the world of fiction writing.
James Bond is to spies what Sherlock Holmes is to detectives! Let’s journey into this dark London world together and see what clues we can find!
How Events in the Real World Affect What Goes Into Spy Movies!
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Real world & spy movies – how things in the real world affect and work their way into spy movies. We provide Insights into a variety of real-life stuff.
James Bond is to Spies What Sherlock Holmes is to Detectives
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James Bond is to Spies what Sherlock Holmes is to detectives – we examine Holmes versus Bond, and how Fleming and Doyle wrote their stories
Goldfinger
After successfully blowing up a drug lab in Central America, Bond needs a vacation. So, he heads to the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach, Florida in the USA. And so begins the Goldfinger – James Bond 007 saga. Listen to our filming location podcast on “SpyMovieNavigator Visits Goldfinger Filming Locations in Miami Florida (USA)!” We…
Goldfinger Pre-Title Sequence
Goldfinger – Pre-Title Sequence – This, in Goldfinger, is exciting and mysterious. It opens with a dark, night scene of some buildings then pans to the water. In the water we see a bird, then Bond emerges and the bird turns out to be part of his scuba headgear – in case anyone was watching. …
Goldfinger Title Sequence
Goldfinger Title Sequence – This title sequence highlights various scenes we will see in the movie (much like the Mission Impossible television series did around the same time). Here, Shirley Bassey sings the title theme song. The simple beauty of this title sequence carries the gold theme throughout. Similarly, Goldfinger carries the gold theme throughout…
Goldfinger – Fontainebleau Scene, Miami Beach
Goldfinger – Fontainebleau Scene, Miami Beach – This scene, which is shot supposedly at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach (in Florida in the US), was indeed partially shot at the Fontainebleau. Felix Leiter is briefing Bond on Auric Goldfinger in this scene, and Bond, when hearing Auric Goldfinger’s name says, “sounds like French nail…
Goldfinger – The Golden Girl
Goldfinger – The Golden Girl – While Bond has won over Jill Masterson, was he naïve enough not to think that Goldfinger would retaliate? We assume they went out to dinner, as he had suggested, and then back to his room to make love and have fun. This clip picks up when Bond is recovering…
Goldfinger and Bond Golfing at Stoke Poges
Goldfinger Golf Scene Goldfinger & Bond at Stoke Poges – This clip is about 5 ½ minutes long, but it highlights what will become the mission for the rest of the film. It establishes Bond as a person of interest for Goldfinger since he has access to some rare gold bars. This clip is not…
