Robert Davi – An interview with Licence to Kill’s Franz Sanchez!

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An interview with Robert Davi: Licence to Kill's Franz Sanchez! Join Dan and Tom as they talk with Robert Davi! He played Franz Sanchez in the movie Licence to Kill, Big Johnson in Die Hard, opera-singing Jake in The Goonies. Maybe you know him as the man behind Davi sings Sinatra. Or maybe you know him from one of his other over 170 credits. We all know who Robert Davi is, and now we get to know him better! Robert Davi discusses being Franz Sanchez, getting the role, nailing Sanchez's accent, working with the team, and other on set and off set aspects of being Sanchez. He's a prankster and lets us in on a couple of his pranks! Robert Davi also talks about his non-James Bond life, including his music video with Bob Dylan, his other roles and he even discusses his family history. Did you know that there were Daví family members who helped discover America? Listen to our Robert Davi interview to find out more! It's a fascinating talk with one of the best! Davi Sings Sinatra website: Davi Sings Sinatra: On the Road to Romance | Robert Davi Ideas/Comment? info@spymovienavigator.com Website Podcast episode Page: https://bit.ly/3UXssTe Check out our other videos on our website.

James Bond and Women

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James Bond and women. Is he a womanizer? Does he use women? Does he rape women? M called Bond a misogynist dinosaur for the way he treated women. Here is why M is absolutely correct - from the movies! The books were different!

The movies show a much more aggressive James Bond than the books do. Bond mistreats many of the women in his movies, especially in the earliest years. So, we are looking through the James Bond movies from the Sean Connery years, through Daniel Craig to show you how the movies have shaped our opinion of how Bond treats women. And we think M is spot on! James Bond's relationship with women is a tricky subject.

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James Bond 007’s A VIEW TO A KILL Pre-Title Decoded!

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A dead MI6 agent, microchips, icy boats, James Bond chased on skies, Belluga caviar and vodka shaken – all in the pre-title sequence of A View to a Kill!

Join Dan, Tom, and Vicky as they are charging while avoiding the chatter of this fun opening sequence. How much of a gap does James Bond have to clear while navigating the piste? They comment on the gnarly kickers and loose landings and the boat that takes them to safety. All while trying to capture a microchips.

Ian Fleming didn’t intend James Bond to be likeable . . .

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“I didn’t intend for Bond to be likeable. He’s a blunt instrument in the hands of the government. He’s got vices and few perceptible virtues.” Ian Fleming.

Here's proof from the James Bond movies that Ian Fleming is absolutely correct - James Bond is not a likeable spy!

Is James Bond a bad guy? Is James Bond a good guy?

Octopussy’s Turban Expert – Del Singh – A video interview

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Who knew? When Octopussy was being made, they found they needed someone who could tie a turban for Gobinda. And they were in Peterborough, England in 1983. Sounds like a challenge. Dan and Tom talk with Del Singh about how he ended up taking on this job with his brother. He also talks about working on Octopussy and some of the challenges he witnessed while they were filming. So, in honor of the 39th anniversary of the US release of Octopussy, let's look behind the scenes. Subscribe! Comments: info@spymovienavigator.com

A NOTORIOUS interview with Tony Lee Moral

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Dan and Tom talk about Hitchcock’s classic spy movie, NOTORIOUS, with Tony Lee Moral. Tony is the author of three Alfred Hitchcock books, with a fourth, “Alfred Hitchcock: The Storyboards” available September 2022. His previous books on Hitchcock are:

The Making of Hitchcock’s The Birds
Hitchcock and the Making of Marnie
Alfred Hitchcock’s Moviemaking Master Class

They can be ordered on Amazon by clicking on the title above. Note: Spy Movie Navigator has no affiliation with Amazon or the author and receives no compensation if you click the above links.

OPERATION MINCEMEAT – Quick-Fire Review

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Here's our Operation Mincemeat review as the movie has finally released on Netflix. There are no spoilers in this review as the movie has just come out. Deception: As spy movie fans, we know that deception is a key ingredient in espionage. In World War II, the British tried many different forms of deception. One of the most impactful deceptions from that war has inspired plot points in James Bond movies and was a key driver to the creation of the Hitchcock classic North by Northwest. Deception also is the basis of the just-released movie Operation Mincemeat. Join Tom Pizzato as he gives you his no-spoiler review! Comments: info@spymovienavigator.com

All The Old Knives – Interview

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When the CIA discovers one of its agents leaked information that cost more than 100 people their lives, veteran operative Henry Pelham (Chris Pine) is assigned to root out the mole from among his former officemates at the agency’s Vienna station. His investigation takes him from Austria to England to California, where he is reunited with his one-time colleague and ex-lover Celia Harrison (Thandiwe Newton). The pair are forced to blur the lines between profession and passion in this riveting tale of global espionage, moral ambiguity and deadly betrayal. Directed by acclaimed Danish director Janus Metz and written by Olen Steinhauer, the film also stars Laurence Fishburne and Jonathan Pryce.

From Russia With Love – Pre-Title Sequence Discussion!

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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 podcast app - right now! Check out our video version on our Cracking the Code of Spy Movies YouTube channel, complete with the movie scenes we discuss and more!

THE IPCRESS FILE – Discussion of the ITV Series Briefing with Actors, Director

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Join Dan and Tom as they discuss the press briefing for "The Ipcress File "TV series through ITV Studios, with the actors, director & more! The series starts its run in March 2022. It will be shown on ITV and through the ITV Hub, AMC+, Lionsgate Play, Seven Network, Now TV, and Tohokushinsha. The Ipcress File! No, we’re not talking today about the 1965 movie with Michael Caine! We are talking about the ITV TV series, "The Ipcress File" starring Joe Cole – coming in March! And . . .

Interview With Brigitte Millar – Dr. Vogel in SPECTRE and No Time to Die!

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Join us for a charming talk with Brigitte Millar, who played Dr. Vogel in SPECTRE and in No Time to Die! She's also played Emmeline Vance in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, she won an award for her performance as Amelia Holland in David is Dying, she joined fellow Bond alums, Benicio Del Toro, Max von Sydow, and Art Malik in The Wolfman. Brigitte has some great insights into the Bond movies! We show you her work as she describes it. Ideas? Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com

A Former CIA Spy Decodes Real vs Movie Spies! – Video

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Andrew Bustamante, an ex-CIA spy, talks with us about the differences between real spies and movie spies! This is one cool dude! You must hear this! Can you be a spy? Listen and find out! You can take a test mission - he tells you how. Gadgets, cars, guns! Andrew now also teaches elite spy skills to everyday people - check out his website, EveryDaySpy.com! Ideas/Feedback: Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com

ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE – On Location – Wedding Reception and Bull Ring

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There are some great filming locations you can still see in Portugal from the movie ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE. This estate is one of them. There are two key reasons you will want to see this site south-east of Lisbon. This estate is where they filmed Draco's mansion for James' and Tracy's wedding reception. And the bullring on the estate is where Draco's birthday party happens. These are two key scenes from ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE. Take a look. We know you will like it. This 3-minute video gives you a look at what this estate looked like in both the movie and today.

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – Filming Location – Palacio des Marqueses Fronteira – Lisbon

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There are some great filming locations you can still see in Portugal from the movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service. The scene for this visit is the garden scene when Tracy and James fall in love. In the movie, there are shots of them riding horses and on a beach interspersed with the garden shot. Dan and Tom visited the Palacio des Marqueses Fronteira in Lisbon, Portugal. This 3-minute video gives you a look at what this Palace and its garden looked like in both the movie and in 2017.

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Filming Location Revealed with Matt Sherman! – With video of the location

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Who is buried in the mausoleum niche in Diamonds are Forever? And where exactly is it? We recall Bond placing the urn in the crypt and removing an envelope . . . well, it's NOT where everyone thinks it is! Matt Sherman joins us to reveal the real location! This is some real top secret sleuthing! We take a look at the clips from the movie and show what this crypt looks like today. We'll show the clues that tell us where the real location of the niche is. Matt Sherman runs BondFanEvents.com, is the author of Playing Games With James Bond and James Bond's Cuisine, has been to over 400 Bond locations around the world, has conducted 34 locations tours in the US and overseas, and has Emceed 85 Bond genre events! Feedback/Ideas: Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com

James Bond’s Walther PPK Discussion w/ Firearms Expert, Tom Whiteman

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James Bond! Weapons! Berettas! Walther PPKs, Silencers and more! Today we talk with a weapons expert, Tom Whiteman of Legacy Collectibles – all about Major Boothroyd’s weapon of choice for James Bond! Join Tom and Dan in a fun talk about the most famous Bond weapon, the Walther PPK!

You Only Live Twice – All The Gadgets In 3 1/2 Minutes

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Space capsules, poison-dart-firing cigarette, Little Nellie, safe-crackers, flash paper, slides, closed-circuit cameras, micro-dots, collapsing bridges and more as we examine all the gadgets in James Bond's YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE - all in 3 1/2 minutes! This video takes a look at all of the gadgets used in the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice!

Thunderball – All The Gadgets in 3 1/2 minutes!

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Hidden maps, hidden tape recorders, poison-dart-firing cigarettes, Rocket Packs, tiny airplanes, rocket-firing motorcycles, and of course underwater breathers are some of the gadgets used in the 4th Eon Productions James Bond movie. This video takes a look at all of the gadgets used in the James Bond movie THUNDERBALL.

Gadgets in James Bond’s THUNDERBALL Decoded!

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Hidden maps, hidden tape recorders, rocket-firing motorcycles, rocket belts, water cannons and underwater rebreathers – whew. Let’s take a breath as we decode the gadgets in THUNDERBALL! Join Dan, Tom and Vicky as they dive into the gadgets in THUNDERBALL! Are there really rebreathers?!

BLACK WIDOW – a Quick-Fire , No Spoiler Reaction! – Video

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Join Tom and Vicky as they talk about the major release from Marvel, BLACK WIDOW. This movie is out in theaters now. And, you can steam it through Disney+ for subscribers who pay extra to see at release time. Tom and Vicky will give some viewing tips and insights, but NO SPOILERS! Subscribe to our Cracking the Code of Spy Movies show right now through your favorite podcast app and don't miss out on an episode you may love!

LIVE AND LET DIE Pre-Title Sequence Decoded!- Video

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Murder at the UN! Murder in New Orleans! Murder in San Monique! Funerals, coffins, knives, and snakes! Ambassadors, jazz, heroin, and voodoo rituals! And where is Bond?? Let’s dig in and decode the pre-title sequence to Live and Let Die! Join Dan, Tom and Vicky on this fun podcast! Feedback/Ideas info@spymovienavigator.com

Diamonds Are Forever Pre-Title Sequence Decoded Video

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Japan! Cairo, a tropical oasis, mud baths, finger-snappers, cloning, a "new" Bond, and Blofeld is finally dead! Let’s decode the pre-title sequence to Diamonds are Forever! Join Dan and Tom in a lively discussion. They have lots of disagreements in this one! Send us a comment at info@SpyMovieNavigator.com or press the red button to your right to leave us a voice mail.

8 James Bond Movies Discussed by Worldwide Community of Spy Movie Fans – Video!

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Join Dan, Vicky, and Tom as they talk with four members of the Spy Movie Navigator's Worldwide Community of Spy Movie Fans Facebook group about their favorite James Bond movies. The topic of today's discussion: Tell us your two favorite James Bond movies. The catch is both of their choices need to have a different actor playing James Bond. This led to a lively discussion and all six James Bond actors to date are discussed. Click on the Episode notes to see which movies they chose. You can leave us a comment here or click the red button to the right to leave us a voicemail message.

YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE – Pre-Title Sequence Decoded Video

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Join Dan, Tom & Vicky as they decode the pre-title sequence of You Only Live Twice! This video includes clips and images from a number of movies. We want to hear from you and what you think of this podcast! Send us a message at https://spymovienavigator.com/contact-us/ Or leave us a voice message at by clicking on the red button to the right.

Spy Movies For Kids – Spies In Disguise – Why Is It Rated PG? – Podcast Video

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In this 7 1/2 minute podcast, we look into the 2019 spy movie for kids, Spies in Disguise. This is a fun, family-friendly spy movie with a PG rating. We know parents are always trying to understand the appropriateness of a movie for their children. Therefore, we crack the code as to what we think were the reasons for it's MPAA rating of PG. We also show you clips so you can see what caused the rating and make an informed decision. You can contact us at info@spymovienavigator.com. Please leave us a message and let us know what you think of this discussion. Are there other Spy Movies For Kids you'd like us to look into?

Mission: Impossible – Decoding the Pre-Title Sequence

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A big part of the opening of the first Mission: Impossible movie appears to be designed to hook fans of the television show. Join Dan and Tom as they unmask and decode the pre-title sequence in Mission Impossible from 1996! They look at how the tv show formula was used and changed in the making of this movie.

Thunderball – Decoding the Pre-Title Sequence

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Thunderball! James Bond! Sean Connery in a gun barrel, A Rocket Jet pack? A fake funeral, James Bond punching “a woman”, Bond’s French connection, cryptic Latin inscriptions etched on a chapel wall, water cannons shooting the bad-guys from the Aston Martin DB-5, and of course, a fight. These are just some of the things we’ll examine as we decode the pre-title sequence for the 1965 James Bond movie, THUNDERBALL!!! Join Dan Silvestri, Tom Pizzato, and Vicky Hodges from Spy Movie Navigator, as they are Cracking the Code of the pre-title sequence in Thunderball.

GOLDFINGER – Decoding the Pre-Title Sequence

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Join Dan, Tom and Vicky as we dig for the gold in the pre-title sequence of GOLDFINGER! Drug Lords! Latin America! Miami Beach! Seagulls! Nitro! Grappling hooks! Ramirez! Plastic explosives! Dr. No?! Tuxedos and dry suits and the Dutch resistance! Subscribe to our Cracking the Code of Spy Movies show right now! And to our YouTube channel of the same name! Join the fun - we've been expecting you! Leave us a comment either on our website, send us an email at info@spymovienavigator.com, or send us a voice mail by hitting the red button on the right that says Send Us A Voicemail.

GADGETS IN JAMES BOND’S DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

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Join Dan, Tom, Vicky, and our special guest, Joe Pappalardo as we crack the code of the gadgets in Diamonds are Forever! We ask, Can you believe it? From fake fingerprints, to lasers and diamonds, voice synthesizers, pitons, moon buggies and more - we cover it all! Joe Pappalardo is an author and magazine contributor to Smithsonian Air and Space, National Geographic, and Popular Mechanics.

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Join Dan and Tom as they take a deep dive into the James Bond 1965 film, THUNDERBALL, starring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi. THUNDERBALL was originally slated to be the first James Bond movie. Dan and Tom dive into things that surround key scenes, and events that really happened in the world that influenced this film, including the 1958 movie, THE SILENT ENEMY. Join the fun in Cracking the Code of THUNDERBALL - some interesting reveals! Part 2 of a 2-part discussion. Part 2 picks up with the flight of the Vulcan with the nukes! Interesting trivia facts & insights!

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