Mark Cerulli on The Making of Goldfinger and Thunderball

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Mark Cerulli is a writer, producer, and director who helped create the “Making Of” series giving us the behind the scenes look at GOLDFINGER and THUNDERBALL. Mark tells us how the series was made, behind the scenes stories, his interactions with Sean Connery, and much more. Mark also discusses his documentary BY DESIGN: THE JOE CAROFF STORY. We KNOW every James Bond fan is familiar with Joe Caroff’s work. Yet, you probably have never heard of him. Mark fills you in on Joe’s major contributions to the James Bond movie franchise as well as other places you will have seen Joe’s work. The documentary is available for streaming on MAX. Finally, Mark discusses his upcoming movie, AREA 5150. This is the first full-length movie that Mark Cerulli has written and produced. So, have a watch and you’ll “Be in the Know”. We had a lot of fun with this interview. You can check out all of our videos on our YouTube Channel or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com

What Ever Happened to the GOLDFINGER Jetstar plane?

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The GOLDFINGER Jetstar was used as the private jet for the James Bond movie, Goldfinger. It was where James Bond first met Pussy Galore. It was also used as the military jet that was to take Bond to Washington D.C. So, what happened to this plane after the movie? Is it still around? If so, what does it look like? Well, the Ian Fleming Foundation has obtained this plane and is actively restoring it. The plane was in very bad condition when the Foundation obtained it. Watch as Steve Targosz tells us the fun story behind what the Ian Fleming Foundation is doing with the plane for the restoration. The detail behind what they are doing is fascinating. The GOLDFINGER Jetstar is just one of the vehicles the Foundation has. Check out their website to see more of the James Bond movie-used vehicles they have acquired. Check out our other videos on our website.

What Ever Happened to the LICENCE TO KILL Kenworth Truck?

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Ah, the LICENCE TO KILL Kenworth trucks. Basically, three of them were tricked up for the movie. So, what ever happened to the truck that did the side-wheely? You remember it. It was the one that flipped to one side to avoid an incoming missile. What happened to this side-wheely truck after the movie? Is it still around? If so, what does it look like today? Well, the Ian Fleming Foundation has obtained this truck and will be restoring it. Watch as Colin Clark tells us how the Ian Fleming Foundation acquired the truck. Plus, we show you the magic behind how the truck did the side wheely. This truck needs A LOT of work. Therefore, this will be a massive restoration given its condition. It is fascinating to see what some of these vehicles look like years after the movie. We can't wait to see it again when they are done with it. This LICENCE TO KILL Kenworth is just one of the vehicles The Ian Fleming Foundation has. Check out their website to see more of the James Bond movie-used vehicles they have acquired. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see more of our videos! Or you can stay on our website to view our videos.

What Ever Happened to the Cessna from LICENCE TO KILL?

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The pre-title sequence of the James Bond movie, LICENCE TO KILL had Franz Sanchez escape James Bond, Felix Leiter and the DEA by flying off in a Cessna. Well, he thought he escaped. This scene introduced us to a new definition for the term "Let's go fishing". What happened to this Cessna after the movie? Is it still around? If so, what does it look like? Have you driven on the highway and seen the tail of an airplane hanging out the back of a truck? You might have seen this plane in transport. Well, the Ian Fleming Foundation has obtained this plane and will be restoring it. Watch as Colin Clark tells us the fun story behind how the Ian Fleming Foundation acquired the plane and what they had to do in order to bring it home. The LICENCE TO KILL Cessna is just one of the vehicles they have. Check out their website to see more of the James Bond movie-used vehicles they have acquired. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Check out our other videos on our website.

DR NO – Quarrel – Played by John Kitzmiller – Character Spotlight

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Let's dig deep into the character of Quarrel in DR. NO – brilliantly played by John Kitzmiller! He is one of the cool and important characters in the first EON Productions James Bond movie, DR. NO. And James Bond's first civilian friend we see in the movie series. Without Quarrel, James Bond would have had a much tougher time in this mission. So, let's look at how he became important to the story and how John Kitzmiller brought him to life on the big screen. This is the first in a new series of Character Profiles that we are doing highlighting important characters in spy movies. You can check out all of our other videos on our YouTube Channel, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies. Comments/Ideas: mailto:info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com Audio-only version of this episode: Character Profile: Quarrel played by John Kitzmiller in DR. NO

Restoring James Bond Vehicles with the Ian Fleming Foundation Video

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What would it be like to help with restoring James Bond vehicles used in the movies long before they go the public exhibits and shows, like Bond in Motion? Well, we were invited to a work weekend to do exactly that! And, we took lots of pictures and videos to share with you! THE WEEKEND Dan and Tom recently were privileged to attend the Ian Fleming Foundation work weekend. This is one of the times that the Foundation spends working on its inventory, restoring the vehicles, and having a great time telling James Bond stories. It was a blast! We’ll take you backstage and let you hear about how they get these vehicles and what they have to do to restore them so we can all see them in exhibits like Bond in Motion. THE JAMES BOND VEHICLES One of the vehicles we discuss is Goldfinger’s plane. This is a huge and fascinating restoration job. Steve Targosz discusses this massive project. Another one was one of the Kenworth trucks from LICENCE TO KILL. Colin Clark walks us through this one. These are two that they are still restoring so you wouldn’t have seen them in a museum yet. But, we also saw some vehicles that have been restored that we saw. Leonard Johnson discusses getting and restoring the fire engine from A VIEW TO A KILL. Colin Clark walks us through getting the plane Sanchez escapes in from LICENCE TO KILL and what shape it is in. Plus, we talk about, Zao’s green Jaguar from DIE ANOTHER DAY, the helicopter from FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, and lots more! If you want to donate to the foundation, you can do so on their website. You can check out all of our podcast episodes and videos on your favorite podcast app or on our website . Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com SpyMovieNavgator has no affiliation with the Ian Fleming Foundation and has received no compensation for this video.

Julian Glover Talks FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, his new book, and other roles!

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JULIAN GLOVER INTERVIEW

Julian Glover talks with Dan and Tom about his fascinating six-decade stage, movie, and television career in a fascinating, wide-ranging, and exciting interview. We also talk about Julian's recently released book called CUE TO CUE. In CUE TO CUE, Glover talks about his life, his career, and includes many photographs to bring it all home. By listening to this interview, you'll learn a lot about Julian Glover: his awards, working with family members, his audition to play James Bond, his passion for stage acting, and much more. We even talk about some fairly unknown filming facts such as who the waiter was that spilled shrimp all over Julian while filming a dinner scene in FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. We hadn't heard that one before. It is very funny.

JULIAN GLOVER'S CAREER

Spy movie fans will recognize Julian Glover from such roles as Kristatos in FOR YOUR EYES ONLY and Harcourt-Smith in THE FOURTH PROTOCOL. He has had roles in some of the biggest movie and television series such as STAR WARS, INDIANA JONES, HARRY POTTER, and "GAME OF THRONES". Television fans will recognize him as Commander Anderson in "SPY TRAP", his two roles in "THE SAINT", "QUILLER", "REMINGTON STEELE", "THE SPYS OF WARSAW", and others. Julian Glover has recieved three Laurence Olivier Award nominations, winning once for his role as King Henry IV. He has also been awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2013. So take a listen, we cover all of these things and more. Click Here to Order Julian Glover's book, CUE TO CUE. SpyMovieNavigator receives no compensation if you order from this link. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Check out all of our videos on our website. You can also check out our YouTube Channel.

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!

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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.

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