Spy movies have always done more than entertain us. Paul Burke’s new book, “Spies on Screen, From Silent to Streaming,” is a history of spy movies, TV, and streaming shows. It traces more than 120 years of espionage movies and shows.
Paul joins Dan and Tom this week to talk about it. His research turned up something surprising. Every decade of spy movies quietly reflects the fears of its time.
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Some of what we discuss in this video on the history of spy movies:
- A seduction trope spy movies have used since 1918 and still use today.
- A forgotten 1970s political thriller Paul says is as sharp as the big ones everyone remembers.
- How a real World War II mission became a book, two movies, and now a touring musical.
- The spy movie Dan and Tom call their best pick in eight years of the show.
- Paul’s picks for the spy movies he wants Dan and Tom to cover next.
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