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Join us as we take a look at the gadgets in The Man With The Golden Gun (TMWTGG) and The Spy Who Loved Me (TSWLM). We know that James Bond movies use a lot of gadgets. So lets look at the gadgets from these two Roger Moore James Bond movies. We'll talk about the gadgets we think work well ( like the golden gun) and the gadgets that don't (like Bond's watch at the beginning of The Spy Who Loved Me). And we discuss the viability or believability of each of the gadgets. Some of the gadgets we'll discuss are: The golden gun (TMWTGG) The Solex agitator (TMWTGG) The flying car (TMWTGG) Bond's printing watch (TSWLM) The ski pole gun (TSWLM) Jaw's teeth (TSWLM) The Lotus Espirit (TSWLM) and more ... So take a listen and let us know what you think of these gadgets in TMWTGG and TSWLM. Did we miss any? Did you have the same impression about these? Leave us a comment at info@spymovienavigator.com. Listen to our other podcasts: https://spymovienavigator.com/spy-movie-podcasts/ Webpage link: https://bit.ly/3Vq64lj

Steven Saltzman Interview. In honor of the 60th anniversary of James Bond movies, and to get a unique perspective on the making of the first 9 James Bond movies, we invited a very special guest, Steven Saltzman, to join us today! So join us now for this very special and exclusive Steven Saltzman interview! Steven had a unique childhood as he grew up as the James Bond franchise blossomed. He got to see the movies made and knew the cast and crew, and their children. How? Well, Steven is the son of Harry Saltzman and was a child when the Bond series started. Harry Saltzman co-produced the first nine Eon Productions James Bond movies. He also produced the first three Harry Palmer movies THE IPCRESS FILE, FUNERAL IN BERLIN, and BILLION DOLLAR BRAIN. Hear Steven Saltzman talk about being on the sets of those early Bond movies, how the family we always hear about in the Bond movies works, how he made some extra money in high school because of his James Bond connection, and many more fun stories of the James Bond world. Harry Palmer And of course we talked about the Harry Palmer movies his father produced. And, we talk a bit about the THE IPCRESS FILE television series that was released in Spring of 2022, for which Steven was an Executive Producer. We have an episode with Steven about the THE IPCRESS FILE series in our March 13, 2022 podcast episode. However, that interview was recorded in between the UK and US releases. We had to couch what we said in order to not give anything away. Now, Steven is able to give us a producer's insight in delivering a show for both the UK and US audiences. There are some things you, the audience member sitting in your own country, probably wouldn't think of. However, the producers must think about these things, as there are cultural differences. What's Next? We also discuss some of the projects Steven is working on now. He even gives us a scoop! So, join us for this fun Steven Saltzman interview. He gives us the elephants (listen to find out what that means). Ideas/Comment? info@spymovienavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3iWQgsC Check out our other podcasts on our website. Â

No 1 of the Secret Service is a goofy 1977 spy movie that spoofs spy movies, especially the James Bond series. In their discussion Dan and Tom seek to find the answers to such world-impacting questions as: He used WHAT to shave? Where did we see that actor before? Instead of throwing his hat on the hatrack, No. 1 did what? Where did they come up with the name Charles Bind? Did this movie influence Moonraker? And more... All totalled, we point out over 17 call-backs to the James Bond movies in this spoof. Dan and Tom disagree about No 1 of the Secret Service. So, take a listen to see if this is a movie you want to watch. Will it become one of your guilty pleasures? Ideas/Comment? info@spymovienavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3Frzn1N Check out our other podcasts on our website.

Here is our November 29 2022 Spy Movie News. In this episode we look at eighteen upcoming spy movies or tv series, honor the people who have passed this month who worked on spy movies, and we have a Rant from Tom as well about Daniel Craig. The movies and tv series we discuss in this episode are Face/Off Sequel Darkness of Man Slow Horses One Ranger A Spy By Nature The Prize Ballerina Day of the Jackal The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Dirty Angels Operation Napoleon Chief of Station The Prize Canary Black Dixie Crystal Red Shirt Honey Trapped They Shined on the Nile As per usual, you can read our November 29 2022 Spy Movie News as an article here if you would prefer to read instead of listen. Ideas/Comments? Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3EK6DA4

Dan and Tom discuss 10 reasons to watch SABOTAGE, the 1936 Alfred Hitchcock spy movie. Sabotage was also released under the titles The Woman Alone and I Married A Murderer. The origin of the movie Spies living among regular people It's hard to identify the enemy Stars one of our favorite spy movie stars Why Hitchcock didn't like John Loder as the detective The influence of a 1935 Disney movie The opening of the movie Romance Exquisite camera and Foley work And of course, Sabotage''s influence on future spy movies. So, listen to Dan and Tom to find out the details of their 10 reasons to watch SABOTAGE. Ideas/Comment? info@spymovienavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3OB5Xl2 Check out our other podcasts on our website. Â

Robert Davi Interview: Join Dan and Tom as they talk with Robert Davi! James Bond fans know him as Franz Sanchez in the movie Licence to Kill. Die Hard fans know him as Big Johnson. The Goonies fans remember him as the opera-singing Jake. 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! Hear Robert Davi discuss being Franz Sanchez, about 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 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! 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 Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3UXssTe Check out our other podcasts on our website.

Join Dan and Tom as they dive into the 1964 World War II-based spy movie, THE SECRET INVASION (1964). Roger Corman directed this movie. A Major sent his brother on a dangerous mission and it didn't go well. He waited too long to try to get him back. To atone, British Intelligence assembles a group of prisoners and gives them a chance to be pardoned. All they have to do is free an Italian general detained by the Nazis and survive. Oh yeah, success is not going to be easy. We decode THE SECRET INVASION (1964) looking at the plot, the cast, the action, the locations, and more. There is some very good acting in this one. And, we call out some great scenes that have been influenced by real life and other movies. Ideas/Comments? Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com You can watch the The Secret Invasion here on Amazon Prime and rent it on other streaming services. Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/TheSecretInvasion Check out our other podcasts on our website. Â

Do you want to understand the Alfred Hitchcock spy movie techniques? Tony Lee Moral returns to discuss his new book "The Young Alfred Hitchcock's Movie Making Masterclass". His book teaches you Hitchcock's process of making a movie. We discuss these techniques with Tony and apply them to how Hitch used them in making his spy movies. Some of the topics we examine are how Hitchcock pionered "the wrongfully accused man", the double chase (or double pursuit), using exotic locations, suave villains, how action and fight scenes are filmed, and of course the MacGuffin, and more. As an example, we look at the Hitchcock quote about spies: “heroes in their own country and villains in the foreign country” and look at how he used this idea in his spy movies. In addition to looking at where Hitchcock used these techniques, we also discuss where other spy movies have used some of these techniques. It's an interesting discussion looking at our favorite movie genre through the lens of the master director. Find out what movies use the Hitchcock spy movie techniques. You can order Tony's book here on Amazon or here on Barnes and Noble. Ideas/Comments? Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3DO6Z9m Check out all of our Alfred Hitchcock content. Â

Here’s our Spy Movie News - October 25, 2022 edition! Today we will examine spy movies and spy streaming series that are in development.  We’ll look at Slow Horses, Litvinenko, Citadel, Our Man From Jersey, Kompromat, Codeword: Rubicon, The Gray House, A Spy Among Friends, and many more.  We’ll also react to a comment from Elizabeth Banks about her 2019 movie Charlie's Angels.  And we’ll react to something that has scared us that Barbara Broccoli said about Bond 26. As per usual, you can read our Spy Movie News as articles here if you would prefer to read instead of listen. Ideas/Comments? Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3gHp3Zy Â

Join us as our Decoding session for the pre-title sequence to Tomorrow Never Dies hits the presses. Mike Reyes of Cinemablend.com joins Dan and Tom to discuss this excellent pre-title sequence. What's it all about? Well, Raymond Benson’s novelization of the movie sheds light on it, David Arnold as series composer adds a new dimension, chess pieces and power,  Judi Dench delivers – and what is her relationship to Geoffrey Palmer?  And yeah boom bang, explosions plane chases decoders and more!  What does this all mean? Let’s look at the Tomorrow Never Dies pre-title sequence ! Contact us at: info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Check out all of our James Bond content. Webpage Address: https://bit.ly/3rZzdrd Â

Today we have with us, Kim Humphries Putland who has written a remarkable treatise on Alfred Hitchcock’s spy and espionage genre movies, integrating the current world events into the treatment and unfolding stories in these special movies - history affects the Hitchcock spy movies! You can find Kim's thesis here. Kim's podcast is called As Told By Hollywood. Let's go! Ideas/Questions: info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Website episode page: https://bit.ly/3fWj56S Be sure to check out our other episodes on our website. Â

Global James Bond Day is every October 5th commemorating the 1962 release of Eon Productions first James Bond movie, DR. NO! We salute the phenomenon that Eon Productions has built and talk about how Global James Bond Day and this year's 60th Anniversary of DR. NO goes way beyond the movies!  Cracking the Code of Spy Movies has over 70 James Bond podcast episodes!  Check them out:  https://spymovienavigator.com/james-bond-podcasts/ Â

A spy!  World War II! The Nazis making a deadly gas to use on England! Intrigue, deceit, brutality, executions, explosions, and a love story – all wrapped up into THE ADVENTURES OF TARTU! Robert Donat and Valerie Hobson are the leads of this fun 1943 spy movie. This movie follows a mission by a bomb disposal technician who is thrust into an espionage mission because of his language and chemical skills. Much like Donat's role in The 39 Steps, the mission is mainly to find information (a chemical formula in this case), oh and to blow up a chemical plant. Join Dan and Tom as they discuss eight great reasons why you should watch The Adventures of Tartu. The mission of this episode is to give you some background on the movie and to enhance your viewing of the movie. We'll give you some things to look for while watching it. The Adventures of Tartu was originally released in the UK under the title Sabotage Agent. You can watch this movie here on YouTube. Ideas/Comments? Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com You can find more podcast episodes on our website. Â

In this Spy Movie News for September 27 2022 we remember Queen Elizabeth II. We also discuss the upcoming spy movies Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, The Gray Man, Inheritance, Blackbird, Section 8, Kandahar, Argylle, Spy Kids, James Bond, and more. Be in the know in under 19 minutes. Ideas/Comments? Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3dMANZL You can find all of our podcast episodes here.  Or, find our show Cracking the Code of Spy Movies in your favorite podcast app.   Â

The GoldenEye Pre-title sequence gives us a new Bond, a huge dam, bungee Jumping, a chemical weapons plant, Russia, and old friend, 006, a motorcycle jump, Sean Bean's streak of bad luck – and yes, a new era of Bond – let’s dive inside the pre–title sequence of the 1995 James Bond movie, GoldenEye! The jump, the luck and fate components of the 00 missions, For England, James! And who is in charge here, 006 or 007?   Record kills, squeaking wheels and the meaning of it all! Join Dan, Tom and Vicky as they Decode the Pre-Title Sequence to GoldenEye! Contact us at info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Webpage address: https://bit.ly/3DDaIa0

Richard Maibaum Papers at the University of Iowa Richard Maibaum, who wrote many of the James Bond movie screenplays, donated his papers to the University of Iowa. Pete Balestrieri is the curator for Science Fiction and Pop Culture at the University of Iowa Library. Join Dan and Tom as they have a discussion with Pete on the Richard Maibaum Papers. This collection includes a large selection of Maibaum's working materials he used to write 13 James Bond movies. Pete shares his insights into many topics on the development of the movies. For instance, he talks about Sean Connery's thoughts on the role of Pussy Galore in Goldfinger and what Richard Maibaum did because of those thoughts. One fascinating part of the collection is the research folders. These contain articles that Maibaum clipped out on a variety of topics he researched for plot points. For instance, there is an article on blimps which he clipped out 3 years before A View To A Kill came out. But, to us, probably the most interesting part of the collection are the treatments that Maibaum wrote. These are the stories before they are turned into screenplays. As a result, you get to see how the story evolves, sometimes dramatically.It is very cool to read a movie's treatments and see the evolution of the movie's story. It's not just James Bond Another key point of the disucssion is that the James Bond materials are only part of the collection. Richard Maibaum wrote many other movies and plays. While you are there you can see some of Maibaum's notes on his other projects including includes OSS, The Great Gatsby, and Tank Force. Pete discusses the collection, how you can see it and other collections they have at the Library such as the papers from Norman Felton who produced The Man From U.N.C.L.E. This is a wide-ranging, fun discussion. Pete knows his movie and shares his passion for them in this interview. Find out More You can find out more about the special collections at the University of Iowa here. Contact us at info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Webpage address: https://bit.ly/3eLldh5

Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes was released in 1938 and is based, in part, on the book "The Wheel Spins". It has been remade three times for the big screen and television. As the title implies, a lady vanishes while on a train. This movie is full of intrigue and is a fantastic spy story. So, once again, a train is a key location for a spy movie and here, it is vital for the story. Music is also a key piece to this movie as well. Listen to find out more! The Lady Vanishes has more humor than most Hitchcock movies. And, the characters Charters and Caldicott appear in this movie for comic relief. They were so successful that they appeared in other movies in the future. An interesting trivia question is asked about one of the actors in this episode! See if you know the answer! So, join Dan and Tom as they decode The Lady Vanishes: Plot and scene analysis, new discoveries, and what movies had this movie influenced or how it was influenced by other spy movies. It is a fun journey! You can find all of our podcast episodes on our Podcast page. If you haven't seen this movie it is available at no cost on YouTube. Contact us at info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Website Page: https://bit.ly/3D4Cj3W Â

In this Spy Movie News - August 30 2022 edition we discuss the September releases of spy movies. We’ll also look at some ongoing projects like Bang!, “True Lies”, The Stranger, “Dr. Evil”, James Bond, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Enigma, MR-9, Chief of Station, Spy Kids, Blackbird, and more! Be in the know in 18 minutes. Find more details on the James Bond 60 year celebration corn maze here.   Ideas/Comments? Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3cwmhVA

James Bond's Licence to Kill Pre-Title Sequence has a wedding, drug lords, shootouts, lover's quarrels, the DEA, helicopters, parachutes, an airplane chase, and the Florida Keys. Join undercover agents Dan, Tom and Vicky as they decode new discoveries and connections. You can watch the pre-title sequence here if you need a refresher. Ideas/Comments: Info@SpyMovieNavigator.com Website Episode Page: https://spymovienavigator.com/episode/james-bonds-licence-to-kill-pre-title-sequence-decoded/ Â

This Rogue Agent review contains no spoilers. Rogue Agent is a dramatization of the real-life story of Robert Freegard who is one of the most notorious con men in history. His story of manipulation, "kidnapping", and theft is real and quite disturbing. James Norton, Gemma Arterton, and Marisa Abela lead this fine cast. In our quick-fire review, we give you a no-spoiler look at this movie to help you determine if this movie is worth your time. Rogue Agent is likely to be one of those movies you will either love or hate. Our review will help guide you in your choice. In addition, our Rogue Agent review is designed to enhance your viewing experience of the movie as we give you some background information the movie doesn't. Please email any comments or feedback to info@spymovienavigator.com. Visit our website to find our podcast catalog. To learn more about Rogue Agent, you can visit IFC Film's website. Â