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 listen and you’ll “Be in the Know”. We had a lot of fun with this interview.   You can check out all of our podcast episodes 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  Website page: https://bit.ly/44XruL5  

GOLDFINGER - Oddjob Character Spotlight: Today we dig deeply into the character of Oddjob  in GOLDFINGER - superbly and memorably played by Harold Sakata! GOLDFINGER set the standard for the James Bond formula. Oddjob is a character that must be placed in our Character Spotlight, as Harold Sakata’s portrayal of Oddjob is flawless. Yes, he's one of the James Bond series most notorious henchman, he doesn't speak, and he'll do anything so support his boss, Auric Goldfinger. So, how does Harold Sakata make sure you, the audience member, knows he's menacing? Sakata's portrayal of Oddjob gives us an excellent example as to how this should be done. We look at the various expressions Harold Sakata uses in different scenes in GOLDFINGER. In addition, we'll talk through how they gave us the first look at Oddjob. Just like the slow reveal of new James Bond actors or the first time we see Quarrel in Dr. No, Oddjob doesn't just appear on the screen front and center. It is a powerful way to introduce us to this important character. Plus, we talk about some of the differences between Oddjob's portrayal in the movie GOLDFINGER versus how he's portrayed in Ian Fleming's novel. Finally, we discuss Harold Sakata's background and why he was a great choice to play Oddjob. And was there a bet involved in helping him get the role? So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know”. Get up to date on all things spy movies and series. You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. So, enjoy our GOLDFINGER - Oddjob Character Spotlight, played by Harold Sakata episode. We’ll continue the series looking at the actors and roles that help shape spy movies and deserve an encore! Ideas/Comments? info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com Episode page: https://bit.ly/3sNgnae  

HEART OF STONE - First Reactions - No Spoilers: Another spy movie with Artificial Intelligence at its heart, it has explosions, double crosses, an excellent cast, and most spy movie tropes you can think of. We’ll look at these and other components of the just-released Netflix movie starring Gal Gadot, HEART OF STONE.    Listen as we give you our no-spoiler review. We’ll keep the spoilers out but give you our opinion and some background to help you determine if HEART OF STONE is worth your time.  Are there any spy movies that may have influenced HEART OF STONE? We give you a few. This movie released on Netflix on August 11, 2023. So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” and get up to date on all things spy movies and series.   You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. We hope you enjoyed our HEART OF STONE - First Reactions - No Spoilers.  Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com  Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3KDUrnZ

With "Quarrel Played by John Kitzmiller in DR. NO", we are kicking off our new series where we look at character profiles of supporting roles in spy movies. We'll look at the actor, the role, and how this character enhances and enriches the movie. So, how does Quarrel's role develop throughout DR. NO? How did John Kitzmiller's acting bring out the character of Quarrel? His facial expressions, straightforward approach to the role, and how Quarrel has contributed to shaping the success of DR. NO - are all decoded! Plus, we talk a little bit about John Kitzmiller's resume and call out some movies you may like if you like Kitzmiller. So, have a listen and you'll "Be in the Know". Get up to date on all things spy movies and series. You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. So, enjoy our Character Profile: Quarrel played by John Kitzmiller in DR. NO. We'll continue the series looking at the actors and roles that help shape spy movies and deserve an encore! Ideas/Comments? info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com Episode page: https://bit.ly/3KlzDBN  

MR-9-DO OR DIE, SALAAR, AMATEUR, SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE, MAGGIORE, RED NOTICE 2, and BLINDSPOT are just some of the upcoming spy movies or series that we’ll fill you in on today in our Spy Movie News - July 25 2023 edition.  Take a listen as we talk about these movies or series that you may not yet have heard about. We also discuss some industry news both for spy movies/series as well as some news affecting the podcast industry. So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” and get up to date on all things spy movies and series.   You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on ourwebsite. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. We hope you enjoyed our Spy Movie News - July 25 2023 edition.  You can find the written versions of this and our other Spy Movie News episodes on our website.  Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com  Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3O9L7cE  

Welcome to our fourth anniversary show! Yes, SpyMovienavigator.com and our podcast show, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies have just passed their fourth anniversary. Thanks to all of you for listening and getting us here! Join Dan and Tom as they look back on the past year. It has been an exciting one with interview highlights with Trina Parks, Robert Davi, Julian Glover, Del Singh, James Bond Movie Quizzes, movie reviews, and more. We focused and decoded a lot more classic spy movies, or movies from decades ago. Many of them you might not have experienced. We talk through these in this episode. You might discover a movie you didn't know about and find a new favorite!  We will help “navigate” you there! Do us an anniversary favor and Subscribe to our show – and Be in the Know! So, once you've listened to our fourth anniversary show, please let us know what you think. Is there anything you'd like to see us add for the coming year? You can let us know at info@spymovienavigator.com. You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3Oj2rgs  

Dan and Tom just saw MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE. Take a listen as they give you their no-spoiler first impression of the movie.  Is it dead-on or dead-wrong? Is it worth your time and money to go see it? Does the plot work? How's the acting, the score, and the cinematography? How were the stunts? Did the marketing spoil some of the thrills? We answer these questions and provide our guidance on the movie. Once you've seen MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE, let us know what you think at info@spymovienavigator.com. Are Dan and Tom right? You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3XQNNAq

What is the Mission: Impossible arc that covers the first six movies with Ethan Hunt? Really? Is there an arc? If so, was the arc always there but needed to be exposed in the most recent Mission: Impossible movies? Or did they create the arc after the first couple of Ethan Hunt Bond movies? Well, take a listen as we talk with Mike Reyes of CinemaBlend.com to hear his take on it. Mike writes about movies with a passion toward spy movies. So, does he think there is an arc? If so, what is it? Let us know what you think at info@spymovienavigator.com. Do you agree with Mike? Has he nailed the arc for the series? You can check out all of our podcast episodes 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 Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/43cHyrB

What’s new in the spy movie world?  In this Spy Movie News June 27 2023 edition, we look the upcoming spy movies or series: Trust No One, Fubar, Heart of Stone, Argylle, The Wild Wild West, and of course, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and more! Speaking of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, what is it's real release date? Take a listen to find out. It's convoluted. What impact and effect will the releases of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on June 30, Barbie and Oppenheimer on July 21st and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One all happening within 30 days have?.  You have a lot of blockbuster choices to make. But there some industry implications as well. Take a listen to find out what they are. So, have a listen and you’ll “Be in the Know” and get up to date on all things spy movies and series. You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. We hope you enjoyed our Spy Movie News June 27 2023 edition. You can find the written versions of this and our other Spy Movie News episodes on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/spy-movie-news-june-27-2023  

What would it be like to help work on and restore the actual 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! 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! We’ve included audio clips in this episode from the people who make this happen. GOING FORWARD We will be releasing a video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies on June 30, 2023, so you see the videos and vehicles. You can check out all of our podcast episodes 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 Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/Restoring-James-Bond-Vehicles