Spy Episodes

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review ! This week, we travel back to the shadowy underworld of post-revolutionary France with The Emperor of Paris (2018), a gritty historical crime drama that combines lavish period detail with pulpy intrigue and one of France’s most infamous figures—Eugène-François Vidocq. Directed by Jean-François Richet ( Mesrine ), The Emperor of Paris stars Vincent Cassel as Vidocq, a real-life criminal turned detective who forged a remarkable path from the depths of priso...

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out! Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! In this episode, we dive into the gripping world of espionage with A Most Wanted Man (2014), a tense and thought-provoking thriller based on the novel by John le Carré. Featuring a powerhouse performance by Philip Seymour Hoffman in one of his final roles, the film explores the murky ...

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review, where today we're diving into the high-octane world of espionage with the 2010 action thriller, SALT. Directed by Phillip Noyce and starring Angelina Jolie in a role that cements her status as a modern action icon, Salt is a film that combines intense action sequences with a plot full of twists and turns. Salt follows Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie), a CIA officer who finds herself on the run after a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. With her loya...

Today, we're suiting up for a Bond-themed extravaganza, exploring the coolest gadgets and rides from 007's arsenal, diving into the latest Bond flick, and taking a nostalgic trip with a unique twist on the franchise for the younger audience. We wanted to chat about Bond Girls. But maybe that's just not ok any more. So instead we landed on gadgets and vehicles. Can you think of any favourites? Next, we're dissecting "No Time to Die," Daniel Craig's swan song as James Bond. This film brings a mi...

Today, we're donning our tuxedos and stepping into the high-stakes world of espionage with the 2006 James Bond reboot, Casino Royale. Casino Royale marks a significant shift in the Bond franchise, introducing Daniel Craig as a more rugged, emotionally complex 007. Gone are the over-the-top gadgets and eyebrow-raising one-liners of previous Bonds. Instead, Craig brings a raw, visceral intensity to the character, along with a vulnerability we hadn't quite seen before. The film, directed by Mart...

Henry Cavill has been in the news a bit recently. First up he gunned The Witcher. Presumably as he was donning the cape again as Superman. Then all of a sudden that wasn't the case. How quickly things change. Anyhow, Mr Cavill is from sunny Jersey. Just like your Bad Dads. Feels like the time is right to take about some of his filmography. First up this week we're taking a look at the 2015 entry - The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Dan and Sidey love a bit of espionage, so hopes are high for the adaptat...