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OSS 117 is Pitch Perfect Connery Era Bond Parody

OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies is the story of a French spy bumbling his way through an investigation into a Middle East arms deal in 1950s Egypt. Equal parts James Bond and Inspector Clouseau, as much Sean Connery as Peter Sellers, the team that would go on to a big night at the Oscars for The Artist, first cut their teeth on the aesthetics of mid-century espionage flicks. Clint, Cal, and Alex discuss the brilliant use of old school techniques like rear projection and day-for-night, how to stop short of running a bit into the ground, and how this is the most Clint-ass movie of all time.

English
  • Originally Aired November 3, 2024
  • Runtime 71 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created October 27, 2024 by
    SpaceCowFour
  • Modified November 3, 2024 by
    SpaceCowFour