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Central Intelligence Cinema

Ben Eslinger and Jason Greenberg

Superfan of James Bond?, Man From U.N.C.L.E.? Mission Impossible? So are we! Which is why we have formed the CIC...a podcast dedicated to Spy Movies and Secret Agent Pop Culture. Hosted by Ben Eslinger and Jason Greenberg.

  • 95 episodes
  • Updated July 14
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  • Apr 16, 2021 · 32 min

    CIC Episode 15: Intel Report for 04/16/21

    Ben and Jason return with another Intel Report discussing Spy City, Jason's initial reaction to The Courier, Mission Impossible news, movie delays, GoldenEye 007, and Ben's glowing book review of The James Bond Lexicon by Alan J Porter and Gillian J Porter.

  • Mar 29, 2021 · 46 min

    CIC Episode 14: Intel Report for 03/29/21

    Ben and Jason dissect the latest intel with a deep dive on the current state of MI:7 (WARNING: Potential Spoilers), as well as all the latest in things happening around James Bond.

  • Mar 19, 2021 · 2 hr 47 min

    CIC Episode 13: Goldfinger Review

    The Men of CIC go for the gold standard, reviewing the 1964 classic James Bond film, Goldfinger! Ben and Jason examine all that glitters in their biggest episode yet!

  • Feb 22, 2021 · 54 min

    CIC Episode 12: Intel Report for 02/22/21

    Buckle your seatbelts, because the men of the CIC embark on what is probably the most dangerous Intel Report on record! Ben and Jason cover the latest happenings in the spy movie industry, including the future of Black Widow and the exciting prospects of The Gray Man. But for the main event, they also delve into a not-to-be missed Bond discussion beginning with the recently-viral #TopFiveBonds hashtag, and ending with opinions and predictions sure to rattle even the most even-keeled Bond fan!

  • Feb 12, 2021 · 30 min

    CIC Episode 11: Alex Rider Season 1 Review

    The men of CIC take on their first TV review with Season 1 of Alex Rider! Ben and Jason discuss how the small screen adaptation holds up to Anthony Horowitz's heralded book series about a teenager who unknowingly has been training to be a spy his whole life.

  • Feb 8, 2021 · 28 min

    CIC Episode 10: Intel Report 02/08/2021

    Ben and Jason dive into the latest spy movie intel, including all the latest Bond talk, a new spy movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and why the new villain in Season 2 of Alex Rider has got Ben all kinds of giddy!

  • Jan 18, 2021 · 43 min

    CIC Episode 8: Intel Report - 18 January 2021

    The CIC kicks off 2021 with an Intel Report episode! Ben and Jason say goodbye to a rather grim 2020, while looking back on spy movie related events that took place while they've been away. They also take a look at what's ahead regarding Bond, MI and a few other spy movies scheduled this year, and make a few predictions about how it will all play out.

  • Oct 26, 2020 · 1 hr 59 min

    CIC Episode 7: The Hunt For Red October

    The men of CIC submerge into the deep waters that is their review of The Hunt For Red October. Ben and Jason also discuss the latest news regarding No Time To Die as well as the future of movie releases in the era of Covid.

  • Sep 29, 2020 · 2 hr 3 min

    CIC Episode 6: Mission Impossible

    The men of CIC are back in action to review Mission Impossible! Ben and Jason tackle the very first in the Tom Cruise-led franchise. In addition, this episode's Intel Report includes some discussion of the latest No Time To Die trailer, as well as Jason's initial reaction to Christopher Nolan's Tenet!

  • Apr 7, 2020 · 1 hr 55 min

    CIC Episode 5: True Lies Review

    Is this even a spy movie?! That's the question the men of CIC tackle during their review of the 1994 blockbuster, True Lies.

  • Mar 3, 2020 · 45 min

    CIC Episode 4: Special Intel Report, March 3rd 2020

    The men from CIC talk at length about the latest spy movie intel, including current events that may affect the entire movie industry, MI:7, 007, and an in-depth look at No Time To Die!

  • Feb 27, 2020 · 1 hr 45 min

    CIC Episode 3: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. review

    The Men From C.I.C. tackle The Man From U.N.C.L.E.! Ben and Jason dissect, disagree occasionally, and discuss the über stylish, Guy Ritchie-directed, 2015 origin story for Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin!

  • Feb 7, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min

    CIC Episode 2: Skyfall Review

    The CIC get to work reviewing the 23rd official chapter in the James Bond franchise, Skyfall! Ben and Jason also discuss the latest spy movie intel, including a certain trailer that dropped during this year's Super Bowl.

  • Jan 22, 2020 · 1 hr 29 min

    CIC Episode 1: Atomic Blonde Review

    Central Intelligence Cinema kicks off their first episode with a review of the 2017 spy action movie Atomic Blonde, starring Charlize Theron. Ben and Jason also discuss the latest spy movie intel, including a good bit of Bond talk as the No Time To Die premiere date is quickly approaching!