Former CIA intelligence officer John Kiriakou rewatches 16 spy movies and reveals just how accurate Hollywood’s take on the covert really is. From Sam Mendes’ first James Bond movie in _Skyfall_ to _Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol_ (yes, the one Tom Cruise climbed the Burj Khalifa for), Kiriakou breaks down scenes from the most popular spy movies. Watch more from GQ | The Breakdown: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hKMB1-xkc8bPJ_N9BoGNnPBOFG1ZSZf&si=JbPebbDNlaS34CJy #CIA #Spy #JamesBond 00:00 - John Kiriakou breaks down spy movies 00:22 - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) 02:19 - The Night Manager (2016– ) 04:20 - Spy Kids (2001) 05:29 - Skyfall (2012) 09:25 - Tenet (2020) 12:21 - The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) 15:08 - Agent Cody Banks (2003) 17:09 - Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) 18:29 - 24 (2001–2010) 19:59 - Burn Notice (2007–2013) 21:30 - Zero Dark Thirty (2012) 25:08 - Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (2018–2023) 26:50 - Argo (2012) 28:55 - The Good Shepherd (2006) 32:18 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) 33:58 - Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) *Credits:* Director: Jeremy Clowney Director of Photography: Jack Belisle Editor: Phil Ceconi Talent: John Kiriakou Senior Producer: Michael Beckert Creative Producer: Camille Ramos Production Manager: Jen Santos, Evie Roop Talent Booker: Jenna Caldwell Camera Operator: Miguel Zamora Gaffer: David Djaco Sound Mixer: Sean Paulsen Production Assistant: Erica Palmieri Post Production Supervisor: Jess Dunn Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi Additional Editor: Gerard Zarra Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Global Head of Video: Leo Fernandez Executive Producer: Cara Marceante Director, Creative: Nick Collett Director, Programming: Jeremy Clowney Still haven’t subscribed to GQ on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2iij5wt Subscribe to GQ magazine and get rare swag: https://bit.ly/2xNBH3i Join the GQ Discord to talk men's fashion, watches, and more: https://discord.gg/gqmagazine ABOUT GQ For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style, culture, politics and more. In that tradition, GQ’s video channel covers every part of a man’s life, from entertainment and sports to fashion and grooming advice. Welcome to the modern guide to style advice, dating tips, celebrity videos, music, sports and more. https://www.youtube.com/user/GQVideos
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Love this portrayal of John Kiriakou playing John Kiriakou 👍
Oh he fr an ex-CIA agent? 😭
I didn't know John was an advisor on Burn Notice. I like him even more now.
Watching this while being waterboarded by my girlfriend’s husband.
bro is the funniest person to never tell a single joke
6:35 "sorry to hear you went nuts"
Bros Matan interview was top tier funniest pods ever 😂😂
everyones tryna get a piece of kiriakou lol
"Let's skip ahead." and those projector shots...🥶
John Kiriakou legend
I can't get enough of John's stories about his time in the CIA.
2:30 DR HOUSE
Ah , another classic John Kiriakou.
Lore that your uncle drops on you on your 5th birthday after not seeing him for a solid 2 years
Burn Notice was a fantastic and fun show.
I think John is my one and only parasocial relationship 😂
"robert redford was in captain america?" made me laugh out loud for some reason lol
Unc is NOT afraid of being thrown off the roof
47 missiles vs 1 janitor