There are great spy movies from every era, with the 1960s cementing the genre as a timeless classic and the 1990s pushing boundaries, incorporating contemporary themes into iconic narratives. Movies like GoldenEye are obvious choices for the ’90s’ best contributions to espionage cinema. The James Bond projects of every decade come to define the spy thrillers of that era, as they’re a good indication of where the genre is headed and what spy movies are going to be focusing on throughout that decade. However, that doesn’t mean other franchises or stand-alone works aren’t as good.