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I’m going to get Henry Kissinger!
It’s no surprise that Clifton James was invited back as Sheriff J.W. Pepper for a rare consecutive appearance after his memorable performance in Live And Let Die. Roger Moore’s easygoing attitude gives Pepper the perfect target to bounce off, even if the sheriff’s larger-than-life comic relief occasionally threatens to steal… Read More →
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Why else would I be in it?
Bond isn’t the only one with his eye on Pussy Galore. Just before the infamous barn scene in Goldfinger, Auric Goldfinger lets his intentions slip while discussing Operation Grand Slam’s payoff. As he lightly strokes Pussy’s arm and invites her to join him in England afterward, it’s obvious he’s imagining… Read More →
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Vesper’s ex retcon is rare Casino miss
One of my few issues with Casino Royale centers on Vesper’s secret dealings. After the traditional first watch “glow” wore off like it does for me with every Bond movie after subsequent rewatches, the Algerian boyfriend retcon felt less like a shocking twist and more like an underdeveloped explanation. Vesper… Read More →
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Where is Fekkesh? With the pharaohs.
This Bond quip from The Spy Who Loved Me showcases Roger Moore’s wit. Bond and Anya arrive at the pyramids hoping to question Fekkesh, only to find that Jaws has already ensured he’ll never talk. Moore’s dry response perfect because of the setting, obviously. Fekkesh meets his end among Egypt’s… Read More →
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What if Tracy lived?
I usually avoid going too far down the James Bond “what if” rabbit hole, but this is one scenario that’s hard to ignore. If Tracy had survived the ending of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Bond being married for another movie or two would have created a fascinating new dynamic.… Read More →
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Silent Thunderball underwater battle must’ve been weird
John Barry’s incredible score does a lot of the heavy lifting during Thunderball‘s epic underwater battle. Strip the music away, and the scene becomes strangely eerie. Aside from the occasional muffled sound, it has to be mostly silent as divers spear each other and desperately fight for position. But even… Read More →
Filed Under: Thunderball