Gustav Graves a wasted villain persona

July 27, 2026 – 10:07 PM UTC

Although I mostly loathe Die Another Day, like any Bond movie, it has some redeeming qualities. No, I would never defend the exoskeleton suit or Bond’s improbable windsurfing escape. But I would endorse Gustav Graves, who carries himself with exactly the kind of flamboyant arrogance that makes for an entertaining and commanding Bond villain. Nothing…

What a handsome craft. Such lovely lines.

July 27, 2026 – 10:07 AM UTC

Here’s a quick line from The Spy Who Loved Me that shows Roger Moore at his most effortlessly (for the lack of a better word) cheeky, delivering the double entendre while admiring Naomi board a boat to visit Stromberg. What makes the moment even funnier is Bond’s obvious bewilderment when seeing the stunning, bikini-clad Naomi…

Q’s Finale: “Always have an escape plan.”

July 27, 2025 – 10:07 AM UTC

It was fitting, but sad.  Desmon Llewelyn was getting up there in age in The World Is Not Enough, and it showed.  But, I loved his final words of advice for Bond.