Time For 007

James Bond movie musings. 007 words, 007 sentences. Twice daily at 10:07 AM/PM UTC.
Live And Let Die (1973)

Well, they have never lied to me

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Solitaire is an interesting Bond girl in Live And Let Die.  Her naivete and innocence, juxtaposed with Bond’s confidence and manipulation make for a unique Bond and Bond girl relationship.  It certainly wasn’t Bond’s proudest romp, especially with his tarot card scam.  Kinda scummy, really.

On This Day…

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Dr. No (1962)
August 16, 2026 – 10:07 PM UTC

In Dr. No, I doubt Miss Taro expected that innocent-sounding question to become such a perfect double entendre once Bond arrived at her home. She had anticipated Bond being killed on the way there, only for 007 to send the pursuing car off to its own funeral instead. By the time he arrives, Bond is…


General
August 16, 2026 – 10:07 AM UTC

Don’t get me wrong, Ben Whishaw’s Q was an excellent follow-up to the curmudgeon and stubborn Q of old and “R,” Q’s successor in The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day. Although the relationship thrived, and they had a great rapport, there’s still a part of me that makes me feel like Whishaw’s…
August 16, 2025 – 10:07 AM UTC

I just can’t see it happening.  His track record alone bodes well.  I guess if other things out of his control cause big issues – like the next actor chosen as Bond?  But even then, surely he has some input in that choice, right?