Time For 007

James Bond movie musings. 007 words, 007 sentences. Twice daily at 10:07 AM/PM UTC.
Goldfinger (1964)

Ready for rock-a-bye baby

The spray sleep scene from Goldfinger is a true relic of Bond-era theatrics with equal parts ingenious plot device and vintage overkill.  Really, its could pass for a Bond movie spoof plot point.  The science behind the dramatic fainting is a bit aspirational, but is choreographed so well amongst hundreds of people you’d think they practiced beforehand.  Nevertheless, the ruse works, and Goldfinger falls for it.  Operation Grand Slam is a grand failure!

On This Day…

All other October 12th posts

October 12, 2025 – 10:07 AM UTC

The cab driver (played by Arnold Williams) from Live And Let Die had a big impact in the movie despite his short amount of screen time and minor presence.  Not surprising, since his signature sideburns and obvious confidence made him an intimidating figure despite his happy demeanor.  Cool cat!