Time For 007

James Bond movie musings. 007 words, 007 sentences. Twice daily at 10:07 AM/PM UTC.
Licence To Kill (1989)

Problem solver? More like problem eliminator.

It’s always a treat to see 007 take command of the blackjack tables in Licence to Kill – his one and only cinematic experience with the game. Bond’s sky-high bets naturally draw the attention of casino owner Franz Sanchez, though it’s a bit surprising Sanchez doesn’t immediately recognize the man who quite literally ruined his morning commute in a “plane-catching” operation earlier in the movie.  Still, Sanchez is a patient and devious villain.  He brushes off Bond’s veiled threat in the above response to the “business” he’s in.  True to form, he plays a successful long game by gaining Bond’s trust and friendship, though not quite as well as Bond plays blackjack.

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October 14, 2025 – 10:07 AM UTC

In Thunderball, like in most Bond adventures, the villain checks all the classic boxes:  wealthy, ruthless, and just a little too enthusiastic about being a psychopath.  This time, Emilio Largo gives us a masterclass in twisted showmanship.  Moments before torturing Domino for information, he practically beams as he presents his tools: a lit cigarette “for…