Month: March 2026
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Gadget watches: played out timepieces?
We’ve seen Bond’s watch do just about everything, from Geiger counters and lasers to explosives and homing devices. At this point, the concept feels exhausted, and I’m far less enthusiastic about seeing another watch serve as a major gadget in… Read More →
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Character Spotlight: Carey Lowell as Pam Bouvier
Pam Bouvier in Licence To Kill is one of the most underrated Bond girls. Portrayed by Carey Lowell, Pam stands out not because she fits the typical supermodel mold, but because she combines attractiveness with a practical, capable presence. Her… Read More →
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Holder of the Kamasutra black belt
Despite its many flaws, there are some humorous memorable moments and lines in the unofficial Casino Royale spoof from 1967. Delivered by “Anti-Female-Spy Device” Cooper as he introduces himself to Moneypenny, the line neatly captures the film’s self-aware absurdity. The… Read More →
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His Majesty’s effective “blunt instrument,” impeccably tailored
Bond is a precision weapon disguised in couture. He’s a man of refined taste whose methods are often ruthless but undeniably effective. He delivers results with unwavering efficiency, even when the path is morally ambiguous. The balance between elegance and… Read More →
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Just isn’t your day, is it?
In a small tribute to James Bond in From Russia with Love, I find myself quoting this line when I have a bad case of the Mondays. The movie moment comes during the boat escape sequence when Bond ditches Grant’s… Read More →
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How they could fuck it up #1
In a first of a series of posts referencing Bond 26 producer Amy Pascal’s comments on how she’s “most afraid of fucking [Bond 26] up,” I will start with the most obvious pitfall that is plaguing media nowadays: artificial intelligence.… Read More →
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Why James Bond Avoids Middle East Peace
The James Bond franchise has never directly confronted the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and that omission feels deliberate. For a series that has navigated Cold War brinkmanship, illegal narcotics operations, media monopolies, and global terrorism, its silence on one of the most… Read More →
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Remember, 007, you’re on your own
M’s warning to Bond in Octopussy underscores how deeply the Cold War shaped Bond movies’ dramatic stakes. Set against the Cold War tension between United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, Bond movies often relied on plausible deniability as a narrative… Read More →
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Bond 26 budget wishlist: Less is more
Escalating Bond movie budgets obviously do not guarantee stronger movies. While production costs have undoubtedly risen across the industry, Bond 26 presents a timely opportunity to recalibrate. With a new actor stepping into the role and the franchise now under… Read More →
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“We are really early on.” -Amy Pascal
Bond 26 producer Amy Pascal’s above comment makes me wince. It has been more than 1,600 days since the world premiere of No Time to Die at the Royal Albert Hall, some four and a half years since Daniel Craig’s… Read More →
Filed Under: Bond 26