I keep returning to the first Bond movie for a lesson in doing more with less. The intercom interrogation of Professor Dent in Dr. No is a perfect example. By keeping Dr. No unseen, the scene’s tension can only build with the increasingly agitated Dr. No. And because he’s faceless, Dent can’t intimidate or gain any leverage in the conversation. The power imbalance exhibited in the dynamic is very apparent, where a face-to-face version of the same scene would likely fall flat. We can only hope that a future release captures a similar memorable atmosphere.
May 9, 2026 – 10:07 AM UTC
Few aspects of Roger Moore’s portrayal of James Bond are as entertaining as his barely concealed irritation, and nowhere is that more evident than in The Man with the Golden Gun. The movie gives Moore a rare opportunity to lean into Bond’s exasperation largely thanks to the well-meaning but persistently hapless Mary Goodnight, whose talent…
