Month: June 2026
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The Goldfinger bomb “007” timer stop: perfection
I’d just like to point out how satisfying it was for Goldfinger’s bomb to stop at “007” upon my first watch. It’s such a small moment but really drew me in. This, despite Bond’s ineffectiveness at defusing the bomb, which… Read More →
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Scott Rose-Marsh’s Bond audition & NDA
British actor Scott Rose-Marsh recently revealed on Instagram that he auditioned for the role of James Bond in 2021, which is a fascinating tidbit. His claim that the NDA has expired is easily verifiable, and the fact that he’s discussing… Read More →
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I’m interested in more Bond solo time
In Skyfall, Bond’s night of binge drinking and the scorpion drinking game offered a rare glimpse of 007 as an anonymous civilian rather than a secret agent, even though the CGI scorpion was hardly convincing. The same applies to No… Read More →
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“Let’s not try and make [Bond] woke”
Here’s a lame quote from Idris Elba on the James Bond casting debate. The term “woke” has become so politically loaded that its use here feels more dismissive than insightful, particularly when discussing the possibility of a black Bond. And… Read More →
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I’m on top of the situation
In Diamonds Are Forever, Bond coyly reassures Tiffany Case that he’ll handle the fallout from her role in the diamond smuggling operation. It’s a classic Bond double entendre since Bond is literally on top her in bed and an amusing… Read More →
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New Bond should be “refreshed,” not “reinvented”
The difference may be semantic, but it matters. James Bond doesn’t need a reinvention, he needs a refresh. The 007 character, the Bond movie formula, and the traditions that have sustained the series for more than 60 years are not… Read More →
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James Bond’s “unseen career” and “missing missions”
The long gaps between Bond movies can make it difficult to get a regular fix of James Bond. Fortunately, the existing movies are endlessly rewatchable, but I’ve always been intrigued by the missions we never see. The series frequently hints… Read More →
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Funny game, right?
Geoffrey Wright’s Felix Leiter makes an immediate impression in Casino Royale. His cool, understated introduction perfectly suits a man who can stop Bond from making a disastrous mistake without raising his voice. Restraining Bond’s arm and knife while casually steering… Read More →
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I make myself clear?
Dr. No’s faceless and harrowing interrogation of Professor Dent has aged remarkably well. Although an unseen interrogator sounds gimmicky, it was masterfully executed thanks to the combination of Dr. No’s bellowing, monotone yet confident voice and Professor Dent’s fear and… Read More →
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Sounds like you just lost another one!
Dominic Greene’s desperate outburst at the end of Quantum of Solace is as pathetic as it is misguided. Clinging to life and completely at Bond’s mercy, he’s in no position to provoke the man holding him over the edge. Taunting… Read More →
Filed Under: Quantum Of Solace