Month: July 2026
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I’m going to get Henry Kissinger!
It’s no surprise that Clifton James was invited back as Sheriff J.W. Pepper for a rare consecutive appearance after his memorable performance in Live And Let Die. Roger Moore’s easygoing attitude gives Pepper the perfect target to bounce off, even… Read More →
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Why else would I be in it?
Bond isn’t the only one with his eye on Pussy Galore. Just before the infamous barn scene in Goldfinger, Auric Goldfinger lets his intentions slip while discussing Operation Grand Slam’s payoff. As he lightly strokes Pussy’s arm and invites her… Read More →
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Vesper’s ex retcon is rare Casino miss
One of my few issues with Casino Royale centers on Vesper’s secret dealings. After the traditional first watch “glow” wore off like it does for me with every Bond movie after subsequent rewatches, the Algerian boyfriend retcon felt less like… Read More →
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Where is Fekkesh? With the pharaohs.
This Bond quip from The Spy Who Loved Me showcases Roger Moore’s wit. Bond and Anya arrive at the pyramids hoping to question Fekkesh, only to find that Jaws has already ensured he’ll never talk. Moore’s dry response perfect because… Read More →
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What if Tracy lived?
I usually avoid going too far down the James Bond “what if” rabbit hole, but this is one scenario that’s hard to ignore. If Tracy had survived the ending of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Bond being married for another… Read More →
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Silent Thunderball underwater battle must’ve been weird
John Barry’s incredible score does a lot of the heavy lifting during Thunderball‘s epic underwater battle. Strip the music away, and the scene becomes strangely eerie. Aside from the occasional muffled sound, it has to be mostly silent as divers… Read More →
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May his soul rest in peace
Morton Slumber of Slumber, Inc. comes across more like a smooth-talking car salesman than a funeral director. As Bond, posing as Peter Franks, attends his “brother’s” cremation, Slumber delivers a polished routine complete with rehearsed condolences, dramatic curtains, and an… Read More →
Filed Under: Diamonds Are Forever -
Should actual stunts take priority over CGI?
I’m firmly in the camp that wants Bond 26 to prioritize practical stunt work whenever possible. Casino Royale‘s record-setting Aston Martin rollover remains an all-time action moment precisely because it was real, while Spectre‘s massive desert explosion showed the impact… Read More →
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R-rated Bond movie piques my interest
Licence to Kill probably came closest to earning an R rating, with its shark feedings and several surprisingly brutal deaths pushing the boundaries of what audiences expected from a Bond movie at the time. And really, keeping the series PG-13… Read More →
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1960s Bond movie voice dubbing was bizarre
Voice dubbing in the early James Bond movies was hardly unique to 007, but it remains one of the early movies’ strangest production quirks. Apparently, producers often replaced the voices of international actors to make their performances more accessible to… Read More →
Filed Under: General