Month: July 2026
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Dikko Henderson’s “perfect” stirred, not shaken martini
It’s a shame Dikko Henderson’s time in You Only Live Twice is so brief because he quickly shows to be an entertaining ally. Bond and Henderson get off on the right foot, or rather the right leg, when 007 slaps… Read More →
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James Bond’s mission frequency
Sometimes I spend far too much time wondering whether James Bond’s workload actually makes sense. I usually avoid aligning the movies too close to reality because overanalyzing a fictional spy risks stripping away some of his mystique. Still, on a… Read More →
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Sounds like my first marriage!
I can’t mention Jack Wade’s airplane farewell in the previous post without giving equal credit to this equally funny line from the same scene. As the HALO instructor explains that Bond will either rely on oxygen during a five mile… Read More →
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He didn’t even say goodbye
Leave it to the CIA’s Jack Wade to inject a little humor at exactly the right moment. As Bond steps into his HALO jump to investigate the wreck of the HMS Devonshire, Wade casually remarks the above line, which interrupts… Read More →
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I dropped the gun in the river
James Bond rarely concerns himself with what happens after the shooting stops, which makes this small detail in The Living Daylights stand out. By tossing Kara Milovy’s rifle into the river (which is done off-screen, but is mentioned by Bond),… Read More →
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“I withdraw my name from consideration”
Here’s one of the quickest ways to generate headlines: publicly withdraw your name from consideration for the next James Bond. Even if you were never a serious contender, the announcement guarantees a fresh round of articles and social media discussion.… Read More →
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If all else failed, cyanide pills
Although Rosie Carver proves to be more liability than asset, she deserves credit for taking Felix Leiter’s advice to heart when he warns that Bond will eventually make a move. Rather than acting offended, she fires back with the above… Read More →
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Tired: Every James Bond
, ranked As I’ve said before on the site, I’m growing tired of James Bond rankings. The “something something” can be anything from opening title sequences to cars, and they rarely grab my attention anymore. I’ve read enough lists over the years… Read More →
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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 →
Filed Under: Goldfinger