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 of the setting, obviously. Fekkesh meets his end among Egypt’s ancient tombs, so Bond’s reference to the pharaohs is the perfect epitaph. It reminds me of Connery’s death euphemism for Goldfinger, when he says he’s “playing his golden harp.”
July 16, 2026 – 10:07 PM UTC
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 a shocking twist and more like an underdeveloped explanation. Vesper appears so emotionally vulnerable throughout…
