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You had your cyanide
In Die Another Day, Bond returns from North Korean captivity expecting at least a trace of sympathy, only to be reminded by M withe the above line that he always had an exit. Bond’s response that he “got rid of it months ago” raises a very interesting scenario that the… Read More →
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Bond 26 Tagline: Nobody Does It Better
A fitting throwback to the iconic theme from The Spy Who Loved Me, this line has evolved into a perfect motto for the Bond character and the franchise as a whole. It’d be a great tagline for Bond 26, or maybe even a dark horse contender as the title for… Read More →
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Intuitive improvisation is the secret of genius
While Max Zorin is an effective and memorable antagonist in A View To A Kill, he’s not exactly known for sharp one-liners or eloquent speeches. This quote, which borders on an oxymoron, captures his tendency toward strained wisdom. It sounds meaningful at first, but quickly feels like a poor attempt… Read More →
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Bond 26 Key Grip Revealed: Klaus Hergesheimer
Yes, that’s right, from G section! Don’t get me wrong, I love the news, and any Bond 26 news, really. But, will this be the process moving forward? A major trade magazine reports some Bond 26 news, fans react, and only then do we get a brief, official correspondence. The… Read More →
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James Bond Auditions Have Officially Started…YES!
The latest Variety report confirming Nina Gold as casting director for Bond 26 is a genuinely encouraging development. Coupled with MGM’s official statement that the search for the next James Bond is underway, it offers some long-awaited reassurance. Still, it remains to be seen how long that reassurance will sustain… Read More →
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Thunderball is the perfect codename movie title
As I have mentioned before, I have a soft spot for Bond films with titles that feel like mission codenames or entirely invented words. Goldfinger and GoldenEye are strong, but Thunderball remains my favorite in this category. There’s something refreshing about a distinctive, single-word title that avoids unnecessary flourish and… Read More →