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Bond 26 Part 1 and Part 2
It may not be the most traditional route, but splitting Bond 26 into two movies released a year apart is a compelling idea. Instead of cramming a new James Bond, a fresh storyline, and the full spectacle into a tight runtime, why not let the story breathe and build naturally?… Read More →
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Depends on what you mean by “soon”
Here we go again, back on the endlessly spinning New James Bond Movie Carousel of Misery (TM) where “news” is always just out of reach. This time it’s Denis Villeneuve dropping a vague “soon” for a Bond 26 announcements timeline in his comments to Variety, and for fans of James… Read More →
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Disrespecting Lupe: Diamond necklace for iguana only?
Sanchez’s pet iguana in is one of only a few misses in Licence To Kill. Not only is the companionship just plain weird at face, it gets even weirder when you notice the beautiful Lupe Lamora necklace-less next to the diamond-clad lizard. That’s certainly one way to show where your… Read More →
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I’m tired of Bond movie lists/rankings
Especially the infamous “best Bond movie” ranking with Goldfinger near the top, Die Another Day near the bottom, and a few spicy “hot takes” in between. Sure, it’s a fun activity if you haven’t thought of them a thousand times and it passes the time waiting for Bond 26 news,… Read More →
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That’s detente, comrade
The ending of For Your Eyes Only presents a rare and understated stalemate. After Bond destroys the British Navy-tracking ATAC (Automatic Targeting Attack Communicator) in front of General Gogol, the Soviet general simply stands down, ending his pursuit without escalation. While Gogol is not the primary antagonist, the moment reflects… Read More →
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St. John Smythe? Sleeping like a baby
Bond’s escape and return sequence at Zorin’s estate in A View To A Kill is both effective and flawed. On one hand, it showcases a clever and methodical ex- and infiltration plan where Bond takes advantage of the looser security realities of the 1980s making such an operation possible. It’s… Read More →
Filed Under: A View To A Kill