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Shocking. Positively shocking.
This classic line from Goldfinger is peak Sean Connery, delivered with effortless authority and confidence. Sometimes with these iconic lines, it’s fun to imagine how other Bond actors might handle the same quote. In this case, only Timothy Dalton or Daniel Craig seems like he could land this with similar… Read More →
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The Case for No-Nonsense Bond 26 Plot
Simplicity has been my guiding principle for a successful Bond 26, especially when it comes to the villain’s motive. There’s real appeal in a straightforward threat, whether it’s an attack on a major global event or a large-scale fentanyl network, without layering on unnecessary complexity. Not every story needs a… Read More →
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Who changes Blofeld’s cat’s litter box?
Clearly, I focus on the critical questions. Jokes aside, I often find myself amused by the practical side of a villain’s grand operation. Some schemes invite curiosity more than others, but the logistics can be both entertaining and strangely unanswerable. As Bond fans, we are happy to suspend disbelief and… Read More →
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James, behave yourself! We are being filmed.
In From Russia With Love, the closing scene neatly captures the spark between James Bond and Tatiana Romanova. Even after being exposed by Rosa Klebb and the scramble over the Lektor, Romanova makes her choice clear and decisively turns on her former handler. Their PDA-filled gondola ride in Venice shows… Read More →
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Goldfinger’s Checkpoint Machine Gun Granny…WTF?
One of the more delightfully baffling details in Goldfinger is the checkpoint guard at the entrance to Goldfinger’s industrial hideout. Instead of a squad of hardened security men, the gate is tended by what appears to be a kindly elderly woman who responds to a car horn to raise the… Read More →
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Live And Let Die’s tragedy: Kananga’s death
And no it wasn’t tragic because of some emotional connection. It’s tragic because Kananga’s character deserved a more dignified and realistic death than what was given to him: a gadget-induced cartoonish balloon blowup. Who approved of Kananga’s fate? Likely the same guy who decided to add a slide whistle into… Read More →
Filed Under: Live And Let Die