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Look what the cat dragged in
In a scene that is a microcosm of Diamonds Are Forever’s campiness, Blofeld uses this well known phrase with Persian cat in tow after he (apparently) lures Tiffany Case away from Q and out of the casino. Not only is the line a bit too tongue-in-cheek, especially for a Bond… Read More →
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One year anniversary of TimeFor007!
One year ago yesterday, TimeFor007 began as a simple outlet for my thoughts on the James Bond movies, and it has since become a part of my daily routine that I’m genuinely proud of. Despite the occasional challenge of consistency, I have managed to publish two seven-word-titled posts, each with… Read More →
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Vesper Lynd’s odd Matera family tomb
The opening of No Time to Die raises more questions than it answers, but none more distracting than the choice to place Vesper Lynd in a family tomb in Matera, Italy some 500+ miles from the UK. For a British Treasury official, the location feels arbitrary at best and contrived… Read More →
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Tomorrow Never Dies remains my favorite Pierce Brosnan Bond outing, thanks to its sharp pacing, engaging plot, and standout sequences like the remote-controlled BMW 750 chase. That said, the escape from Carver’s office building highlights a rare misstep. Bond’s above quip upon encountering Wai Lin showcases classic Brosnan wit, but… Read More →
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You have certainly been persistent. Very well.
This line of reluctant admiration from Karl Stromberg in The Spy Who Loved Me reveals a measured respect for the tenacity of Bond and Anya Amasova. Rather than dismiss them, he indulges their persistence, less out of necessity and more to savor what he believes will be their inevitable failure.… Read More →
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We cannot afford to lose that list!
Secret agent identity lists have become a familiar crutch in the spy genre, and Skyfall opens by leaning heavily on one. While M’s urgency with this line is justified, the repeated reliance on compromised NOC lists in spy movies feels increasingly uninspired. The stakes, though significant within MI6, are ultimately… Read More →
Filed Under: Skyfall