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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 →
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How they could fuck it up #2
Ok, so there’s a good chance that Bond 26 will be an origin story, or at least a glimpse into the start of Bond’s career out of Eton. This is something that I’m excited for, but pushing too far into his origins, including more familial-related issues as seen with the… Read More →
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Character Spotlight: Javier Bardem as Silva
Javier Bardem delivers a committed and technically strong performance as Silva in Skyfall, yet the character itself never fully resonates with me as a top-tier Bond villain. While Bardem avoids completely echoing his amazingly chilling portrayal of villain Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men, Silva could have benefitted… Read More →
Filed Under: Skyfall