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Bond 26 as Craig-era prequel? No thanks
I’ve constantly got my eyes peeled for any Bond 26 news, so when I see some rumors that aren’t outlandish and deserve some discussion, I’ll comment on them. A recent MovieWeb report suggests Bond 26 could be set as a prequel within the Daniel Craig era and while the idea… Read More →
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Character Spotlight: John Kitzmiller as Quarrel
As one of Bond’s earliest on-screen allies, Quarrel in Dr. No stands out as a surprisingly nuanced and essential character. John Kitzmiller brings a range that moves convincingly from ruthless knife-pulling to simple humility, from wary superstition to steadfast loyalty. Importantly, the decision to pair Bond with a local guide… Read More →
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Recall. Three. Send.
In an era when smartphones boast extraordinary capabilities and price tags to match, it’s striking how insignificant they’ve become as gadgets in modern James Bond movies. The Ericsson JB988 from Tomorrow Never Dies remains, in my mind, as the definitive Bond phone that doubled as a shock weapon, featured biometric… Read More →
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The machine’s fixed! Who’s she, your mother?!
The scene with this annoying twerp in Diamonds Are Forever that loses to Tiffany Case in the carnival game is one of the reasons why the movie feels campy. And it’s a perfect example of why kids should never be in Bond movies (ahem, No Time To Die, ahem). To… Read More →
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Whishaw: B26 “something left field, something unexpected”
Ben Whishaw’s recent comments to Metro about Bond 26 strike exactly the right chord. His call for a “real gear shift,” something genuinely “left field” and not remotely interested in recreating Daniel Craig is precisely the creative boldness the franchise needs. The next era of Bond should feel like a… Read More →
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You’re over-revving! Holy shit!
Mrs. Bell’s brief appearance in Live and Let Die is perfect well-timed comic relief. As a student at the Bleeker Flying School, she delivers both of her lines (especially the hilarious delivery of “Holy shit!”) with perfect bewilderment. What makes the sequence especially effective is how naturally Roger Moore’s Bond… Read More →
Filed Under: Live And Let Die