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Spend the money quickly, Mr. Bond
In Octopussy, Kamal Khan’s warning to Bond after losing at backgammon is, in my opinion, his defining moment and arguably one of the strongest scenes in the entire movie. Even though I’d never claim the backgammon sequences are inherently thrilling, Bond’s quiet exposure of Khan’s cheating through weighted dice commands… Read More →
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Character Spotlight: David Hedison as Felix Leiter
When I think of Felix Leiter, David Hedison’s portrayal immediately comes to mind. Others may argue for Jeffrey Wright’s grounded interpretation, but for me, Hedison defines the character. While his debut as Bond’s CIA ally in Live and Let Die felt underplayed and underused, his reappearance in Licence to Kill… Read More →
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Bond’s sleek purple tinted X-ray glasses impress
Bond’s purple-tinted X-ray glasses in The World Is Not Enough are a near-perfect example of how effective a Bond gadget can be when their not overdone. They’re introduced almost casually without a grand demonstration from Q Branch, and are a tool Bond simply slips on during the workshop scene. It’s… Read More →
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Oh, I’m sure they’re perfectly rounded
In The World Is Not Enough, after Bond is asked by “Cigar Girl” Giulietta da Vinci if he would like to check her “figures” before retrieving money from the Swiss bank, Bond responds with this weak sexual innuendo and the only negative in an otherwise compelling opening sequence to the… Read More →
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Sorry, that last hand nearly killed me
Bond’s return to the table in Casino Royale is framed perfectly with this line, delivered with icy composure after surviving an attempted poisoning. The sequence is gripping not only because of the stakes, but because of how quickly Bond’s health is restored after a stopped heart, back in the game… Read More →
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Green figs, yogurt, coffee, very black
In From Russia With Love, Bond’s hotel breakfast order scene sets the stage for what producer Michael G. Wilson has described as the audition scene for new James Bond actors. His unique food order kicks things off, and I’ve returned to this moment often because it reveals how carefully the… Read More →
Filed Under: From Russia With Love