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Mmm, royal beluga. North of the Caspian.
Is James Bond out of touch? The above snobby remark from Lazenby’s 007 in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service would suggest so. That refined, worldly side of Bond has always been part of his appeal, even if it has shifted depending on the era. Overall, I think Bond’s refinement has… Read More →
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“None of the rumored names are right”
From longtime former 007 casting director Debbie McWilliams’ lips to God’s ears, please! It’s genuinely fascinating that she weighed in at all, especially given how closely she was tied to the process for decades. She could have easily offered a diplomatic “no comment” or a vague compliment about the current… Read More →
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Eva Green looked older than she was
It might be a controversial take, but while Eva Green looked incredible in Casino Royale, I think she carried a more mature presence than her actual age of 25 or 26 at the time. That’s not a criticism of her appearance. In fact, her striking look, chemistry with Craig, and… Read More →
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Should Bond 26 villain be a woman?
I never really considered it before, but it’d be interesting if the Bond 26 team threw us a curveball and casted a female villain. In my mind, I’ve always thought of an upcoming Bond 26 villain as a man for some reason, but choosing a woman instead could be a… Read More →
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Coldplay’s World Is Not Enough demo auctioned
Talk about a random discovery: a previously unreleased The World Is Not Enough title track demo by Coldplay may finally see the light of day. And although I generally like Coldplay’s music, I’m instantly skeptical of an acoustic Bond theme. A Bond theme needs at least one dramatic orchestral string… Read More →
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Bond 26: Double-take pigeon’s triumphant return?
Dennis Villeneuve could pull off the funniest Bond cameo imaginable. Why not bring back the double-take pigeon from Moonraker for Bond 26? Yes, the scene was completely contrived, with the movie stopping to show everyone’s reaction to Bond commandeering a gondola on wheels including this rodent with wings. But that… Read More →