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Then perhaps we can go together
Although Valerie Mathis and Jimmy Bond share a prior history, she wastes no time accelerating their rapport the moment she reintroduces herself at the casino. As seen in this quote, she happily advocates to follow Bond back to his hotel room. Barry Nelson’s interpretation of Bond in the unofficial made-for-tv-movie… Read More →
Filed Under: Casino Royale (1954) -
He’s betrayed us all, Kara
Bond’s admission to Kara in The Living Daylights is one of the movie’s most emotional scenes. It’s a moment that strips away the usual composure and control associated with Bond and reveals his genuine vulnerability just as the chloral hydrate begins to take hold. Kara’s gradual understanding of the truth… Read More →
Filed Under: The Living Daylights -
Your new telephone. Talk here, listen here.
Bond’s deadpan reply to Q’s demonstration of the Ericsson phone in Tomorrow Never Dies ranks among their sharpest exchanges. The scene is saturated with the kind of crisp quips and effortless one-liners that define their dynamic, yet my favorite moment is when Q earnestly explains the above line and Bond… Read More →
Filed Under: Tomorrow Never Dies -
Yes, but my martini is still dry
Aside from this admittedly sharp line in Never Say Never Again, the introductory encounter between Fatima Blush and James Bond veers into unmistakably cringe territory. The scene asks the audience to accept that two people can forge a meaningful flirtation while skimming across the water on a high-speed ski run. … Read More →
Filed Under: Never Say Never Again -
Perfect Bond 26 theme artist: Oasis
In the wake of Oasis’ wildly successful revival tour, the prospect of the British rock icons headlining the Bond 26 theme feels both timely and inspired. At this point, Oasis has effectively crossed into the realm of modern classic rock, which aligns perfectly with my preference of avoiding a current… Read More →
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…and I’ll buy you an ice cream
This almost comically juvenile line from For Your Eyes Only underscores the uncomfortable age gap between Bond and figure skater Bibi Dahl. The moment lands with cringe precisely because it follows a string of Bibi’s flirtations (each more awkward than the last) yet it also provides a measure of relief. … Read More →
Filed Under: For Your Eyes Only