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Bond, get the hell off that rig!
Willard Whyte (portrayed by country icon Jimmy Dean) is one of the more peculiar creative choices in Diamonds Are Forever. His Texas drawl, showcased in this line as he inexplicably joins a CIA helicopter raid on Blofeld’s oil rig, lands with a tonal harshness that undercuts any charm. While the… Read More →
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Another Day Tomorrow, Another Time To Die
Although the logic in the title technically is correct, albeit slightly morbid, please let the title of Bond 26 NOT be something like this! For Bond’s next outing, the title should anchor itself in something mission-specific, ideally something like a proper noun or a codename. The sweet spot lies somewhere… Read More →
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Kudos Anthony Horowitz: Bond’s NTTD death sucks
I give credit to three-time Bond novelist Anthony Horowitz for saying what so many Bond fans have quietly thought since No Time To Die debuted: killing James Bond was a creative misfire. As one of the few people truly embedded in the Bond literary universe, Horowitz’s criticism is the most… Read More →
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Flashing the Union Jack is obviously unwise
Sure, it made for an iconic moment when Bond parachuted into frame beneath it in The Spy Who Loved Me, but let’s be honest, advertising your national allegiance mid-mission is hardly the move of a stealth operative. It looks brilliant on screen, but tactically it’s a disaster. That said, symbolic nods… Read More →
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Free both of us
Silva’s unnerving interaction with M at the climax of Skyfall is one of his best moments in the movie. His whispered plea, “Free both of us,” as he presses the gun to both their heads, captures the essence of his psychopathy and twisted sense of devotion. It’s a scene that… Read More →
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Bond 26: Thread the origin/family needle
Denis Villeneuve and company will have quite the balancing act ahead of them with Bond 26. After Daniel Craig’s era delivered such an exhaustive exploration of Bond’s past and family history, the next chapter would benefit from pulling back on the introspection. Yes, a brief glimpse into Bond’s formative years… Read More →