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Kristatos’ attempted buoy butchering an embarrassing spectacle
Kristatos from For Your Eyes Only gives Bond villains a bad reputation. He’s one of those overconfident masterminds who just can’t pull the trigger when he should. Instead of ending things quickly, he insists on turning Bond’s demise into a twisted spectacle. Predictably, it’s his undoing. Give Bond the smallest… Read More →
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Bond and Manuela’s remarkable Moonraker Rio romance
Bond and Manuela’s fling in Moonraker might just be his most efficient romantic subplot ever. He lands in Rio de Janeiro for a mission, and before he can even unpack, a mysterious woman is tailing him and snapping photos of him while driving. Next thing you know, she’s in his… Read More →
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Please: No Artificial Intelligence in Bond 26
Here’s hoping we do not see an AI-focused plot in the next Bond movie. A computing-centric plot like hacking or AI fails to elicit a sense of urgency or promote a compelling storyline. It may read as clever in a script or a novel, but it doesn’t translate well to… Read More →
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Sour mash, but not too sweet, please.
Bond’s order of a traditional Kentucky mint julep is delivered with his trademark blend of charm and snobbery. Offered by Goldfinger, the moment feels less like a prelude to an apocalyptic gold manipulation scheme and more like a genteel afternoon at the Kentucky Derby. The phrase “sour mash” refers to… Read More →
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You are unusually well-informed, Mr. Bond.
Goldfinger’s line perfectly captures the battle of wits between the two. Their dialogue is among the most adversarial and entertaining in the entire franchise, full of polite venom and mutual admiration. Just when Goldfinger seems to have the upper hand, Bond delivers a verbal counterpunch. It’s amazing how much I… Read More →
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Commies? Let’s go get ’em!
Sheriff J.W. Pepper is great comic relief in The Man With The Golden Gun. He delivers this line with such hilarious conviction, all through his wide smile and chewing tobacco-filled lip. It’s never a dull moment with him, and despite being on the other side of the world, his rural… Read More →
Filed Under: The Man With The Golden Gun