Tag: Bond 26
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“Don’t get too excited.” – Amazon MGM Head
A recent article in Variety showcases an interview with Courtenay Valenti, head of film at Amazon MGM Studios, at CinemaCon this past week. The above start to her quote to dampen expectations of her speech sums up the marketing for… Read More →
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Bond 26 news on old release dates
Why not drop Bond 26 news on previous Bond movie UK release dates? I think it’s a simple marketing tactic that gives fans the Bond 26 news they want and pay homage to Bond movies of old. There are 25… Read More →
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How Young *should* Amazon Make James Bond?
A recently similarly-titled article by Variety poses a great question as to the next James Bond actor rather than who it will actually be. Obviously, Amazon has to consider a myriad of factors when choosing the next actor, namely their… Read More →
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Bond 26 with Dr. No’s pacing, please!
I know it’s unlikely to happen with the current over-the-top modern Bond with gadgets and action sequences galore, but part of me would love the next entry to have the pacing of the very first James Bond movie, Dr. No.… Read More →
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Why not an MI5/MI6/IRA plotline?
The appeal of alternate history is how it slips a hidden narrative into real events, the kind of clever reframing that made Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds so memorable. For James Bond, that same idea could feel even sharper when applied… Read More →
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Bond 26’s difficult balance: escapism vs. realism
The question of whether Bond 26 should revert to a more escapist affair or continue on with Craig’s more realistic slant to the character is difficult to answer. On one hand, I’m ready for the next Bond and the next… Read More →
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What if the villain has already won?
It’s a premise the Bond series has never fully embraced, and that alone makes it intriguing. Imagine Goldfinger starting with Fort Knox already irradiated, or Thunderball starting after a nuclear catastrophe. Instead of stopping disaster, Bond is forced to confront… Read More →
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How they could fuck it up #3
I’m hoping to see zero flashbacks or for that matter any direct reference to a previous James Bond movie in Bond 26. Not just for the sake of freshness, but for the sake of a new identity. I want Bond… Read More →
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Please, Bond 26…no artificial intelligence plotline!
If Bond 26 is a reboot we’re safe, but if it’s a modern take on James Bond up against a current threat to the world, it’s possible that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a focus of the movie. I’d urge… Read More →
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