Tag: Bond 26
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One for yourself, one for your dreams
The above lyric from You Only Live Twice has always felt like a euphemism of encouragement. But take it seriously and it becomes a sly invitation to reinvent Bond. Imagine a Bond 26 under Denis Villeneuve that leans into a… Read More →
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Bond 26 Tagline: Nobody Does It Better
A fitting throwback to the iconic theme from The Spy Who Loved Me, this line has evolved into a perfect motto for the Bond character and the franchise as a whole. It’d be a great tagline for Bond 26, or… Read More →
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Bond 26 Key Grip Revealed: Klaus Hergesheimer
Yes, that’s right, from G section! Don’t get me wrong, I love the news, and any Bond 26 news, really. But, will this be the process moving forward? A major trade magazine reports some Bond 26 news, fans react, and… Read More →
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James Bond Auditions Have Officially Started…YES!
The latest Variety report confirming Nina Gold as casting director for Bond 26 is a genuinely encouraging development. Coupled with MGM’s official statement that the search for the next James Bond is underway, it offers some long-awaited reassurance. Still, it… Read More →
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The Case for No-Nonsense Bond 26 Plot
Simplicity has been my guiding principle for a successful Bond 26, especially when it comes to the villain’s motive. There’s real appeal in a straightforward threat, whether it’s an attack on a major global event or a large-scale fentanyl network,… Read More →
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Give the people what they want!
This line from Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies is a fitting epitaph for Elliot Carver, a media baron who quite literally dies by the machinery of his own sensationalism. I actually tend to forget how Carver dies in the movie… Read More →
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No continuity in Bond 27, please!
Ok so I know I’m getting ahead of myself, but I already hope Bond 27 avoids the temptation of another sprawling interconnected storyline. By all means, keep the new Bond actor and the supporting MI6 regulars around, but let the… Read More →
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No Time To Only Live Twice?
Even with a younger actor stepping into Bond 26, I wouldn’t rule out some sly acknowledgment of Bond’s fate in No Time to Die. An updated spin on You Only Live Twice (implicitly acknowledging the sin of No Time To… Read More →
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Xenia Onatopp: The final girl name innuendo?
As the James Bond franchise looks ahead to Bond 26 and beyond, it’s fair to wonder whether one of its cheekiest traditions has quietly been retired. The series has long indulged in knowingly suggestive names, from Pussy Galore to Holly… Read More →
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Bond 26: Kite dancing in a hurricane?
To borrow Mr. White’s vivid phrasing from Spectre, the state of Bond 26 feels precarious at best. The usual speculation over casting has been amplified by a deeper uncertainty, with Amazon now steering the franchise and the longest gap between… Read More →