Tag: General
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“James Bond” as a codename?
The recurring notion that “James Bond” might be a transferable codename is a misguided attempt to tidy up the ending of No Time To Die, and if it comes to fruition, this Bond fan will not be happy. It’s an… Read More →
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Most curious product placement? Tabasco hot sauce
Few instances of product placement in the Bond series are as oddly memorable as Tabasco hot sauce. It appears in both The Man with the Golden Gun and The Spy Who Loved Me, each time in the hands of the… Read More →
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Quantum Of Solace should’ve just been Quantum
Quantum of Solace is a needlessly overthought title that would have been stronger and cleaner had it simply been Quantum. The added “of Solace” feels less like meaningful thematic depth and more like an attempt to dress up a word… Read More →
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“I want Bond to be a woman”
This awful quote cropped up from Kevin O’Leary of all people in discussions surrounding his acting and want to become a Bond villain. In short: how about no. I haven’t seen Marty Supreme yet, but there is no amount of… Read More →
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Skyfall’s blown MI6 agent identities: great plotline
One of the more compelling ideas in Skyfall is the exposure of MI6’s undercover agents in a storyline that briefly opens the door to the wider, shadowy world of British intelligence before quickly getting back to Bond’s personal journey. As… Read More →
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Absolutely Not: Bond 26 explores Bond’s fatherhood
The notion that Bond 26 might explore James Bond’s fatherhood is, frankly, antithetical to the character, and even entertaining the idea feels makes me gag. While current casting rumors favor an actor in his late 20s or early 30s strongly… Read More →
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Coming soon: Bond movies streaming on…Netflix?
Several reports suggest that all 25 official James Bond movies will arrive on Netflix in January 2026, along with the unofficial entry Never Say Never Again. At the moment, the entire series, apart from Never Say Never Again, is available… Read More →
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Character Spotlight: Sean Connery as James Bond
As a new feature for the site called Character Spotlight, I will take some time to showcase my opinions on random James Bond movie characters, and will start off with the first James Bond actor, Sean Connery. Connery is my… Read More →
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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,… Read More →
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Peculiar Bond villain/henchmen traits now campy
Once a defining hallmark of classic Bond movies, peculiar villain/henchman traits (think Dr. No’s metal hands, Jaws’ steel teeth, Oddjob’s bowler hat or even Gobinda’s yo-yo saw) have largely drifted into the realm of camp. The franchise has experimented with… Read More →
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