Tag: Live And Let Die

In Live and Let Die, it remains difficult to understand why Felix Leiter would assign the inexperienced Rosie Carver to assist James Bond in San Monique. Her previous mission had already ended with the death of agent Baines, and it’s… Read More →

And no it wasn’t tragic because of some emotional connection. It’s tragic because Kananga’s character deserved a more dignified and realistic death than what was given to him: a gadget-induced cartoonish balloon blowup. Who approved of Kananga’s fate? Likely the… Read More →

Here’s a line that perfectly captures the ruthless clarity of Dr. Kananga in Live and Let Die. There’s no beating around the bush or toying with Bond, he just expresses a direct and unwavering objective for Bond’s demise. Many Bond… Read More →

Baron Samedi from Live And Let Die might be the strangest, most unforgettable James Bond movie character. Introduced like a gimmicky tourist act with the above line, he quickly turns into something far more unsettling all the while blurring the… Read More →

One of the standout strengths of Live and Let Die is its supporting henchmen. While Kananga is an effective and ruthless central villain, his colorful network of enforcers truly defines the movie’s atmosphere. Characters like Tee Hee, Whisper, Baron Samedi,… Read More →

In Live and Let Die, Kananga’s quiz for Solitaire reveals far more about his character than the question itself. Asking her to confirm the registration number on the back of Bond’s watch, 3266, is trivial, but it reflects his obsessive… Read More →

This fleeting but curious Bond line from Live and Let Die required a bit of research on my part. As Bond teaches Solitaire gin rummy aboard the train and promptly loses a hand, he rises, folds down the bed, fluffs… Read More →