Tag: Live And Let Die
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A.S.K.D.P. – why aren’t they talked about more?
Another Skyfall Komodo Dragons Post and a fair question: why isn’t this moment discussed more among Bond fans? Of all the directions a Macau casino scene could take, Skyfall chose to feature Komodo dragons as key participants. Not just a… Read More →
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Any cost. Any. Bond must die.
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 →
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The legendary Baron Samedi, folks!
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 →
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Bond ripped off one of our boats!
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 →
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On the back of Mr. Bond’s watch
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 →
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No bodies this time, no trace
In Live and Let Die, Mr. Big’s chilling directive signals a level of operational discipline that extends far beyond Bond’s immediate predicament. The phrase “this time” implies a history of prior interference and suggests a larger world of failed investigations… Read More →
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Just testing an old adage
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 →
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Bond-less Pre-Title Sequences
Bond’s presence in the pre-title sequence is a defining attribute, which makes its absence in From Russia With Love, Live and Let Die, and The Man With the Golden Gun all the more interesting. While most openings deliver high-octane introductions… Read More →
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Character Spotlight: Earl “Jolly” Brown as Whisper
Earl “Jolly” Brown’s Whisper in Live and Let Die is a quietly memorable henchman just like his namesake, and is defined by his near-inaudible voice and understated presence. What begins as a quirky communication gag becomes a character trait that… Read More →
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Character Spotlight: Clifton James as J.W. Pepper
Sheriff J.W. Pepper remains one of the most distinctive supporting characters of any Bond movie starting in Live and Let Die and continuing on without skipping a beat in The Man With The Golden Gun. He serves as both effective… Read More →