James Bond’s Biggest Challenge: Fighting Off Amazon! If you haven’t been paying attention, a seismic shift took place recently regarding the James Bond 007 movie franchise. The two Producers who controlled all creative decisions for the franchise were forced out!… Read More ›
An Obscure Letter! Yes, Obscure But Terrific “Q” Cinema! As movie theaters slowly begin to re-open across the country and around the world, I am eager to get back to the darkened theater and experience the joys of moviegoing –… Read More ›
The “Best Bond Ever” Turns 55! It was 55 years ago today that the 6th film in the James Bond 007 series premiered – and it continues to make a case for being the greatest film in the series! Here… Read More ›
Watch Out For These “O” Movies! This iconic “hammer” image is from one of the most imaginative, and darkest movies ever – and of course, it begins with an “O”! My “Cinema A-Z” series is focused on the letter “O”,… Read More ›
The Strange Story Behind Timothy Dalton’s Short Reign As James Bond 007! As some of you know, I am reviewing the entire slate of James Bond films in order, and trying to give some context to what was going on… Read More ›
“The Living Daylights” Indeed! Well, 1987 brought us a new 007: a new Bond, a new demeanor, and new style…but did it work? For the 15th outing as 007, a new James Bond has a “license to kill”, as Roger Moore… Read More ›
Roger Moore’s Farewell As 007! For those following along, I am reviewing every James Bond 007 film in order – and for official Bond #14, I am reviewing Roger Moore’s last time in the tuxedo – so how did he… Read More ›
“Octopussy” – A Tale Of Many Bonds! I am reviewing every James Bond film in order, and as we get to Bond #13, there are a couple of things that make this film unique…first, did you know this was one… Read More ›
Bond Is Back – Bigger And Bolder Than Ever! Ah, what a difference massive box office success makes! After the 1979 film “Moonraker” became the biggest Bond film ever, 007 returned to the big screen with a sexy swagger –… Read More ›
The “Wrong” Bond Goes To Outer Space! As I re-watch and review every single James Bond film in order, there is so much to unpack here – the 11th installment in the series! First, as is a tradition for the… Read More ›
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