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Tag Archives: 007
3 things about Marc Forster’s QUANTUM OF SOLACE
Quantum of Solace [2008] 1. “Hello. We’re teachers on sabbatical and we’ve just won the lottery.” 2. Tripping him on the stairs “accidentally.” 3. Literally at the end of his rope. 3 other things.
3 things about Martin Campbell’s CASINO ROYALE
Casino Royale [2006] 1. Opens with a flashback within a flashback and yet it isn’t confusing, because two different styles of black & white are used: one “smooth” and one “grainy.” 2. Grains of sand stuck to his back and shoulders. … Continue reading
3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s MOONRAKER
Moonraker [1979] 1. The woman on the plane escapes? 2. Bollinger galore. 3. “Where did you learn to fight like that? NASA?” “No, Vassar.” 3 other things.
3 things about Richard Fleischer’s 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea [1954] 1. Eating with a knife only. 2. Volcania looks an awful lot like the prototype of a Bond villain’s lair. 3. Turtle-guitar.
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3 things about Mat Whitecross’s THE SOUND OF 007
The Sound of 007 [2022] 1. Immediately after he finished writing it, John Barry played “Goldfinger” for Michael Caine, who happened to be crashing in his flat at the time.2. Shirley Bassey took off her bra just before recording the … Continue reading
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3 things about Cary Joji Fukunaga’s NO TIME TO DIE
No Time to Die [2021] 1. “My sense of timing.” 2. Logan Ash is described by Felix as a political appointee. Nice touch. 3. Poison garden.
3 things about Sam Mendes’ SPECTRE
Spectre [2015] 1. Only Blofeld gets his own microphone. 2. A kite dancing in a hurricane. 3. M’s bulldog on his desk. 3 other things.
3 things about Sam Mendes’ SKYFALL
Skyfall [2012] 1. “Are you sure this is about M?” 2. Mouth movement to get his teeth back in place. 3. Literally blowing up his childhood home. 3 other things.
3 things about Marc Forster’s QUANTUM OF SOLACE
Quantum of Solace [2008] 1. Full-sized refrigerator behind the bar. 2. A surprise deal for 60% of the water supply. 3. Walking barefoot through the desert. 3 other things.
3 things about Martin Campbell’s CASINO ROYALE
Casino Royale [2006] 1. Vesper is also an orphan. 2. “My friend, bring me one as well, keep the fruit.” That’s a mistake; the lemon peel is essential. 3. The shower scene is basically captured in a single take. 3 other … Continue reading