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Tag Archives: 007
3 things about Terence Young’s DR. NO
Dr. No [1962] 1. Holding the spider cage at arm’s length, he leaves the room. 2. “I wouldn’t want you to get dishpan hands.” 3. So, basically 007 gets of a jam by deliberately causing a nuclear meltdown. And it’s … Continue reading
3 things about Sam Mendes’ SPECTRE
Spectre [2015] 1. 009’s taste in music. 2. “Do me a favor, will you? Throw that down the toilet. Cut out the middleman.” 3. He sits down and picks cat hair off his jacket. 3 other things.
3 things about Sam Mendes’ SKYFALL
Skyfall [2012] 1. Blood vessels, branches, plasma, skull. 2. Glowing, floating dragon gateway. 3. “Called a radio.” 3 other things.
3 things about Guy Hamilton’s GOLDFINGER
Goldfinger [1964] 1. Where does the red carnation come from? 2. He drops the gold bar onto the green. 3. “This is no time to be rescued.” 3 other things.
3 things about Marc Forster’s QUANTUM OF SOLACE
Quantum of Solace [2008] 1. He lifts his arm in a fey gesture and says, “Then he shouldn’t be looking at me.” 2. We glimpse a man standing on the sidewalk behind an ironing board. 3. In an attempt to … Continue reading
3 things about Martin Campbell’s CASINO ROYALE
Casino Royale [2006] 1. File cabinets of CDs. Surveillance footage. 2. “I need you looking fabulous.” 3. Water sloshing down the roof of the sunken villa. 3 other things.
3 things about Sam Mendes’ SPECTRE
Spectre [2015] 1. Hyper-octo-sexual title sequence. 2. Loafers, no socks, pants that are too short. Impaired fashion sense. 3. “Brothers. They always know which buttons to press.”
3 things about Guy Hamilton’s DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
Diamonds Are Forever [1971] 1. Q dispassionately works his way down the line of slot machines. 2. A sign in the command center reads IF IN DOUBT / ASK. 3. Tripped up by claret misidentification, and strong aftershave. 3 other … Continue reading
3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
The Spy Who Loved Me [1977] 1. Track lighting throughout the tomb. 2. “Is this really what they do in Sibera?” “Yes. But not how they do it.” 3. A bottle of Tabasco on Stromberg’s table. 3 other things.
3 things about John Glen’s FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
For Your Eyes Only [1981] 1. Graham Crowden’s cameo. 2. “Now put your clothes back on, and I’ll buy you an ice cream.” 3. Rinkside tables with little urns of glühwein. 3 other things.