Tag Archives: James Bond

Skyfall [2012] 1. Silva is introduced in a single, long take. Later, he puts his hand on Bond’s leg, who says, “How do you know it’s my first time?” 2. Albert Finney in a bushy beard blasting away with a … Continue reading →

Casino Royale [2006] 1. “I’m the money.” “Every penny.” 2. The first time we see M’s husband? 3. Mr. White drags himself across the gravel driveway. 3 other things.

Die Another Day [2002] 1. A worse song than The Man with the Golden Gun? 2. Judi Dench is a master. She doesn’t smile; instead she displays the mere hint of a smile. 3. A catfight with swords.

The World Is Not Enough [1999] 1. Foam on his fingers after he puts the ice in his glass. 2. M would never do that. The movie’s biggest flaw. 3. Q says, “Always have an escape plan.” He slowly descends … Continue reading →

Goldfinger [1964] 1. He emerges wearing a waterfowl headpiece. 2. “Auric Goldfinger? Sounds like a French nail varnish.” 3. Soldiers falling, falling, falling.

From Russia with Love [1963] 1. A personalized message on the coaster: YOU ARE REQUIRED AT ONCE. 2. Miss Moneypenny fellates the red pencil. 3. Rosa Klebb’s 12-second venom.

Dr. No [1962] 1. “When did you say you had to leave?” she asks him. They kiss. “Immediately.” They kiss again. “Almost immediately,” he adds. 2. Sweaty face. Spider on the bedsheets. 3. Conveyer belt shower.

Tomorrow Never Dies [1997] 1. “Mr. Jones, are we ready to release our new software?” “Yes, sir. As requested it’s full of bugs, which means people will be forced to upgrade for years.” “Outstanding.” 2. He kisses her dead body … Continue reading →

GoldenEye [1995] 1. “That depends on your definition of safe sex.” 2. A graveyard of discarded Soviet statuary. 3. “Maybe you two would like to finish debriefing each other at Guantanamo.”

Licence to Kill [1989] 1. Just plain wrong: Bond orders a “Bud with lime.” 2. Benicio Del Toro disappears in a cloud of bloody red coke dust. 3. “Bless your heart!” says Wayne Newton.