“In my job … when I come up against a man like this one, I have another motto. It’s ‘live and let die.’” Now that we’ve been introduced to the world of James Bond, 007, Ian Fleming gets right to the point in the second Bond novel, Live and Let Die. The events of Casino Royale don’t … More Book Review: Live and Let Die, by Ian Fleming
Not all Bond movies are created equal. Some are better than others. There are iconic successes and legendary messes. Still, the Bond franchise has become the most enduring film series of all time. Audiences just can’t get enough of this British spy with debonair wit and a raging sex addiction, and they’ll follow him through … More Every James Bond Movie Listed and Ranked
“History is moving pretty quickly these days and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.” Although it was the 21st movie in the series of Bond films, Casino Royale was the very first Bond novel written by Ian Fleming. Appropriately enough, its film adaptation was essentially a reboot of the Bond series with Daniel … More Book Review: Casino Royale, by Ian Fleming
Casino Royale was the first book in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series, but it was the 21st movie in the film series. In both cases, it serves as a sort of introduction to the suave British agent with the cold eyes. Unlike many adaptations of Fleming’s novels, the plot is remarkably consistent with what you … More James Bond in Casino Royale: Book vs. Movie
Success isn’t always a good thing. For the Bond franchise in particular, the massive critical and commercial success of Skyfall created enormous pressure. I even called Skyfall the best Bond movie of all time. How do you follow up the best Bond movie of all time? For the creative minds behind 007, you bring back a lot of … More The Bond Movie Series: Spectre
One of the most iconic and enduring legacies of the Bond franchise would have to be the Bond Girls. Gorgeous women who get tangled up in 007’s missions for various reasons and usually (but not always) sleep with him. Dude’s got a raging sex addiction to keep up. It’s kind of a problem. But not … More Every Bond Girl Listed and Ranked
What would James Bond be without a villain? A globe-trotter with a serious sex addiction, that’s what. 007 can only have meaning when he’s got a compelling bad guy to fight. Unfortunately, there have been some serious clunkers. So let’s show some appreciation to the nefarious schemers who brought out the best in Bond by bringing … More Every James Bond Villain Listed and Ranked
Not every James Bond villain has a henchman, but that hasn’t stopped them from becoming a beloved mainstay of the series. The problem is that for every scene-stealing henchman who makes the movie, there’s a lame minor villain who just phones it in. Let’s celebrate the best and make fun of the worst. Most of … More Every James Bond Henchman Listed and Ranked
The James Bond franchise is the most enduring movie series of all time. Each movie is is iconic in its own way–even if that way is simply by being terrible. Elaborate opening title sequences are a hallmark of the series, usually featuring a prestigious artist belting out a tune while scantily clad women dance in … More Every James Bond Theme Song Listed and Ranked
It was rather imperative to release a Bond film in the year 2012, as it was the 50th anniversary of the series’ inception with Dr. No in 1962. It was a time to celebrate the most lasting film franchise of all time. The Academy Awards even dedicated a portion of that year’s ceremony to a … More The Bond Movie Series: Skyfall
