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Happy James Bond Day!

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 ~ TGemm ~ Leave a comment

James Bond Day is celebrated on October 5th each year, on the anniversary of the premiere of the first Bond film “Dr No” in 1962. This year, can we expect anything special? The past year has seen the publication of Kim Sherwood’s DOUBLE OR NOTHING (now available in paperback format) and Charlie Higson’s ON HIS … Continue reading Happy James Bond Day!

“BOND” RETROSPECTIVES – THE FULL COLLECTION

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 ~ TGemm ~ Leave a comment

A spoiler-filled retrospective of ALL the James Bond movies.

BOND RETROSPECTIVE 14: A VIEW TO A KILL

August 19, 2021August 20, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 2 Comments

Moore's last Bond film is big on spectacle, and has magnificent villains, but in some places looks a little tired. A VIEW TO A KILL.

BOND RETROSPECTIVE 13: OCTOPUSSY

August 13, 2021August 14, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 3 Comments

The Bond film that contains some great action and tension, as well as the interesting contrast between the heat of India and the Cold War in Berlin. OCTOPUSSY...

BOND RETROSPECTIVE 12: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

August 10, 2021August 1, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 4 Comments

Back down to earth, this movie which many forget - even though it is crammed full of memorable performances, action, humour and fun. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY.

BOND RETROSPECTIVE 11: MOONRAKER

August 6, 2021August 1, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 3 Comments

A "live watch" review of MOONRAKER. A gorgeous looking film which went bigger than the previous films by going to the only place left - space!

BOND RETROSPECTIVE 10: THE SPY WHO LOVED ME

August 3, 2021July 27, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 3 Comments

For many THE SPY WHO LOVED ME is THE Bond film. It has the locations, the epic scale, a great henchan, and THAT white Lotus...

BOND RETROSPECTIVE 09: THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN

July 30, 2021July 27, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 4 Comments

Moore's second Bond is memorable, colourful and has some outstanding sequences. Yet for some it is low on their list of favourites. It's THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN.

BOND RETROSPECTIVE 08: LIVE AND LET DIE

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 3 Comments

A new Bond! Roger Moore arrives in the first adventure of the 1970s. LIVE AND LET DIE is a great introduction to the world of Bond.

New Bond Order

January 22, 2021January 23, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ Leave a comment

While we wait for No Time To Die, I wondered if you could select a handful of Bond movies to create a self contained story - which would you choose?

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