I think the phrase "hot mess" was perhaps coined to describe this movie. Several directors working separately, several separate scriptwriters, yet the film has no coherent plot, no proper resolution. I can only think that as this film was made in the 1960s, perhaps everyone involved was on drugs. Casino Royale was the first James… Continue reading Bond evolution – Casino Royale 1967 (4.A)
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Bond Evolution – Thunderball #4
A jetpack? The opening credits feature naked women swimming which hints at this film's watery nature. The theme song is sung by Tom Jones, surprisingly understated in the vocals compared to Shirley Bassey belting out Goldfinger in the last movie. But there are the minor cadences and the brassy notes that we are coming to… Continue reading Bond Evolution – Thunderball #4
Bond evolution – Goldfinger (#3)
Compared to the gyrating belly dancer, these opening credits feature a static golden girl, a preface to what is coming. And of course you have Shirley Bassey belting out that great theme song "GOOOOLD fing-gaaah... he's the man, the man with the Midas touchhhh..." Even if you've never seen the film, even if you've never… Continue reading Bond evolution – Goldfinger (#3)
Settle into autumn (39.20)
This week I learned to pay attention to what time I choose to walk through the park. If I walk through at 8am, we are entering peak school drop off time and the streets around the park are very busy and the narrow paths in the park are crowded with parents and children. I'm not… Continue reading Settle into autumn (39.20)
Bond Evolution – Dr No (#1)
There is a new James Bond movie coming out in November this year, and because we like a challenge, Husband and I have decided to watch all the Bond movies (including the ring-ins) in chronological order. I'm pretty sure I've seen all of these movies at least once, but it's always interesting to go back… Continue reading Bond Evolution – Dr No (#1)
Tales from Tobhamhor 