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Some of my previous James Bond rankings have stirred up a bit of debate and this one is likely to as well: my ranking of James Bond theme songs! As with my other rankings, there are broadly three categories: great songs that are still memorable and good today, songs that aren’t so great/memorable but areContinue reading “James Bond Songs”

Today’s ranking: James Bond’s best cars: 1. Aston Martin DB5 – this beautiful silver sports car was featured in multiple movies (Goldfinger, Thunderball, Skyfall) and cameo’ed in a few more. The original spy car, it had machine guns, rocket launchers, smoke screen, tire slashers, and a rear bullet shield. This was the Batmobile of BondContinue reading “James Bond Cars”

Often James Bond movies have more compelling henchmen than the villains themselves – and then sometimes the henchman are totally lame. Following is my ranking: 1. Oddjob (Goldfinger): incredibly strong and with a razor-sharp projectile hat! 2. Jaws (Moonraker, The Spy Who Loved Me): incredibly strong and with razor-sharp metal teeth! 3. Xenia Onatopp (Goldeneye): FormerContinue reading “James Bond Henchmen”

In celebration of Alabama’s decisive national championship win and as a nod in particular to the commentators gushing over the winning QB’s girlfriend, today’s James Bond film ranking is of the Bond girls! 1. Casino Royale: Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) and Solange Dimitrios (Caterina Murino) 2. Goldfinger: Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) and Jill Masterson (MargaretContinue reading “Bond Girls”

Blogger’s note: I no longer use the term “Redskins” but am leaving my prior references intact in the spirit of learning. After yesterday’s nod to the CES with my post on the best James Bond gadgets, today’s post is a nod to the evil Seattle Seahawks, who knocked my beloved Washington Redskins out of theContinue reading “James Bond Villains”

Blogger’s note: I no longer use the term “Redskins” but am leaving my prior references intact in the spirit of learning. In the wake of the Washington Redskins playoff loss (but at least the Houston Texans won!) I will console myself with my list of favorites James Bond movies in terms of the gadgets employedContinue reading “James Bond Gadgets”

Day 2 of my Bond Blogging Binge! Today I’m focusing on the six actors who have played James Bond in the “official” Eon films. Each one has brought something different to the role – for better or worse! 1. Sean Connery: the original and far-and-away the best. Connery’s Bond interpretation brought a delicate balance betweenContinue reading “Favorite James Bond Actors”

In preparation for last November’s new James Bond film, Skyfall, Katie and I watched all of the previous James Bond films in chronological order. Throughout the process, I took detailed notes on everything from the wines Bond drank to the women he loved to the title songs that began each movie. Over the next severalContinue reading “James Bond Films”