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Dikko Henderson’s “perfect” stirred, not shaken martini
It’s a shame Dikko Henderson’s time in You Only Live Twice is so brief because he quickly shows to be an entertaining ally. Bond and Henderson get off on the right foot, or rather the right leg, when 007 slaps his prosthetic with a cane to confirm his identity. They… Read More →
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James Bond’s mission frequency
Sometimes I spend far too much time wondering whether James Bond’s workload actually makes sense. I usually avoid aligning the movies too close to reality because overanalyzing a fictional spy risks stripping away some of his mystique. Still, on a surface level, I think it’s fair to wonder how often… Read More →
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Sounds like my first marriage!
I can’t mention Jack Wade’s airplane farewell in the previous post without giving equal credit to this equally funny line from the same scene. As the HALO instructor explains that Bond will either rely on oxygen during a five mile free fall or die of asphyxiation, Wade instantly fires back… Read More →
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He didn’t even say goodbye
Leave it to the CIA’s Jack Wade to inject a little humor at exactly the right moment. As Bond steps into his HALO jump to investigate the wreck of the HMS Devonshire, Wade casually remarks the above line, which interrupts an otherwise tense and dangerous sequence with perfect comic timing.… Read More →
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I dropped the gun in the river
James Bond rarely concerns himself with what happens after the shooting stops, which makes this small detail in The Living Daylights stand out. By tossing Kara Milovy’s rifle into the river (which is done off-screen, but is mentioned by Bond), he quietly removes the evidence that could link her to… Read More →
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“I withdraw my name from consideration”
Here’s one of the quickest ways to generate headlines: publicly withdraw your name from consideration for the next James Bond. Even if you were never a serious contender, the announcement guarantees a fresh round of articles and social media discussion. It’s a clever way to borrow a little of Bond’s… Read More →
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