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Everything Changed with James Bond After The World Is Not Enough
An actor’s third outing of James Bond is often remembered as his greatest performance and the best film of his tenure. Sean Connery’s Goldfinger built upon the first two films to perfect the template that future films would follow. Roger … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, films, james bond, movie review, movies, sequels, the world is not enough
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James Cameron’s Amazing Flip from 1994 to 1997
The years 1994 and 1997 were significant for James Cameron. He had two big films that came out those years that went head-to-head with other big blockbusters. And the results are telling because they flipped spectacularly in Cameron’s favor.
When Was the Last Time You Said, ‘That’s the Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen’?
I love movies. There’s a power in being shown something I’ve never seen before. In my life, I’ve had many times when I’ve been able to say, “That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.” However, I worry that that’s becoming … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, action movies, avengers, comic books, films, fugitive, independence day, james bond, licence to kill, lord of the rings, movie review, movies, movies based on books, return of the jedi, science fiction, sequels, spiderman, superman, terminator, the dark knight, the matrix, the sixth sense, tron, who framed roger rabbit
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Goldfinger Pulls Off a Spectacular Chiasmus for Bond, James Bond
Bond, James Bond. Even the way he says his name is a chiasmus! So it’s fitting that we would find a chiastic structure in arguably the most-famous Bond movie of all time: Goldfinger. This was the third film in the … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, chiasmus, films, james bond, movie review, movies, movies based on books, romance, sequels
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The Quality I Admire Most in James Bond
I imagine most people admire James Bond for his good looks, charm, wit, strength, and attractiveness to high-class women. Those are all positive qualities. But what I admire most about him is his ability to stay cool in high-pressure situations.
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Tagged action movies, films, goldfinger, hook, james bond, movie review, movies, personal, videos
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10 Spectacular Action Sequences That Have Little or No Music
Music is ubiquitous in film. If a filmmaker wants to punch up a scene, they often rely on a great soundtrack. This creates many memorable moments. But sometimes it works best to switch off the music for a period of … Continue reading
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Tagged aliens, dirty harry, from russia with love, indiana jones, james bond, jurassic park, raiders of the lost ark, sergeant york, speed, star wars, they live, tron, videos
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10 Creative Uses of Pens in Movies
A pen is just a writing utensil, right? Not when it’s in the hands of creative filmmakers. Pens can become a variety of weapons, tools, and comedic punchlines. Here are 10 creative uses of pens in movies.
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Tagged alien, batman, bourne identity, cliffhanger, goldeneye, hook, indiana jones, james bond, pens, ratatouille, the man who knew too little, the naked gun, videos
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Why 007 Can Never Be a Woman
Beyond the fact that Ian Fleming created him as a white man and that’s how he’s always been portrayed on film and TV from the very beginning, James Bond can never be a woman for a few important reasons. And … Continue reading
How Did Scaramanga Escape from James Bond?
There are two things that I absolutely love: movies and puns. And today I get to combine them to humorous results. Get ready for a Man with the Golden Gun pun. Continue reading
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