007

How many James Bonds can be stuffed into one movie? Casino Royale, the first Bond spoof, seeks to answer that question with David Niven, Ursula Andress, Peter Sellers, Joanna Pettet, Daliah Lavi, and Woody Allen all playing 007. Plus, Orson Welles playing Le Chiffre. Seriously. Orson Welles. There were a ton of writers and directors (and actors) who worked on this movie, but somehow the love of the spy and the spoof shines through. Even in the trailer, you can see where Austin Powers was born (hint: in a spinning bed with Peter Sellers flashing his giant teeth for pictures). Unrelate sidenote: have you ever noticed that Ursula Andress’s name is one letter away from “Undress”? In fact, her spoonerism name would be Arsula Undress. What are the odds of that?

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peter_morgan_bond

Peter Morgan, the writer behind Frost/Nixon and several other political dramas, will be joining the team of Purvis and Wade to craft the next installment of 007.

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FSR

Kevin Carr looks at the slate of films in theaters this week with the FSR Report Card.

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Quantum of Solace

Order your favorite Bond drink – whether it’s a Vesper, a bourbon and water or a martini, shaken not stirred – and have some fun with this film.

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Fat Guys at the Movies

Kevin and Neil take to secret agent mode as they emulate James Bond, and Kevin describes his Venus-like emergence from the sea in a Speedo.

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Bond: Opening Titles

A trademark of the Bond film universe, we take a look at the best and worst opening sequences. From gun barrels to paint dripping of the female form, it’s not Bond without the sleek sexiness of the soundtrack over silhouettes.

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published: 02.12.2012
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published: 02.11.2012
Berlin Film Festival
published: 02.11.2012
Berlin Film Festival
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