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7 Days of 007: A Retrospective of Bond Title Montages

7 Days of 007: A Retrospective of Bond Title Montages

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.

By Mister Hand on November 12, 2008 | Comments

7 Days of 007: 10 Spies Who Stole Moves from James Bond

7 Days of 007: 10 Spies Who Stole Moves from James Bond

Ever since Ian Fleming began penning his James Bond series in 1953, spy adventures and espionage have been hot topics for cinema and television. From Xander Cage to Maxwell Smart, we’ve got the top 10 spies influenced by James Bond.

By Ashley Demma on November 11, 2008 | Comments

7 Days of 007: Ten Actors Who Should Never Play Bond

7 Days of 007: Ten Actors Who Should Never Play Bond

In honor of our 7 Days of 007 feature we have decided to bring back one of our favorite old school top ten lists. This week its all about Bond, James Bond.

By J.L. Sosa on November 10, 2008 | Comments

7 Days of 007: James Bond Looks Sharp on Blu-ray

7 Days of 007: James Bond Looks Sharp on Blu-ray

Six James Bond movies, all six in High Definition — how could that go wrong? We begin our soon to be epic ‘7 Days of 007′ feature with a look at Bond on Blu-ray, a winning combination.

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2008 | Comments

Bond is Bourne Again: ‘Quantum’ is Owning International Markets

Bond is Bourne Again: ‘Quantum’ is Owning International Markets

Quantum of Solace is taking over the world and raking in a ton of money. We think Jason Bourne might have something to do with it.

By Mister Hand on November 4, 2008 | Comments

Quantum of Solace Makes Many Euros, Sets New UK Record

Quantum of Solace Makes Many Euros, Sets New UK Record

As those of us on this side of the ‘ole pond sit and wait for the 22nd installment of the James Bond franchise, Quantum of Solace to hit theaters on November 14, our friends and allies on the other side of the world are already seeing it — in force.

By Neil Miller on November 3, 2008 | Comments

The New ‘Casino Royale’ Bonus Features Are Worth It

The New ‘Casino Royale’ Bonus Features Are Worth It

Should you get this new release of Casino Royale? Or is the studio bluffing?

By Kevin Carr on October 22, 2008 | Comments

Loukas Checks in With Our First Quantum of Solace Review!

Loukas Checks in With Our First Quantum of Solace Review!

Our European correspondent Loukas checks in with an early review of Quantum of Solace from across the pond, and it looks like it’s just as badass as we’d hoped for.

By Loukas Tsouknidas on October 21, 2008 | Comments

Heavy Drinking and Denial in New Quantum of Solace Clips

Heavy Drinking and Denial in New Quantum of Solace Clips

The production has released some new videos to keep us on the edge of our seat, but instead of showing us some gunfire, fistfights or some revenge-filled explosions, these videos seem to show that Bond, James Bond has turned to the bottle and denying his love for Vesper.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 16, 2008 | Comments

Quantum of Solace: MPAA gives ‘Bloodiest Bond’ a PG-13

Quantum of Solace: MPAA gives ‘Bloodiest Bond’ a PG-13

Quantum of Solace becomes the latest in a long line of bloody, messy Bond movies to get a free pass from the MPAA.

By J.L. Sosa on September 25, 2008 | Comments

Behold, The Final Quantum of Solace Poster

Behold, The Final Quantum of Solace Poster

The final theatrical poster for Quantum of Solace, which features 007, played by Daniel Craig, and his partner in crime Camille, played by Olga Kurylenko, has hit the web.

By Neil Miller on September 24, 2008 | Comments

Quantum of Solace: Shortest Bond Movie, Sexiest CD Cover

Quantum of Solace: Shortest Bond Movie, Sexiest CD Cover

As November 14th continues to inch closer and closer — quite literally — by the day, the one man that is one almost every movie fan’s mind is Bond, James Bond.

By Neil Miller on September 23, 2008 | Comments

James Bond’s Quantum of Solace Theme Leaks Online

James Bond’s Quantum of Solace Theme Leaks Online

First there was the background music to a Coke Zero commercial that spilled the beats on Jack White’s theme creation for the upcoming James Bond flick Quantum of Solace, and now this.

By Neil Miller on September 18, 2008 | Comments

Nicole Kidman’s Eighth Wonder is to Indiana Jones what Bourne was to James Bond?

Nicole Kidman’s Eighth Wonder is to Indiana Jones what Bourne was to James Bond?

Leave it to the Hollywood spin-machine to make our day interesting with a ridiculous comparison. Apparently, Nicole Kidman’s next movie is the cinematic equivalent of the second coming of Indiana Jones.

By Neil Miller on September 17, 2008 | Comments

Quantum of Solace: James Bond Does Coke: Zero

Quantum of Solace: James Bond Does Coke: Zero

Ah, the brilliance of movie marketing — always providing ample opportunities for a schlub like me to make a drug reference in conjunction with one of my favorite on-screen characters.

By Neil Miller on September 13, 2008 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 82 – Righteous Fat Guys

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 82 – Righteous Fat Guys

Kevin and Neil struggle to make it through the movie doldrums with some sub-par September releases and a challenge to offend those who claim they can’t be offended.

By Fat Guys at the Movies on September 12, 2008 | Comments

New Quantum of Solace Trailer is Bloody, Dirty, Beautiful

New Quantum of Solace Trailer is Bloody, Dirty, Beautiful

After watching the first full-length trailer for Quantum of Solace, I can understand why Bond appears on the cover of Empire this month with the phrase “The Bloodiest Bond Ever” floating ominously nearby.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 9, 2008 | Comments

Blood, Sweat, and Fire in 18 New Bond Pics

Blood, Sweat, and Fire in 18 New Bond Pics

Eighteen new Quantum of Solace pics just hit the interwebs. See them or be mocked by your friends and family.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 1, 2008 | Comments

‘Quantum of Solace’ Release Date Change Promises Seven More Days of Articles Pondering the Title’s Meaning

‘Quantum of Solace’ Release Date Change Promises Seven More Days of Articles Pondering the Title’s Meaning

After Warner Bros. announced they were moving Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’s release from November 2007 to July 2008, other studios started shuffling dates in response.

By Rob Hunter on August 22, 2008 | Comments

New ‘Quantum of Solace’ Videos: Up Close with Bond

New ‘Quantum of Solace’ Videos: Up Close with Bond

Those of you with tricky internet skills may have seen these elsewhere, but this was my first time seeing them, so I thought that it can’t hurt to share.

By Neil Miller on August 9, 2008 | Comments