In his latest adventure, the world’s most famous secret agent chases down those responsible for the death of his love Vesper. What ensues is the most action-packed Bond adventure yet.

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.

Last week we descended into the bowels of The Machine Girl and came out sticky, tingly, and feeling just a little bit dirty… so this week I’m going to class things up a bit by covering an award-winning film that doesn’t involve Japanese schoolgirls or geysers of blood.

In 2007 newcomers got noticed and some veterans got their chance to shine in breakout performances from actors, screen writers and directors.

Mathieu Amalric will be taking on the role of Bond’s villain in the upcoming, untitled, Bond 22. Haven’t heard of Mathieu? You’re not alone and you’re probably not French.