Posted by moviegeek916 on September 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Moonraker (1979) – There is a certain logic that Hollywood likes to employ: if something works, do it again, but more so. This is a philosophy that sometimes works very well and that at other times backfires spectacularly. I said in my review of The Spy Who Loved Me that I considered one of the … Continue reading →
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Posted by moviegeek916 on July 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
You Only Live Twice (1967) – As I have said before, it is an undisputed fact that Sean Connery is the best James Bond. However, that doesn’t mean that the Sean Connery Bond movies were always the best Bond movies. The bond movies really run the gamut from truly excellent (2006’s Casino Royale) to quite … Continue reading →
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Posted by moviegeek916 on July 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Goldfinger (1964) – The idea of masculinity is one that is constantly being redefined as culture changes through the ages. But men of the world, you have been outdone, outmatched, and outclassed. One man has defined manhood for the 20th century and beyond: Sean Connery as Agent 007, James Bond. You have a ruggedly handsome … Continue reading →
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