Moonraker (1979)

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

Diamonds Are Forever (1971)

Diamonds Are Forever (1971) – After the dark times of the George Lazenby era (which totaled exactly one Bond film), Sean Connery makes a triumphant return to the role which he will forever define. Actually the producers were willing to have Lazenby back for whatever reason, but he opted not to return as he felt … Continue reading

You Only Live Twice (1967)

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