2012 marks the fiftieth year of super spy James Bond’s appearance on the glittering big screen. In that time the suave secret agent has helped evolve and shape the big brash action movie, making a star of grumpy Scotsman Sean Connery. As swift as Bond’s rise was his fall into camp parody with a raise of Roger Moore’s ridiculous eyebrow. He then turned serious and sullen with a serious and sullen Timothy Dalton, experienced a renaissance under the Irish charm of Pierce Brosnan, and finally a radical reboot and reinvention with latest incarnation, the ice-cold Daniel Craig (Oh, and an Aussie played him too, but you know, who cares). Somehow 007 has managed to stand the test of time and remain relevant while everything around him has changed. Or has he? Does Skyfall prove he still was it takes in the face of stiff competition from your Bournes and Batmans? Read on and find out. Continue reading
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Review: Skyfall
Posted in Movie Review, Movies with tags 007, Ben Whishaw, Berenice Malohe, Bond, Casino Royale, Dame Judi Dench, Daniel Craig, James Bond, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Pierce Brosnan, Quantum Of Solace, Roger Moore, Sam Mendes, Sean Connery, Severine, Silva, Skyfall on November 3, 2012 by Bjorn GraingerNews: New Skyfall Trailer, Olympic TV Spot, Pics, And Clips
Posted in Movies, Trailer with tags 007, Aston Martin DB5, Ben Whishaw, Bond, Dame Judi Dench, Daniel Craig, DB5, Eve, James Bond, Javier Bardem, London, M, Naomie Harris, Ola Rapace, Olympic Games, Patrice, Q, Sam Mendes, Silva, Skyfall on July 31, 2012 by Bjorn GraingerAs I mentioned last week during my update on The Bourne Legacy, this is a bumper year for those of who enjoy our spy action thrillers. Skyfall is shaping up to be the best Bond film in a very long time (the IMAX trailer is mind-blowing) and the new trailer, released today, only serves to confirm that.
News: Skyfall Teaser Poster Released
Posted in Movies, News with tags 007, Berenice Malohe, Dame Judi Dench, Daniel Craig, James Bond, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes, Sam Mendes, Skyfall on May 17, 2012 by Bjorn GraingerThe first teaser trailer for the new James Bond film, Skyfall, is due to hit the internet at 8:30am BST this Monday, the 21st May. In the meantime, a teaser poster has been released to whet our appetite for 007’s latest globe-trotting adventure. Continue reading →
News: Sweet New Skyfall Pics Show Bond Packing Some Serious Hardware
Posted in Movies, News, Thoughts with tags 007, Aston Martin, Aston Martin DB5, Bérénice Marlohe, Bond, Dame Judi Dench, DB5, Eve, Gareth Mallory, James Bond, Javier Bardem, M, Naomie Harris, Ola Rapace, Patrice, Ralph Fiennes, Sam Mendes, Severine, Silva, Skyfall on April 19, 2012 by Bjorn GraingerTold you. Bond (Daniel Craig) rocking a machine gun. Check out the muzzle flash on that beauty. Yeah, so I’ve got a hold of some new Skyfall pics that I’m more than happy to share with you. For a price. Or not. I wouldn’t do that to you. Not unless… No. Anyway, Skyfall pics. Let’s get to it! Continue reading →