August 4th, 2025
by David Leigh
Being James Bond author Joseph Darlington on updating his book for a new era and where 007’s headed under Amazon. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube S3 E001: The 007 Files returns for its third season as Bill Koenig is joined by co-hosts Javi Trujillo and David Leigh for an engaging conversation with special guest Joseph Darlington — author […]
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July 24th, 2025
by Eoghan Lyng
Bryan Tyrrell’s new book champions Never Say Never Again as a true Bond outing and reclaims the legacy of producer Kevin McClory. Remakes are a curious wonder. For every time Steven Soderbergh pulls a triumphant Ocean’s Eleven, there are at least a dozen more efforts that send viewers back to the original. Curiously, there has […]
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July 16th, 2025
by David Leigh
Daniel Craig’s tenure as 007 gave us a fresh take on the character. Here’s my view on his James Bond movies, ranked from best to worst. I’ve sometimes been asked how I would rank all the Bond films. It’s never been an easy question to answer — my view can change depending on the day, […]
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July 4th, 2025
by David Leigh
Bond 26 under Denis Villeneuve promises a tighter, more thoughtful 007 film shaped by real-world dangers. With Denis Villeneuve confirmed as the director of Bond 26, speculation is turning to what kind of film we’re likely to get. Villeneuve, best known for his work on Dune and Blade Runner 2049, is one of the most […]
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June 29th, 2025
by David Leigh
Exploring what Denis Villeneuve’s appointment means for Bond 26 and the future of 007. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Season 2 Episode 13: In this episode, we dive into our immediate reaction to Denis Villeneuve being confirmed as director for Bond 26—and how our views have shifted just three days later. We explore what Villeneuve might bring to […]
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April 16th, 2025
by David Leigh
Bond fans can experience the Sean Connery era in stunning detail with the new James Bond 4k collection. For the first time, the six James Bond films starring Sean Connery are being released in 4K Ultra HD. The collection includes Dr No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, and Diamonds Are […]
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April 15th, 2025
by David Leigh
In this episode we explore the future of James Bond under new stewardship at Amazon MGM Studios. Apple | Spotify I’m joined by Javi Trujillo and Bill Koenig for a wide-ranging discussion on the new producers taking the helm of the James Bond franchise at Amazon MGM Studios. We explore who they are, what their […]
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April 1st, 2025
by Darryl Marsch
From Murano to Lake Como, Darryl Marsch wraps up his Bond-inspired journey through Italy speedboats, seaplanes, and more spectacular locations. The next morning, Lorenzo took us north by water taxi to the island of Murano. The island has been famous for its glassmaking for centuries, and it featured heavily in the 007 film Moonraker. In […]
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April 1st, 2025
by Q-branch staff
Dress like Bond: New customers get 20% off Sunspel’s Riviera polo and other items in this limited-time offer. Although its screen time in Casino Royale was brief, Sunspel’s Riviera polo shirt quickly became synonymous with James Bond’s effortlessly sophisticated style. Designed especially for Daniel Craig’s debut as 007, this polo embodies minimalistic elegance through its […]
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March 29th, 2025
by David Leigh
Bond historian Steven Jay Rubin shares rare insights and untold stories from inside the world of James Bond. Apple | Spotify In this episode, Bill Koenig and Javi Trujillo are joined by author and Bond historian Steven Jay Rubin for a revealing conversation centred on The James Bond Films: A Behind the Scenes History. Rubin […]
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