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Being James Bond: Joseph Darlington on 007’s Skills and Legacy

August 4th, 2025 by

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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Inside Never Say Never Again: The Novel and the Deep Blue Sea reviewed

July 24th, 2025 by

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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Daniel Craig’s James Bond movies ranked & in order

July 16th, 2025 by

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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What will Bond 26 be like under Denis Villeneuve?

July 4th, 2025 by

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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Discussing Denis Villeneuve and Bond 26

June 29th, 2025 by

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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James Bond 4k Ultra HD: Sean Connery Collection

April 16th, 2025 by

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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S2E007 The Amazon era begins: meet Bond’s new producers

April 15th, 2025 by

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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Mission Report: In the Footsteps of 007 (Europe) – Part III: Italian Escapades

April 1st, 2025 by

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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Exclusive offer: 20% off selected items from Sunspel

April 1st, 2025 by

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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S2E006 Interview with Steven Jay Rubin, author of The James Bond Films: A Behind the Scenes History

March 29th, 2025 by

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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