http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to blog! Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:03:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Jamaica Gleaner, which had an evil freelance photographer on-staff in Dr. No, prints a sweet interview with Caterina Murino of Casino Royale. Time Magazine's headline says it all: "Quantum of Solace: Bourne-Again Bond." The LA Times discusses the fashion sense of each man who played Bond. Speaking of fashion, the Boston ... http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/19/bond-in-the-media/ Another Way To Die, the Quantum of Solace theme track, is rather fascinating in its construction. Or is it quite the opposite, actually, a deconstruction, to quote The World Is Not Enough? The song basically fuses classic elements of all the Bond trax from Goldfinger on up, changing the drawn out ... http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/18/bond-deconstructed/ I don't normally write about box office, because I'm just not a numbers person. But last week I was interviewed by E! Online about the whole Bond versus Bourne thing, and the article, titled Why Can't James Bond Catch Jason Bourne?, ended like this: "Everything changes the James Bond ... http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/17/quantum-of-box-office/ This list of faves and least faves, the staple of any Bond conversation, is described as a "Bluffer's Guide to Bond." Well, I suppose if you're bluffing, it's as good as any other. Writer Susan Hazlett is eloquent about the anticipation and excitement she feels just before a new Bond ... http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/15/the-hits-keep-coming/ Quantum of Solace (2008) 6/10 James Bond (Daniel Craig), having shot Mr. White (Jesper Christensen) at the end of Casino Royale, interrogates him and learns of a secret organization known as Quantum. Following sparse leads, Bond finds Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric) and pursues him to the Bolivian desert. Directed by Marc ... http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/14/review-quantum-of-solace/ I was contacted by E! Online to comment on a comparison of Bond to Bourne. Of course, I've written here about it in the past (but the E writer didn't realize that). I don't think that Bourne is long-term competition for Bond, although yes, this year audiences like Bourne better. ... http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/14/in-which-i-am-quoted-in-e-online/ Well, a wax Craig. At the one in Times Square. I love that place. http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/14/daniel-craig-at-the-wax-museum/ If I had the cash laying about, I'd consider it: Bonhams auction house in the UK has announced that it has one of 007’s classic sports cars for sale. The white 1976 Lotus Esprit from the 1977 film The Spy Who Loved Me, starring Roger Moore and Barbara Bach, is expected ... http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/13/for-sale-lotus-esprit-from-the-spy-who-loved-me/ 'Tis the season for a wide variety of Best & Worst lists, always a favorite among Bond fans. The San Francisco Gate goes wild on worsts. Worst Bond Girl (Christmas Jones), worst Bond, worst villain, worst film, worst song. I disagree with 100% of the choices here (although Christmas Jones is ... http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/13/james-bond-lists-lists-lists/ A review of the new Aston-Martin featured in Quantum of Solace. The stereo doesn't rock. Roger Moore says the new Bond movies are too violent. David Arnold has received an honorary degree from Bedfordshire University. Time Magazine reviews Bond and his booze. James Bond haiku. Enter a contest to win Penfold Hearts golf balls ... http://blog.jamesbondfanbook.com/2008/11/12/quick-hits-4/