by Stark | Feb 6, 2024 | Movies |
This era of James Bond had hit his stride, despite Moore not even having a contract. Cubby proved he could marshall Bond alone, and a settled creative team was in place. Nothing could possibly go wrong now… or could it? The day they had long feared was suddenly...
by Wrenage | Jan 18, 2024 | Movies |
Bond had been through a testing period, but came back stronger than ever. The Spy Who Loved Me was massive. Moonraker was even bigger. How do you top Bond in space? The answer is that you don’t. James Bond would undergo another of its periodical creative resets...
by Stark | Jan 5, 2024 | Movies |
Bond was saved! After The Man With The Golden Gun, financial difficulties drove a wedge between producing partners Harry Saltzman and Cubby Broccoli. Going it alone for The Spy Who Loved Me, Broccoli went all in. Every penny of a massive budget was put on the screen...
by Wrenage | Dec 4, 2023 | Movies |
The false dawn of Lazenby was behind them. After Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, and Diamonds Are Forever, Roger Moore was in the role. Live And Let Die was a smash hit. Things were looking...
by Stark | Nov 14, 2023 | Movies |
Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, and Diamonds Are Forever saw the role of James Bond change hands several times. Then Sir Roger of Moore landed with a three-movie contract and a promise of...
