By Mark Hazard
Casino Royale was a welcome return to a harder edged Bond that had been absent for years, and although the casting of Daniel Craig in the starring role initially brought with it a huge amount of venomous criticism, his portrayal of 007 was almost universally lauded and the film received an unexpectedly positive response from film critics worldwide.
Part of the problem with James Bond movies for years is that they have been [...] Continue Reading…
By Brian W Edwards
Ian Fleming was born Ian Lancaster Fleming 100 years ago this month (May 1908) in Mayfair London. He is probably best known for introducing the world to a super spy character (very loosely based on himself) James Bond.
Ian worked as a journalist in his early life in he 1930s for the Reuters news service. On the eve of war in 1939 Ian Fleming was recruited into the Royal Naval Volunteer service [...] Continue Reading…
By Alastair Harris
The latest installment in the popular James Bond series - Casino Royale - stars Daniel Craig as James Bond. Despite some initial criticism of a blond Bond, Daniel Craig brings new intensity to the role. The opening sequence in particular is so full of energy and life that any worries of Daniel Craig living up to the Bond name is quickly dispelled. That along with his piecing blue eyes [...] Continue Reading…
By Jason Greiner
Although “Casino Royale” follows the same basic structure of most James Bond films, (007 finds himself entangled in various international incidents and eventually comes out on top) it
By Kathryn Cassidy
A new James Bond Movie, Casino Royale will soon be reaching a movie theater near you.
It is fairly common knowledge that the character of Bond was immortalised by the writer Ian Fleming and that he picked the name from a book title on his shelves, ‘Birds of the West Indies’ written by a Philadelphian ornithologist, James Bond. What appears to be a subject of debate though, is why he gave his fictional [...] Continue Reading…
by Dennis Paguio
People often use James Bond parties as an alternative to the black tie event because it is more fun, lighter and it gives the party-goers a better chance to express their creativity. Apart from the vodka martinis shaken — not stirred, the dashing Bond impersonators in dark suits, the latest or greatest of the Bond cars, and the Bond girls who exude that mysterious charm, there are of course the Bond villains. [...] Continue Reading…
by David Leigh
Next year marks the centenary of the birth of Ian Fleming, whose time spent in Naval Intelligence during the Second World War proved to be the catalyst that led to the creation of James Bond, the most iconic character to emerge from 20th century fiction.
The life of Ian Fleming
Fleming was born on May 28th 1908 in Mayfair, a wealthy district of London, and his early years were entirely privileged. However, First World [...] Continue Reading…
by Jorn Antonsen
The longest living Bond, Roger Moore, plays the worlds most famous secret agent James Bond in this fast paced Bond classic. This movie might be one of Roger Moore’s best in the role. It is packed with action, wit and style.
The plot of the movie is Bond worthy. In essence this is what it is about: Both the British and Russians are amazed when a submarine from each country disappears and the [...] Continue Reading…
by David Leigh
Picking a party costume can always be nerve-wracking but armed with the right information and a little bit of inspiration and thought you can put together the perfect James Bond party costume. Although this applies equally to both sexes, we’ll start with the Bond girls as they often have the biggest questions relating to James Bond events.
The Bond girls
If you don’t know Moneypenny from Pussy Galore and you’ve been invited to a [...] Continue Reading…
by Frank Sherrill
For his second movie— the Daniel Craig James Bond workout had a few minor changes.
In this article I will give you the details on his training program and I will go even further and provide you with a 3 phase diet program is designed to get you rock hard muscular and lean!
Daniel Craig who is now the sixth actor to play James Bond 007, has in a very short time stolen the [...] Continue Reading…