james bond
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by Oscar O’Sullivan Monday – You Only Live Twice Bond cuts straight to the chase this time, already loving up an exotic lady the instant he appears on screen. You Only Live Twice is very much playing the hits – a dangerous vacation to a stunning locale where Bond teams up with local intelligence, uncovers…
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by Oscar O’Sullivan Monday – Thunderball To describe this film in a word – wet. Filled with visually stunning underwater sequences that I can only assume were a nightmare to pull off, the results speak for themselves – be it the ethereal beauty of exploring a downed aircraft or the gonzo insanity of the final…
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by Oscar O’Sullivan Monday – Goldfinger The film where Bond becomes Bond. Much as I loved the first two instalments, this is the one where the formula truly takes shape and takes off – the Aston Martin, the megalomaniac villain, the array of kooky gadgets, the gimmick henchman, the awesome simplicity of “no, Mr Bond,…
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by Oscar O’Sullivan Before we get into the usual reviews, a little personal news – my masters documentary project My Shadow Calleth Me – The Making of Thus Spake Zarathustra will be playing on the big screen thanks to The People’s Picturehouse Cork, the monthly film showcase that highlights independent film and art from local…
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by Oscar O’Sullivan Monday – Dr. No The greatest character introduction in film history? Not the film itself per se, but the actual first scene where we meet James Bond. We’ve heard his name, know a message has been sent for him and he’s at a luxurious casino. At the table there’s one man whose…
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