Bond

Outside of the lush locations, beautiful companions, and awesome cars that the James Bond movies show off, everyone’s always up to see what ridiculous gadgets that 007 and/or his enemies have in their arsenals this time out. While there are some pretty cool entries to love and cherish, others are just as iconic as they are questionable. That very fact has given us this list of 32 head-scratchers we need to discuss, for king and country. (Image credit: Danjaq, LLC and MGM)The Dragon Tank - Dr. NoThere are quite a few…

Jason Statham has made a name for himself in the film industry due to his high-adrenaline movies. As you’ve probably noticed through Statham's best action-packed films, he’s no stranger to playing characters who perform dangerous feats and throw fast-paced jabs at their enemies. Considering all of that, it should come as no surprise that the actor is a major advocate for stunt performers getting their due at the Oscars. -- and the star says he has James Bond to thank for that perspective.Stunts still sadly overlooked at…

We watch the James Bond movies for a lot of reasons. The action scenes, the quippy dialog, and the gadgets, all make for great moments. Another reason we love the movies is all of the locations the superspy visits in the movies, like the ones on this list. From Europe to Asia to The USA, you never know where a Bond film is going to take viewers, but here are some of our favorite and most exotic places he's traveled in the series. (Image credit: United Artists)JamaicaJamaica will always have a special place in the hearts…

If you've ever tried pulling a mussel off a rock, you'll know that they're pretty darn good at holding on. The secret to their success is a natural adhesive, which has now been replicated in a glue that could help keep orthopedic implants attached to bone tissue.One of the problems with implants such as artificial hips is the fact that over time, the titanium implant will detach from the bone to which it was bonded. A second surgery is then required to reattach or replace the implant.Over the years, various groups have…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeDame Judi Dench has shed some light on what it’s like to film a James Bond movie.The legendary British actor played the role of M in eight Bond movies, beginning in 1995 with GoldenEye and ending in 2015’s Spectre.As the chief of M16, M was known to be a stern, focused character.In a new cover interview for Good Housekeeping, it was revealed that M’s character rubbed off on Dench for…

A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant connection between individuals’ music preferences and their moral values. Utilizing machine learning to analyze lyrics and audio features of favorite songs, the study found that music significantly influences moral sensibilities. Over 1,400 participants shared their favorite music for analysis, which showed that musical elements like pitch and timbre correlate with certain moral values. Researchers have found a strong connection between people’s music tastes and their…

Plans for the future of the James Bond movies are in a bit of a holding pattern right now. With Barbara Broccoli and the rest of EON Productions still looking to start crafting Bond 26, and the future of the 007 saga with it, a lot of key decisions need to be made. However, as far as I’m concerned, Ms. Broccoli and company should call off its search for a new M; thanks to Olivia Colman throwing her hat into the ring.As she spoke to Vogue during a recent interview, the Wonka star expressed some deep excitement about…

At the moment, fans of the James Bond movies can direct their friends and family interested in watching some 007 action with a Prime Video subscription. Most of the entries in the legendary espionage franchise are easily streamed at the moment, but there’s a problem: those flicks are bound to leave Prime in waves, and sooner rather than later. While the entire collection is pretty decently priced, there’s also a Bond Black Friday deal that makes for a good 007 starter pack for your physical media library. So take a close…

It’s almost hard to believe that it’s been two years since No Time To Die hit the screens, bringing Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond to a very definitive ending. Even before the movie was out we knew Craig was done as Bond, so the question of who the next Bond would be has been an ongoing debate among both fans and Vegas oddsmakers. One actor who has not been shy about his interest in the role is Sam Heughan, and he’s now listing the reasons he would be good in the role in case anybody is curious. Speaking with the UK’s…

Director Christopher Nolan, often linked to the British spy franchise, has set the record straight about his possible involvement in a James Bond movie. Despite showing interest and expressing admiration for the Bond films in the past, he has now distanced himself from the project. During a recent interview with Associated Press, Nolan debunked rumours about his next project being a Bond film. He firmly stated, “No, sadly no – no truth to those rumours,” putting an end to speculations about his attachment to the…