Blu-ray Review: Goldfinger
More than forty-five years after the first James Bond film hit movie theaters, it’s hard to remember when the character felt fresh and different, the plots bold and exciting. Though the first and second Bond films, Dr No (1962) and From Russia With Love (1963), were unquestionably successful, it was 1964’s Goldfinger that became the […]
Blu-ray Review: Never Say Never Again
Released in 1983, Never Say Never Again, is a remake of the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball. The film marked Sean Connery’s return to the role of James Bond after a twelve year absence. The title is based on a conversation between Sean Connery and his wife. After Diamonds Are Forever he told her he […]
Blu-ray Review: From Russia With Love – Ultimate Edition w/ Movie Ticket
From Russia With Love was the second James Bond film to be released. Produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, and directed by Terence Young, the film is based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. From Russia With Love was chosen as the follow up to Dr. No, largely […]
Blu-ray Review: Thunderball – Ultimate Edition w/ Movie Ticket
Released December 21, 1965, Thunderball was the fourth James Bond film based on the Ian Fleming novel of the same name. It was the highest grossing film with Connery in the lead role. Connery would star in just one more film before handing over the reins to George Lazenby and eventually Roger Moore. As a […]