The 1990s were a time of transition, and the James Bond franchise showed evidence of this fact. For example, there were only three entries in the series, with… Read more “GoldenEye, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tag: Roger Moore
The Living Daylights, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I mentioned in my review of A View to a Kill (1985), it was to be Roger Moore’s last turn as James Bond, 007, operative of Her Majesty’s… Read more “The Living Daylights, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A View to a Kill, by Albert W. Vogt III
Who is the longest tenured performer in the James Bond franchise? That would be Desmond Llewlyn, who played Q, the military intelligence, section six (MI6) gadget wiz. He appeared… Read more “A View to a Kill, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Octopussy, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you were to ask most people who the first actor they think of when you say to them “Bond. James Bond,” I would be willing to bet… Read more “Octopussy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
For Your Eyes Only, by Albert W. Vogt III
Were people writing Bond franchise producer Albert R. Broccoli asking about the ultimate fate of the longtime archnemesis to James Bond, Ernst Stavro Blofeld? When Roger Moore assumed… Read more “For Your Eyes Only, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Moonraker, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you watch a movie on either Amazon Prime or Netflix, the end credits feature another title in which whatever algorithm it employs thinks you would be… Read more “Moonraker, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Spy Who Loved Me, by Albert W. Vogt III
When Dr. No, the first of the James Bond films, premiered in 1962, I wonder if anyone at the time thought they would be as successful as they… Read more “The Spy Who Loved Me, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Man with the Golden Gun, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since Live and Let Die (1973) was halfway decent, I had hopes that The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Roger Moore’s second film as the famous military intelligence, section six… Read more “The Man with the Golden Gun, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Live and Let Die, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to the debate over the best actor to portray James Bond, the answers vary greatly. For the record, my vote is for Daniel Craig. This is… Read more “Live and Let Die, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Casino Royale, by Albert W. Vogt III
Potentially unpopular opinion: Daniel Craig’s portrayal of the famous British 007 agent James Bond is the best. I have nothing but respect for his forebears, mostly Sean… Read more “Casino Royale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 