Author Archives: Daily Post from Bluxome Street

May 14

The Bond Files: A View to a Bond Baddie: Alec Trevelyan

Originally posted on the m0vie blog:
To celebrate James Bond’s 50th birthday on screen, we’re going to take a look at the character and his films. We’ve already reviewed all the classic movies, so we’ll be looking at his iconic baddies, and even at the character himself. Alec Trevelyan stands out amongst Bond’s foes…

May 10

The Bond Files: A View to a Bond Baddie: Francisco Scaramanga

Originally posted on the m0vie blog:
To celebrate James Bond’s 50th birthday on screen, we’re going to take a look at the character and his films. We’ve already reviewed all the classic movies, so we’ll be looking at his iconic baddies, and even at the character himself. You see, Mr Bond, like every great…

May 09

The Bond Files: A View to a Bond Baddie: Ernst Stavro Blofeld

Originally posted on the m0vie blog:
To celebrate James Bond’s 50th birthday on screen, we’re going to take a look at the character and his films. We’ve already reviewed all the classic movies, so we’ll be looking at his iconic baddies, and even at the character himself. Blofeld is unique among the Bond villains…

May 07

The Bond Files: A View to a Bond Baddie: Auric Goldfinger

Originally posted on the m0vie blog:
To celebrate James Bond’s 50th birthday on screen, we’re going to take a look at the character and his films. We’ve already reviewed all the classic movies, so we’ll be looking at his iconic baddies, and even at the character himself. Golden words he will pour in your…

May 06

A View to a Bond Baddie: Dr. Julius No

Originally posted on the m0vie blog:
‘To celebrate James Bond’s 50th birthday on screen, we’re going to take a look at the character and his films. We’ve already reviewed all the classic movies, so we’ll be looking at his iconic baddies, and even at the character himself. In many ways, Dr. No feels like…

May 04

The Bond Files: Skyfall Review

Originally posted on the m0vie blog:
There’s a moment about a third of the way through Skyfall that manages to perfectly encapsulate its opinion of the iconic British spy at the heart of the film. Casually dismissing the villain’s lofty accomplishments, Bond mutters, “Everybody needs a hobby.” The villain takes the jab quite well.…

May 03

The Bond Files: Quantum of Solace Review

Originally posted on the m0vie blog:
Note: I have another review of the film here, but this was written as part of “James Bond January”, after watching all 22 films in quick succession. This post is part of James Bond January, being organised by the wonderful Paragraph Films. I will have reviews of all…

May 02

The Bond Files: Casino Royale Review

Originally posted on the m0vie blog:
This post is part of James Bond January, being organised by the wonderful Paragraph Films. I will have reviews of all twenty-two official Bond films going on-line over the next month, and a treat or two every once in a while. Casino Royale was breath of fresh air…

April 03

Around the World in 1 Week: A Few Hours in Hong Kong

The flight path into Hong Kong is beautiful. What you first notice are the clouds and ships making their way into the harbor. Then you see the buildings all next to each other. I love Hong Kong because it has a sophistication that eludes definition. Hong Kong is so complex, so intense that it can […]

April 02

Around The World in 1 Week: An Adventure a Day

My driver today was quite the sage. We chatted as he weaved the car throughout traffic during monsoon-like rain. Singapore was just plain wet. One thing that came up during our conversation was how to live life fully. The driver shared stories about the passengers he had taken around Singapore during his 20+ year career. […]