Category Archives: Movies

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…

March 14

Channing Tatum Saturday – 22 Jump Street “Schmidt F***** the Captain’s Daughter”

22 Jump Street …. one of my favorite movies with one of my favorite actors – Sir Channing Tatum. In the movie, Schmidt has a new love interest – Maya. Schmidt brags about having missionary-position sex with a lot – but even that relationship comes with its own special unfortunate kink. It turns out that Maya […]

February 14

Valentine’s Day 2015 – As Time Goes By

Valentine’s Day remains one of my favorite holidays regardless of whether I am single or dating someone. It remains for me an annual reminder to be grateful for love in our lives. And so I find myself Valentine’s Day morning working on my Oscar List and watching one of my favorite movies – Casablanca. Call […]

January 20

The Oscars Project

Life, death, bucket lists. One of the items on my bucket list was to watch every movie that won an Oscar. The Academy Awards®, otherwise known as Oscars®, have been presented annually since 1927 (the first awards ceremony was held in May 1929) by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. As I finish films, […]