Sep
21
Latest James Bond Film Review: Quantum of Solace
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don robert asked:
The newest James Bond film “Quantum of Solace” is a direct sequel to Casino Royale. In this movie, Bond is after two people – the man who killed and betrayed his former love Vesper Lynd and Dominic Greene, a member of the organization that black mailed Lynd.
The movie opens with a breath taking car chase followed by a roof top foot chase across that showcases the spectacular views of Sienna. This opening sequence sets the tone of the whole movie as the action sequences are dynamic even if they draw a slight comparison to Bourne movies.
Bond promptly finds out that Greene is a greedy tycoon that is trying to control the vast water resource of South America under the guise of environmental protection. Following his trail, Bond saves a mysterious yet gorgeous woman, Camille, from an attempted *******. It turns out that Camille is Greene’s mistress and she carries a grudge with his former lover so the two of them team up to take down their common foe.
Quantum of Solace is very different from Casino Royale and the rest of the other Bond installments. The movie seem to focus more on the action and it is surprising that less emphasis is given to the narrative since director Marc Foster is known for thought provoking films like “The Kite Runner” and “Finding Neverland.”
Fans of the series will likely be disappointed as gadget guru does not make an appearance in this movie. This means that the unique gadgets that are commonly associated with James Bond are replaced by more conventional weapons like guns and the like.
More shocking is that for the first time, the line “The name’s Bond, James Bond” is not used. This departure form the norm signals that the Bond franchise is being reborn into something that is less fantasy and more reality.
Make no mistake about it. This is not your typical movie about England’s favorite spy. Daniel Craig makes the character his own as his portrayal of the charismatic spy is very different from the ones that Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan portrayed.
Bond is not shown as cool, glamorous and ****. Rather, he is shown as very cold and brooding killing machine. This move on the part of the director is a huge gamble since humanness and raw emotion are not the typical traits that fans of the franchise is used to.
Another potential problem that can be seen is that since the movie is a direct sequel to Casino Royal, fans need to watch the first movie in order to firmly grasp the weight of the story. If you missed the first movie, some of the plot lines will become less effective and the key points in the narrative of the script will be missed.
However, this does not mean that fans of the franchise as well as casual fans will not enjoy this movie. The action scenes alone made the author of this newest James Bond Film review stay stuck in his seat and enjoy the movie in its entirety.
Melanie
The newest James Bond film “Quantum of Solace” is a direct sequel to Casino Royale. In this movie, Bond is after two people – the man who killed and betrayed his former love Vesper Lynd and Dominic Greene, a member of the organization that black mailed Lynd.
The movie opens with a breath taking car chase followed by a roof top foot chase across that showcases the spectacular views of Sienna. This opening sequence sets the tone of the whole movie as the action sequences are dynamic even if they draw a slight comparison to Bourne movies.
Bond promptly finds out that Greene is a greedy tycoon that is trying to control the vast water resource of South America under the guise of environmental protection. Following his trail, Bond saves a mysterious yet gorgeous woman, Camille, from an attempted *******. It turns out that Camille is Greene’s mistress and she carries a grudge with his former lover so the two of them team up to take down their common foe.
Quantum of Solace is very different from Casino Royale and the rest of the other Bond installments. The movie seem to focus more on the action and it is surprising that less emphasis is given to the narrative since director Marc Foster is known for thought provoking films like “The Kite Runner” and “Finding Neverland.”
Fans of the series will likely be disappointed as gadget guru does not make an appearance in this movie. This means that the unique gadgets that are commonly associated with James Bond are replaced by more conventional weapons like guns and the like.
More shocking is that for the first time, the line “The name’s Bond, James Bond” is not used. This departure form the norm signals that the Bond franchise is being reborn into something that is less fantasy and more reality.
Make no mistake about it. This is not your typical movie about England’s favorite spy. Daniel Craig makes the character his own as his portrayal of the charismatic spy is very different from the ones that Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan portrayed.
Bond is not shown as cool, glamorous and ****. Rather, he is shown as very cold and brooding killing machine. This move on the part of the director is a huge gamble since humanness and raw emotion are not the typical traits that fans of the franchise is used to.
Another potential problem that can be seen is that since the movie is a direct sequel to Casino Royal, fans need to watch the first movie in order to firmly grasp the weight of the story. If you missed the first movie, some of the plot lines will become less effective and the key points in the narrative of the script will be missed.
However, this does not mean that fans of the franchise as well as casual fans will not enjoy this movie. The action scenes alone made the author of this newest James Bond Film review stay stuck in his seat and enjoy the movie in its entirety.
Melanie
Sep
19
Could James Bond Ever Drive a Citroen?
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tony fox asked:
Aston Martin cars, just like their most famous driver James Bond are considered to be quintessentially English.They are Like Basil Fawlty and overcast Sunday afternoons: you just can’t separate them from the notion of Englishness.
When I found out that Aston Martin had been put up for sale by it’s owner, the Ford Premier Automitive Group, I couldn’t help but wonder if the day may come when we see James Bond driving, say, a French car.
Bond in a Citroen? I ask you!
Yes I know, it’s a shocking thought and I’m almost ashamed for having let it cross my mind, but anything is possible. Of course it would be wrong to assume that 007 only ever drove English (or British) cars. In 1995 the release of GoldenEye saw Bond using a BMW Z3 as his primary means of transport - the first non-British production car to feature in such a role.
We live in an age when borders are vanishing, cultures merging and notions of identity are changing day by day. Once upon a time it would have been unthinkable for a non-British man to become the manager of a Premiership football team. Now we have loads of them. The next taboo (having a foreign-born manager of the national football team) was broken many years ago.
Our sense of identity is what tells us who we are. Similarly it can give us a sense of pride. Britains love James Bond, not only because he is suave, cool and sophisticated, but because he is British. Most people have a favourite ‘Bond’. Similarly most ******** Bond fans have a favourite ‘Bond Car’. For most people that favourite Bond Car has to be the Aston Martin DB5 which was first featured in the 1964 film Goldfinger. But why is the DB5 so revered? Is it because of the passenger ejector seat or the telescoping tire slashers? Or could it have something to do with the bulletproof front and rear panels, the oil slick, or the rotating licence plates?
Maybe we do love the idea of having a car with a smoke screen and machine guns built in, but do we love the DB5 so much because of those things, because it simply is a great car, or perhaps because we know it is British?
We see Bond driving an Aston Martin DB5 and we think: That’s quality. We built that. It gives us a sense of pride and a sense of positive identity.
For many Bond purists the decision to switch to BMW for GoldenEye was not well received - not because it didn’t have all the usual refinements (it did, and it was a damn fine car) - but because we didn’t make it.
Friday 31st October 2008 sees the release of the 22nd Bond film ‘Quantum of Solace’ the last 007 movie and the second with Daniel Craig, has given fresh impetus to supporters of Aston Martin to issue a rallying cry and try to ensure that this most famous of British sports cars continues to be made in Britain.
If production of Aston Martin cars such as the Vantage, the DB9 and the limited edition DBS does one day move abroad, we may well see some foreign influences in the design of future 007 vehicles. Or perhaps James Bond may have to switch cars - how about Bond in a Fiat Uno? No, I didn’t think so!
Or maybe by the time the next 007 movie is released, Bond will have had to bow to the pressures of climate change and go green. Perhaps one day we will see our most beloved spy on a bicycle, although admittedly there wouldn’t be quite so much room for the gadgets!
Gladys
Aston Martin cars, just like their most famous driver James Bond are considered to be quintessentially English.They are Like Basil Fawlty and overcast Sunday afternoons: you just can’t separate them from the notion of Englishness.
When I found out that Aston Martin had been put up for sale by it’s owner, the Ford Premier Automitive Group, I couldn’t help but wonder if the day may come when we see James Bond driving, say, a French car.
Bond in a Citroen? I ask you!
Yes I know, it’s a shocking thought and I’m almost ashamed for having let it cross my mind, but anything is possible. Of course it would be wrong to assume that 007 only ever drove English (or British) cars. In 1995 the release of GoldenEye saw Bond using a BMW Z3 as his primary means of transport - the first non-British production car to feature in such a role.
We live in an age when borders are vanishing, cultures merging and notions of identity are changing day by day. Once upon a time it would have been unthinkable for a non-British man to become the manager of a Premiership football team. Now we have loads of them. The next taboo (having a foreign-born manager of the national football team) was broken many years ago.
Our sense of identity is what tells us who we are. Similarly it can give us a sense of pride. Britains love James Bond, not only because he is suave, cool and sophisticated, but because he is British. Most people have a favourite ‘Bond’. Similarly most ******** Bond fans have a favourite ‘Bond Car’. For most people that favourite Bond Car has to be the Aston Martin DB5 which was first featured in the 1964 film Goldfinger. But why is the DB5 so revered? Is it because of the passenger ejector seat or the telescoping tire slashers? Or could it have something to do with the bulletproof front and rear panels, the oil slick, or the rotating licence plates?
Maybe we do love the idea of having a car with a smoke screen and machine guns built in, but do we love the DB5 so much because of those things, because it simply is a great car, or perhaps because we know it is British?
We see Bond driving an Aston Martin DB5 and we think: That’s quality. We built that. It gives us a sense of pride and a sense of positive identity.
For many Bond purists the decision to switch to BMW for GoldenEye was not well received - not because it didn’t have all the usual refinements (it did, and it was a damn fine car) - but because we didn’t make it.
Friday 31st October 2008 sees the release of the 22nd Bond film ‘Quantum of Solace’ the last 007 movie and the second with Daniel Craig, has given fresh impetus to supporters of Aston Martin to issue a rallying cry and try to ensure that this most famous of British sports cars continues to be made in Britain.
If production of Aston Martin cars such as the Vantage, the DB9 and the limited edition DBS does one day move abroad, we may well see some foreign influences in the design of future 007 vehicles. Or perhaps James Bond may have to switch cars - how about Bond in a Fiat Uno? No, I didn’t think so!
Or maybe by the time the next 007 movie is released, Bond will have had to bow to the pressures of climate change and go green. Perhaps one day we will see our most beloved spy on a bicycle, although admittedly there wouldn’t be quite so much room for the gadgets!
Gladys
Sep
18
Restore Your Smile With A Custom Cosmetic Dentistry Plan
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James Wagner asked:
When teeth are damaged or worn from age, accidents, diet or other factors, cosmetic dentistry patients have an array of options from which to choose a solution to restore their teeth’s natural beauty. Consulting with a cosmetic dentist to determine which treatment options will work for you is the first step in getting your bright, full smile back.
In fact, the technology in cosmetic dentistry is now so advanced that many patients find their smiles looking even better than before, thanks to the use of veneers, dental implants, crowns and other treatments.
Some of these dental treatments, such as teeth whitening, produce immediate results and instant gratification. Others, like dental implants, are a longer process but can be expected to last for several years. Your options for treatment will depend on your cosmetic dentist’s recommendations after a thorough evaluation of the tooth’s damage, your anticipated result and your overall oral health.
The following are examples of the treatments available in cosmetic dentistry today:
Dental Fillings
Fillings are a great solution when teeth are cracked or decayed. When the tooth enamel is damaged or missing, patients may experience pain and sensitivity because the nerves inside the tooth are exposed. Once the decay is removed and the tooth prepared, the filling bonds to the tooth and acts as a layer of enamel to protect it from further damage.
The most commonly used filling material is amalgam, a silver material made of mercury and other metals. Amalgam still makes many people self-conscious as it is very visible inside the mouth, unless it is placed on the back of a tooth. It is for this reason that many patients now choose composite fillings, which closely match the natural colour of the natural tooth. Composite fillings last about half as long as amalgam and are more expensive, but to many cosmetic dentistry patients, it is worth it.
Dental Crowns
Also known as caps, crowns cover damaged teeth. Using the existing tooth as an anchor, the crown rests over top, hiding damage or decay and restoring the tooth’s functionality. Most dentists perform this procedure over two visits. On the first, they will take an impression of the tooth and apply a temporary crown. Once the permanent crown is made, the temporary is removed and the permanent one cemented on.
However, many cosmetic dentists now use computer-aided design/manufacturing technology, or CAD. This allows them to create a 3-D picture of the tooth and manufacture a fitted crown right there in the office while you wait.
Dental Bridges
Bridges are an important tool in cosmetic dentistry. Used to replace a missing tooth, they help prevent further damage from shifting teeth, periodontal disease and decay in the surrounding healthy teeth. While many people feel that a missing tooth is unattractive, few realize that it could cause a speech impediment or alter the way that they bite.
Cosmetic dentists have several different techniques to choose from when using a dental bridge. They might choose a fixed or removable bridge, crowns or resin-bonded, depending on the condition of the surrounding teeth. They must be able to support the bridge; when front teeth are missing, the dentist is more likely to bond the bridge to the teeth instead of further damaging the surrounding teeth by preparing them for caps.
Teeth Whitening
Bright, white teeth are the hallmark of an attractive smile. However, many otherwise attractive people find that their teeth have become dull or stained over time. Smoking, medications and certain food and drinks can all contribute to tooth discolouration. Because so many people experience this problem, there are now unlimited options available for tooth whitening, from pastes to strips to solutions you paint on with a nail polish-type brush.
Even with all of these new options, cosmetic dentistry still holds the best solution. Cosmetic dentists have perfected the laser teeth whitening process to the extent that patients can now expect instant results with minimal pain or even time away from other activities. The results can be quite long lasting with proper care.
After examining your teeth and the extent of the discolouration, your cosmetic dentist will recommend either home treatments or in-office laser treatment. The home kits are also very effective, but require a certain amount of time each day to apply. In-office whitening takes only a few hours. A whitening gel is applied to the teeth and activated by a low-level laser. This technique works well for those who have found that home whitening products cause too much tooth or gum sensitivity.
Other Cosmetic Treatments for Smile Restoration
Your cosmetic dentist might also choose to use veneers, partial or full dentures, or implants to improve the appearance of your smile. A combination of these treatments may be just what you need. Working with your cosmetic dentist, you will be able to determine the cosmetic dentistry plan to best return your smile to its natural beauty.
What can you expect of your first visit to the cosmetic dentist’s office? Cosmetic dentists are just like regular dentists in that their first priority is your overall oral health. However, they specialize in restoration and cosmetic treatments designed to improve the appearance of your smile.
Cosmetic dentists often use specialized technology to examine the teeth, present options and perform the restorative work. They may use computer imaging technology to show you what your smile should look like after the treatment. Others use before and after photos to record the full impact of the restorative work for the patient. Ask your cosmetic dentist if you can see before and after photos of their other work, as well.
Many cosmetic dentists use plaster study models to demonstrate what they plan to do to the teeth. After taking a mold of your teeth, the cosmetic dentist prepares a plaster version, which they can then trim and manipulate to show you just how they will do the work that needs to be done.
Others still use temporary dental bonding to give the patient the best idea of what they can expect from the treatment. Using a temporary bond, they adhere composite materials to the teeth, allowing the patient an opportunity to see and feel the dental work before it is permanently applied. This is a very helpful option for those who are uncomfortable with dental procedures or those who just don’t know what to expect.
Rhonda
When teeth are damaged or worn from age, accidents, diet or other factors, cosmetic dentistry patients have an array of options from which to choose a solution to restore their teeth’s natural beauty. Consulting with a cosmetic dentist to determine which treatment options will work for you is the first step in getting your bright, full smile back.
In fact, the technology in cosmetic dentistry is now so advanced that many patients find their smiles looking even better than before, thanks to the use of veneers, dental implants, crowns and other treatments.
Some of these dental treatments, such as teeth whitening, produce immediate results and instant gratification. Others, like dental implants, are a longer process but can be expected to last for several years. Your options for treatment will depend on your cosmetic dentist’s recommendations after a thorough evaluation of the tooth’s damage, your anticipated result and your overall oral health.
The following are examples of the treatments available in cosmetic dentistry today:
Dental Fillings
Fillings are a great solution when teeth are cracked or decayed. When the tooth enamel is damaged or missing, patients may experience pain and sensitivity because the nerves inside the tooth are exposed. Once the decay is removed and the tooth prepared, the filling bonds to the tooth and acts as a layer of enamel to protect it from further damage.
The most commonly used filling material is amalgam, a silver material made of mercury and other metals. Amalgam still makes many people self-conscious as it is very visible inside the mouth, unless it is placed on the back of a tooth. It is for this reason that many patients now choose composite fillings, which closely match the natural colour of the natural tooth. Composite fillings last about half as long as amalgam and are more expensive, but to many cosmetic dentistry patients, it is worth it.
Dental Crowns
Also known as caps, crowns cover damaged teeth. Using the existing tooth as an anchor, the crown rests over top, hiding damage or decay and restoring the tooth’s functionality. Most dentists perform this procedure over two visits. On the first, they will take an impression of the tooth and apply a temporary crown. Once the permanent crown is made, the temporary is removed and the permanent one cemented on.
However, many cosmetic dentists now use computer-aided design/manufacturing technology, or CAD. This allows them to create a 3-D picture of the tooth and manufacture a fitted crown right there in the office while you wait.
Dental Bridges
Bridges are an important tool in cosmetic dentistry. Used to replace a missing tooth, they help prevent further damage from shifting teeth, periodontal disease and decay in the surrounding healthy teeth. While many people feel that a missing tooth is unattractive, few realize that it could cause a speech impediment or alter the way that they bite.
Cosmetic dentists have several different techniques to choose from when using a dental bridge. They might choose a fixed or removable bridge, crowns or resin-bonded, depending on the condition of the surrounding teeth. They must be able to support the bridge; when front teeth are missing, the dentist is more likely to bond the bridge to the teeth instead of further damaging the surrounding teeth by preparing them for caps.
Teeth Whitening
Bright, white teeth are the hallmark of an attractive smile. However, many otherwise attractive people find that their teeth have become dull or stained over time. Smoking, medications and certain food and drinks can all contribute to tooth discolouration. Because so many people experience this problem, there are now unlimited options available for tooth whitening, from pastes to strips to solutions you paint on with a nail polish-type brush.
Even with all of these new options, cosmetic dentistry still holds the best solution. Cosmetic dentists have perfected the laser teeth whitening process to the extent that patients can now expect instant results with minimal pain or even time away from other activities. The results can be quite long lasting with proper care.
After examining your teeth and the extent of the discolouration, your cosmetic dentist will recommend either home treatments or in-office laser treatment. The home kits are also very effective, but require a certain amount of time each day to apply. In-office whitening takes only a few hours. A whitening gel is applied to the teeth and activated by a low-level laser. This technique works well for those who have found that home whitening products cause too much tooth or gum sensitivity.
Other Cosmetic Treatments for Smile Restoration
Your cosmetic dentist might also choose to use veneers, partial or full dentures, or implants to improve the appearance of your smile. A combination of these treatments may be just what you need. Working with your cosmetic dentist, you will be able to determine the cosmetic dentistry plan to best return your smile to its natural beauty.
What can you expect of your first visit to the cosmetic dentist’s office? Cosmetic dentists are just like regular dentists in that their first priority is your overall oral health. However, they specialize in restoration and cosmetic treatments designed to improve the appearance of your smile.
Cosmetic dentists often use specialized technology to examine the teeth, present options and perform the restorative work. They may use computer imaging technology to show you what your smile should look like after the treatment. Others use before and after photos to record the full impact of the restorative work for the patient. Ask your cosmetic dentist if you can see before and after photos of their other work, as well.
Many cosmetic dentists use plaster study models to demonstrate what they plan to do to the teeth. After taking a mold of your teeth, the cosmetic dentist prepares a plaster version, which they can then trim and manipulate to show you just how they will do the work that needs to be done.
Others still use temporary dental bonding to give the patient the best idea of what they can expect from the treatment. Using a temporary bond, they adhere composite materials to the teeth, allowing the patient an opportunity to see and feel the dental work before it is permanently applied. This is a very helpful option for those who are uncomfortable with dental procedures or those who just don’t know what to expect.
Rhonda
Sep
16
A James Bond Villain Quiz: the Villains Make the Hero?
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Joel Owens asked:
Superman might have larger than life powers to protect the Earth. Daredevil might have superhuman senses to defeat the Kingpin of Crime. Spider-man might be flexible enough to get out of any sticky situation. But then again, when an evil villain is out to cause mayhem on Earth via nuclear bombing or sophisticated biological weapons, only one fictional character sans the superpowers can salvage us from utter destruction: Secret Agent Bond—James Bond.
James Bond, unlike these superheroes, doesn’t have supernatural powers or wasn’t bitten by a genetically enhanced spider of sorts for him to be called a hero. Known to have the strength, wit, intelligence, charms, seamless gadgets, and of course, his natural appeal to women, he is an unstoppable brute. Agent 007, as he is commonly called, is a human weapon, ready to stop any atomic bomb, morally bankrupt villain or some unnamed armaments to save the world.
The Villain Who Made the Most Movies
The hardest task for the creators of the James Bond franchise must have been the conceptualization nemeses that would be worthy and fit to be up against the most popular secret agent in Hollywood. They must have been in a heated James Bond Villain quiz discussion in order to reincarnate evil at its best to be eradicated by our suave hero in the end.
Ernst Stravo Blofeld is arguably one of the most hated villains to be fought by 007. As an evil mastermind of SPECTRE (Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion), he aims to take over the world and get truckloads of money in the process of doing so. He appears in 7 major James Bond movies and definitely continues to earn a lot of fans for his pure rashness. This bald, cat-totting and murderous villain is never adamant in annihilating James Bond. Blofeld, with his trademark accent and evil deeds, will be a staple character in any James Bond villain quiz no matter how many other villains might be baked in the oven of the screenplay writer’s imagination.
More Villains: A James Bond Villain Quiz
Villains might be abhorred, but no one can deny that we love them for what they do best—being EVIL. Let’s see how well you know James Bond’s nemeses. Take this James Bond Villain quiz and find out.
1. He has a penchant for sharks, crocodiles and killing, among others. This villain appears in Live and Let Die and was portrayed by Yaphet Kotto.
a. Elliot Carver
b. Mr. Big
c. Mr. Bullion
2. He tried to kill Bond by blowing him up with an atomic bomb to no avail. He is famous for the line, “Better than letting a handful of old men in Moscow bargain away our advantage in disarmament talks!”
a. Mr. Big
b. Kamal Khan
c. Octopussy
3. It is Soviet counter-intelligence agency portrayed in the early James Bond novels based on the real-life agency of the same name. In the novels, it was one of 007’s greatest nemeses.
a. SPECTRE
b. SMERSH
c. KRYPTONITE
4. He wants to disarm world powers and have world peace by destroying missile silos and military bases around the world using the diamond satellite laser weapon he created. He appears in Diamonds are Forever.
a. Kamal Khan
b. Nick Nack
c. Professor Dr. Metz
5. He attempts to execute Bond in Korea, and drives a Jaguar XKR while chasing him across a flat plain in Iceland. He appeared in Die Another Day.
a. Zao
b. Gustav
c. Kanami
Answers:
1. b. Mr. Big
2. c. Octopussy
3. b. SMERSH
4. c. Professor Dr. Metz
5. a. Zao
Villains Make Bond, THE James Bond
Villains can give the needed oomph to make someone a hero. In the case of our favorite fictional secret agent, James Bond would have never reached this pinnacle of popularity without these murderous minds out to cause considerable damages to the world. Sure enough, the quality of a James Bond film is contingent upon how evil, downright mean and callous his enemies could get. The more ruthless these villains become the more smashing and appealing James Bond becomes to the box office.
Rick
Superman might have larger than life powers to protect the Earth. Daredevil might have superhuman senses to defeat the Kingpin of Crime. Spider-man might be flexible enough to get out of any sticky situation. But then again, when an evil villain is out to cause mayhem on Earth via nuclear bombing or sophisticated biological weapons, only one fictional character sans the superpowers can salvage us from utter destruction: Secret Agent Bond—James Bond.
James Bond, unlike these superheroes, doesn’t have supernatural powers or wasn’t bitten by a genetically enhanced spider of sorts for him to be called a hero. Known to have the strength, wit, intelligence, charms, seamless gadgets, and of course, his natural appeal to women, he is an unstoppable brute. Agent 007, as he is commonly called, is a human weapon, ready to stop any atomic bomb, morally bankrupt villain or some unnamed armaments to save the world.
The Villain Who Made the Most Movies
The hardest task for the creators of the James Bond franchise must have been the conceptualization nemeses that would be worthy and fit to be up against the most popular secret agent in Hollywood. They must have been in a heated James Bond Villain quiz discussion in order to reincarnate evil at its best to be eradicated by our suave hero in the end.
Ernst Stravo Blofeld is arguably one of the most hated villains to be fought by 007. As an evil mastermind of SPECTRE (Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion), he aims to take over the world and get truckloads of money in the process of doing so. He appears in 7 major James Bond movies and definitely continues to earn a lot of fans for his pure rashness. This bald, cat-totting and murderous villain is never adamant in annihilating James Bond. Blofeld, with his trademark accent and evil deeds, will be a staple character in any James Bond villain quiz no matter how many other villains might be baked in the oven of the screenplay writer’s imagination.
More Villains: A James Bond Villain Quiz
Villains might be abhorred, but no one can deny that we love them for what they do best—being EVIL. Let’s see how well you know James Bond’s nemeses. Take this James Bond Villain quiz and find out.
1. He has a penchant for sharks, crocodiles and killing, among others. This villain appears in Live and Let Die and was portrayed by Yaphet Kotto.
a. Elliot Carver
b. Mr. Big
c. Mr. Bullion
2. He tried to kill Bond by blowing him up with an atomic bomb to no avail. He is famous for the line, “Better than letting a handful of old men in Moscow bargain away our advantage in disarmament talks!”
a. Mr. Big
b. Kamal Khan
c. Octopussy
3. It is Soviet counter-intelligence agency portrayed in the early James Bond novels based on the real-life agency of the same name. In the novels, it was one of 007’s greatest nemeses.
a. SPECTRE
b. SMERSH
c. KRYPTONITE
4. He wants to disarm world powers and have world peace by destroying missile silos and military bases around the world using the diamond satellite laser weapon he created. He appears in Diamonds are Forever.
a. Kamal Khan
b. Nick Nack
c. Professor Dr. Metz
5. He attempts to execute Bond in Korea, and drives a Jaguar XKR while chasing him across a flat plain in Iceland. He appeared in Die Another Day.
a. Zao
b. Gustav
c. Kanami
Answers:
1. b. Mr. Big
2. c. Octopussy
3. b. SMERSH
4. c. Professor Dr. Metz
5. a. Zao
Villains Make Bond, THE James Bond
Villains can give the needed oomph to make someone a hero. In the case of our favorite fictional secret agent, James Bond would have never reached this pinnacle of popularity without these murderous minds out to cause considerable damages to the world. Sure enough, the quality of a James Bond film is contingent upon how evil, downright mean and callous his enemies could get. The more ruthless these villains become the more smashing and appealing James Bond becomes to the box office.
Rick
Sep
12
When does the new James Bond movie come out?
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ZZlights asked:
I heard that Quantum of Solace comes out on Halloween. Does it come out in America then? Or do I have to wait until November 7th? I love Danial Craig as the new James Bond! What do you think?
Carlos
I heard that Quantum of Solace comes out on Halloween. Does it come out in America then? Or do I have to wait until November 7th? I love Danial Craig as the new James Bond! What do you think?
Carlos
Sep
6
Spy Cams: Bonding Film And Real Life
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Nahshon Roberts asked:
You know the number. You know the name. It’s 007. It’s Bond.
Who does not know James Bond? He is the suave spy who goes on secret missions, use high-tech gadgets, uncover elaborate conspiracies, and still find time to chase after beautiful women.
Ian Fleming’s fictional British Secret Service agent, James Bond, is not just a movie character. He has become an institution, an icon of spy movies and spy cams. Over the years, 21 Bond films have been produced by EON Productions. This makes the Bond franchise the most successful film series in the spy film genre.
Acting before Spy Cams and Movie Cams
From 1962 to 1967, Sean Connery played the role of Bond. Connery’s first film in the 007 series was Dr. No, which was released in 1962. This was followed in succession by From Russia with Love in 1963, Goldfinger in 1964, Thunderball in 1965, and You only Live Twice in 1967.
George Lazenby was cast in the role of the British spy for the 1969 release of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Lazenby’s stint as James Bond was cut short when Connery returned for the next film, which was released in 1971. This film is the now legendary Diamonds Are Forever.
In 1973, Roger Moore debuted as the new Bond in the film, Live and Let Die. Moore would go on to make six other 007 films. This makes him the actor with the longest run in a single role. His last Bond film, a View to a Kill, was released in 1985.
After Moore, Welsh actor Timothy Dalton took on the role for the Bond films The Living Daylights, released in 1987, and License to Kill, shown in 1989.
In 1995, Pierce Brosnan played Bond in GoldenEye. This film became the highest-grossing movie of the 007 series at that time. Brosnan proceeded to star in three more 007 movies, the last one being Die Another Day in 2002.
The latest actor to play James Bond is Daniel Craig. His portrayal in Casino Royale earned the Bond franchise its first Best Actor nomination from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. A 22nd 007 film is slated for a tentative 2008 release.
Q and the Real Secret Service
Q is responsible for outfitting 007 with the latest in spy gadgetry. Even with the fictional quality of the equipment developed by the Secret Service’s Quartermaster, Q, most of the movie’s gadgets parallel those used by secret agents in real life.
Examples of gadgetry used both in the 007 films and in real-life espionage are spy cams. Q disguises spy cams as mundane, everyday items. These spy cams can be as small as a coin, yet still be very useful in retrieving information from high-security and restricted areas. In real life, a similar spy cam is used by agents. This spy cam is in the form of a Latvian-manufactured Minox camera. Because it is very small, agents can easily conceal it in the palm of one hand.
Besides spy cams disguised as non-essential objects, weapons concealed in ordinary things such as a pack of cigarettes, an umbrella, or a pen are also used by real-life agents.
The heavy parallelism between real-life use of spy cams and those manifested in Bond films prove that our technology is fast catching up with the imagination of writers and filmmakers. Who knows? Perhaps one day, James Bond, too, would make the leap from fiction to reality.
Regina
You know the number. You know the name. It’s 007. It’s Bond.
Who does not know James Bond? He is the suave spy who goes on secret missions, use high-tech gadgets, uncover elaborate conspiracies, and still find time to chase after beautiful women.
Ian Fleming’s fictional British Secret Service agent, James Bond, is not just a movie character. He has become an institution, an icon of spy movies and spy cams. Over the years, 21 Bond films have been produced by EON Productions. This makes the Bond franchise the most successful film series in the spy film genre.
Acting before Spy Cams and Movie Cams
From 1962 to 1967, Sean Connery played the role of Bond. Connery’s first film in the 007 series was Dr. No, which was released in 1962. This was followed in succession by From Russia with Love in 1963, Goldfinger in 1964, Thunderball in 1965, and You only Live Twice in 1967.
George Lazenby was cast in the role of the British spy for the 1969 release of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Lazenby’s stint as James Bond was cut short when Connery returned for the next film, which was released in 1971. This film is the now legendary Diamonds Are Forever.
In 1973, Roger Moore debuted as the new Bond in the film, Live and Let Die. Moore would go on to make six other 007 films. This makes him the actor with the longest run in a single role. His last Bond film, a View to a Kill, was released in 1985.
After Moore, Welsh actor Timothy Dalton took on the role for the Bond films The Living Daylights, released in 1987, and License to Kill, shown in 1989.
In 1995, Pierce Brosnan played Bond in GoldenEye. This film became the highest-grossing movie of the 007 series at that time. Brosnan proceeded to star in three more 007 movies, the last one being Die Another Day in 2002.
The latest actor to play James Bond is Daniel Craig. His portrayal in Casino Royale earned the Bond franchise its first Best Actor nomination from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. A 22nd 007 film is slated for a tentative 2008 release.
Q and the Real Secret Service
Q is responsible for outfitting 007 with the latest in spy gadgetry. Even with the fictional quality of the equipment developed by the Secret Service’s Quartermaster, Q, most of the movie’s gadgets parallel those used by secret agents in real life.
Examples of gadgetry used both in the 007 films and in real-life espionage are spy cams. Q disguises spy cams as mundane, everyday items. These spy cams can be as small as a coin, yet still be very useful in retrieving information from high-security and restricted areas. In real life, a similar spy cam is used by agents. This spy cam is in the form of a Latvian-manufactured Minox camera. Because it is very small, agents can easily conceal it in the palm of one hand.
Besides spy cams disguised as non-essential objects, weapons concealed in ordinary things such as a pack of cigarettes, an umbrella, or a pen are also used by real-life agents.
The heavy parallelism between real-life use of spy cams and those manifested in Bond films prove that our technology is fast catching up with the imagination of writers and filmmakers. Who knows? Perhaps one day, James Bond, too, would make the leap from fiction to reality.
Regina