Our Bond Series concludes with a series highlight, Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale. It’s an awesome adaptation that pays homage to Ian Fleming’s novel, and takes the iconic character in an exciting new direction. To pair with this episode, we enjoy a full-bodied Bordeaux. (In Diamonds are Forever, 007 spots the bad guys when they don’t know that Bordeaux…
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This entry in our James Bond series features an episode that enlivened the franchise: Goldeneye, Pierce Brosnan’s solid debut. Brosnan was built to play 007, and he looks relaxed and ready here. To pair with this above-average Bond, we drink a delicious Chianti from Selvapiana. Italian reds pop up throughout the series, both books and movies….
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Our Bond series continues with License to Kill, one of Timothy Dalton’s two entries. He’s a polarizing 007, for sure. Count me as one of his defenders. I like the dark edginess he brings to the role. Additionally, this film has killer action scenes, a strong female lead in Carey Lowell, and meatier story for…
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Sean Jordan and I team up for a special mini-episode looking at On Her Majesty’s Secret Service! It’s George Lazenby’s only go at the character, and the film still provokes strong opinions. Some will tell you it’s the peak of the series, while others dismiss it as tripe. To pair, we enjoy some delicious bubbly, the…
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Our Bond series kicks off with a franchise highlight: Sean Connery’s From Russia with Love. To pair, we enjoy some classic martinis, of course! My wife has years of experience as a bartender and restaurant manager, and she was gracious enough to make a few delicious drinks. Enjoy!
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*Spoilers ahead!* If you haven’t seen No Time to Die, the latest 007 flick, head to a theater and check it out. Then get back in here and listen to our thoughts and beliefs in this mini-pod. We’re all pretty big Bond fans, so we had strong opinions about this polarizing film. To read my full…
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