Tag: Casino Royale
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‘No Time to Die’: Why the Pre-Credit Teaser Was Essential to Daniel Craig’s Swan Song as James Bond
Daniel Craig’s James Bond quintology was a brilliant juggling act of maintaining and subverting franchise conventions, especially in exploring a first-time journey for 007. Thus, the challenge for “No Time to Die” director Cary Joji Fukunaga was completing Bond’s arc. And his catalyst was revisiting the ghosts of the past from “Casino Royale” and “On…
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Tales From The Box Office: How Skyfall Became The Biggest Bond Movie Ever
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)Daniel Craig’s debut as 007 came in 2006’s “Casino Royale.” It simply cannot be overstated just how radical that movie was in comparison to how Pierce Brosnan ended…
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Daniel Craig Trades His License To Kill For A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
It’s been a full decade and a half since Daniel Craig first earned his 007 status as James Bond in “Casino Royale.” Craig is retiring from the role this year with his final Bond outing in “No Time to Die.” And, as you might expect from a snappy dresser in three-piece Tom Ford suits, it looks like…
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‘No Time to Die’ Review: Daniel Craig’s Bond Gets the Send-Off He Deserves in the Series’ Best Entry Since ‘Casino Royale’
It’s an unabashedly conventional Bond film that’s been made with high finesse and just the right touch of soul, as well as enough sleek surprise to keep you on edge.Before I go further, though, let me lay my baccarat cards on the table. I thought “Casino Royale,” the first film in which Daniel Craig portrayed…
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‘No Time To Die’: Daniel Craig’s Final Bow As James Bond Is Worth Toasting [Review]
Since Daniel Craig nearly left the iconic 007 role, following the disaster “Spectre,” the title to his final Bond film, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, titled “No Time to Die,” has carried a cruelly ironic tone. Craig has had nothing but time: days, months, and now years were added to his sentence as the man…
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Daniel Craig Bids Emotional Goodbye to James Bond in ‘No Time to Die’ Set Video — Watch
After many, many a pandemic setback, the 25th James Bond movie, “No Time to Die,” is finally upon us. The MGM/United Artists franchise entry bows in U.S. theaters October 8, and part of what makes this film already revered among fans is the fact that it’s Daniel Craig’s swan song as 007. After five James…
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James Bond Casting Director Recalls Blowback After Hiring Daniel Craig: ‘I Felt Sorry for Him’
Debbie McWilliams might not be a household name, but her work as a casting director has shaped the legendary James Bond franchise for three decades now. McWilliams is the casting director responsible for hiring Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. With Craig exiting the 007 franchise after the upcoming “No Time to Die,” McWilliams…
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The 15 Best James Bond Cars Ranked
Corgi produced the first toy James Bond car, an Aston Martin DB5 complete with ejector seat and retractable machine guns, in October 1965. “Goldfinger” had premiered over a year prior. The paint job wasn’t even accurate — gold instead of silver, which made it look unfinished. As soon as it reached shelves, the diecast Aston…
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‘Indiana Jones 5′ Enlists Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen is headed to Indiana Jones 5, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.Harrison Ford reprises his iconic title role as the adventuring archeologist, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge joining the Disney franchise for the next installment. Logan filmmaker James Mangold takes over directing duties over from Steven Spielberg, who helmed the first four installments.Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank…
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Netflix Spy Thriller ‘The Gray Man,’ Starring Ryan Gosling, to Shoot in Prague
Ambitious Netflix spy thriller “The Gray Man,” starring Ryan Gosling, is headed for Prague, where the streamer’s reportedly most expensive production will make use of the city’s notable shadowy corners and veteran crews.Prague-based Stillking will act as local partner, the company has confirmed, with the production making use of the Czech Republic’s 20% cash back…