Tag: Connery
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All 5 of Daniel Craig’s James Bond Movies, Ranked
The James Bond films have been a major cinematic event ever since Sean Connery first appeared as 007 in the franchise’s cinematic origin Dr. No way back in 1962. Across the 60+ years since then, there have been 27 Bond films starring six different actors as the titular spy, spanning from Connery’s distinguished and dapper…
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Sean Connery Had a Real-Life James Bond Moment Early in His Career
In hindsight, it may be impossible to imagine any actor other than Sean Connery as the big screen’s first incarnation of Ian Fleming’s MI6 superspy James Bond. After winning the coveted role and starring as the character in seven films over two decades, his star-making turn is one of cinema’s most beloved and enduring. From…
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Sean Connery Nearly Died Filming ‘Dr. No’
For many diehard 007 fans, Sean Connery and James Bond are nearly synonymous. The Scottish actor originated the character on screen with the first film in the ultra-successful franchise, 1962’s Dr. No, and though he had quite a bit of experience on the stage and screen before this film, the role of Bond catapulted him…
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Why Uma Thurman Turned Down ‘Lord of the Rings’
The list of actors and actresses who almost starred in The Lord of the Rings trilogy is long and star-studded. From Sean Connery as Gandalf to Nicolas Cage as Aragorn, many recognizable names were in the running for starring roles in Peter Jackson’s fantasy epic. One of the more notable cases was that of Uma…
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Thunderball Was A Legal Landmine For James Bond Author Ian Fleming
When it comes to the Sean Connery James Bond movies, the highest praise is usually reserved for “Goldfinger” or “Dr. No.” The latter was, of course, Bond’s on-screen debut, while the former introduced so many of the trademarks we’ve come to expect from the franchise, it’s arguably even more of a Bond blueprint than “Dr.…
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The James Bond Series Casting Christopher Lee Proved Controversial Behind The Scenes
Of all the James Bond movies, “The Man with the Golden Gun” isn’t the most beloved. Debuting to lackluster reviews in 1974, following the success that was ’73’s “Live and Let Die,” Roger Moore’s sophomore outing as Bond failed to dazzle audiences who were growing weary of the franchise.The producers had a rough time replacing…
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‘The Monk and the Gun’ Review: Bhutanese Villagers Welcome Democracy (and Daniel Craig) with Caution
It’s often said that the most important election for a young democracy is the second one. A nation seeking a new form of government can easily get swept up in the excitement of choosing its own leader, but the real test of its commitment comes when the first winner has to cede their power. Similarly,…