Goldfinger (1964)

James Bond (Sean Connery) shoos away Dink (Margaret Nolan) to speak with Felix Leiter (Cec Linder) in Goldfinger (1964)

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James Bond (Sean Connery) shoos away Dink (Margaret Nolan) to speak with Felix Leiter (Cec Linder) in Goldfinger (1964)

James Bond (Sean Connery) shoos away Dink (Margaret Nolan) to speak with Felix Leiter (Cec Linder) in Goldfinger (1964)

Probably the most misogynistic scene of the James Bond movies.

James Bond (Sean Connery) shows some restraint in Goldfinger (1964)

Discipline, 007. Discipline.

It’s surprising to see James Bond (Sean Connery) show some level-headedness in Goldfinger (1964) when Tilly Masterson (Tania Mallet) honks and aggressively passes him on the roadway. Just as 007 is about to floor it and throw into high gear, his better angels overcome the temptation and he keeps his focus on the task at hand: tracking Goldfinger. It’s a rare occurrence to see Bond show such restraint, and refer to himself as 007 in the third person, for that matter.

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Harold Sakata as Oddjob in Goldfinger (1964)

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Harold Sakata as Oddjob in Goldfinger (1964)

Harold Sakata as Oddjob in Goldfinger (1964)

The Ermahgerd meme

The Ermahgerd meme girl watches Goldfinger (1964)

Shadow of Oddjob, played by Harold Sakata, in Goldfinger (1964)

Odd Wood Paneling Job

Shadow of Oddjob over some tacky wood paneling, , played by Harold Sakata, in Goldfinger (1964)Shadow of Oddjob over some tacky wood paneling, played by Harold Sakata, in Goldfinger (1964)

Harold Sakata as Oddjob in Goldfinger (1964)

Ah HA!

Harold Sakata as Oddjob in Goldfinger (1964)Harold Sakata as Oddjob in Goldfinger (1964)

Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964)

Focus, 007!

Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964)Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964)

What kept you?

Despite its fragmented/choppy editing (and maybe the overdone shuffling shoe noises), the final countdown scene in Goldfinger (1964) is great. The anxiety buildup as the clock winds down is palpable, and every time I watch I’m invested in Connery’s fate.

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Sean Connery in Goldfinger (1964)

Bond the Badass

Sean Connery in Goldfinger (1964)Focused on watching his back, no matter the circumstance – James Bond, 007 is a badass.

Auric Goldfinger putts in Goldfinger (1964)

Tough shot

Auric Goldfinger putts in Goldfinger (1964)

Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson - covered in gold paint in Goldfinger (1964)

From Head to Toe

Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson - covered in gold paint in Goldfinger (1964)Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson – covered in gold paint in Goldfinger (1964)

Gemma Arterton as Strawberry Fields- covered in oil in Quantum Of Solace (2008)Gemma Arterton as Strawberry Fields- covered in oil in Quantum Of Solace (2008)