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)

Bomb timer from Goldfinger (1964)

007 countdown

Bomb timer from Goldfinger (1964)

Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger

Why hello there…

Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger

Goldfinger (1964) - You're very sweet

You’re very sweet

Quick little bridge/cut-scenes like this one from Goldfinger (1964) are always a treat.

Goldfinger (1964) - You're very sweet