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Paris Carver, played by Teri Hatcher, slaps James Bon (Pierce Brosnan) in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

How ’bout the words, “I’ll be right back”?

Paris Carver, played by Teri Hatcher, slaps James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

Paris Carver, played by Teri Hatcher, slaps James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

SLAP!

Bianca (Tina Hudson) prepares James Bond (Roger Moore) to imitate Colonsel Luis Toro in the opening sequence of Octopussy (1983)

“Toro? Sounds like a load of bull.”

Bianca (Tina Hudson) prepares James Bond (Roger Moore) to imitate Colonel Luis Toro in the opening sequence of Octopussy (1983)

Bianca (Tina Hudson) prepares James Bond (Roger Moore) to imitate Colonel Luis Toro in the opening sequence of Octopussy (1983)

No Time To Die (2021) - It's just a number

It’s just a number

Craig’s 007 is down on his luck after the kind of weird chase scene from No Time To Die (2021). He’s picked up by…007…(Nomi) in yet another car that should be getting more screen time in the movie, similar to Paloma. Wow, great revving of that ridiculous Aston Martin engine on the tarmac, I guess. Couldn’t have had a chase where Bond is the passenger and another 00 agent flexes their skill? Missed opportunity…and I distinctly remember these words enter my head about certain characters and parts of NTTD where screen times or parts of the movie were too short or not emphasized enough. I’d definitely say it’s one of my biggest gripes about the movie aside from (of course) the atrocious ending.

Anyways, back in this scene, Nomi does her best Mayday (O_o) impression ([]-[]) with some weird-ass (probably expensive) uncomfortable-looking sunglasses. Their conversation is interesting though: aside from his stern yet poignant “Where have you been?,” it was a little odd to hear Bond mention Swann’s (and his!) daughter and not speak up that she’s actually his child. Is he not proud of Mathilde? Is he embarrassed? Or does he just want to focus on the mission? Same goes for in the plane. M doesn’t mention that “Dr. Swann and her daughter” is actually Bond’s daughter as well, aside from telling Bond he “hopes they’re there.” If he doesn’t know, why wouldn’t Bond mention it? And if Bond has told no one, how would MI6 know to “give” the Aston Martin DB5 (which is a whole other ball of blah) at the end of the movie? It’s another scene in NTTD where a mention of Mathilde throws off the movie and detracts from its overall plot and flow. Stupid kid.

Luckily in this scene, however, Bond mentions the elephant in the room that exists whenever these two are together – namely, who is actually 007 now that Bond is back?

At the end of the car dialogue, Bond seems okay with passing the torch (“Thank you, 007.”), but getting in the plane, I think Q is about to welcome Nomi on as 007 but hesitates as Bond has passes by. Maybe Nomi can sense Bond wants 007 back or just feels it’s the right thing to do? During the movie, I enjoyed the back-and-forth and debate between them and M, but overall at the end, this small plot point wasn’t really as appealing or worthwhile. Instead, I’d have preferred Bond’s code name put on-hold (or retired?) and awarded to him on his return. Nomi would have been a better 002 or 0010 (yes, why not double-oh ten? The numbers have to go past 9, right? Could’ve put that question to bed…)

No Time To Die (2021) - It's just a number

The James Bond mask from the opening sequence of From Russia With Love (1963)

James Bond or serial killer mask?

The James Bond mask from the opening sequence of From Russia With Love (1963)

The James Bond mask from the opening sequence of From Russia With Love (1963) – NOTE: Movie screenshot is rotated 90 degrees clockwise.

Red Grant kills a James Bond stand-in that wears this creepy, pale James Bond (Sean Connery) mask in a training exercise at the beginning of From Russia With Love (1963)…something a serial killer could wear!

Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in The World Is Not Enough (1999)

Hello, weekend!

Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in The World Is Not Enough (1999)

Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in The World Is Not Enough (1999)

Roger Moore as James Bond in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

“You really do have a magnificent abdomen.”

One of the most bizarre compliments turns into a hilarious facial expression progression as James Bond (Roger Moore) swallows a dancer’s golden bullet navel charm in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974).

Roger Moore as James Bond in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

Roger Moore as James Bond in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

Roger Moore as James Bond in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

Roger Moore as James Bond in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) dine together in Casino Royale (2006)

#ClassyAF

James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) dine together in Casino Royale (2006)

James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) dine together in Casino Royale (2006)

I’ve always thought this dinner setting looked awesome!

Roger Moore as James Bond escpaes via hang glider in Moonraker (1979)

The Great Escape

Roger Moore as James Bond escapes via hang glider in Moonraker (1979)Roger Moore as James Bond escapes via hang glider in Moonraker (1979)

Might be my favorite escape!

George Lazenby as James Bond and Diana Rigg as Tracy Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

Tracy Bond’s Wedding Ring

George Lazenby as James Bond and Diana Rigg as Tracy Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)George Lazenby as James Bond and Diana Rigg as Tracy Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

So what did Tracy Bond’s wedding ring look like?

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Roger Moore as James Bond in A View to a Kill (1985)

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Roger Moore as James Bond in A View to a Kill (1985)

James Bond (played by Roger Moore, or at least in this scene his stunt double) looks to be approaching the angle of repose during A View to a Kill‘s opening ski chase sequence.