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REVIEW: Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)

AlexGherzo | Aug 28, 2016 | 0

August is commonly known as a dumping ground for the bottom-of-the-barrel movies that won’t get any traction during the higher profile summer months, but I tend to find that there are some gems hidden in the season’s twilight weeks. People seem to be having a great time with Don’t Breathe, whi...

Purely Professional: The Ladies of Timothy Dalton’s Bond

virginiakublawi | Aug 27, 2016 | 0

“Whoever she was, I must’ve scared the living daylights out of her.” The 1980’s were a period of transition for the Bond franchise. Sir Roger was getting past his prime and admitted so himself when he stepped down from the role after A View to a Kill. The new set of films would h...

A Man’s Man

AlexGherzo | Aug 26, 2016 | 0

I am a massive Jason Statham fan. There are lots of reasons why I like him; he’s the sole modern action hero that feels like he comes from the age of legends like Schwarzenegger and Stallone, he’s got an incredible screen presence, he deals out violence like no one else, and he’s one of those ...

For His Eyes Only: The Ladies of Roger Moore’s Bond

virginiakublawi | Aug 16, 2016 | 0

“Sheer magnetism, darling.” Roger Moore was James Bond for a whole generation of young and old fans. The Bond Girls he starred alongside presented a change in focus, from eye candy to scientists, spies and circus owners. That’s not to say they aren’t also beautiful, though. Let’s t...

We Have All the Time in the World: A Portrait of Tracy di Vincenzo Bond

virginiakublawi | Aug 1, 2016 | 0

“People who want to stay alive play it safe.” Unlike his fellow James Bonds, George Lazenby only played 007 once, and as such only has one Bond Girl to his credit. Fortunately for his rather limited legacy, she’s one of the best and absolutely deserves an entry in our Bond Girls se...

Underneath the Mango Tree: The Ladies of Sean Connery’s Bond

virginiakublawi | Jul 26, 2016 | 0

“I must be dreaming.” Allies. Lovers. Betrayers. One of the defining features of any James Bond film is its female characters. Sometimes smart, usually helpful and always beautiful, their importance is undeniable. Sean Connery being the original cinematic Bond, let’s first look at the ...