For such a crystalline-clear cocktail, the martini’s true origin is a bit murky. The fact is, gin and vermouth mingle together well. A recipe in print from the 1890s shows a ratio of half and half plus four dashes of bitters. But the gin of the time may have been Dutch genever until the sweeter…
Film Review: ‘The Sound of 007’: Celebrating the James Bond Songs and Scores
January 1, 2023
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PG-13 | 1h 28min | Documentary, Music, Film History | 5 October 2022 (USA) There has been much discussion over the last 60 years regarding the legacy of the James Bond franchise. Who was the best actor to play Bond, which film had the best villain and “Bond Girl,” what were the best gadgets, what installments could we have done…
Practical Spy Gear: High-Tech Personal Electronics
Personal electronics have come a long way in just the past few years. This sampling of gear that used to be available only to spies just may prove useful in your daily life. (Courtesy of Lanmodo) See What’s Ahead Lanmodo Vast Pro Night Vision Driving Camera $369 Driving on dark, snowy, rainy, or foggy roads…
The Mysterious Sinkage of Jumbo Floating Restaurant: Scam or Accident
June 26, 2022
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Once upon a time, it was known as “the world’s largest sea-food house,” it was docked in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter for nearly half a century. In its golden era, this was where the Queen Of England was served during her visits to Hong Kong, which also became a hot spot for movie sets including…
Film Review: ‘007: For Our Eyes Only’
Not Rated | 2020 Although I’ve been a fan of the James Bond 007 series for many years, I never really studied its many films in an organized fashion. Sure, we’ve probably all heard the names of the various actors who earned the right to portray the timeless British spy, but many people (myself included)…
James Bond’s China Problem
Commentary The latest James Bond movie, “No Time to Die,” has been met with rave reviews. However, the movie’s plot, detached from the geopolitical realities of today, tells a much deeper story. Today, China—more specifically, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—poses one of the biggest, if not the biggest, threat to the world. Of course, a…
No Time for the Battery to Die: Bond’s Aston Martin Goes Electric
SILVERSTONE, England—Daniel Craig may be saying goodbye as James Bond, but his iconic Aston Martin is about to be given a new lease of life, for an ultra-cool $1 million. Bond actually drove a DB5, which features again in the latest Bond movie, “No Time To Die.” But the DB6 is regarded by many as…
Bond Is Back: 007 Film ‘No Time to Die’ Premieres in London
LONDON—James Bond film “No Time To Die” held its delayed world premiere in London on Tuesday in the cinema’s most high profile red carpet since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wet weather failed to dampen spirits as Daniel Craig, dressed in an eye-catching pink velvet dinner jacket, and co-stars including Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch,…
Bond Stars ‘Excited’ Ahead of Movie Cinema Release
LONDON—After an 18-month delay, the James Bond film “No Time To Die” finally begins its cinema rollout this week—a relief for its stars and movie theatre operators. Daniel Craig returns for a final fifth outing as the suave British secret agent, known for his love of fast cars and cool gadgets. The movie was originally…
Deep Dive (May 26): James Bond Studio MGM Taken Over by Amazon
Amazon is buying MGM Studios, home of James Bond. The nearly $8.5 billion deal, announced Wednesday, gives the e-commerce titan a massive film and TV library. MGM is one of the most iconic movie studios in history. It’s library catalog includes classics like “The Wizard of Oz,” “Rocky,” and “Legally Blonde.” This comes as Amazon is…
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