James Bond slammed as ‘racist and misogynistic’ by academics
Academics have been branded ‘killjoys’ Academics have been branded “killjoys” after issuing multiple trigger warnings for James Bond films and texts as they contain examples of “racism, misogyny and xenophobia”. Experts point towards instances of “racialism” and the use of “outdated language” in various books and films of the popular franchise. Students are now being […]
5 months ago
Pierce Brosnan backtracks on female Bond comments and says ‘it has to be a man’
The actor played 007 four times Pierce Brosnan has retracted a previous suggestion that James Bond could one day be played by a woman. The 72-year-old Mamma Mia actor told Saga magazine that whoever takes up the mantle of James Bond next “has to be a man.” Those comments are in direct contradiction to an […]
7 months ago
Jeff Bezos ‘obsessed’ with making wife Lauren Sanchez next Bond girl
“Jeff wants her on screen, period.” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly ‘obsessed’ with getting his wife, Lauren Sanchez, cast as the next Bond girl. Bezos and Sanchez married earlier this year in a huge event that took over the Italian tourist hotspot of Venice. However, after tying the knot, it appears Bezos has set […]
7 months ago
Peaky Blinders creator set to write new James Bond film
He will work with Denis Villeneuve on the project. The upcoming James Bond film, set to be directed by Dune’s Denis Villeneuve, will be written by the creator of the hit BBC show Peaky Blinders, per Deadline. Steven Knight, the creator behind the two-time BAFTA winning programme — that starred Cillian Murphy in its the […]
7 months ago
Cillian Murphy tipped to star in the next James Bond film
This would be dynamite casting Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy is now the bookies favourite to play James Bond‘s next nemesis. Via The Sun, bookmaker expert Jake Ashton teased: “The villain role in Bond movies is just as iconic as Bond himself. With Cillian Murphy at the height of his powers and trusted by major directors, he’s a natural favourite.” At the […]
9 months ago
Joe Don Baker, three-time James Bond star, has died
He was aged 89. Three-time James Bond star, Joe Don Baker has passed away at the age of 89. He died on May 7, his family revealed in an obituary. No cause of death has been given. Baker played the James Bond series’ first American villain, Brad Whitaker, in the 1987 film The Living Daylights, […]
10 months ago