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Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz (Bond novel)

ward 26/06/2020

I got this James Bond book on my birthday, started it yesterday and finished it today. Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz is the perfect beach holiday read and … Read More

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Spectre trailer

ward 22/07/2015

This Spectre trailer has all the elements in place for a better Bond and I am excited.

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Skyfall review

ward 20/11/2012

Skyfall has all the necessary elements for a classic Bond – hot chicks, fights, explosions, envy inducing travel, great cars, tuxedos, psychos, peril, etc.

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Bond versus Bond

ward 05/09/2012

As I am currently going through a Bond theme right now, I thought I might as well include this clip. It’s pretty cool. I’m impressed that Sky is launching a … Read More

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Skyfall – the new trailer

ward 03/09/2012

Bond is back! I got excited just typing that. Skyfall is the latest Daniel Craig outing, and it looks damned awesome.

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Skyfall trailer

ward 29/05/2012

Bond! James Bond! The new trailer for the much delayed Skyfall is finally with us. I love Bond films and I think that the new batch are great. This one … Read More

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