Tropes, James Tropes. I mean—Bond. Why do I always screw that up? What is it about the spy genre? The sexiness, the slickness, the thrilling moments, and action set pieces—everything adds to must-see theatrical moments. In a world where dropping movies on streaming has become the norm, James Bond has defied all odds. The most recent addition to the series, No Time to Die, has lived up to its name, surviving pandemic regulation and making its theatrical debut soon. There are over 20 James Bond movies, and I spent the past 18 months watching all of them. It became my pandemic watch series. I went through once and then again, watching the ones I think were my favorites. Through the dozens of directors, half dozen lead actors, martinis, Bond girls, set pieces, gadgets, and Aston Martins, I have assembled a brief list of the tropes and story beats I think have come to define a James Bond movie as its own genre. Let's examine them all together and see what we think. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 7 October, 2021