- Best
of Bond James Bond - If you are a fan of the Bond movies
and particularly the various musical themes, this CD is a
must-have for your collection. Of course, the classic Bond
theme is here in its full orchestral glory. Other well-know
classics include "Goldfinger"
by Shirley Bassey (who actually sings three different Bond
themes offered here), "Nobody Does It Better" from
Carly Simon, and "Live and Let Die" by Paul McCartney
and the Wings. More recent Bond themes have been included
as well, from the 80s hits "For Your Eyes Only"
by Sheena Easton and "View to a Kill" from Duran
Duran to "Golden Eye" (Tina Turner) and "Tomorrow
Never Dies" (Sheryl Crow) from the late 90s Bond films.
- The
James Bond Story - Bond, James Bond. Perhaps the greatest
fictional cinema icon ever. He first appeared on the big screen
in 1962 in Dr.
No, and has remained the most powerful action hero ever
since. The secret to his success is his adaptability. No matter
what tight spot he finds himself, he always appears to be
suave, sophisticated and cool. As a spy Bond is constantly
reinventing himself, and on the big screen he has done this
five times, as Sean
Connery, Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton and
Pierce Brosnan. The documentary looks at the different characterizations
each actor has brought to the role to discover the elements
that make up Bond. It also traces the character back to its
origin, the Bond novels by Ian Fleming, whose creation was
semi-autobiographical. From the gadgets to the girls, The
James Bond Story also features interviews with Q (the
late Desmond Llewelyn), Maud Adams, Jane Seymour, Terence
Young (Director), Cubby Broccoli (Producer), Ian Fleming and
more, along with extensive film clips from Dr.
No
to The World is Not Enough. This action-packed documentary
presents an in-depth look at the quintessential spy who has
a license to kill.
- Goldeneye
- This
James Bond is a bit more vulnerable and psychologically complex--and
just a shade more politically correct--but he's still a formally
attired playboy at heart, with a lovely Russian beauty (Izabella
Scorupco) as his sexy ally against a cadre of renegade Russians
bent on--what else?--global domination. There's also a seductive
villainous with the suggestive name of Xenia Onatopp (Famke
Janssen), and the great actress Judi Dench makes her first
appearance as Bond's superior, M, who wisecracks about 007's
"dinosaur" status as a globetrotting sexist. All
in all, this action-packed Bond adventure provided a much-needed
boost the long-running movie series, revitalizing the 007
franchise for the turn of the millennium.
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