james bond

Clowning Around: James Bond & Superman Together On The Set Of OCTOPUSSY

Octopussy and Superman III were both shot at Pinewood Studios in 1982 (they were released in 1983) and here’s a nice behind-the-scenes photograph of Christopher Reeve hanging out with Roger Moore on the set of the James Bond [...]

March 19, 2018

Review: BLADE RUNNER 2049 Is A Disappointing Delayed Dystopian Sequel

Heavy Spoilers Below Any follow-up to Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner was going to be an uphill struggle, nonetheless the signs looked good when Scott returned to godfather the production as Executive Producer, while original screenwriter Hampton [...]

October 7, 2017

It’s Official: Daniel Craig Will Return For JAMES BOND 25

We kind of already knew it – but Daniel Craig has finally confirmed that he will play James Bond for one final time in Bond 25 (actual title pending). Craig announced the news on US chat show, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. I’ll [...]

August 16, 2017

Three Directors On The JAMES BOND Shortlist

Forget Christopher Nolan, it looks like only three directors have made the shortlist for the next James Bond adventure. Deadline is reporting that Yann Demange, Denis Villenueve and David Mackenzie have met with EON Productions to discuss helming [...]

July 26, 2017

JAMES BOND Will Return In 2019 For His 25th Adventure

James Bond will return for his 25th adventure on 8 November 2019. Apart from that we know nothing. We don’t know who will be playing Bond (although Daniel Craig is highly likely). We don’t even know what it will be called – and we [...]

July 25, 2017

Roger Donaldson Interview Part Two: The Bounty, Conan, Bond, Cocktail & Working With Movie Stars

This second part of Movies In Focus‘ interview with director Roger Donaldson to talk about his documentary McLaren, looks at his impressive career behind the camera (read part one). We discuss such diverse films as The Bounty, No Way Out, [...]

May 31, 2017

Bonded Together: Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore & Pierce Brosnan

In 2012 there was a rumour that Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig would get together at the Academy Awards to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of James Bond on Screen. That never happened – but the [...]

May 24, 2017

Obituary: An Everlasting Bond – Roger Moore 1927 – 2017

Roger Moore has died from cancer at the age of 89. The charismatic star is best known for his 12-year run as James Bond from 1973 to 1985, along with his turn as Simon Templar in The Saint, a show which ran from 1962-1969. Born in London on 14 [...]

May 23, 2017

Who’s Spoiling The Ambassador In This Trailer For 6 DAYS?

Movies In Focus will be at 6 Days for Mark Strong – and maybe the intrigue. But I can’t dig Jamie Bell. It’s the ears, or the cockiness – maybe even the residue from Billy Ellot (I hope those James Bond rumours aren’t [...]

May 11, 2017

Schwarzenegger Joins Stallone And Exits THE EXPENDABLES 4

Oh Avi, what are you doing? The Expendables 4 is falling apart. Franchise originator Sylvester Stallone has already departed the film due to ‘creative differences’ with producer Avi Lerner and now Arnold Schwarzenegger is refusing to [...]

April 8, 2017

Mission Accepted: Henry Cavill Joins Tom Cruise & Company In MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 6

It appears that Henry Cavill wants to play ALL the spies. Not content with having played the lead the big screen version of The Man From U.N.C.L.E, the Man Of Steel has now joined the cast of Mission: Impossible 6 (itself based on a 1960s TV show.). [...]

March 18, 2017

Some Things Aren’t Meant To Happen: Sam Neill As James Bond

Sam Neill has done alright in life, being a respected actor and winemaker. But imagine if he had become James Bond? Neill like many, many others auditioned for 1987’s The Living Daylights, losing out initially to Pierce Brosnan, but when that [...]

March 9, 2017

DVD Review: It’s Czech Mate As Jamie Dornan & Cillian Murphy Take On The Nazis In ANTHROPOID

Anthropoid is a curious WWII dramatic thriller. It’s probably made even more curious by the fact this true story stars two Irish actors (Jamie Dornan and Cillian Murphy) as Czech soldiers on a mission to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard [...]

January 22, 2017

Blu-ray Review: Jason Statham Can’t Fix The Dull And Lifeless MECHANIC: RESURRECTION

Jason Statham – the man, the myth, the meat-head returns in Mechanic Resurrection. This mindless action sequel takes itself far too seriously, when it should be played with the tone of a Roger Moore era James Bond adventure. If you’re in the [...]

January 1, 2017

Blu-ray Review: OUR KIND OF TRAITOR – Tinker Tailor Boring Spy

John le Carré has now become something of a movie and TV brand following the recent success of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Night Manager. Our Kind Of Traitor is the latest le Carré tale to be adapted to the screen though it lacks a certain [...]

September 3, 2016

ASSASSIN’S CREED Scores Two New Images

Movies In Focus can’t shake the feeling that Michael Fassbender is squandering his talent making Assassin’s Creed. Videogame adaptations are a cinematic no-no and they never make bank or score with the critics (see the recent Warcraft). Maybe [...]

July 10, 2016

The Night Manager Director Susanne Bier In The Frame To Direct BOND 25

It looks like The Night Manager has been a good career enhancer for all involved. Tom Hiddleston’s turn in the espionage drama has earned him a spot on the James Bond shortlist and now it seems the show’s director, Susanne Bier is tipped to [...]

June 1, 2016

Showtime Commits To A 20 Episode Order Of Daniel Craig’s PURITY

US Cable network Showtime has officially closed a deal to show a 20 episode, two season run of Daniel Craig’s Purity. Todd Field will direct all 20 episodes of the Jonathan Franzen adaptation, which will be written by Field, Franzen and [...]

June 1, 2016

No More JAMES BOND For Sam Mendes

There’s no official confirmation that Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond is up (although it’s rumoured Tom Hiddleston is circling the role), but Skyfall and Spectre director Sam Mendes has stated he won’t be directing any further Bond [...]

May 29, 2016

JAMES BOND Rumours Galore: Daniel Craig For LOGAN LUCKY; Is Tom Hiddleston In Negotiations?

Bond, James Bond. Just who will be uttering these immortal words when cameras roll on the 25th James Bond adventure? Reports suggest Daniel Craig is done with the role (despite apparently being offered $68 million for two movies), while the main [...]

May 28, 2016

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