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The James Bond Complex"Glass Onion" - Daniel Craig DetourHello dear listeners!
It's another impromptu release. Some astute listeners may think they've already downloaded a Glass Onion review hosted by Edgar and Jason.
They would be correct.
However, some copyright issues related to the eponymous tune resulted in the episode being taken down shortly after release, to say nothing of Edgar spending 2023 rather lazily and never fixing the issue. But it's a new year, so what better time to give this episode a second lease on life? It's basically the same as 12 months ago, except for a little editing...
2024-01-221h 14
The James Bond Complex"The Man with the Golden Gun" - Fleming Second Edition with guest Simon DrakeHello dear listeners!
The long and winding road of the Fleming Second Edition series comes to its conclusion. As January trots along with some of us surviving freezing temperatures and snow, the time has come to return to the greatest place on Earth: Jamaica.
That’s right, it’s time to discuss “The Man with the Golden Gun.” Edgar guides an in-depth conversation with regular co-host Emery and very special guest Simon Drake, whom many will remember from our Editing Bond series and the DN Second Edition episode. Does Fleming go out with a bang or...
2024-01-151h 45
The James Bond ComplexM:I-3 Mission:Impossible 3 with Joe "Head Of Section" DarlingtonIn order to discuss Ethan Hunt's third adventure we needed our own little IMF team. Not only is Emery co-hosting the show this time, but we have another guest. The one and only Joe Darlington from Being James Bond. Is this J.J. Abrams directed film another great action film or is it like having a bomb shoved in your skulll? Listen in to find out!
2023-05-101h 03
The James Bond Complex"The World is Not Enough" (1999) starring Pierce Brosnan - ReviewHello, dear listeners!
Are you hoping to gain some podcasting genius or are you just here for a glimmer?
We can tell you already know what's in store this week on the show. Emery and Edgar regale the listeners with the long awaited, much-anticipated film review of "The World is Not Enough", the 1999 James Bond adventure starring Pierce Brosnan and directed by Michael Apted.
This review has been such a long time coming that the co-hosts cannot contain themselves. They tackle and develop a Caspian oil pipeline's worth of brilliant knowledge. Among the...
2023-05-031h 21
The James Bond ComplexBond HabitsHero dear listeners! This week on the show, Matt and Emery discuss habits taken from the world of 007 and integrated into their everyday lives. From Fleming to Film and everything in between!
2023-04-2659 min
The James Bond ComplexFleming Second Edition: "Thunderball" with guest Mathieu NadeauHello dear listeners!
We have a confession to make. After unleashing last week’s episode on you, we felt bad about ourselves. After all, it’s the month of March and we’re so close to spring. Some of you may even be living it already, and here we were, spending an hour discussing James Bond movie scenes that occur in wintry settings.
We do our best to make it up this week with the return of Fleming Second Edition. It’s that time again, and we’re discussing THUNDERBALL! There's no snow or ice to be seen...
2023-03-151h 28
The James Bond ComplexGoldfinger Second Edition - With Birb, James Birb!Hello dear listeners!
It's been quite some time since we've sat down to discuss Ian Fleming's original creation, the literary James Bond 007. The wait is over! Fleming Second Edition is back in full force with the seventh novel, GOLDFINGER. For the occasion, we required the intelligence and sensibilities of someone steeped in Fleming lore. Who better than Birb, James Birb from Instagram?
Emery and Birb leave no stone unturned in their dissection of GOLDFINGER, offering such salient talking points as: how the film is superior to the book, the relationship between masters and servants, Edgar's...
2023-02-2259 min
The James Bond ComplexOctopussy ReloadedHello dear listeners!
We have to come clean. All we wanted was a simple distraction for an hour or two. We had no intention of doing the things that we did. And yet, here we are entering the podcast's sixth year.
To mark the occasion, we don't exactly have a very "à propos" episode, although we are reloading a film that also celebrates an anniversary, albeit a more long-standing one. OCTOPUSSY came out 40 years ago in 1983 and two of its fans, Jason and Edgar, sit down together (virtually) for its Reloaded treatment.
As fans of...
2023-02-081h 19
The James Bond ComplexFrom Russia With Love - ReloadedHello dear listeners! 2023 is upon us and it is the year of many anniversaries. As you know, Octopussy turns 40 (and so do two of our esteemed hosts). But if more importance, From Russia With Love turns 60. The second cinematic instalment of the series sees many refinements of the previously discussed formula that only gets better. Join Emery and Edgar as the discuss the legacy of From Russia With Love.
2023-01-181h 19
The James Bond ComplexTempus Fugit : The Watch DraftHello sports fans! Are you ready for some…. Watches? Yes our dapper gentlemen have some interesting choices for wrist bling. Edgar, Jason and Emery present the Watch Draft. A watch per host in 3 categories: Leading Lady, Villain and of course, 007. Watch (get it?) along via Spotify or log onto YouTube for more!
2023-01-111h 03
The James Bond ComplexCraig Detour: GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY (2022)Hello dear listeners!
First and foremost, happy New Year. We hope that 2023 will bring you joy and happiness. As for ourselves, the calendar year begins with a slight case of... MURDER!
That's right, it's time to continue the adventures of Benoit Blanc, the last of the gentlemen private sleuths. A few weeks ago Emery and Jason delved into the mystery of Ryan Johnson's KNIVES OUT (2019). Jason is back, this time with Edgar tagging along to peel away the layers of GLASS ONION (2022). Recently released on Netflix after a brief spell in theatres, the sequel sees...
2023-01-041h 13
The James Bond ComplexChristmas Special 2022: Favourite Bond Memories*****IMPORTANT INFO: The recording between Edgar and Emery had to be done in two sessions. The second begins at around the 6:45 mark and, sadly, the audio quality dips considerably. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello dear listeners!
2022's chapter is now written. It was a momentous calendar year for fans of the franchise as the film series celebrated its 60th anniversary. The movies and everything about them carries different meanings for different people. As such, this year we asked our listeners to send in audio messages in which they regale us with t...
2022-12-2144 min
The James Bond ComplexKnives Out DetourHello dearest listeners! We go off the beaten James Bond trail once again with a detour but this time, this time it is splendid. We review, in anticipation of the upcoming Netflix sequel, 2019's Knives Out. Starring not one but two pre-No Time To Die alumni (is that how this works?) in Daniel Craig and Ana De Armas, your hosts Emery and Jason revisit Rian Johnson's 2019 dark comedy. When a wealthy crime write dies under mysterious circumstances, his family is left to try and come to terms with the will. Even more strange is the involvement of Benoit Blanc, a...
2022-12-0756 min
The James Bond ComplexCrafting the Bond SoundHello dear listeners! This week on the show, EC squared (name still pending folks) take the time to deconstruct the Bond Sound. Emery and Edgar dig deep into the Doctor No official motion picture soundtrack and discuss Monty Norman's legacy, John Barry's masterful orchestration and of course, everything in between. Who wrote the James Bond theme song? Did John Barry save the film (nobody does it better!)? How many times are we going to hear Underneath the Mango Tree? Tune in to find out friends.
2022-11-2352 min
The James Bond ComplexThe James Bond Cocktail: Dr. NoExploring the James Bond franchise recipe, Emery and Matt dive into the initial adventure of 007: Dr. No. They sample the original cocktail for what turned out to be the modern action-spy adventure series. Join us for a return journey to Crab Key!
2022-11-1640 min
The James Bond ComplexWIN, LOSE, or DIE - John GardnerHello dear listeners!
It's been a while, but the time has arrived to return to our best frienemy, John Gardner. When last we discussed one of his continuation novels, hosts Matt and Edgar were slowly but surely starting to warm up to his oeuvre. It was SLOW but it was still happening. Can the upward trend continue???
This week the boys review the eighth novel, WIN, LOSE, or DIE. We shan't spoil whether the discussion takes a positive or negative spin, but we can tease you with some of the topics broached: Hellraiser, torture porn...
2022-11-0952 min
The James Bond ComplexDaniel Craig and Stephen Colbert Q&A (Montclair Film Festival)Hello dear listeners,
Temps fugit. Despite that over a year has passed since the release of NO TIME TO DIE, it seems as though Daniel Craig keeps coming back into our lives. Sometimes at the movies, sometimes at the theatre, and sometimes for a comfortable chit-chat session. At the most recent Montclair Film Festival in New Jersey, Stephen Colbert graciously hosted former 007 Daniel Craig for a feature-length Q&A.
Our own International Man of Mystery, Jason Kim, was present to appreciate the lively talk. For this week's episode, Edgar puts Jason under the debriefing spotlight...
2022-11-0241 min
The James Bond ComplexAnthony Horrowitz : Trigger MortisHello dear listeners!
On the Wednesday before the release of his next book, Mind To A Kill, we dig into Anthony Horowitz's first 007 novel, Trigger Mortis. It's not often we get a James Bond novel set in the original Ian Fleming timeline, and its ever better when the book is so well written. Matt and Emery dissect the first of the Horowitz trilogy to extract is Fleming essence, the film influence and his own personal touch, with the help of Commander Fleming himself. Stay tuned because this year we are fortunate enough to have two Bond novel release, with Double...
2022-05-251h 00
The James Bond ComplexGalaxy Detour: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Hello dear padawans!
This week we’re putting away the Walther PPK and dinner jackets in place of lightsabers and jedi robes.
Why? Search your feelings. You know it to be true!
The 5th (2nd?) Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back has many connections to the world of James Bond, not least of which is a small role played by Julian Glover, who, as some listeners may recall, chatted with Matt and Edgar way back in the summer of 2018 at a comic convention. Then of course there is the film’s director, Irvi...
2022-05-041h 18
The James Bond ComplexThe Gotham Detour: The Batman (2022)Welcome back to Gotham city! Things have changed since the last time we took a trip to that fictional city. Christian Bale & Ben Affleck are no longer the Batman du jour. They've been replaced by Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader. The director chair once under the responsability of Christopher Nolan & Zack Snyder is now under the control of Matt Reeves who even co-wrote this latest adaptation of the famous DC comics character.
Discussing the film in this episode are Jason & Matt who will give you the nitty-gritty details of "The Batman"!
2022-04-201h 02
The James Bond ComplexCraig Detour: "Macbeth" on BroadwayHello listeners, patrons of the arts, and theatre lovers,
The people who have played James Bond are more than just movie stars. They're actors! They're respected thespians! One need look no further than the most recently retired 007, Daniel Craig. His first post-Bond assignment: a modern reinterpretation of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" on Broadway, co-starring Ruth Negga. The show is directed by Sam Gold.
Jason Kim was able to make it to a presentation during its first week. He attended the Wednesday March 30th show with a few members of the Bond fan community. You'll hear from...
2022-04-0619 min
The James Bond ComplexEditing Bond With Simon Drake - Part 2: the 70sHello dear listeners,
We hope you enjoy discussions about film editing. Like, really REALLY like discussions about film editing, because we’re back this week to analyze more Bond films with a finely toothed comb. That’s right, it’s time to look at how the films of the 70s were stitched together.
Rest assured, we do our best to be as entertaining as we are (mostly) informative. How can we not when good friend of the show Simon Drake is back to accompany us? Consider the impressive topics we touch upon: sausage factories, editing while...
2022-03-091h 08
The James Bond ComplexNO TIME TO DIE - Directors Perspectives: Bong, Villeneuve, Del ToroHello, dear listeners!
As part of the effort to keep No Time to Die in the public conscience and possibly enjoy Oscar glory, a trio of interviews were recently set up between the film's talent and acclaimed directors. They were released online in February of 2022.
South Korean Bong joon-ho (Snowpiercer, Parasite) sat down with Daniel Craig, Cary Fukunaga, Barbara Broccoli, and Linu Sandgren. French Canadian Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Dune) enjoyed some Zoom time one-on-one with NTTD's director. Finally, Mexican Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy, The Shape of Water) discussed the latest Bond adventure with Fukunaga, Broccoli...
2022-02-161h 38
The James Bond ComplexDirector Detour: Lee Tamahori's "The Edge" (1997)Hello dear listeners,
Sometimes as podcast producers risks must be taken. Risks can be fun and produce a much needed frisson.
So here goes nothing. Matt and Edgar, after several minutes of deliberation, are doing a Lee Tamahori Detour. That’s right listeners, this week the hosts tackle one of the director’s forgotten pre-Die Another Day films, 1997’s The Edge.
Tamahari is understandably a controversial figure in Bond lore, but that doesn’t mean that his other cinematic efforts lack quality. The Edge proves to be quite the jumping off pad for a plethora of topics, most notably: the inspirat...
2022-01-261h 30
The James Bond ComplexNo Time to Die with Friends: Part Two*This episode was recorded on November 7th, 2021.
Hello, dear listeners!
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. But before looking ahead to 2022 and the highly anticipated 60thanniversary of our favourite film franchise, we’ll spend just a couple more weeks looking back at the undisputed highlight of 2021, No Time to Die. Much like last week when Emery and Jason a delightful roundtable, Matt and Edgar do the same with a new trio of guests.
And what a band of Bond aficionados we’ve offered the mics to. Mike Reyes of Cinema Blen...
2022-01-052h 11
The James Bond ComplexNo Time To Die with Friends : Part OneWith No Time To Die coming to the small screen in but a few weeks, we thought it would be Primo (get it?) to talk to some of our favorite community members and have their take on the film. Jason and Emery welcomed Joe Darlington of Being James Bond, Melanie from Birb, James Birb and celebrated author Roland Hulme to an open discussion on the characters and plot points of the 25th James Bond adventure. Hear our differing points of view and stay tuned as our O.G. hosts will be following up with a second episode later this month.
2021-12-291h 24
The James Bond ComplexGames of Chance : Dice Vice and other card gamesThis week Emery brings back Games Of Chance and challenges co-host Edgar to learn six different games of chance. All of them appear in some form or another in both Fleming and Film. There are three dice games, Backgammon, Sic Bo and Craps, and three card games, Gin Rummy, Canasta and Bridge. Learn and laugh along as both hosts attempt to understand these complex games.
2021-12-0157 min
The James Bond Complex"For Your Eyes Only" starring Roger Moore - Part 2Hello dear listeners,
We’re certain you’ve all been waiting with bated breath for the epic conclusion of our For Your Eyes Only review. Matt, Jason, and Edgar and saved up all the best, brightest, and most insightful comments for last. After all, Part 2 represents the very last time we record an original review for a Roger Moore film.
We’re extremely proud of this one. How could we not be when we cover such profound topics as: the only Bond woman to leave 007 flaccid, kids cursing out movies, FYEO’s influence on determining Olympic...
2021-11-101h 20
The James Bond Complex"For Your Eyes Only" starring Roger Moore - Part 1Hello dear listeners,
It seems only fitting that given Sir Roger Moore’s impressively long tenure as James Bond 007, the podcast would take nearly 4 years to discuss every one of his efforts.
That’s right friends, the time has finally arrived to dissect Moore’s 5th outing, 1981’s For Your Eyes Only, the only one of his Bond movies we’ve never reviewed. There is an irony to the fact that FYEO waited last, considering that, by most standards, it’s not a Moore film fans bring up regularly. LALD, TSWLM and even AVTAK generally get mentione...
2021-11-031h 40
The James Bond ComplexHalloween Special 2021: Last Night in Soho (Edgar Wright)SPOILERS!
Hello dear listeners!
We're you AFRAID we had forgotten this year's Halloween Special?
Of course not. We wouldn't dare since we love a good SCARE!
A last minute and TERRIFYING addition to our ghoulish gallery of episodes: Edgar Wright's latest freakshow: Last Night in Soho.
Matt, Edgar, and Jason bravely discuss this MYSTERIOUS and NIGHTMARISH tale of MURDER and GHOSTS!
Enjoy...if you can stand it!
Mwhahahahahahahah!
COUGH COUGH COUGH...
2021-10-311h 03
The James Bond ComplexJames Bond's DB5 interview with Will LawrenceWe all know the car. It's sleek Italian lines, 4.0 litre inline six bubbling away, hiding twin machine guns, a smoke screen, tire thrashing spikes... wait what? Ah yes, it's 007's car! The Aston Martin DB5, having first appeared in 1964s Goldfinger is synonymous with James Bond. So much so that publishing house Hero Collector has come out with a 290 page book on it, penned by Eon publicist, Will Lawrence. HE sat down with our resident gearhead Emery to chat about this recent release. Start your engines!
2021-10-2726 min
The James Bond Complex"No Time to Die" Spoiler Review #2: Emery & MattWhat's this? More "No Time To Die" chit-chat?!? Yes of course! Come on, the world has waited 6 years for a new Bond Movie. We are going to talk about it more than once. This Week Matt is joined by the intrepid Emery Cormier @intrepid_007 on instagram for a detailed and spoilerific discussion of the 25th Bond film. So if you haven't had the opportunity to watch the film yet. DO NOT listen to this. But if you have. You are welcome to listen in and listen to us unpack the final Daniel Craig James Bond film!
2021-10-201h 44
The James Bond ComplexThe Hunt For Gold....fingerThe Intrepid 007 is here to take you to the Cascapedia river to fish wild atlantic salmon. Why? Because James Bond! Duh! No the connection is far from obvious, what do Goldfinger, Ian Fleming's grandfather and Emery's third cousin have to do with 007? More than you think. Tune in now!
2021-10-1915 min
The James Bond Complex"No Time to Die" Spoiler Review #1: Jason and EdgarHello dear listeners!
Suffice to say that the "NO TIME TO DIE" party is just getting started. After a non-spoiler review, it's time to get into the juicy details the film has to offer. From the action, the sets, the special effects, to the many controversial elements.
Scheduling conflicts among the hosts have led to a potentially interesting strategy with which all 4 can have their say. In this first spoiler filled discussion, Jason and Edgar cover hosting duties, whereas Matt and Emery will review NTTD with a finely toothed comb in the next episode.
What sort of delightful and delirious to...
2021-10-131h 40
The James Bond Complex"No Time to Die" Royal Premiere! Jason Kim reports from the red carpetHello dear listeners!
To attend a Royal Premiere it takes one negative test, but to be absolutely certain it takes...two!
We're back this week with a very special episode of the show. Jason Kim, the International Man of Mystery, reports from London, England! He shares his thoughts and describes the experience of gracing the No Time to Die Royal Premiere on September 28th.
The trip and premiere were so exciting they inspire a plentiful array of topics such as: a special Shrublands Session, impressing Chris Corbould, mingling with the stars, the Sir Roger Moore soundstage, rain never souring special e...
2021-10-0613 min
The James Bond ComplexReady to di.... wait, we've got No Time To Die!The finish line is in sight! This week marks the run up to the film premiere we've been waiting months (years even) for! Jason Kim, our man in the field saw the film just yesterday, but Matt, Edgar and Emery are still in their final sprint. Global James Bond day event taking place in Québec City, Jason's report from the red carpet, exclusive photos from London, all culminating with Operation Finish line. Stay tuned for all the action!
2021-09-2912 min
The James Bond ComplexBeing James Bond ReviewThe race for No Time To Die is in it's final lap with Operation Finish Line happening October 9th in Montreal. To get us in the mood, The James Bond Complex has arrived fashionably late to the Being James Bond Party with two reviews and a light roasting of the recently released Daniel Craig Documentary. Matt, Jason and Emery discuss the film, its accessibility and its perceived faults (from our resident pessimist, The Intrepid 007). Join us in the final leg of No Time To Die hype!
2021-09-2245 min
The James Bond ComplexBondplay with Eric MoranDo you smeeeelllllll what The Smoke is cooking? That's right, the one and only Eric "The Smoke" Moran joins Emery and Matt to talk about his career as a wrestler, actor, writer, producer and cosplayer. You'll recognize him as being the only person to manhandle David Zaritsky on camera, but he is much more than that. You may not think you can cosplay James Bond but we do it everyday! When we put ourselves in his clothes we become 007, and Eric takes it to the next level with his creativity and his talent. Puppet Rick even makes an apperance!
2021-09-0859 min
The James Bond ComplexThe 007 Store Shopping spree!!!!!Hello dear listeners,
After years of belittling, besmirching, and bemoaning the official 007 online store, Matt and Edgar have decided to play nice. Naturally it helps a great deal when the kind folks at EON provide each host with a $2,000.00 gift card.
That’s not actually true, but it would be fun.
This week on the show we take a closer look at the 007 online store and, equipped with (sigh) a fictious gift card, go on a SHHHHHOPING SPREEEEEEEE!!!!!!! In a little game of “spend all your money” the boys explore each category and pick one of two items they would indeed...
2021-09-011h 46
The James Bond ComplexDirector Detour: Martin Campbell's "The Protégé" (2021)Hello dear listeners,
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, especially when you kill said woman's father figure. Martin Campbell understands the concept so well that he opted to make a movie about it.
That's right, this week Matt, Edgar, and the International Man of Mystery Jason Kim discuss the Bond alumni's latest effort, "The Protégé", playing in theatres at the time of this episode's release. It stars Maggie Q, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson.
While no one will argue that Campbell's new picture breaks new ground, it proves to be more than enough to inspire such di...
2021-08-251h 16
The James Bond ComplexBonding Bourdain over bourbonThis week Emery brings us on a Fleming detour. With the recent release of the documentary Roadrunner and the reading of Ian Fleming's Thrilling Cities, The Intrepid 007 began to think of the similarities between the book and Anthony Bourdain's body of television work. Invited along for the ride is British ex-pat, Bond fan and writer Roland Hulme.
2021-08-1849 min
The James Bond ComplexMy Ocotpus(sy) TeacherJoin Matt and Emery on an exciting underwater adventure! We review (sort of) the independent documentary film My Octopus Teacher (On Netflix!) and compare it to the eloquent words of Ian Fleming. How does the real thing compare to the description in the novels? How real is the short story Octopussy? Tune in to find out!
2021-08-0454 min
The James Bond ComplexLazenby Detour: Becoming Bond (2017)Hello dear listeners!
We have a confession to make. Back in 2017 when the opportunity came up to create a James Bond themed podcast our collective thought was: we’re not podcasters, but we want that job!
Ahem. That’s enough insider George Lazenby jokes for one week.
More seriously (but barely) it seems rather ludicrous that it’s only after 3 ½ years of releasing episodes that Matt, Edgar, and Jason discuss the film about the very actor that brought them together in Québec City back in September 2017. Yes, on this week’s show they review the Lazenby documentary “Becoming Bond.”
Just as Josh G...
2021-07-2854 min
The James Bond ComplexBlack Widow (2021)...Olga Kurylenko Detour!Привет!
It's no secret that we love our action-spy movies, in any and all shapes and forms. In a cinematic landscape filled with Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and humungous comic book movies, the spy film is akin to a breath of fresh air.
But what if the latest spy film IS a humungous comic book movie?!? Suspense!
That's right, this week Matt, Edgar, Jason and friend of the show Mike Reyes of Cinema Blend discuss the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe endeavour, "Black Widow", directed by Cate Shortland.
Natasha Romanoff is a character fans have long hoped would get her own film after s...
2021-07-141h 33
The James Bond ComplexThe Pamphlet with Melanie!Birb, James Birb joins Emery for what we can only describe as a quick and insightful read. Based on Ian Fleming's Seven DEADLIER Sins of the 1960s and elaborated as both a religious study of James Bond by Benjamin Pratt (not the hunky cop from NYPD Blue) and a short collection of essays presented by Literary 007.com, this episode focuses on the sinful inspiration for the book Bond. Grab your copy of the bible and follow along!
2021-06-301h 12
The James Bond ComplexVillain Takeover: Ronin (1998)Hello dear listeners,
What do Sean Bean, Michael Lonsdale, and Jonathan Pryce all have in common? The easy answer is that they've all co-starred in Bond films. Each has played 007's main adversary in fact. Bonus points for these who guessed that each also appeared in the same movie!
That's right, this week we take a another Detour. Well, it isn't a Detour in the traditional sense. No 007 actor features in the movie under review, but rather the aforementioned actors who played the super spy's main adversaries. It is the 1998 action thrill ride "Ronin" directed b...
2021-06-231h 02
The James Bond ComplexDownshift with Emery and JasonToday on the show your hosts Emery an Jason look at the automotive brands that have appeared in the James Bond series, from both Fleming and Film and nothing in between (Emery already had his SAAB rant). Are modern Bentleys as good as their racing past? Can a brand new 7 year old Lotus be bought? Can BMW do anything wrong? Is Aston Martin the Holy Grail of 007 cars? Tune in to find out!
2021-06-1629 min
The James Bond ComplexFleming Second Edition: Live and Let Die with Emery CormierHello dear listeners!
The Fleming Second Edition is in full swing. We return with a riveting conversation about the author's second Bond novel, "Live and Let Die." To help us we invited special guest-...special host? Special guest host? Whatever, we have Emery Cormier, who hosts our other show, the Intrepid 007 Podcast.
Together we tackle some of the more delicate subject matter that might cause some to bristle in this early 21st century, proving that, when we absolutely have to, we are capable of demonstrating some level of maturity. We'd rather be zany, but the...
2021-06-021h 40
The James Bond ComplexJames Bond's NEW HOME + New Horowitz 007 NovelHello dear listeners!
You might have already heard the news: Amazon just purchased MGM for almost 9 Billion dollars! What does this mean for our beloved 007 franchise? Will affect the release of No Time To DIe? Will the Bond films become Amazon exclusives? What about the 007 store, will it become a part of Amazon one-day shipping offer? If that bit of news wasn't enough, a New Anthony Horowitz 007 novel was announced on Ian Fleming's 113th birthday. This new Bond adventure will be released on May 2022.
News this exciting requires equally exciting guests! International Man Of Mystery...
2021-05-291h 34
The James Bond ComplexAn Intrepid tribute to Ian FlemingWe owe it all to Ian Lancaster Fleming. He created our beloved James Bond, but who was he? What did he do, and how did it influence 007? Emery tells us a bit more about The Man Who Would Be Bond.
2021-05-2813 min
The James Bond ComplexGames of Chance : Baccarat and BlackjackThis week Emery dives deep into Fleming, explaining how to play baccarat and its relation to blackjack. He even gets help from Très Bond!
2021-04-2010 min
The James Bond ComplexApril 2021 DebriefingWe pay our (belated) tribute to Yaphet Kotto, talk Project 007 and dig into the recent offerings of the 007 store with Jason Kim.
2021-04-1442 min
The James Bond ComplexIncidental Intelligence : CIAThe CIA is by far the farthest reaching and most present spy agency in both the real world and in fiction. From Fleming to film and indeed, everything in between. They assist MI6 and their famous agent 007 via the very capable and charming mop of straw colored hair that is Felix Leiter, and in the same breath, hunt down former agent and possible defector Jason Bourne. But who are they?
2021-04-1309 min
The James Bond ComplexAn Intrepid Throwback : Licence to Cook with Edward BiddulphBack in 2019 Emery of Intrepid fame did his first interview within the Bond community, taking time to talk to Edward Biddulph, author of Licence to Cook. The cookbook is unique in that it breaks down food from the novels and boy does 007 like to eat. Hope you all enjoy this delicious throwback.
2021-04-0629 min
The James Bond ComplexAn Intrepid welcomeIn this 40 minute thriller, the offices of the James Bond Complex are taken over by INTREPID! Well, actually he's just being welcomed with open arms by his friends of the James Bond Complex. Longtime contributor and co-conspirator Emery Cormier joins the host ranks of the podcast! Bringing with him stuff she said and historical knowledge of intrepid quality. Join us in welcoming Emery into the fold!
2021-03-1839 min
The James Bond ComplexChristmas Special 2020 Part 2: Bond Expansion Vol 3!Hello ho ho ho again dear listeners,
We hope you enjoyed last week's Christmas Special 2020 Part 1, which was our 3rd Bond Expansion volume. It was quite entertaining, engaging, thought provoking, and sometimes outright hilarious listening to what the Bond community has in mind if they had control over the 007 intellectual property.
As hinted at last week, this year we received so many entries we chose to split the episode into two parts. Clearly the fantasy of making the big decisions for the 007 property stimulated and teased a lot of people. So here is yet another batch of armchair CEOs (including a...
2020-12-211h 59
The James Bond ComplexChristmas Special 2020 Part 1: Bond Expansion Vol 3!Hello ho ho ho dear listeners!
It’s that time of year again. Just as in 2018 and 2019, the boys from The James Bond Complex have decided to hand over the mics to their friends and listeners for another Christmas Special. After all, they have people everywhere so participants weren’t hard to find.
As for the topic, Matt and Edgar were tickled pink with the success of the first two Bond Expansion episodes that it occurred to them to let everybody else take a shot at the game. The set up:
You wake up early on Christmas morning and tip toe...
2020-12-161h 49
The James Bond Complex"Die Hard" starring Bruce WillisHello dear listeners!
Oh the weather outside is frightful but fire is so delightful. What fire you say? The one burning Nakatomi Plaza to the ground!
That’s right, in a pre-Christmas special warmup episode we take a look and dissect one of if not the greatest action film ever made, Die Hard from 1988. In fact, one of the hosts even claims it’s one of the best films ever, period.
2 podcasts hosts aren’t enough to tackle all those terrorists, so Jason Kim joins in on the festivities. With so many reviews, analyses, and podcasts having previously discussed John McTier...
2020-12-091h 48
The James Bond ComplexNo Deals Mr. Bond By John Gardner (part two)This week we are back with Emery Cormier of "The Intrepid 007 Podcast" https://anchor.fm/the-intrepid-007-podcast to conclude our discussion/ review of John Gardner's 6th James Bond continuation novel " No Deals Mr. Bond". We analyze Bond Girl: Ebbie Heritage's enthusiasm and characterization and a speculative adaptation. We also explore Bond's violent battle against a four men death squad as well as the importance of ...Semen?
Is this 1987 adventure a deal the panelist recommend? Listen to find out!
2020-11-181h 04
The James Bond ComplexNo Deals Mr. Bond By John Gardner (part one)M has assigned 007 to an off the books assignment. He's put in charge of saving the lives of the last surviving members of "Operation Creamcake", an honeypot scheme that was aborted 5 years earlier and it's former members are now tracked by a KGB hit team. Worst. It seems that a double agent has infiltrated the operation!
To discuss another Gardner book, our last one of 2020. We felt the ideal way was to bring back one of our oldest friends; Emery Cormier of the 007 Intrepid podcast. This was a long recording where alot of this books elements we're...
2020-11-111h 05
The James Bond ComplexNovember 2020 Debriefing (Sir Sean Connery's passing)Jason Kim (instagram: @jasxon88) joins us as we discuss the passing of legendary actor and original cinematic James Bond Actor; Sir Sean Connery.
2020-11-041h 09
The James Bond ComplexFriday The 13th (Halloween 2020 special)Dear listeners... do you enjoy 80's r-rated horror movies ? Hopefully you do as this week we take you on another detour...
Welcome To Crystal Lake!
Yes this year we are taking on another Iconic horror franchise. Last year we took on the Halloween Franchise because of it's connection to the Bond franchise through Donald Pleasance.
For Jason Voorhees and James Bond, well it's a little different...
In this episode you'll discover Matt's love for trashy (or is just trash) 80's movie soundtrack. You'll also dicover his appreciation ofevery film in the s...
2020-10-281h 59
The James Bond ComplexSeptember 2020 DebriefingHello dear listeners!
It's the end of the month and it can only mean one thing... Debriefing time! To discuss the most recent happenings we brought our third man Jason KIm to discuss recent offerings of the 007 store, the death of Michael Longsdale and Not Time To Die!
2020-09-3058 min
The James Bond Complex3 Days Of The Condor Starring Robert RedfordHello dear listeners,
This week we have a new protagonist; Joe Turner. He's not a field agent. He works as a reader for "American Literary Historical Society", a clandestine CIA op. On his way back to his office Joe discovers all of his co-workers have been executed. Turner, under the code-name Condor must now avoid hitman on is trail and discover the secret behind the death of his fellow readers.
To discuss this 1975 film directed by Sydney Pollack. Matt (with two Tees) & Edgar have brought back our "Third man"; Jason Kim in order to discuss this tale of suspense and...
2020-09-231h 12
The James Bond ComplexDonald E. Westlake's "Forever and a Death" with Phil Poggiali*Full disclosure, this episode was recorded in early July 2020 at a time when no one knew what was to become of "No Time to Die" November release. Much of the early portion of the conversation was edited for brevity's sake, to say nothing that much of what was speculated on became obsolete n September 1st.
Hello dear listeners!
By now you know friend of the show Phi Poggiali rather well. He ragaled us in the fall of 2018 about what could have been Timothy Dalton's 4TH Bond film. He returned in January of this year to guide us through the Find...
2020-09-161h 18
The James Bond ComplexUnivex Intrepid/Complex September 2020 Part oneSo much has happened in the last few weeks for the Bond Community.... The loss of Diana Rigg. The release of a new trailer.
It became evident that to cover these events we needed help, we needed to bring in more operatives.
Enter: Emery Cormier of "The Intrepid 007 Podcast" & "International Man Of Mystery" Jason Kim.
2020-09-1447 min
The James Bond ComplexIan Fleming's Casino Royale Graphic Novel Adaptation by Van Jensen & Dennis CaleroHello dear listeners!
This week Edgar & Matt are going back to Fleming! We are covering Casino Royale (again) ! The book has been adapted as a film, a radio play and even a Tv show. But it had never been adapted as a graphic novel until 2017 when
Dynamite Entertainment published a Graphic Novel Adaptation by Van Jensen & Dennis Calero. Join us as we discuss this fascinating look at Ian Fleming's first James Bond story!
2020-09-0944 min
The James Bond ComplexDirector Detour: Martin Campbell's "The Mask of Zorro"Hello dear listeners!
If one thing is sure, we at the James Bond Complex love our singular heroes, especially when directed by Martin Campbell, who presents them so well. Tall, handsome, dashing, well dressed, adept at spycraft, handy with the women, wielding rapiers and engaging in terrific sword fights.
Oh, pardon us. Did you forget that Martin Campbell director another iconic adventure hero from Western culture apart from James Bond? That right’s, the man who introduced 2 Bonds to the world also helped reintroduce the legendary Zorro in his 1998 swashbuckler The Mask of Zorro. In fact, the character was so ni...
2020-09-021h 39
The James Bond ComplexAugust 2020 DebriefingHello dear listeners!
This debriefing is special! How special? Very special. This was the first time since February that We (Matt & Edgar) Reunited at the studio for an in person discussion. Our enthusiasm (and a drought of 007/ No Time To Die news) generated a very lively, but quite chaotic discussion. We cover everything from Vin Diesel's xXx movies, Matt's Transformers and Batman collection. The 007 Funko Pops. The entertainment weekly guide and much more!
2020-08-2647 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Man With The Golden Gun Starring Toby StephensHello dear Listeners!
For a change of pace we bring you a short discussion about the most recent BBC radio adaptation of Ian Fleming's original work. The final Fleming Novel " The Man With The Golden Gun". Is this new version of the novel something to seek out or is it something to forget? Is Toby Stephens better as Bond than as Gustav Graves? Listen to the show to find out!
2020-08-1946 min
The James Bond ComplexDalton Detour: The Rocketeer (1991)Hello dear listeners!
An actor we haven’t talked about very much on the show is Timothy Dalton. Believe us, it isn’t because we don’t like him, but he only did 2 Bond films. What’s more, we really want to savour Licence to Kill as much as possible (we’ve done TLD) so what could we do instead?...
Oh look! it’s a Dalton Detour!
I mean, oh look! It’s the Rocketeer!
Yes that’s right, this week the boys bring you the very first Dalton Detour with a look at the 1991 Joe Johnston directed action-adventure film, The Rocketeer. L...
2020-08-121h 24
The James Bond ComplexThe Spy Who Loved Me - by Christopher WoodHello dear listeners!
We at the James Bond Complex love movies. We also love books. Several movies and franchises have books about them, such as behind the scenes encapsulations of a film's production or theoretical books that explore a movie's thematic texture. That said, one of the oft overlooked marriages between movies and books is the novelization. At one time an extremely popular tie-in marketing strategy, the novelization has mostly gone the way of the dodo, notwithstanding a few exceptions here and there.
This week on the show, Matt and Edgar dive into what is surely one of the great c...
2020-08-051h 01
The James Bond ComplexJuly 2020 DebriefingHello dear listeners!
It's the end of July!!!
Did you watch Operation Freefall? Or Retroblasting's livestream? Did you purchase an Octopussy bathrobe? What about No Time To Die, willever come out?!?
Listen to this episode. We may not have all the answers. But one thing we do have is International man of mystery Jason Kim!!!
Operation: FREEFALL | A Live Bond Celebration | The Director's Cut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaxG40mF1Wo
RetroBlasting Livestream XLIII: Bond... James Bond (July 25, 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-94zqEluNk&list=PLZIxaT6XsvKq29W_irSIzifb3BO-QqtyX&index=45
Octopussy Silk Robe - Numbered...
2020-07-2935 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Archer DetourSterling Malory Archer, International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS) code-named Duchess. The world's greatest secret agent. Or so he thinks. The star of the Animated FX Tv series "Archer". Yes gentlemen we are finally doing a detour with the crew of Isis!
2020-07-221h 01
The James Bond ComplexTailored for Casual Bond of the 60'sHello dear listeners. This is it, the James Bond Complex takes on the very popular subject of clothing inspired by 007. Edgar & Matt discuss their favorite casual outfits from the 1960's.
2020-07-1552 min
The James Bond ComplexNobody Lives Forever by John GardnerHello, dear listeners!
As June morphs into July and the summer heats up ever more, the boys find a Shady Tree to hit the books again for some summer reading with John Gardner's fifth novel, Nobody Lives Forever. Mathieu and Edgar remain undeterred in their journey through the Gardner oeuvre even though the adventure has been a bit rocky up until this point. Surprise, surprise, for the first time since cracking open the Gardners, the podcast witnesses its first (mild) disagreement. Yes, one of the hosts was once again lukewarm whereas the other genuinely...
2020-07-081h 12
The James Bond ComplexJune 2020 DebriefingSummer is here! Edgar & Matt discuss the Orlear Brown section of the Ogilvy store in downtown Montreal and Matt discuss a new theory about the 19th James Bond film; The World Is Not Enough. Tin foil hat NOT required!
2020-07-0148 min
The James Bond ComplexGoldenEye starring Pierce Brosnan - Part 2Hello dear listeners!
What a whirlwind time we all had last week with our GE Part 1 discussion, featuring so many topics that we barely got through 1/3 of the film! We’d love to continue titillating you some more but-
No, no, no. No more foreplay.
Fair enough. We’re back this week with, naturally, Part 2 of the GoldenEye deep dive analysis, with Mathieu and Edgar forging ahead to bring as detailed a review as possible. The boys consider it a duty to inspect every nook and cranny of the 007 films in service of the...
2020-06-241h 32
The James Bond ComplexGoldenEye starring Pierce Brosnan - Part 1Hello dear listeners!
You’ll never know how we’ve been watching you from the shadows a child!
Oh, surprised? Please don’t be. You’ve known full well for a while now that #wehavepeopleeverwhere. #EVERYWHERE!
Now that the creepiness factor has gone up exponentially, we’re certain you can guess what got us in the mood to play peekaboo. That’s right, it’s the return of the cinematic Bond this week for a long-winded conversation about 1995’s GoldenEye, directed by Martin Campbell and starring Pierce Brosnan. As we are want to do, we’ve split the review into 2 parts. Trust us, i...
2020-06-171h 39
The James Bond ComplexEXCLUSIVE FILM REVIEW!!!: No Time to DieSPOILER WARNING!!! This week the hosts delve deeply into No Time to Die plot details.
Hello dear listeners!
It’s now April 2020. In what must be one of the podcast’s most highly anticipated episodes since the show’s launch, the hosts offer you an incredible exclusive. No other 007 themed podcasts were given the glorious privilege that we were.
Finally here is The James Bond Complex’s review of No Time to Die!
And suffice to say that it left the hosts quite surprised from start to finish, including about the general...
2020-04-0149 min
The James Bond ComplexMarch 2020 Debriefing: Shrubland Session 2Welcome to the world of "Social distancing". Don't worry loyal listeners. Not only do we have a ton of material already recorded and being edited. The show will go on. This started as a debriefing with fellow Podcaster of the excellent "Intrepid 007 podcast"; Emery Cormier, it qucikly became something of a "Shrubland session" as we discuss the recent changes in our society.
2020-03-2558 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Bourne Detour - The Bourne Identity (2002)Hello dear listeners!
We’re having a bit of an identity crisis. We know how to set up our recording studio, plug in the Tascam recording, toggle the volume adjustments on the mixer, and connect a smart phone so that a third individual and Skype into our podcast conversation. Now why would we know how to do all that and not know who we are?...
Psyche!
Fear not listeners, we know exactly who we are and there is no identity crisis around theses parts, save perhaps for the subject of this week’s episode. We’ve done Bond actor detours and eve...
2020-03-181h 07
The James Bond Complex"Operation: Snowfall" Debriefing (Skyfall in Concert)Hello dear listeners!
Where you go we go. What you see we see. We know we'd never be us without the security of your lovin-
Ahem
*clears throat*
Yes, well, we got a little carried away there for a moment, but how could we not?!? Hosts Mathieu and Edgar have returned from a weekend in Station T (Toronto, Ontario) for what will surely go down as one of the highlights of 2020, at least as far as the North American fleet of the James Bond fan community is concerned. The weekend of Feb 21st-23rd was the much hyped "Operation: Snowfall"...
2020-02-2653 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Rhythm Section Starring Blake LivelyHello dear listeners!
Or rather, listener!
Yes you, the one person apart from the hosts of The James Bond Complex that went to see The Rhythm Section in theatres. It’s hard sometimes rooting for EON Productions, especially when they release Bond films so infrequently these days and when they throw their hat in the ring for projects of a different variety…no one pays attention.
Nevertheless, the hosts are back this week, all three of them in fact what with the international man of mystery himself Jason Kim joining the fray to diss...
2020-02-1955 min
The James Bond ComplexBond Expasion Vol 2 - Part 2Disclaimer: Good news! At the 12 minute mark of this week's episode, the buzzing sound is gone. Stay tuned until the very end of the episode to find out what happened. What that out of the way, here we go!
Hello dear listeners!
Root root root for the home team! When it comes to our interests, that means the James Bond franchise and its parent companies. Last week you heard part 1 of the 2nd James Bond Expansion Volume. Jason and Rodrigo left no stone unturned in their offerings of ideas to help this...
2020-02-121h 30
The James Bond ComplexBond Expansion Vol 2 - Part 1*Full disclosure, as mentioned on Twitter and Facebook already, while the overall audio quality of this episode is fine, listeners will certainly detect a distinct static noise in the background. We had some technical difficulties that were only fixed in the second hour of our discussion. Part 2 will sound much better!
Hello dear listeners!
(breathes in intensely through nostrils)
Can you smell it? That’s the smell of excitement that comes when we are at the dawn of a new James Bond film. It stands to reason the film will make a lot of...
2020-02-051h 07
The James Bond ComplexIcebreaker By John GardnerHello dear listeners!
What do the best spy stories involve? Intrigue, of course. A decent plot as well, that goes without saying. Engaging characters certainly, what would a spy story be without that? Surprising twists and turns seem reasonable to expect as well. After all, spies are often engaged in mysterious missions from which the outcome can unravel in unexpected ways. Now imagine all of these elements coming together in a John Gardner Bond novel.
‘’Ridiculous!’’ we hear you say. ‘’Preposterous!’’ you shout. ‘’Unbelievable!’’ thunders from your mouths.
And yet it’s true.
Co-hosts Mathieu and...
2020-01-221h 11
The James Bond Complex2019 Christmas Special: The Gift of Bond 26Hello, dear listeners!
Tis the season! Seasons greetings from Matt and Edgar to all of you! Oh, but the hosts have much more to offer their listeners and friends than seasons greetings, even though those are very swell. Nay, they are offering their mics to the community on this very special episode of The James Bond Complex.
Some of you may remember a few months ago when Matt and Edgar unabashedly basked in the glory of their own fantasy Bond 26s, My Enemy’s Enemy and A Picture Worth a Thousand Deaths. Now, in the sp...
2019-12-211h 41
The James Bond ComplexDecember 2019 debriefing - trailer reveal!Agent Jason Kim, International Man of Mystery joins us to chat about the brand spanking new trailer for "No Time To Die"!
2019-12-181h 00
The James Bond ComplexDecember 2019 DebriefingDaniel Craig is done with the tuxedo and the PPK. Dynamite Entertainment to publish a lot more comics. Oh and our buddy Emery's podcast "The Intrepid 007 Podcast" celebrates it's one year anniversary!
2019-11-2735 min
The James Bond ComplexFor Special Services By John GardnerHello, dear listeners!
We all remember sitting in theatres in October and November of 2015 for Spectre, basking in the glory of the moment when it was revealed that Ernst Stavro Blofeld and Bond are some related, albeit by proxy. A truly ‘’memorable’’ moment in the film series.
Well, what if we told you that John Gardner, author of plenty of continuation novels (among them the already reviewed Licence Renewed) had a few family plots of his own up his sleeve at a time when SP was but a tinkle in the mind’s eye of the produc...
2019-11-061h 32
The James Bond ComplexGlobal James Bond Day 2019Hello dear listeners!
Saturday October 5th was Global James Bond Day, so say the official big wigs at EON. But who cares if the whole thing is just a massive corporate ploy to push a brand and make even more money, it feels quite obvious that over the years the fans around the world have slowly taken over the day and truly made it their own. Organized activities such as live streams in which multiple hosts of fan-driven social media platforms got together, communal outings for the Skyfall in Concert premier in London, evenings at casinos, the...
2019-10-092h 05
The James Bond ComplexThe James Bond Complex Presents: Our Bond 26 ideas Part 2!Hello dear listeners!
Phew! That was exciting, wasn’t it? Last week’s episode saw Mathieu and Edgar reveal several details about their super secret Bond 26 plans, following meetings with their friends at EON*. Pre-title sequence action stunts, the cast for the MI6 team, title song artist, general plot outlines, and of course the titles: A Picture Worth a Thousand Deaths and My Enemy’s Enemy. We certainly hope it was enough for the listeners to get a glimpse into the worlds Matt and Edgar dream about.
But as we know, the world is not enough...
2019-09-181h 16
The James Bond ComplexLate August 2019 DebriefingBond twenty fivv...* No. Not anymore!
Yes. After Months of speculations on the title of the next James Bond adventure it was just revealed. "No Time To Die" We also discuss the recent news about Chris Wright leaving JBR- James Bond Radio. Sad but true.
On the positive we called Jason Kim, our third co-host, to have his opinion on the new title.
2019-08-2859 min
The James Bond ComplexThe James Bond Complex Christmas and New Year's extravaganza!Merry Christmas, dear listeners!
Yes, that most wonderful time of year is upon us once again, when the families get together, the office Christmas parties are bustling, the gift shopping leaves us with no more Moneypenny, and yet still all we can think is James Bond. The holiday season is a time for reflection and sharing, and this week on the show Mathieu and Edgar do a little bit of both. For reflection, a trio of questions are asked: what gifts do we want under the tree for the 25th, what do we wish 2019 has in store f...
2018-12-191h 04
The James Bond ComplexOur Review Of Casino Royale In ConcertHello, dear listeners! We’re back this week in more ways than one. First, we’re back with a new episode. Second, we’re back from a weekend in Toronto, Canada where we attended the (at the moment) only North American stop for Casino Royale in Concert. Third, friend of the show and world traveller Jason Kim returns to the show, as he spent a few days in ‘The 6’ with us. On Saturday Oct 13th we sat down in a busy café to record our thoughts about the show we had witnessed the night before. Although we can’t play the concert f...
2018-10-1756 min
The James Bond ComplexThe Spy Who Loved Starring Roger MooreHello dear listeners! Mathieu, Edgar, and special guest Jason Kim (whom you heard on the Secret Origins episode) are back at it this week with the cinematic Bond and a discussion of 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me. This is indeed a big one, and keeping the Canadian end up was no easy task, but somehow we managed to get through a plethora of topics, from Roger Moore’s sheer class, Barbara Bach’s multiple assets, the stunning cinematography, and the tricked out Lotus Esprit, among many others. Come to think of it, the timing of this release is rather approp...
2018-09-261h 22
The James Bond ComplexThe Third Co-HostOur file showed no hosts, and to start up a 00 podcast it takes…3.
Hello dear listeners! In a very special episode of The James Bond Complex, Mathieu and Edgar welcome the show’s symbolic 3rd host. Who might that be? The name’s Kim, Jason Kim. Yes, a true Bond fan, world traveler, and all around swell fellow, Jason is in many ways one of the podcast’s most important figures. Way back in our initial podcast, the hosts revealed how they met, but the truth of the matter, the secret origin if you will, is that there was a third 00...
2018-09-0543 min
The James Bond ComplexEidolon By Warren Ellis & Jason MastersHello dear listeners. A few months ago we reviewed the first comic book series from Dynamite Entertainment, Vargr (we’re still not sure how to pronounce it). Now we’re back for what we hope will be more than just sloppy seconds, Eidolon (I-dough-lon? Aïe-do-lon? Eye-do-lon?...). Bond is back in action and heads to America (briefly) to extract one Cadence Birdwhistle, with whom he makes wonderful music. A secretive plot to infiltrate MI5, corrupt officials left and right, the return of SPECTRE, all led by a villain with a face only a mother would love, and even that’s debatab
2018-06-1347 min
The James Bond ComplexVargr By Warren Ellis & Jason MastersThis week, Mathieu and Edgar venture into a platform that has not featured 007 for many years: the comic book. In the first of an ongoing series of published stories, Vargr is a modern day interpretation of Ian Fleming’s James Bond. The hosts give their due diligence in discussing a plethora of colourful traits, such as a massive henchman with no feelings, an assassin with bionic arms, a dastardly drug, and as much blood gushing as ink used to actually produce the book!
2018-03-1538 min