#james bond henchmen

[spacepunksupreme]

HANNAH’S “WHO’S HOTTEST?” MALE BOND VILLAINS BRACKET

ROUND 1/5- POLL 13/32

Welcome to my extremely large male Bond villains bracket! I originally intended to use 32 villains/ henchmen, but felt bad that it involved excluding some obscure personal favorites so decided to go insane and spring for 64! There are so many goddamn men who wish James Bond ill will lol.

The match ups on the first round were paired using a random number generator, the following rounds will obviously be paired based on who wins.

One day for each poll only. And you can find all the other polls in my “hannah is talking” and “hannah’s bond bracket” tags

Don’t worry if you don’t know some of the dudes here, I dug up some of the most ass random henchmen to create this, so just follow your heart on who you believe is most attractive.

And Have Fun!

[crewman-penelope]

The return of the Henchmen Hotline!

Source watch by 1 hour 15 minutes

[countesspetofi]

Today in the Department of Before They Were Star Trek Stars, George Takei guest stars in "The Silent Saboteurs," episode 10 of the second season of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (original air date November 28, 1965).

Takei plays a Chinese officer who teams up with David Hedison's Captain Crane to hunt down a mad scientist who's built a superweapon to shoot down American spacecraft, from a secret base in an unnamed Southeast Asian country I can only assume is supposed to be Vietnam. A native guerilla fighter helps them locate the base. If you find the politics of this episode confusing, that makes two of us. Then it turns out that Takei is not a Chinese officer after all, but one of the mad scientist's henchmen. And then it all turns into sort of a mini James Bond movie, with the added confusion of starring an actor who went on to play Felix Leiter. But it's all good fun.

Other Trek connections: The guerilla fighter is played by Pilar Seurat, who played the empath Sybo in the Star Trek episode "Wolf in the Fold."

[romanceyourdemons]

and now it is my great honor to recommend the dragon lives again (1977). bruce lee, played by bruce leong, dies and goes to hell, where he teams up with the one-armed swordsman, kwai chang caine, and popeye the sailor man against the godfather from the godfather (1972) and his henchmen james bond, dracula, the man with no name, emmanuelle, zatoichi, and the exorcist from the exorcist (1973), who plan on overthrowing the king of hell and his lackey, zhong kui. it is every bit as terrible as it sounds. every last bit and then some. when they introduce fake bruce lee he’s unconscious with a blanket over him and it looks like he’s got a massive fucking boner. but then they take off the blanket and it’s his nunchucks

[barkingbonzo]

THUNDERBALL 1965

Thunderball is a 1965 spy film and the fourth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is an adaptation of the 1961 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, which in turn was based on an original screenplay by Jack Whittingham devised from a story conceived by Kevin McClory, Whittingham, and Fleming. It was the third and final Bond film to be directed by Terence Young, with its screenplay by Richard Maibaum and John Hopkins.

The film follows Bond's mission to find two NATO atomic bombs stolen by SPECTRE, which holds the world ransom to the tune of £100 million in diamonds under threat of destroying an unspecified metropolis in either the United Kingdom or the United States (later revealed to be Miami). The search leads Bond to the Bahamas, where he encounters Emilio Largo, the card-playing, eyepatch-wearing SPECTRE Number Two. Backed by CIA agent Felix Leiter and Largo's mistress, Domino Derval, Bond's search culminates in an underwater battle with Largo's henchmen. The film's complex production comprised four different units, and about a quarter of the film comprises underwater scenes. Thunderball was the first Bond film shot in widescreen Panavision and the first to have a running time of over two hours.

Although planned by Bond film series producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman as the first entry in the franchise, Thunderball was associated with a legal dispute in 1961 when former Fleming collaborators McClory and Whittingham sued him shortly after the 1961 publication of the novel, claiming he based it upon the screenplay the trio had written for a cinematic translation of James Bond. The lawsuit was settled out of court and Broccoli and Saltzman, fearing a rival McClory film, allowed him to retain certain screen rights to the novel's plot and characters, and for McClory to receive sole producer credit on this film; Broccoli and Saltzman instead served as executive producers.

The film was exceptionally successful: its worldwide box-office receipts of $141.2 million (equivalent to $1,365,200,000 in 2023) exceeded not only that of each of its predecessors but that of every one of the next five Bond films that followed it. Thunderball remains the most financially successful film of the series in North America when adjusted for ticket price inflation. In 1966, John Stears won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and BAFTA nominated production designer Ken Adam for an award. Some critics and viewers praised the film and branded it a welcome addition to the series, while others found the aquatic action repetitious. The movie was followed by 1967's You Only Live Twice. In 1983, Warner Bros. released a second film adaptation of the Thunderball novel under the title Never Say Never Again, with McClory as executive producer.

[mando-abs]

Okay, so my sibling and I were watching videos and came across one asking “what is the craziest, most out of pocket cameo you’ve seen in a movie?” I gave it some thought and I must tell you of one of the greatest throwaway jokes you’ve never heard of.

And it’s in the 1999 Inspector Gadget movie.

Inspector fucking Gadget

After the movie’s villain Dr. Claw is arrested, his henchman Sykes tries to make an identity for himself outside of being henchman. To heal from his trauma, he joins a Minion Recovery Group. And who is Skyes giving a speech to?

Former henchmen

Now there are only two legit celebrity cameos here. One being Mr. T (front second from the left, known from the A*TEAM) and Richard Keil (front third from the left, known from James Bond as Jaws). But!!!! There are 6 more minion character cameos in frame.

(This is observed left to right from our POV.) Oddjob from James Bond (front far left), Tattoo from Fantasy Island (front far right), Kato from The Green Hornet (middle far left), Igor from Frankenstein (dead middle), edit: Cato from The Pink Panther (middle right), and Tonto from The Lone Ranger (middle far right). Granted, I don’t know all of these medias nor how they hold up over the test of time. But ask your parents and grandparents about them

But that’s not even the kicker. Nooooo no no.

This scene was a 15 second end credit scene.

All of this set up and two celebrity cameos…for 15 seconds…in the credits….Crazy. And I’m not even mentioning the other end credit cameo. What’s arguably even funnier is how they were credited (sorry for its blurriness but granted it’s a bit older)

So just remember when you’re watching Marvel’s famous (or infamous depending on who you ask) end credits scenes, Inspector Gadget not only did it first but also did it better.

Oh yeah, and Inspector Gadget was the first movie to have All Star by Smash Mouth among its soundtrack, not Shrek……OK BYEEEEEEE

[gaykarstaagforever]

I've never liked James Bond movies, other than like two of the Pierce Brosnan ones, and only now because of nostalgia. They're boring when chases aren't happening and too long and his gadgets are unjustifiably impossible and the villains are idiots with stupid schemes, and no one ever just shoots the bastard, leaving him to constantly get out of situations by deus ex machina or blind luck. I don't know what people want from these movies, what makes the "good" ones good or the "bad" ones bad, or why anyone is invested in any of this.

That said, I just watched what is, to me now, the one genuinely good Bond movie: 1973's Live and Let Die.

Bond fights a technologically-advanced drug-dealing voodoo pimp / Caribbean island dictaror, whose evil plan involves giving away a billion dollars of heroin for free. And this plan also involves him somehow successfully killing like 4 secret agents, plus, oh yeah, voodoo and tarot magicks are probably actually real?

This feels like white people mistakenly deciding they know enough about Black people in 1973 to make a movie about their world, and it is exactly as problematic and insane as you'd expect. And I loved every minute of it.

Such gleeful stupidity, done with such a straight face, is a beauty to behold. There is also a 10 minute sequence that is just Smokey and the Bandit, complete with a fat racist idiot Southern sheriff and incompetant Louisiana state police, who get their cars completely destroyed in slapstick comedy wrecks where people crash off ramps into bogs but no one ever gets hurt.

...Except this came out 5 years before Smokey and the Bandit, and maybe the same weekend as the similar White Lightning, so I have no idea who was stealing what from whom. I guess 1973 was just the year to start making fun of Southern law enforcement with funny car accidents.

I'm not complaining. I love this crap. It's just such a specific thing for multiple creatives to seize on at exactly the same moment. I suppose art, like voodoo, is endlessly mysterious.

I got the impression this movie is a critical pariah and was a flop, but neither is true. It made tons of money, and while people in general didn't and don't like Roger Moore as Bond, it seems most people enjoyed the frenetic weirdness going on here.

This was Moore replacing Connery, who set the iconic 1960s Bond bar. Like, hostility to anything new and different was inevitable. I don't feel strongly about Connery's Bond either way, because a lot of those movies are impossibly slow and his charm doesn't redeem them. So I like Moore here. He seems like he's still figuring out how to do the character his way, but that is also inevitable. But he's drool and wry and unflappable, and any lack of charm is fine, considering the movie is far more about jumping from one ridiculous situation to another at a break-neck pace. Bond is really just along for the kooky ride, and Moore manages that.

I love the cars and the costumes. This is peak early 70s, so everything is big and bright primary colors, from the cars to the collars and neckties, to the platform shoes and afro wigs. All the suits have vests. VESTS! The villain dresses his henchmen in bright bluejeans with scarlet polo shirts tucked in. They look like Target associates went rogue. It's beautiful.

Any more analysis of the plot than I've already offered is pointless, because this is a Bond movie. So even at peak wannabe-Blaxploitation goofiness, he's still boldly walking into obvious traps, inappropriately trying to trick certainly-evil women into sleeping with him, and solving every problem with a gimmick watch and desperate flailing that somehow knocks people out.

I don't know why anyone bothers setting elaborate traps for him. Just send a guy to pick him up. He'll know exactly that you've done that and get in the car anyway. That happens twice in this movie! And the same guy is driving!

The watch in this one has an industrial-strength magnet in it, and also the face spins and acts like a tiny buzzsaw. And, fine. That's the right kind of stupid. But how the hell does all that work on tiny watch batteries? I can't forget about that, which is why Bond movies aren't for me. And it makes Bond look bad, because anyone with that watch could probably do exactly what he does. ...Except probably the thing where he uses the magnet to undo the zipper on a woman's dress. That's very specifically a Bond thing, the cheeky predator.

But he's not the only incompetent gadabout, here. Most of the story takes place in the US, and he's working with the CIA. And they are AT LEAST as bad at everything as he is. But they don't have magic watches, so I guess that's why they keep getting stabbed, and poisoned by voodoo snakes, and have to call him in, to do whatever the hell this is:

Jane Seymour is also here. She is a possibly biracial? tarot witch who has virgin powers, and is owned by the Black villain. She gets manhandled and molested all the time, especially by Bond, and his deflowering of her is a major plot point.

As I said before, there are some problematic things going on here.

But the whole affair is so earnestly cheesy and high-energy that it's hard to find fault. They were going for schlock, and they schlocked it. James gets cornered by a hundred people doing a deadly swamp voodoo ritual that involves human sacrifice and a magic robot, and after some of them charge him with machetes, he responds by blindly firing into the crowd and murdering a bunch of them. This culminates with him getting captured by the villain for like the third time, and the guy acts like all this was just part of his plan.

Then Bond wrestles with him a little near a shark tank, but kills him with a Looney Tunes device. 1960s Batman showed more restraint than this. The Austin Powers movies barely referenced this one, because it is already a parody of spy movies. It is a thing of messy, stupid brilliance.

If you don't like Bond movies, this is the Bond movie for you. Everyone can get a laugh out of this, even if they're only laughing at it.

(Also the theme is the best Bond theme ever, but everyone already knows that. It opens the movie with naked women dancing around flaming skulls. That alone probably makes it the best Bond movie.)

[batmannotes]

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 4K Ultra HD Review

Jason Momoa reprises his role as the King of the Seven Seas in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which comes 5 years after the original film was released. Once again Aquaman’s most notable rogue, Black Manta, is back seeking revenge for his deceased father. This time, Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and sinister force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman makes an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction. 

I must admit, even though I consider myself a superhero aficionado, it has been 5 years since the first solo Aquaman flick hit the theaters and remembering certain details regarding the movie were hazy for me at best. Fortunately, there are flashbacks to some of the pertinent moments from the first outing. As in the original movie, there is a healthy dose of action and adventure sprinkled with some hit and miss humor. I enjoyed the unlikely bond between the brothers, and it is hard to argue that Black Manta is one of the most iconic super villains to hit the silver screen in a comic book flick in recent memory. Unfortunately, Manta is paired with a far less interesting character named Dr. Shin (Randall Park) and a collection of henchmen and women with little to no depth in this underwater adventure.  

The visuals of this film are the real treat, and with the 4K format they really shine. The underwater computer-generated sequences are particularly aesthetically pleasing, but I really wish this movie stuck to scenes beneath the sea. There are tons of incredibly interesting creatures in the ocean that an Aquaman movie has yet to tap into. A number of times the movie gets caught trying to copy other films, particularly Star Wars, however, this movie lacks the interesting intertwining plot points and character development of the sci-fi classic. Even with the beautiful 4K eye candy most of its visuals project, there are the occasional, (Joss Whedon) Justice League-esque CGI that leaves you wondering, “where did that come from?”. I also did not care for Aquaman being out of his classic orange and green costume for most of the movie, as I felt that it robbed me of that superhero feel.

VIDEO QUALITY 📽️ :  A 

The 2160p transfer looks glorious, even with the aforementioned lackluster CGI in a few limited sequences. This liquid beauty really carry the visual end of this film. 

AUDIO QUALITY 🔈 : A 

The Dolby Atmos English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit) really is a treat for the listener at home. The dialogue is clear, and the action sequences are bombastic as you are immersed deep into the sea of this film. 

EXTRAS 📀 :  B 

Included with this single disc release is a Digital Copy and several video extras listed below: 

Finding the Lost Kingdom (21:22) - Jason Momoa, director James Wan, DC honcho Jim Lee, production design Bill Brzeski, and other key members of the cast and crew are your guides at this usually scenic behind-the-scenes featurette, which includes bits and pieces of on-set footage and others supportive clips. 

Aquaman: Worlds Above and Below (9:39) - A like-minded look at various locales on both sides of the surface that covers special effects, location shoots, and Aquaman lore by way of a few vintage comics. 

Atlantean Blood is Thicker than Water (4:17) - A short but sweet look at the history of Arthur and his half-brother Orm, again with some comics history and short interviews with Momoa and Patrick Wilson. 

It's a Manta World (10:08) - Another character-focused featurette, this short piece sits down with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and others to speak about David Kane, Black Manta, the power suit, and more. 

Necrus, the Lost Black City (5:51) - James Wan, producer Peter Safran, Bill Brzeski, and others chat briefly about the titular lost kingdom, its visual creation, and its history in the franchise. 

Escape from the Deserter World (8:05) - Another like-minded featurette about the location -- or in this case, sequence -- featured in the film, a handful of familiar faces share about its creation and execution while being supported by behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, rehearsals, costume and set design, and more. 

Brawling at Kingfish's Lair (4:07) - A quick look at one of the film's many visually overloaded action scenes and some of the goofier details and supporting characters featured in it. 

Oh, Topo! (2:12) - And speaking of goofy supporting characters, this short and light-hearted tribute acts as an appreciation and highlight reel for everyone's favorite comedy relief cephalopod. 

FINAL GRADE: C- 

The only real emotions drawn from this bloated outing are the reconciliation between two brothers and the love for their mother. Aquaman should have submerged deeper into the sea, instead of trying to mimic the tales of old from the land above. 

Order now from Amazon.

[heartofstanding]

I could do a point-by-point recap of the last several chapters of Henry Henry I just read but I just finished Chapter Nineteen (the one where Hal gatecrashes Henry's twelfth night party, fights with Percy, fights with his siblings and has a horrific confrontation with Henry) and I'm just [internally screaming]. I was almost dreading reading this chapter again because it's... a lot.

I loved it. Reading this chapter is like watching a James Bond car chase scene except for every single piece of damage Bond does (to the henchmen, to the location, to his own car), it rebounds on him. But it's all emotional damage so there's (almost) no blood. I'm going to reread the chapter before moving on.

[ltwharfy]

OK ONE MORE,

“The Spy Who Was Roommates With Me!” 😎😎😎

That's the story I didn't write for the AU/Roommates prompt for Roudise Week! It just seemed like it would've been too involved to finish in time- it will probably have to be a multi-chapter thing. (which I've never written before) But I can't totally forget about it.

It's a very silly James Bond parody in the style of the three-story episodes of the show. In terms of Bond films it would be very much in the style of the campy, over the top Roger Moore films (hence the title's nod to 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me"). So, basically it's a bit of a send up of some already goofy source material.

The weird thing is when coming up with "Bob's Burgers" analogues for the stock Bond characters, there really aren't any natural roles for the other Belcher family members, as part of Bond's whole deal is that is an orphan.

The characters as I envisioned them: Louise is the secret agent, Rudy is the scientist love interest, Calvin Fischoeder is the Villain (I mean, he looks the part...), Felix is his second in commend (of course), Logan and the Acne Covered Kittens are his hired henchmen, Ms. Labonz is M, Darryl is Q.

Basically, the story would begin with some sort of exciting stunt sequence where Louise rescues Rudy from Logan and company. Then there would be a briefing where Ms. Labonz explains to Louise that she has to protect Rudy and investigate who hired Logan to kidnap him. So Louise and Rudy have to go undercover...as roommates.

I do hope I write this. It will probably require rewatching the Roger Moore Bond movies for the first time since I was in high school (and likely recognizing dozens of exciting new problematic things about them!) But, honestly, even writing this little description of it to you here made me laugh and smile on a day where I wasn't in a great mood. So maybe that's a sign there is some value in working on the story?

Thanks for the ask!

[spacepunksupreme]

HANNAH’S “WHO’S HOTTEST?” MALE BOND BRACKET

ROUND 1/5- 27/32

excuse the behind the scenes photo for Mr Hinx, but it was important to me to get a picture where you could see his face and his Metal Thumbnails

Welcome to my extremely large male Bond villains bracket! I originally intended to use 32 villains/ henchmen, but felt bad that it involved excluding some obscure personal favorites so decided to go insane and spring for 64! There are so many goddamn men who wish James Bond ill will lol.

The match ups on the first round were paired using a random number generator, the following rounds will obviously be paired based on who wins.

One day for each poll only. And you can find all the other polls in my “hannah is talking” and “hannah’s bond bracket” tags

Don’t worry if you don’t know some of the dudes here, I dug up some of the most ass random henchmen to create this, so just follow your heart on who you believe is most attractive.

And Have Fun!

[darthursfartblog]

James Bond Henchmen X Ginyu Force from DBZ

[alcamcat]

James fraternal support

The brothers have a very strong bond and have always tried to support each other, even in the Abyssal Plains. Now that they are in the human world, they are freer in their actions and they continue to help each other even without magic. How does James show his support? A glimpse at how he uses his own skills to help his brothers. (The other brothers get their own scenarios) 

-I don't own the game or the characters-           

Even back in the Abyssal Plains, James was trying to teach his brother Damien to read. However, limited by his own training and the constant supervision of his father and his henchmen, there was little he could do other than read in his mind and hoping his youngest brother would learn from it. Now that no one can break them apart or cut their time together, James likes to use his time to teach his brother how to read and write. He thinks it's important for Damien to learn these skills and is actually a very good teacher. He is patient, understanding and, thanks to his wide-ranging knowledge, can fall back on many tricks and tips, which he is also happy to pass on. Of course, Damien isn't the only brother supported by James. Because even if the relationship between him and his brother Sam is not one of the closest bonds, it is also James who helps Sam as a training partner for his almost daily combat training. Sam has a hard time accepting the new ways of the human world and fighting is one of his ways of dealing with it. And since James is one of the brothers who are definitely strong enough to take on Sam, he regularly offers himself as a sparring partner. Of course, this also has the advantage for him that Sam can work out and become a little calmer and more sociable in general. Just because he helps doesn't mean James can't benefit from it.

"Oh, for the love of God, Sam!" James quickly got to his feet, rubbing his sore side. Even in his demon form, the hit Sam had landed during their training together was so painful that he had to pause for a moment. A luxury he wouldn't have in a real fight, but that was training. It wasn't often that James yielded to his brother's will and trained with him in their true form. The fights that followed were all the harder each time, neither of them wanted to hold back and their physique alone made them significantly stronger than in their human form, even if, as agreed, they didn't use their magic.

"Heh, what’s up with you? It's not like I really hurt you…" Sam crossed his arms loosely and grinned cheekily at his brother. James knew he liked being able to throw a punch at his eldest brother now and then, but that didn't mean James wouldn't do everything in his power to retaliate. And the opportunity arose shortly after as they continued to practice punch sequences and kicks. Sam was quick and very skilled, but James had been preparing for the throne for years, not without success. He knew how to defend himself and also how to corner an attacker, even without magic.

More minutes passed during which the fight remained relatively even. Both attacked, parried and took turns landing hits, although it never seemed really clear which of the two had the upper hand. And while James often teased his brother for overly relying on the brute part of his nature, he knew that Sam was well aware that his eldest brother appreciated his fighting technique.

Also, Matthew and Erik, sitting at the edge of the room and silently watching their brothers' practice match, knew that when it came to fighting, nobody came as close to Sam's strength as James. It had taken James a while to admit to himself that his little brother would probably be superior to him in a real fight, but after a few training fights and some time in a world where he was no longer the one whose life depends on always being the best, he had slowly come to terms with the idea.

Finally, they finished their training. As Sam headed off to shower, James patted him on the shoulder as he passed. And even though Sam only growled at him in reply, he could see the slight smile that crossed the middle brother's features. Words didn't always have to be exchanged to express mutual respect and affection. In the case of Sam, James knew that no matter how many times he rebuked him, the two would bicker over trivialities, the mutual respect was ever-present. And that was something James was clearly proud of.

Five minutes later, James opened the door that led to the kitchen. Damien was already sitting at the kitchen counter bent over a book when James entered and he greeted him with "You shouldn't have done that..." James knew what Damien was talking about. He'd reactivated his spell that made him appear human, knowing how reluctant Damien was to face what they really were. "...but thanks!" As James stopped beside him, Damien looked up from the book with a shy smile.

"All done?" James settled into a chair next to him while Damien pushed the book towards him. "I'm three pages ahead. The trick you showed me yesterday helped. Though I'm really having trouble with this one.” Damien pointed to a set of words that, despite the capitalization, still gave him a headache. James scanned the lines before leaning back in his chair and crossing his arms. A sympathetic smile spread across his face, he struggled to keep his thoughts kind as optimistic as possible.

"Okay, let's do it then. Remember last week's rules?" James gave his youngest brother a brief moment to recall what they had discussed a few days ago. He could see his brother's face light up as he seemed to realize what James was talking about. For a while James explained various rules to his brother and gave him tips to make his reading and writing tasks easier and Damien listened with interest and inquisitiveness.

But as quickly as the joy had arisen, it was gone just as quickly. James recognized the subtle change in his brother's posture even before he opened his mouth again. "I don't think I can do this..." What followed was a serious conversation between the eldest and the youngest brother in which James made it clear, not for the first time and certainly not for the last time, that he believed in him. That he knew Damien needed time, but that he was sure that sooner or later he would be able to read and write as if he had never known anything else.

Such conversations happened again and again and James would never pass up the opportunity to promote his little brother. And also, to convince himself that he was a good big brother. Because it was in his blood to want to be perfect at everything.

At times James still found it hard that he was no longer the one with armies of demons standing at attention, but he had come to the human world for a reason. He wanted a free life for himself and his brothers. And he would do anything in his power to help them be happy.

[denimbex1986]

'A luminary from Oppenheimer, who thoroughly enjoyed being part of this summer’s blockbuster, is now shifting his gaze beyond his Oppenheimer role. He’s set his sights on a coveted future aspiration: portraying a villain in a James Bond movie. He is none other than David Dastmalchian, who played William Borden in Oppenheimer.

...a proposal put forth by David Dastmalchian has caught everyone’s attention.

Does David Dastmalchian Have What It Takes To Be A Bond Villain

...David Dastmalchian stands out as an actor who consistently delivers an unsettling aura. His knack for inducing chills is well-established (just consider his role in Prisoners, where his eerie portrayal was impeccably executed).

“Whoever is reading this, take it as a sign. You were meant to be reading this line at this moment as you’re thinking about the future of what you guys are doing with the franchise,” Dastmalchian told Slashfilm. “Trust me when I say that I can bring something to an enemy of 007, whether he or she or they be played in a way that no one has ever seen Bond brought to life before, which is of course the way that you guys always do it. I think there’s no one to push Bond to the limits of their capabilities the way that I could, and I would love to do it. So there’s my pitch to them. I can’t wait for them to read this. And then I will owe you when or if I ever get that role, I guess 10%.”

Those who have witnessed Dastmalchian’s performances in his more sinister roles would readily acknowledge his ability to effortlessly embody a disconcerting Bond adversary. While the future remains uncertain, the prospect of this casting choice receives a resounding endorsement based on his track record.

David Dastmalchian Has Previously Worked With Christopher Nolan

Renowned for his intimate connections with his cast, Christopher Nolan frequently exhibits his penchant for casting familiar faces across multiple projects. This practice has solidified his renown for cultivating a cooperative and encouraging creative atmosphere. Therefore, it’s entirely expected that, for his inaugural venture into biographical filmmaking, the director has curated a remarkable ensemble of performers who have previously shared his cinematic journey.

David Dastmalchian’s acting repertoire spans a wide spectrum. It includes appearances on television in iconic productions like The Dark Knight trilogy, as well as lead roles in notable works like Blade Runner 2049 and The Suicide Squad. Prior to his portrayal of William L. Borden in Oppenheimer, Dastmalchian had the opportunity to collaborate with Nolan in The Dark Knight, where he played one of the Joker’s henchmen.'

[eric-coldfire]

Movie idea...

Studio hires me to make James Bond film.

Drum up controversy by promising to make the first female James Bond movie.

Get free publicity as both progressives and conservatives talk about the movie endlessly.

Hire super attractive and fit actress and tease her a “Bond Girl”, making everyone think she’s Jane Bond’s LI.

People seated find out she’s Jane Bond.

Jane Bond just like James Bond.

Jane Bond aggressively flirts and sleeps with super attractive men, some men who even try to kill her before or after coitus.

M’s secretary, Bill Dollar, flirts with Jane Bond who flirts back, Bill teases Jane for how she hasn’t slept with him, Jane deflects and doesn’t commit to out of friendship and respect because he’s the one constant in her life.

While on a mission, Jane encounter’s main villain henchmen/woman who beats the ever loving piss out of her because they’re physically stronger than her, despite or because of their size.

Main villain captures Jane and plans to execute her after torturing her.

Jane narrowly escapes death before killing henchmen/woman and giving cheesy oneliner. Same for main villain.

Handsome guy that has been tagging along with Jane for most of the movie helps her escape exploding main villain’s lair. Jane and HG stowaway somewhere to bang cus the world is saved.

Progressives mad because I made female James Bond instead of PC James Bond with a woman. Progressive ticket sales make movie a success.

Word of mouth spreads that movie isn’t woke and respects what made James Bond a fun series.

Conservatives buy more tickets.

Despite “critics” mad that movie “doesn’t do anything new for the franchise”, movie is a massive success.

[earlgreyinpajamas]

00q fic recs: bamf!q

1. put me to the test (honey, i'll blow you out the water) by thestalwartheart (@thestalwartheart​)

“You want me to what, Sir?”

As clearly as he’s heard the instructions, Q can’t be sure he isn’t dreaming this entire conversation. Between the agents creating more work for him out in the field and the engineers in his department demanding more of his time than usual, it’s already been a terribly long day, though it’s only noon.

And now, well. What Mallory is suggesting may well be a dream for all its absurdity.

“I’m scheduling you to take the field tests.”

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When Q is forced to prove he can survive in the field, James Bond plays the (concerned) menace.

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ashfjj i love the “q can pass field tests and knocks bond’s socks off” trope

2. a funny worth by thestalwartheart (@thestalwartheart​)    

 The pounding of his own heartbeat is the only thing Q can hear. It’s throbbing in his ears and throat. Even his eyeballs feel like they’re pulsing with it.

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In Austria, Q runs through a door to hide from two henchmen. It will become an inescapable memory.

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it’s funny to realise that q genuinely had nerves of steel in austria, given that he narrowly avoided capture and still managed to do his job despite the overwhelming stress that probably would have caused him, because the movie (rightly or wrongly) kind of downplays the actions of everyone but bond, which fair enough, because it’s a bond movie, but also,, it would have been a nice thing to have a closer look at. but anyways, my point is that this fic does that scene so much justice, and it really filled out what was missing for me

3 I Won't Shiver, I Won't Shake by Only_1_Truth     

When Silva breaks loose in MI6, everything goes to shit.  Q is new and James is desperate - and with a madman after M, there aren't a lot of options but for James to trust the posh young Quartermaster that he barely knows anything about.  Likewise, Q finds himself being presented with a task that will ask him to stick his neck out for an agent that he doesn't really know yet... and which will also put him more in harm's way than he anticipated.  

Q might not be the battle-trained agent that 007 is, but one thing is for sure: now that he's promised to help the man, he might bruise, but he won't break.

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you gotta love q staying strong in the face of a ton of violence being inflicted on him AND coming out tops because of his brains