#olivia mansfield

[lithiumseven]

Part II, Part I

[luminiferocity]

Samantha Bond's Moneypenny appreciation post

"As far as I can remember, James, you've never had me."

"Oh, Moneypenny, the story of our relationship: close, but no cigar."

And not forgetting: "You always were a cunning linguist, James."

I love M and Moneypenny as the two constant female figures in Bond's life and foils to the Bond girls in the series: M who fails to be moved by his charm and Moneypenny who allows herself to be swayed a little bit but no further.

[cressida-jayoungr]

One Dress a Day Challenge

September: Bond Films

Casino Royale / Dame Judi Dench as M (Olivia Mansfield?*)

Discussion of the clothing in this scene usually (and understandably) centers around Daniel Craig's famous midnight blue polo shirt; but I really like what M is wearing here too. I haven't been able to find out whether it was the work of any particular designer, but it looks comfortable, businesslike, and appropriate for warm weather.

The jacket has some heft and structure to it, with the "rope" texture of the weave, and it provides a little color variation from the signature grey that M otherwise wears throughout the movie. Underneath, she wears a dark grey blouse and slightly lighter skirt. When the jacket falls open, a buckle can be seen cinching the folds of the blouse just above the right hip. With this, she wears silver jewelry and black, low-heeled slingback pumps.

*(M is never named onscreen, but the name Olivia Mansfield appears on a prop in Skyfall.)

[cloverpseudonym]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: James Bond (Craig Movies) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death Relationships: James Bond & Raoul Silva | Tiago Rodriguez Characters: James Bond, Raoul Silva | Tiago Rodriguez, M | Olivia Mansfield Additional Tags: Mommy Issues, Men Crying, Grief/Mourning, not ship but could be read as ship, Insanity, Canon-Typical Violence, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Summary:

M succumbs to her wounds before Tiago and James arrive at the chapel

[melis-ash]

Три любимых фильма про Джеймса Бонда (и почему они самые любимые)

Во-первых, сразу стоит сказать, что по-настоящему я фанатею только по КрейгоБондиане. Самый-самый любимый - "Скайфолл". Для меня тут идеальное соотношение драмы и экшена плюс интересный злодей. Ну и Денч!М в роли фактически девушки Бонда - это очень оригинальный и сильный ход. Потом - "Квант милосердия". Его принято ругать, но мне он кажется достаточно гармоничным, плюс я очень люблю тамошний экшен - он очень правильный по ощущениям, некомфортный и стремительный. "Квант" ни разу не выдающийся фильм, но он приятно адекватный и не вызывает фэйспалмов и желания поржать. Плюс мне понравилось, что отношения Бонда с Камиллой в этом фильме обошлись без секса, чисто боевое товарищество, тоже свежо по меркам франшизы. Замыкает тройку "Спектр". Сценарно он мне не нравится, так как распадается на две части: метафорическое путешествие в прошлое в компании личного психотерпевта и разборки разведок, обе эти линии идут параллельно, причем в разведках режиссер не силен. На мой взгляд лучше бы оставили только первую линию. Плюс там на мой взгляд довольно комичный злодей и в целом идея, что злодеи из предыдущих фильмов составляли одну организацию была неплоха на фанонном уровне, то как только стала каноном - вышло НЕ ОЧЕНЬ. А, ну и эксплуатация идеи из "Скайфолла" про главгада, выползшего из прошлого одного из персонажей - чисто бе (потому они это еще раз в "Не время умирать" сделали и тоже, на мой взгляд, все запороли. НО в "Спектре" моя любимая девушка Бонда, Мадлен Сванн и именно там она мне нравится больше всего. (Следующий фильм с ней мне вообще не зашел, ибо осталось стойкое ощущение замученного неоднократным переписыванием мертвого сценария.) Вот за Мадлен и 00Swann фильм в первой тройке.

[kyitsya]

god bless the fic writers that explore bond and m’s relationship,,, they’re so real for that

[worshipcircle01]

UPDATE: THE DECISION

Deciding is doing what's necessary

[xleggy]

Mariska

shot by Caroline Tompkins

and styled by Lucy Gaston

Interview, September 2024

[hauntedbythenarrative]

Katherine Mansfield//House of the Dragon (2022-)

[whenthegoldrays]

The thing about Mansfield Park is that my feelings on it change constantly. With Austen’s other novels I know where I stand, how I feel, on the characters and the way everything panned out. (The exception for some people may be Emma, where you can either like or dislike Emma or Frank depending on the day or the adaptation.)

But with Mansfield, I’m never quite sure. One day I like Edmund and hate Henry, the next I’m trash talking Edmund and wishing everything had gone differently for Fanny. The same goes for Mary and for all the Bertrams. It is, of course, a testament to Austen’s talent in writing complex, layered characters, but it also makes me go through emotional storms I wasn’t prepared for when I picked up the book.

[lithiumseven]

Part I, Part II

[luminiferocity]

Then why does every fibre shake

As I try not to fall, as I try not to fall apart?

- As I Try Not To Fall Apart by White Lies

For the Bond who is more than just a blunt instrument

[sorrytorainnonurparade]

Jayne Mansfield and Mariska Hargitay, 1964

[curiousb]

The Mansfield House Yearbook: Volume IV

Back to school - or uni - today! And it's a bed-hopping bonanza, I warn you.

Let's start with a game of whose buttocks are these, shall we?

To put you out of your misery, they're Elliot's. And Olivia, I thought you were with James (as much as anyone is)?

Well, these two look quite cosy together, so I guess Olivia has moved on, not wanting to compete with three other girls for James's attention?

The next day, she decides it's time to put a ring on...

James! OK, well - I guess you know your own heart best. Perhaps Elliot was a just a rebound thing?

I think Elliot's expression says it all.

Martha is none too pleased either - she thought she had first dibs on James - but Olivia swiftly puts her in her place! Semi-resident Llama Guy thinks it's the perfect time to celebrate with a school cheer though.

But before I know it, Martha has already caused a rift between Olivia and her intended (I didn't see exactly what happened here), and seems rather delighted with herself as a result.

It's not all about romance - sometimes there's some studying too! Actually, I lie, it is.

When Eleanor drops round, Hester seems bent on creating domestic strife too.

And Eleanor looks like she could very well be tempted to stray from her long-term partner Esther. I guess Esther's persistence in trying to tie Eleanor down is perhaps having the opposite effect, and driving them apart.

Yup.

James doesn't seem too concerned about being estranged from new fiancée Olivia, and hooks up again with Henrietta at the first opportunity.

Disenchanted Olivia seeks solace with Elliot once again.

And I just have no idea who is with whom any more!

[xxalwaysxxkatxx]

Jane Mansfield was pushed into the role of being certain symbol in a time where women could only be seen as one of two ways.

Mariska Hargitay saw the narrative her mother had to play and changed it. Showcasing victims of every situation of life.

[sexlovemarijuana]

I just hope Jayne Mansfield knows her daughter is an icon