#the 1995 James Bond film 'GoldenEye.'

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Rocks in the Verzasca River near the hamlet of Lavertezzo in the Valle Verzasca of Switzerland

© Robert Seitz

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In just a few months it'll be warm enough to perch for a while on this smooth river rock, dangle your feet into the water, and take in this gorgeous Swiss scenery. We're here in the Valle Verzasca, a valley in Ticino, Switzerland, close to the Italian border. There in the near distance is the tiny hamlet of Lavertezzo, where most everyone speaks Italian. Tourists normally flock to this area in warm summer months to swim and snorkel in the Verzasca River's famous turquoise waters and to jump off the 17th-century double-arched bridge known as the Ponte dei Salti (Bridge of Jumps). The very, very brave bungee jump off the nearby Contra Dam, made famous in the 1995 James Bond film 'GoldenEye.'

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One Dress a Day Challenge

September: Bond Films

Goldeneye / Samantha Bond as Miss (Eve) Moneypenny

I think Samantha Bond is my second-favorite Moneypenny after Lois Maxwell. Her banter with Pierce Brosnan was great. This is from her first appearance in the role, when she's been summoned from a date to brief James Bond on an emergency situation, so it's a rare chance to see her dressed up in this little black dress with lace sleeves and a scalloped sweetheart neckline. We never really get to see the skirt, but it seems fairly short.

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Infinite list of favourite lyrics: 223/?

Tina Turner - GoldenEye (1995)

"You'll never know

How I watched you from the shadows as a child,

You'll never know

How it feels to be the one who's left behind.

You'll never know the days,

The nights, the tears, the tears I've cried;

But now my time has come

And time, time is not on your side!"

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Getting up close with Pierce Brosnan as the new Bond on the December 1995 issue of Film Review

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Tina Turner - GoldenEye 1995

"GoldenEye" is a song written by Irish musicians Bono and the Edge from the rockband U2, and performed by American singer Tina Turner. It served as the theme for the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, starring Pierce Brosnan. Depeche Mode was initially approached in 1994 to sing the main theme song for GoldenEye, but were coming to the end of their Devotional Tour and could not meet the schedule. Instead, the producers got Tina Turner to agree to do the song. After being informed of Turner's involvement, Bono and the Edge were next to join, and agreed to write the song. The track was produced and mixed by British producer/remixer/composer Nellee Hooper, best known for his work with Massive Attack, Madonna, U2, and Björk. The track reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart and became a top-five hit in several European countries. "GoldenEye" was less successful outside Europe, reaching number 43 in Canada, number 63 in Australia, and number 2 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100.

"GoldenEye" was first released on the original motion picture soundtrack and the following year it was included on Turner's album Wildest Dreams. The music video for the song was directed by Jake Scott. The song has been covered by Nicole Scherzinger for the 2010 remake of the GoldenEye 007 video game.

"GoldenEye" received a total of 73,5% yes votes!

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The Double-O's (partially found rejected British TV series pilot; 1990)

Some stills from the opening credits of The Double-O's, the rejected pilot for a James Bond spinoff series starring Sean Bean and Pierce Brosnan. This pilot was produced during Giancarlo Parretti's ownership of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1990-1991), concurrently to the animated series James Bond Jr. It is speculated that the commercial failure of James Bond Jr., Parretti's fraudulent misuse of MGM's funds, as well as the pilot's dated aesthetics are the main reasons behind the rejection.

However, Bean and Brosnan eventually reprised their roles from the series in 1995's GoldenEye, the 17th James Bond film. Judging from these (anonymously sourced) stills, it appears that some material from the pilot was re-used in the film. To this day, no other attempts to create a TV series adapted from the James Bond franchise have been made. It is also unknown whether a complete version of the pilot will ever be recovered.

Still there? Okay, I guess I have to confess: this is no lost media lol. Just me having listened some times too many the main theme of The Persuaders (the Bond-esque series starring Tony Curtis and Roger Moore). I mean, I love the melancholy of that theme (thanks John Barry), and the aesthetics of the opening just as much. That was a fun little project 🙂 (and ngl, I'd kill for an actual full version of that opening with unseen 1980s bondalec footage...)

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i have tried at least a few times to bring up something from starkid that isn't Hatchetfield, but the rest of the fandom rn is super hyperfixated lmao. anyways i haven't seen Spies are Forever but i HAVE seen an analysis of it and i have also seen the James Bond film Goldeneye (1995) and Spies are Forever is almost exactly Goldeneye (1995) but gay (with Very Few differences in story beats). this is only an endorsement for Spies Are Forever to maybe 10 people in the world

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Villainous Question Time - Favorite All Time James Bond Film

So, now that everyone has had a chance to vote in their favorite individual Bond films, we're now going to decide which of those is the one Bond film to rule them all!! Vote for your favorite overall Bond film as decided by last weeks polls here, here, here, here, and here.

Don't forget to try to sway others to your ways! I want to see some debates people! It can't be a chaotic (and villainous) time without debates!

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Goldeneye was released on November 17, 1995. Goldeneye was the 17th EON James Bond film and the first to star Pierce Brosnan as 007. Brosnan was originally picked to star as Bond in The Living Daylights (1987), but at the last minute was prevented due to contractual obligations to Remington Steele. Goldeneye was meant to be Timothy Dalton's 3rd Bond film but the production got held up for years due to legal problems. Dalton finally gave up waiting and the role once again was offered to Brosnan. It was the first EON Bond film not produced by Albert R Broccoli. Besides, recasting Bond, Judi Dench took over as M and Samantha Bond as Moneypenny with Desmond Llewelyn being the only returning cast member in his long running performance as Q. It was only the second EON Bond film (the first being Licence to Kill -1989) to not be named after an Ian Fleming book (Goldeneye was the name of the house where Fleming wrote the Bond books in Jamaica) and the plot wasn't based on any of his books either. It also marked the first EON Bond film to use CGI. In a plot twist, Sean Bean dies at the end. ("Goldeneye" Bond movie event)

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M

James Bond’s commanding officer, the head of Mi6 whose identity, and indeed whose existence, is never confirmed.

Admiral Sir Miles Messervy KCMG (Bernard Lee): Dr No (1962) to Moonraker (1979)

(real name not revealed) (Edward Fox): Never Say Never Again (1983)

Admiral Hargreaves (Robert Brown): Octopussy (1983) to Licence To Kill (1989)

Barbara Mawdsley* (Judi Dench) (classic film continuity): GoldenEye (1995) to Die Another Day (2002)

Olivia Mansfield (Judi Dench) (reboot film continuity): Casino Royale (2006) to Skyfall (2012)

Gareth Mallory (Ralph Fiennes): Skyfall (2012) to No Time To Die (2021)**

M has appeared in every James Bond film to date - with the exception of For Your Eyes Only (1981), in which he is said to be “on leave”. This was due to the death of Bernard Lee during production, and out of respect for Lee the character was not recast.

*“Barbara Mawdsley” is confirmed as M’s real name in the original script of GoldenEye and its subsequent novelisation by John Gardner.

**Ralph Fiennes has not (at this point) confirmed that he will return as M in Bond 26. I hope he does, though. He's excellent.

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Round 1B

Princess Diana's Legacy: Listen. We here at 1997 The Bracket do not wish to trade in the tasteless or the macabre, gentle reader, but rather strive to bring you the most representative, influential, and dare I say undeniable pop culture of the year for your voting pleasure. With that, respectfully, it must be said that 1997 was... not a good year for Princess Diana, and the omnipresence of that fact was undeniable.

Lady Diana Spencer became Diana, Princess of Wales through her marriage to Prince Charles in 1981; the royal union would be spotted with dysfunction and infidelity, and would come to an end in 1996. In the final days of the busy Parisian summer, Diana would have her life cut short in a paparazzi-driven automobile accident on August 31st, 1997. Note, however, that this is not a vote for Diana's death, but for her legacy.

Diana captured the world's attention with an openness and compassion that the royal spectacle seen in papers and television often lacked. Her charitable work, particularly her emphasis on the human reality behind the epidemics of AIDS and homelessness, earned her breathless news coverage as well as earnest and enduring admiration. Though she would face crushing media scrutiny in her personal life, Diana's legacy sees her cited today as a humanitarian, a martyr, and most quotably as the People's Princess.

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GoldenEye 007: For England, James. GoldenEye 007 is a classic first-person shooter released for the Nintendo 64, and one of the most beloved games of the decade. Based on the 1995 James Bond film of a similar name (but released just in time for the 1997 sequel Tomorrow Never Dies) the player controls pop culture's least-secret secret agent, aiming to prevent a looming criminal syndicate from using a satellite weapon to disastrous effect. Young gamers had the choice between a single-player campaign that faithfully recreated key scenes from the movie, or an innovative multiplayer mode, allowing up to four players compete in deathmatch scenarios via split-screen. Although it faced low expectations from games media during development, it received critical acclaim and sold over eight million copies, making it the third best-selling Nintendo 64 game of all time. GoldenEye 007 proved the viability of and set the standard for console-based first-person shooters, and would in time become an ever-present feature on nostalgic game lists.

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Judi Dench

Judi Dench, pluripremiata attrice britannica, è una immensa interprete di cinema e teatro.

Dopo tanti successi nella Royal Shakespeare Company, dalla metà degli anni Ottanta, è diventata nota anche sul grande schermo, grazie alla sua incisiva carica comunicativa, interpretando ruoli di donne eccentriche o vendicative in film di successo.

Nel 1999 ha vinto l’Oscar alla miglior attrice non protagonista per il suo ruolo della regina Elisabetta I in Shakespeare in Love.

Ha ricevuto ben otto nomination per gli Oscar, di cui l’ultima nel 2021, ha vinto anche undici Premi BAFTA, due Golden Globe, otto Olivier Awards, due Screen Actors Guild Award  e un Tony Award. Nel 2011 è stata insignita della BAFTA fellowship, il più alto riconoscimento assegnato, ogni anno, dalla British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Fa parte della Royal Society of Arts.

Diverse Università tra cui quella del Surrey, di Durham, la Queen Margaret, la St. Andrews, East Anglia e Leeds le hanno conferito Dottorati Honoris Causa per il suo contributo alla cultura cinematografica e televisiva. 

Nata col nome di Judith Olivia Dench, il 9 dicembre 1934 nella provincia di York, ha ascendenze nobiliari britanniche e danesi. Entrata a contatto col teatro grazie al padre, medico di alcune compagnie, ha studiato alla Central School of Speech and Drama di Londra prima di entrare nella Royal Shakespeare Company nel 1961. Ha debuttato al cinema tre anni dopo. Negli anni Settanta e Ottanta ha girato svariati film tv per la BBC e riscosso grandi soddisfazioni teatrali.

La prima importante interpretazione al cinema è stata nel film di James Ivory Camera con vista del 1986.

Nel 1988 è stata insignita dalla Regina del titolo di Dame, l’equivalente del cavalierato maschile, che ha seguito la nomina di Ufficiale dell’Ordine dell’Impero Britannico nel 1970.

La grande celebrità è arrivata con il ruolo di M nella serie di film di James Bond a partire da GoldenEye del 1995 fino a Spectre del 2015. Da allora è stato tutto un susseguirsi di importanti interpretazioni diretta dai più grandi registi hollywoodiani.

Straordinaria interprete, utilizza al meglio il linguaggio della recitazione per arrivare al cuore del pubblico e farlo riflettere sugli assilli dell’anima.

Sostiene da molti anni Survival International, organizzazione che difende i diritti dei popoli indigeni di tutto il mondo.

Nel 2012 le è stata diagnosticata la degenerazione maculare senile, malattia degli occhi che le rende sempre più difficile lavorare. Ma, nonostante abbia costante bisogno di aiuto, non ha mai smesso di recitare e si è guadagnata l’ultima nomination agli Oscar nel 2022 per il suo lavoro in Belfast. 

Non ha alcuna intenzione di lasciare i set, nonostante i gravi problemi di vista. È talmente determinata a vivere il presente e ciò che la vita ha ancora da offrirle che, a 81 anni, si è tatuata la scritta “carpe diem” sul polso.

Molto impegnata per l’ambiente, ha recentemente rivelato che, da un po’ di anni, ogni volta che una persona amica le muore, fa piantare un albero nel suo giardino. Per rendere metaforicamente la  morte un’occasione per restituire al pianeta una nuova vita.

Questo dice molto sullo spirito di questa donna inarrestabile che, ogni giorno, sceglie di cogliere la vita dal suo lato più bello e reagire alle cattive notizie chiedendosi cosa fare per bilanciare le cose.

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Bill Tanner is M’s chief of staff in the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). He was occasionally in Ian Fleming original James Bond novels. Tanner appeared more frequently in the followup novels by John Gardner.

Tanner has appeared in eight of the films:

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) - Michael Goodliffe plays Tanner in one scene but is unnamed until the end credits

For Your Eyes Only (1981) - Bernard Lee who had played M in Al previous Bond films died before his scenes could be filmed. Out of respect, M was not recast and the character Tanner gave Bond his instructions. Tanner was played by James Villiers.

GoldenEye (1995) & The World Is Not Enough (1999) - Michael Kitchen played Tanner opposite Judi Dench as M.

Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), & No Time to Die (2021) - Rory Kinnear played Tanner in four of the five films with Daniel Craig.

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#HARPERSMOVIECOLLECTION

2023

I re-watched Goldeneye (1995)

Due to the video game being re-released and the fact that I'm clearly in a James Bond mood recently, I thought I'd watch the Bond movie I was most excited about as a kid.

James Bond, agent 007, must go against a former agent and friend to stop the use of a massive space weapon.

First off, Pierce Brosnan was a pretty damn good James Bond. The majority of his outings as 007 are not good and it's a shame that he didn't get the quality of movies he deserved. However, Goldeneye, his first shot at the character, is a solid James Bond film and made damn sure the 1990's didn't go out without at least one good film in the franchise.

There are definitely some things I don't like here. Music choices which in 1995 were trying to update Bond, but now feel so dated that it makes you long for the similar, yet more memorable score of the video game. There are a few jokes that seem too "jokey" and less natural. In fact, Bond's first quip, while hanging upside down in a bathroom, is wordy and more cringe than cool. But, overall the film hits the right notes. The action is fun, the chicks are very hot and the plot is a solid one.

This film also features the first appearance of Judi Dench as "M" and it's a role she made her own with some gravitas on screen.

As a 9 year old kid, I thought Goldeneye was the height of action special effects. No Bond had been made so cool and modern. Going back now and noticing the dated things about the film is a funny experience. The 90's styles, the music, the special effects still holding strong to miniatures over CGI.

The Bond movie franchise has been around since the 1960's, updating itself with the passing decades. Time capsules of film production while still remaining true to themselves.

Goldeneye, is the ultimate 1990's Bond film.

It should have been the last in the series before the Daniel Craig films would reboot the franchise.

A special shout out to the Tank chase in this movie. Still an amazing sequence and one of the most iconic Bond moments. So good.

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Is there any music used during the steam room scene in the 007 film Goldeneye?

Yes, there is music used during the steam room scene in the 1995 James Bond film "GoldenEye." The piece of music is called "Body Massage" and was composed by Éric Serra, who also composed the film's score. The music plays while Bond (played by Pierce Brosnan) is in the steam room with Xenia Onatopp (played by Famke Janssen) and they engage in a physical struggle. The music helps to create tension and suspense during the scene.

what style of music is 'Body Massage'?

"Body Massage," the piece of music used during the steam room scene in the James Bond film "GoldenEye," is an electronic music piece with a slow tempo and a heavy use of synthesizers. It features a repetitive bassline and drumbeat, with electronic sound effects layered on top. The music is atmospheric and creates a sense of tension, which suits the scene's mood and contributes to the film's overall soundtrack. Éric Serra, the composer of the score, is known for his use of electronic and ambient music in his compositions, and "Body Massage" is an example of this style.

Does the music mesh well with the scene, i.e. does it intensify when Onatopp begins to crush Bond?

The music starts playing at the beginning of the scene and sets the tone for the atmosphere inside the steam room. It creates a sense of unease and tension, which builds up gradually as the scene progresses. When Onatopp begins to crush Bond with her thighs, the music becomes more intense, and the tempo increases, which adds to the tension and action of the scene. The music intensifies the steam room scene and adds to the overall cinematic experience, making it more memorable and exciting.

Does the music contribute to the scene's sexual overtones also?

The slow and sensual rhythm of the music sets a seductive mood, which complements the sexual tension between Bond and Xenia Onatopp in the scene. The electronic sounds and ambient effects used in the music create a sense of sensuality and intimacy, which adds to the steamy atmosphere of the scene.

Furthermore, the use of the music intensifies the scene's sexual overtones when Xenia Onatopp begins to crush Bond with her thighs. The music's tempo increases, becoming more intense, which adds to the scene's sexual aggression and tension. Overall, the music complements the scene's sexual overtones, contributing to its intensity and impact on the viewer.

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Maryam d’Abo

Dans Tuer n’est pas jouer en 1987 : première partenaire du nouveau James Bond Timothy Dalton.

Carey Lowell

Dans Permis de tuer en 1989.

Famke Janssen

Dans GoldenEye en 1995 : célèbre actrice jouant aussi dans X-Men et Taken.

Michele Yeoh

Dans Demain ne meurt jamais en 1997 : elle est aussi surnommée la «Jackie Chan au féminin ».

Sophie Marceau

Dans Le monde ne suffit pas en 1999 : actrice française révélée à l’âge de 14 ans dans le film « La Boum ».