A personal journal of film and documentary reviews, and reviews of anything else that intrigues me.
Latin American Films (non-Spanish / non-Portuguese), North American Films
Marc Forster, “Quantum of Solace” (2008) For a film called “Quantum of Solace”, this sequel to “Casino Royale” sure affords its hero James Bond (Daniel Craig)…
Martin Campbell, “Casino Royale” (2006) A change of actor from Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig to play MI6 agent James Bond provides an opportunity for EON…
Quentin Tarantino, “Kill Bill: Volume 2” (2004) The revenge odyssey of The Bride, whom we met in the first chapter of the “Kill Bill” movie series,…
Quentin Tarantino, “Kill Bill: Volume 1” (2003) Inspired by and paying homage to grindhouse cinema and the film genres that dominate it – cheap ‘n’ cheerful…
British Films, North American Films
Martin Campbell, “GoldenEye” (1995) Named after original James Bond creator / novelist Ian Fleming’s estate in Jamaica, itself named after an Allied WWII operation spying on…
British Films, North American Films
John Glen, “The Living Daylights” (1987) With a new actor playing the role of British spy James Bond, this 15th film in the James Bond movie…
British Films, North American Films
Irvin Kershner, “Never Say Never Again” (1983) The main attraction of this “unofficial” James Bond flick – “unofficial” because it was not made by EON Productions…
John Glen, “For Your Eyes Only” (1981) After the excesses of previous Bond films which among other things referenced popular Hollywood films like “Jaws” and “Star…
Guy Hamilton, “The Man with the Golden Gun” (1974) Mainly memorable for the scene in which the stunt people managed to get a red coupe sports…
Peter R Hunt, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969) Fifty years after its cinematic release, this James Bond film may look dated but its plot and…