It’s no secret. There’s no beating around the bush, no two ways about it. The facts speak for themselves, after all. There have been no publications this May 5th, today being October 3rd. Obviously, the blog has taken a back seat to my other endeavour, The James Bond Complex podcast.
Blog update: absence makes the heart grow fonder, usually.
While the blog’s readership is not particularly large, those that do enjoy what’s produced undoubtedly noticed that April came and went without any updates. Yours truly will come clean and admit that that was only partially intentional.
Planes, Trains, Automobiles and the Lot: Part 5 – Take the bloody shot! (Skyfall)
Welcome back to another of Planes, Trains, Automobiles and the Lot: Trolley Trouble. This is Part 5, where the focus shall be on a section of the SF pre-title sequence during which Bond experiences an erratic misadventure atop the locomotive leaving Istanbul.
Connective tissue in Bond adventures: why the hate?
Ever since the opening minutes of CR, the terrorist organization Spectre has been pulling the strings. This didn’t go over well with sections of the fanbase either. More to the point, there are people who truly despise the idea. This is where I beg to differ.
Getting in shape with 00 music
Of course, when working out, most people enjoy the company of music. Whether at the gym or outside taking advantage of the fresh air and sun, the majority of fitness advocates get an extra kick of energy when their favourite songs and tracks blast in their ears, compelling them to push that much harder, that much further.
Planes, Trains, Automobiles and the Lot: Trolley Trouble Part 4 – Octopussy
Welcome back to another edition of Trolley Trouble. This week, we take a look at the complex train sequence from Octopussy.
Unsung 00 Hero: Dana Broccoli
Welcome to another edition of Unsung 00 hero. This week we take a look at the original matriarch of the 007 franchise, Dana Broccoli.
The James Bond Complex podcast launches!
Enjoy some 007 podcasting!
Plains, trains, automobiles and the lot: Trolley Trouble Part 3 – tank vs train
For the third instalment in Trolley Trouble, the blog will take a slightly different perspective, predominantly by merging two examples of different vehicular carnage that culminate in a big bloody locomotive blowing up in a heap of flames. Fancy a drive around St Petersburg in a tank?
Mission Report: the 2018 Montreal Auto Show
Having not been to the Auto Show in donkey’s years, and privy to the fact that some important 007 related brands would be present, 00 Aficionado briefly re-acquainted itself with the Auto Show on Saturday January 27th, hoping to soak in the sights of Aston Martins, Bentleys, Lotus’, Lamborghinis and the like.
00 Aficionado 