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Countdown to Spectre – Die Another Day Review

October 30, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church continues his countdown to Spectre with a review of Die Another Day… 2002 was a big year for James Bond because it was his 40th anniversary on the big screen and 20th movie, a huge milestone in itself that no other franchise has yet celebrated. To that end, the producers decided to make […]

Countdown to Spectre – The World Is Not Enough Review

October 29, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church continues his countdown to Spectre with a review of The World Is Not Enough… Over the years The World Is Not Enough, James Bond’s 19th adventure, has proven to be a rather divisive film. Some fans love it for its somewhat grounded plot and strong female roles while others hate it for the […]

Countdown to Spectre – Tomorrow Never Dies Review

October 28, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church continues his countdown to Spectre with a review of Tomorrow Never Dies… After the massive success and revival of the James Bond franchise with GoldenEye, production went straight to work on a follow-up for Pierce Brosnan’s next 007 adventure. While a little zaney at times, Tomorrow Never Dies is a decent continuation of […]

Comic Book Review – Batman #45

October 15, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church reviews Batman #45… When Batman almost gets taken out by a new threat, Jim Gordon might have to reevaluate what it means to wear the cowl before it’s too late for Gotham City! Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo continue to roll out their surprises in this new era of Batman. As Gordon struggles […]

Countdown to Spectre – Live and Let Die Review

October 10, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church continues his countdown to Spectre with a review of Roger Moore’s first outing, Live and Let Die… Live and Let Die is the start of a new era for James Bond as Roger Moore takes on the role of the famous super agent. The film introduces Bond to a lighter, more comedic Bond […]

Countdown to Spectre – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Review

October 8, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church continues his countdown to Spectre with a review of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service… In 1967 audiences were introduced to their first James Bond that was not Sean Connery. In George Lazenby’s one and only Bond film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, 007 is hot on the trail of Blofeld and closing in […]

Countdown to Spectre – Thunderball Review

October 3, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church counts down to the release of Spectre with a retro review of Thunderball… In the next film of the Bond franchise, the evil organization SPECTRE takes center stage in their most ambitious plot yet as they hijack two nuclear bombs, ransoming the safety of a major American and British city in Thunderball. Though […]

Countdown to Spectre – Goldfinger Review

October 2, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church counts down to the release of Spectre with a retro review of Goldfinger… Goldfinger is arguably the best and most beloved Bond film yet made. What the previous two films lacked in the typical Bond formula, Goldfinger has it all: beautiful women, one of the most diabolical Bond villains, the villain’s tough sidekick […]

Countdown to Spectre – From Russia with Love Review

October 1, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church counts down to the release of Spectre with a retro review of From Russia with Love… In From Russia with Love, James Bond’s adventures continue as he’s sent to help Tatiana, a young Russian clerk, defect with Russia’s new cryptograph machine, though in actuality she’s being sent undercover. Unbeknownst to either the British […]

Countdown to Spectre – Dr. No Review

September 30, 2015 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church counts down to the release of Spectre with a retro review of James Bond’s first adventure, Dr. No… In October of 1962, the world was introduced to its most famous international spy, James Bond 007 as played by Sean Connery in the film Dr. No. Based off the bestselling series of novels by […]