Although its universe will continue, thanks to additional films by Rian Johnson, in addition to Obi-Wan Kenobi and Cassian Andor (two characters of similar clout) TV shows on TheMouse+, the decades-spanning Skywalker saga is coming to an apparent close on December 20. In preparation, I watched each film in the franchise (including the non-episodic anthology…
Mission: Impossible is the best operating franchise, and it is not particularly close. If Star Wars was only doing the episodic Skywalker Saga, and if the prequels didn't exist, then maybe the debate would be a bit more interesting, but with Rogue One and Solo not quite living up to what that franchise should be (or, if it's the other way…
Here we are! The final, definitive ranking of the twenty-four Eon-produced James Bond films. And by definitive, I mean I've changed individual rankings a couple dozen times before I finally became content enough to go with this. Although this is probably flawed because I'm the one who did it, I'm actually pretty happy with the…
Below is my ranking of different components of the James Bond franchise. Each category is sorted from best to worst. For my full ranking, that takes everything into account, go here. Bond, James Bond (25% of final score) Casino Royale From Russia With Love Dr. No License to Kill GoldenEye Quantum of Solace On Her…
24 films. 3,235 tweets. 75,291 words (including this post and tomorrow's ranking). A number of hours I probably should not calculate if I do not want to go through some kind of existential crisis. It's all led to a final ranking, coming tomorrow. But before I just shove a list of 24 movies in your…
Introduction: Acting on a message from beyond the grave, James tracks down a man that introduces him to a new/old foe. Year: 2015 Bond, James Bond: This is Craig's latest film, and, luckily for him (and us) it will not be his last. Hopefully, he and his writers can find a way to make sure that…
Introduction: When a former agent gains access to an important hard drive and begins to threaten MI6 and M, James must come back from "the dead" to protect his employers and friends. Year: 2012 Bond, James Bond: Daniel Craig returns for his third performance as the famous British agent, and he still fits in the role…
Introduction: Picking up immediately after the events of Casino Royale, James delves into the mysterious world of Quantum, the organization that forced Vesper Lynd's betrayal. Year: 2008 Bond, James Bond: Daniel Craig returns for his second performance as the famous British spy, and he is still wonderful in the role. He's gloriously brutish and brutal, with his ability…
Introduction: Fresh off receiving his 00 status, James is assigned the task of playing in a tense game of high stakes poker in order to stop a banker for terrorists from winning over $100 million. Year: 2006 Bond, James Bond: After the complicated messes involved in casting the previous two Bonds, this one, at least on…
Introduction: After being tortured in a North Korean prison for a year and a half, James is exchanged for a North Korean soldier. Bond goes rogue in order to recapture the soldier he was exchanged for, in order to make sure he pays for his crimes. Year: 2002 Bond, James Bond: This is Brosnan's last film,…
TJ At The Movies 