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Please help us by completing our Listener Survey. It will only take a few minutes.After an extraordinary Saturday recall of Parliament to rush through emergency legislation aimed at saving the steel industry, Ruth and Mark reflect on how scrutiny of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill was sacrificed for speed. No amendments were debated—let alone voted on—even though the Bill handed sweeping new powers to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds.Meanwhile, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under growing pressure. Critics accuse him of shielding Sir Keir Starmer by refusing to call outspoken backbenchers like Diane Abbott and Rosie Duffield during Prime Minister's Questions—even when they were central to the exchanges between the party leaders. Channelling Bond villain Auric Goldfinger, Mark quips that the first time may have been happenstance, the second coincidence, but a third could look suspiciously like enemy action.Still, the Speaker showed little reaction when Kemi Badenoch claimed the Prime Minister “didn't have the balls” to confront trans activists—remarks that would likely have earned an ordinary MP a swift rebuke. Will the Leader of the Opposition be quietly warned to mind her language?And as MPs and Peers rally to block an address to Parliament by President Trump during his upcoming second State Visit, Ruth and Mark ask: who actually decides which foreign leaders can speak to MPs and Peers—and where? While there are doubts over whether Trump even wants to address Parliament, they argue that this is a moment for Westminster to show some solidarity with Congress._______Don't forget to complete our Listener Survey. It will only take a few minutes.
Welcome back to the Drinks and a Movie Podcast! In this third episode of my James Bond series, I'm diving into Goldfinger (1964), one of the most iconic entries in the Bond franchise. With its unforgettable villain, Auric Goldfinger, and characters like Odd Job and Pussy Galore, this film is a true classic that helped shape the Bond formula we all know and love.For this episode, I'm pairing the action-packed spy thriller with Weller Full Proof, a bold and powerful bourbon that packs a punch, much like the film itself. At 114 proof, this bourbon has the richness and complexity to match the high-stakes adventure on screen.Tune in as we explore why Goldfinger remains a fan favorite and discuss some of its standout moments. Grab your drink, sit back, and let's experience another thrilling chapter in the 007 saga!
Send us a textCheers DeGINerates! Tune in this week for the third edition of the James Bond retrospective series, James Bonding. This episode will be covering the 1964 film Goldfinger. This is Sean Connery's third outing as the titular 007, has he finally found his stride in the role? or do the guys think they are still major issues with it? Join along as they sip a Goldfinger inspired cocktail while discussing the debut of the famous DB5, the legendary quotes and banter about the tenacity of the villain himself, Auric Goldfinger!Support the showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1894952/open_smsCheck us out now on YouTube! Gin and Sofa Podcast - YouTube Dont forget to like and leave a review to let us know how we are doing!Thanks for listening! Please go check us out on all social media platforms!Instagram: @ginandsofapodcastTwitter: @GinandsofapodInterested in wearing some Gin and Sofa swag? Go check out our preliminary store! https://GinandSofa.threadless.com/If you are feeling generous, click here! -->https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894952/support
On Episode 127 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye and returning guest host, acclaimed film poster artist, Tony Stella, continue their annual coverage of the long running James Bond series of films with 1964's Goldfinger. Directed by Guy Hamilton, Goldfinger is the third film in the series and is based on the seventh James Bond book by author Ian Fleming. This time Bond is tasked by the Bank of England and Mi6 to investigate gold magnate Auric Goldfinger, who they suspect is building up a vast inventory of gold by nefarious means. Sean Connery's third outing as the British super spy is regarded by many as the pinnacle of the franchise, now the longest running in film history, and features a superb cast including Gert Fröbe as the titular villain as well as Honor Blackman and Shirley Eaton as two of the most memorable Bond girls. The word iconic is often overused in the realm of film criticism, but Goldfinger is filled with moments and situations that truly earn that description. So join the guys as they give their usual passionate, in-depth analysis of the film for its 60th anniversary.
No hay película buena sin un buen malo. Te pongo el ejemplo de “La Guerra de las Galaxias”. ¿Quién se acuerda del “blandito” de Luke Skywalker? Nadie o casi nadie… porque ¡todos nos acordamos de Darth Vader y Han Solo! El malo y el “malote” respectivamente. No, no vamos a hablar de los coches de los “malos de las películas” sino de los coches favoritos por los malos, muy malos en general: Delincuentes, asesinos y dictadores. Pero os hablo de las películas como reflejo de la forma de pensar general: Los malos suelen tener coches negros o al menos oscuros, grandes o muy grandes y caros o muy caros… Desde los coches usados para la mafia rusa hasta los empleados por los gánster, desde los preferidos de los grandes dictadores a los elegidos por los “quinquis” españoles de los 70 o los traficantes sudamericanos, los coches favoritos de “los malos” deben cumplir estos requisitos: -Tamaño -Discreción -Potencia -Robustez 1. Cadillac Town Sedan (1928). Este era el coche, entre otros, de Al Capone el gánster más temido del Chicago de los años 20 y 30. De serie este modelo contaba con un poderoso V8 de 110 CV, pero los “capos” de la época, como el propio Al Capone, le instalaban “extras” como radio para escuchar a la policía, blindaje de acero o cristales a prueba de balas… pequeños “detallitos”. 2. Citroën Traction Avant (1934). La excelencia de este modelo le llevó a ser coche presidencial, a convertirse en todo un icono de la Resistencia francesa durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial para, finalmente, convertirse en el coche favorito de atracadores armados, como era el caso de “Pierrot el loco” y su banda, que la prensa llamaba "banda del Avant Traction". Y es que este coche por su rapidez y fiabilidad era ideal para cometer violentos atracos y luego salir por piernas… 3. Mercedes-Benz W31 G4 (1934). Para mi más malos que los delincuentes son los dictadores. Y que yo sepa solo hay un coche diseñado por y para dictadores. Porque hay modelos nuncios diseñados para el dictador de ese país, pero el Mercedes de la serie W31 más conocido por Mercedes G4 fue diseñado para el uso personal de Hitler, quien regaló estos modelos a otros dictadores, unos aliados como Mussolini y otros “amigos” creo que, con comillas, como Francisco Franco… 4. Rolls-Royce Phantom III (1936). He querido huir del cine, porque ya hicimos un video, pero no he resistido la tentación de incluir el coche de un “malo” auténticamente de película, el de “Goldfinger”. La verdad es que en la saga 007 hay malos de todos los colores, pero hay que reconocer el buen gusto de Auric Goldfinger que se movía a bordo de un precioso Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedan De Ville, con motor V12 de 7,3 litros. Puedes verlo en el museo del cine de Londres, dentro de la colección de coches Bond. 5. Mercury Eight (1946). Este coche era un auténtico “Best Seller” entre los gánster de los USA en los años 40 y sobre todo 50. El origen de este coche es interesante, porque a mediados de los 40, Lincoln-Mercury se convierte en una división separada de Ford y quiere hacer coches de mayor nivel que la marca matriz. 6. Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman (1963). Siento que haya tres Mercedes en esta lista… pero en este caso este modelo ha sido el favorito de muchos personajes que no eran malos para nada, desde el propio Papa Pablo VI hasta Elvis Presley. Pero era un coche que por su imagen de ser “Lo más de lo más”, capacidad de representación, confort y amplitud, sedujo a muchos malos… entre ellos a Nicolae Ceauçescu, Pablo Escobar, Sadam Husseim o Idi Amin… y también a Fidel Castro, por cierto. 7. BMW 528i (1972). Hablo concretamente del modelo E12, porque es el coche del “Enemigo público número 1”. Jacques Mesrine fue declarado por la policía francesa como el “Enemigo Público Número 1” por sus frecuentes y violentos atracos de los que huía en su BMW 528i que en 1972 era un cochazo, grande y rápido. Su motor era un 6 cilindros en línea de casi 3 litros y 177 CV. 8. Lexus GS (1991). SI te hablan de “Mafia” piensas en Italia o Rusia, pero la mafia japonesa, la llamada Yakuza, también tiene los suyo. Son malos, pero son muy patriotas, pues les gustan las grandes berlinas, como a todos los mafiosos, pero ellos prefieren modelos Made in Japan, como el Lexus GS. 9. Chevrolet Tahoe (1995). Este es un caso curioso. Porque este modelo nace en los USA con un pacífico coche familiar, pero al otro lado del Mundo este modelo a caballo entre un SUV y un TT, con nueve plazas, era muy apreciado por la mafia rusa para realizar ataques sonde eran necesarios muchos componentes humanos… 10. Mercedes G (2000). Los mafiosos rusos son muy refinados… y les gustan los buenos coches. Para ellos prefieren cómodas berlinas y limusinas, pero para sus miembros e incluso para su escolta prefieren robustos modelos de TT.
Front Row Classics takes it's first look at the James Bond franchise by celebrating the 60th anniversary of what many consider the ultimate Bond film. Emmett Stanton joins Brandon to celebrate 1964's Goldfinger. Brandon and Emmett discuss the unending charisma of Sean Connery as 007. We also celebrate the iconic performances of Gert Frobe as Auric Goldfinger, Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore and Harold Sakata as Oddjob. This is the film where many of the permanent elements of the franchise came together in spectacular fashion. We also celebrate the unforgettable theme song sung by Dame Shirley Bassey.
In this week's episode, I look back at the movies I saw in Spring 2024 and rate them from least to most favorite. To celebrate the arrival of CLOAK OF TITANS, this coupon code will get you 25% off any of the CLOAK MAGE ebooks at my Payhip store: MAYTITANS The code is valid through June 3rd, 2024. So if you're looking for a new book to start the summer, we've got you covered! PODCAST 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 201 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 17th, 2024, and today we are looking at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Spring 2024. Before we get to anything else, let's do Coupon of the Week. To celebrate the arrival of Cloak of Titans, naturally, this coupon code will give you 25% off any of the Cloak Mage ebooks at my Payhip store. That coupon code is MAYTITANS spelled MAYTITANS and of course, as always, the coupon code will be in the show notes for this episode. This code is valid through June 3rd, 2024, so if you're looking for a new book to start the summer, we've got you covered. Now for an update on current writing and publishing projects. I am pleased to report that Cloak of Titans is done and it is now out. It should at all the ebook stores and get it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, and my Payhip store. It looks like it's off to a good start, so thank you everyone for that. In audio news, Ghost in the Veils is out, as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. As of right now, it should be available at Audible, Amazon, Apple, Kobo, and my Payhip store. It should be showing up on Google Play, Spotify, and Chirp shortly. Now that Cloak of Titans is done, my next big main project will be Shield of Darkness, the second book in the Shield War series, picking up from Shields of Storms earlier in the year. I spent the last couple days writing the outline for that, and if all goes well, I should start on it on Monday the 20th or Tuesday the 21st. It depends on what the weather is, since there are some things I'd like to do outside if the weather is good, but anyway, that will be my new main project. Hopefully that will be out before the end of June. My secondary project right now is Half-Orc Paladin, the third book in the Rivah series, and I am currently about 14,000 words into that. That should come out fairly quickly after Shield of Darkness is done, so probably mid to late July for that book. 00:02:10 Question of the Week Now it's time for Question of the Week, which is designed to inspire interesting discussion of enjoyable topics. This week's question is inspired by the various comments whenever I post the picture related to grilling: specifically, what is your favorite thing to grill? And we had a variety of responses this week. Our first response is from Justin, who says: my favorite thing to grill is a well marinated sirloin. Garlic, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and herbs in a Ziploc bag for two to four hours, then on a hot grill for a couple minutes per side. Yum! Alas, nowadays it's mostly chicken legs and pork loin sliced up for chops. Even the cheapest hamburger meat is getting to be too expensive to buy on a regular basis. Sadly, this is definitely true, and I've seen that myself. Our next response is from ABM, who says: is it even camping in the Midwest if you're not grilling a pudgie pie over a fire? For those unfamiliar with this regional delicacy, either sandwich or pie fillings are put between bread in the special sandwich shaped iron before it goes over the fire. It really puts the grilled in grilled cheese sandwich. Jenny says: steak, but only because I have a charcoal grill now. I used to use gas. I think it is better because I find it to be slower and tastier. Bonnie says brats and burgers were my favorite when Hubby was around to grill. Gary says: a pork loin is one of my favorite things to grill. I prefer smoking stuff over grilling. Grilling and barbecue are definitely two different things. There is nothing better than a dry rub pork shoulder smoked for about 10 hours and then shredded. Mark says: we love good old-fashioned burgers and lately have been adding teriyaki grilled chicken thighs to the cooking plan. John says: Chinese style plum sauce ribs. Family recipe. Country style ribs, which is just pork butt cut onto thick strips, marinated 3 days. Catriona says: Lamb chops and sausages. A different Mark says: ribs are my favorite, followed by barbecued chicken. Jesse says: spicy Italian sausages for the most part. Michael says: I find the grilling post interesting because over here in the UK, we tend to call it barbecuing and the term itself is a barbecue. Grilling is what you do under grill in your oven indoors. But regardless, I would say hamburgers! Joseph says: Porterhouse and lobster tails on charcoal grill. Second would be shrimp, scallops, and fish fillets of any kind on charcoal. Breakfast on the griddle, pork and chicken on the smoker all year round. Jonathan says: steak and nothing but steak. A third Mark says: prisoners. I hope he meant that tongue in cheek. For myself, I think it's a good old-fashioned burger. I find half the battle in terms of flavor is to spend ninety seconds melting cheese onto the burger in the final phase of grilling. Toasting the bun separately also helps a great deal. It is remarkable how proper cooking can improve the flavor of many foods. Like, I had eggs for lunch. Eggs by themselves are kind of bland, but if you add some ham and cheese and some pepper to the eggs, it really tastes quite a bit better. I suppose the realization that food tastes better when you prepare it properly is the foundation of five and a half thousand years of cooking and civilization. 00:05:15 Main Topic: Spring Movie Roundup And it's now titled for my Spring Movie Roundup for 2024, our main topic of the week. As usual, everything is sorted from least liked to most liked, and just a reminder that my opinions are in no objective or qualified and are based solely on my own taste and whether or not I like something. The least favorite thing I saw this spring would be Hot Tub Time Machine, which came out in 2010. This is one of the very rare movies I didn't finish. It was just too stupid. Like sometimes if I don't like movie, I'll start playing Starfield or Skyrim or something with the movie still playing in the background, but Hot Tub Time Machine was too stupid even to merit that treatment. I don't object to crude humor on its face. Indeed, much of the absurdity of the human condition comes from the various indignities to which human bodies are inherently subjected. There is something both hilarious and egalitarian in the fact that an emperor and a peasant have to relieve themselves in the same way, and many jokes have made use of that truth. You can get away with a lot of crudity if you're actually funny. But the Hot Tub Time Machine movie, just threw crudeness on the screen in lieu of attempting actual humor. Besides, crude humor ultimately is to storytelling as garlic salt is to cooking: best used sparingly. Anyway, the protagonists were all unlikable. I simply got annoyed enough with movie that I gave up around 40 or 50 minutes into it. Overall grade: F Next up is Wish, which came out in 2023. I did not see that in the theater. I saw it when I turned up on Disney Plus a few months ago. I liked the animation and the voice acting was good, but the movie just did not make a lot of sense. Like there's this wizard-king and people give him their wishes, but then they forget what they wish for, and he does this to prevent civil unrest, or so he says. The protagonist gets mad that the wizard-king isn't handing out free stuff in the way that she likes, so she wishes really hard and then a magic star falls from the sky to help her. This upsets the wizard king, so he switches from using good magic, which is apparently blue and sparkly to evil magic, which is green and sparkly. I guess that that color makes all the difference. Then everyone in the Kingdom sings at the wizard-king until he turns into a mirror. I have to admit that made even less sense as I spoke it aloud. There are movies that don't make a lot of sense but work because it's like a dream or a magic trick since the movie suspends the viewer's disbelief during the tale, and it's only afterward that you realize it didn't make much sense, but that by then it doesn't matter because you're entertained. Unfortunately, Wish doesn't even make sense while you're watching it, and a benevolent wizard king who hoards wishes sounds a lot like the Disney Corporation. It would be hilarious if Disney made Wish as a parody of themselves, but I think their interpretation happened by accident. Overall grade: C-, maybe D+ if I'm in a really bad mood. Next up is Green Lantern, which came out in 2011. This turned up free on Tubi, so I gave it a watch. It was interesting because all the pieces were there to make it a great movie, strong cast with good performances, reasonable CG computer graphics for 2011, and a potentially compelling plot. However, it didn't really gel. I suspect Ryan Reynolds works better as a comic actor than a dramatic one. Additionally, the movie relied way too heavily on a lot of ponderous infodumping to explain the elaborate mythology of the Green Lantern Corps. The classic axiom of fiction writing is to show don't tell, and since movies are a visual medium, it's especially true in movies. The problem was that Green Lantern spent a lot of its runtime telling instead of showing, but I suspect the studio didn't want to take a lot of risks with a movie that cost $200 million to make in 2011 money (before a lot of inflation). Additionally, the movie leaned a little too heavily into its CG. So overall, I would give it a grade of C-. Next up is Avatar: The way of Water, which came out in 2022. The Avatar films are visually beautiful, but they're also profoundly misanthropic, which is sort of a “it would be better if humans were all dead” strain of environmentalism running through it. It's also unfortunate how the movies portraying “living in harmony with nature” as morally upright, because in real life, living with nature means dying before the age of 30 of sepsis, dysentery, various contagious diseases, endemic local warfare, and starvation, often all at the same time. Basically, the history of civilization is five and a half thousand years of humanity trying to find ways to get screwed less by nature. Of course, then we're getting into profound philosophical questions. Do you believe that humanity is made in the image of God with a soul, or is humanity particularly simply a particularly clever breed of destructive chimpanzee? Obviously one's worldview will diverge profoundly based on how you answer that question, which, let's be honest, is a rather deep philosophical/religious discussion for a movie about blue space elves made by the director of Terminator. On the other hand, maybe I'm just overthinking it and in the world of Avatar, the Na'vi are blue space elves and the humans are just space orcs. Anyway, incoherent philosophical questions aside, the movie is visually stunning, the apex of computer graphics. It's what you get with a $400 million budget overseen by a perfectionist director who directed three of the four top-grossing movies of all time. The plot is a straight continuation of the previous movie. The humans have returned to reconquer Pandora, including a clone of the charismatic Colonel Quaritch from the first movie. It's up to Jake Sully and his family to unite the squabbling Na'vi forest and water clans to fight off the invaders. Unlike the first movie, Way of Water is not a self-contained story, but helps tee up the third movie, which is definitely happening since this one made like two and half billion dollars. I also admire James Cameron's unswerving devotion to the Papyrus font, even after two Saturday Night Live sketches about it. Overall grade: B Next up is The Cutting Edge, which came out in 1992. I watched this because I was told it is considered a classic in some corners. Since it was also free on Tubi, I decided to give it a watch. It's basically the ideal form of the very popular enemies to lovers romance story trope. Olympic hockey player Doug suffers a head injury that damages his peripheral vision, which means he can't play hockey anymore. Meanwhile, Kate is a spoiled and demanding figure skater who alienates every single potential partner, thereby ruining her chances of winning Olympic gold. Kate's coach Anton seeking out a partner willing to put up with Kate's difficult personality, tracks down the desperate Doug and convinces him to give figure skating a try instead of hockey. As you might expect, sparks and conflicts immediately fly when Doug and Kate meet, and they must learn to overcome their initial mutual dislike (and their obvious mutual attraction) to win the Olympics. Enemies to lovers romance tends to follow a very specific story structure, and this movie nails it perfectly. The actors all did a good job with their parts. Fun fact, Anton was played by Roy Dotrice, who narrated the A Song of Ice and Fire audiobooks. Even more fun fact, the movie was written by Tony Gilroy, who also wrote several of the Jason Bourne movies and created Star Wars: Andor, which are about as totally different from The Cutting Edge as you can get. This man has some range. Overall grade: B. Next up is Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which originally came out in 2021. After the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot didn't work for a variety of reasons, it seemed that Sony they settled on a different tactic, instead decided to continue the original continuity of with the new movies, which in my opinion was a smarter choice. Single mom Callie is having a rough time with her teenage children, Trevor and Phoebe. Callie is out of options when her estranged father dies and leaves her a farm on the outskirts of Summerville, Oklahoma. With no better options at the moment, Callie and the kids pack up and move to Summerville and the bored Trevor and Phoebe began poking into their relics of their grandfather's life. However, it turns out that their grandfather was Egon Spengler, one of the original Ghostbusters, and he had moved to Summerville to keep an eye on a dangerous supernatural threat. With Egon dead, the threat is waking up once more, and it's up to Phoebe and Trevor to finish their grandfather's work and save the world. This was a very well-constructed comedy/horror action thriller. Admittedly, it starts a bit slow in the same style as the original Ghostbusters movie from 1984, but overall, it works. There's a gradual sense that something is increasingly wrong in Summerville. Unlike Green Lantern, this movie doesn't do a lot of infodumping, but instead uses the much better storytelling technique of gradually revealing the worldbuilding as the kids start to investigate the mysteries around their family and their new town. Phoebe and Trevor had the right combination of teenage brattiness and curiosity and Callie was believable as a single mom who had made some questionable life choices and was trying to hang on as best she could. Paul Rudd was also good as an incompetent summer school teacher/seismologist who has nonetheless figured out that something strange is happening in Summerville. The movie leaned a little too hard into to nostalgia, but I liked it. Overall, grade: B+. Next up is The Sign of Four, which came out originally in 1987. I finally had a chance to watch the Jeremy Brett version of the Sherlock Holmes adventure The Sign of Four. Brett was, in my opinion, the best Sherlock Holmes actor of all the actors who have played versions of the character. Amusingly, I think Mr. Brett would have made a good Grand Admiral Thrawn, which is funny because one of the inspirations for Thrawn was of course, Sherlock Holmes. But unfortunately, Brett died two or three years before Heir to the Empire was even written. Anyway, back to the main point. In The Sign of Four, Miss Mary Morstan calls upon Holmes and Watson asking for Holmes's help in unraveling a strange mystery. Her father disappeared soon after returning to England from India, and once a year since then, she has received an extremely valuable pearl in the mail. Her mysterious benefactor wishes to meet her at last and Morstan wants Holmes' advice as to what she should do. Naturally, there's quite a bit more going on beneath the surface, and Holmes soon finds himself investigating a case involving a pair of eccentric brothers, a one-legged man, a deadly assassin, and treasure that seems cursed to bring misfortune to whoever obtains it. All of the performances were excellent, though given the state of 1980s sound technology, I definitely recommend watching the movie with the captions on. The only thing that I didn't like was that the adaptation removed the fact that Morstan and Watson get engaged at the end but given that the actors wanted to deemphasize Sherlock's cocaine use (the original story has the famous line “for me there still remains the cocaine bottle”), that's probably why it was cut. Overall grade: A-. And now for the favorite things I saw in spring 2023 and for the first time, it came out to a three-way tie. The first of my three favorite things was Fall Guy, which came out this year, in 2024. I didn't intend to go see this initially, but then I saw the hilarious Saturday Night Live opening Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling did about Barbie and Oppenheimer, and I decided to give it a shot. This is a romantic comedy action thriller and it nails all those genres excellently. The protagonist is a highly regarded film stuntman named Colt, in love with an assistant director named Jody, but Colt is seriously injured in an accident. In the aftermath of the accident, Colt abandons his career and breaks up with Jody. Eighteen months later, the producer of a big budget science fiction epic contacts Colt. It turns out that his ex, Jody, is directing the movie and her career is riding on its success. So he goes to do the stunts for the movie to help her out. However, things soon take a turn for the worse when the movie's egotistical lead actor disappears, and if Cole can't find him within 48 hours, the studio will shut down the movie and destroy Jody's career. What follows is a romantic comedy that remains funny and turns into a pretty good thriller movie. The running joke about seeing the unicorn was great and there's a bit with Colt crying in his truck that becomes absolutely hilarious. Definitely recommended. It's really regrettable that this movie apparently didn't do well in theaters, but I predict it will have a long and healthy life on streaming. Overall grade: A. The second of my three favorite things is Clarkson's Farm: Season Three, which also came out in 2024. This show has stumbled into a genius formula: display the extreme difficulties of the modern farmer through the lens of an unsympathetic comedy protagonist in the person of Jeremy Clarkson. Like, Jeremy Clarkson is not a terribly sympathetic figure because he's very rich and unquestionably prone to quarrelling because he got fired from one of his old jobs for punching a dude. But by having him run his own farm and deal with all the many, many headaches and heartaches of farming, he becomes a sympathetic figure because he suffers through the same things as every other farmer: failed crops, bad weather, badger-spread diseases, animals dying, government red tape, and so on. And it also demonstrates how hard farming is. If Clarkson's farm loses a lot of money, it doesn't really matter to him because he can rely on his media career. But that isn't true for most farmers, obviously, and Clarkson himself and the show go out of their way to point out that fact again and again. Anyway, if you're not familiar with the concept of the show, in 2019 Clarkson decided to run his farm himself rather than hiring a professional manager and since he was under contract to produce a show for Amazon, he figured he could make a documentary and get paid for working on his farm. In the first season, Clarkson was shocked when a year's work on his farm brought in a profit of about $150. In the second season, he battled local government to open a restaurant on his farm. In the third season, the team continues. Clarkson attempts to raise pigs and find new ways of making revenue from the farm. The show manages to be both entertaining and educational about the difficulties of farming at the same time. Definitely worth the watch. Overall grade: A. And now for the third of my three favorites: Dune Part 2, which came out in 2024. As a writer of novels, I really, really hate to admit it, but I think Dune Part 2 improved somewhat on the original book. This is rare in film adaptations, but it does happen. Goldfinger the movie is better than Goldfinger the book in my opinion, since Auric Goldfinger's plan makes much more sense in the movie than it does in the book and the movie also has James Bond's climatic showdown with the deadly Oddjob. The Godfather movie is pretty close to the Godfather novel, but it's tighter because it does omit some needless subplots that honestly I thought the author threw into the book to pad out the length. So as a writer, it really does pay me to admit this, but I think some of the changes to Dune Part 2 are an improvement over the book. It's a bit tighter, a little less deus ex machina. The novel Dune, beyond all doubt, is a very weird book. It's also very dense, with multiple interlocking themes. You can honestly say that Dune is about ecology, religion, politics, declining empires, the cyclical nature of history, oil-based politics, social dynamics, and of course, truly enormous quantities of mind altering drugs. Any movie adaptation would probably have to take just one of those themes and lean hard into them since there won't be enough time to address all of them. The director, Denis Villeneuve, chose to go with the mostly political themes. Anyway, I think Dune Parts One and Two combined are probably the best possible adaptation that could be made of the seminal (but still very weird) science fiction book. Various parts from the novel have been omitted, altered, or emphasized, but that's necessary in adaptation. The trick is to do it in a way that preserves the spirit of the original work, and I think Dune Parts One and Two have done it well. Part of the problem with the 1984 version of Dune was that the ending totally subverted the message of the book, which Frank Herbert himself said several times was “beware of charismatic leaders.” Dune Part 2 most definitely does not subvert the message of the book. Indeed, Paula Atreides's final line in the movie is downright chilling. Part 2 picks up in the second half of the story when Paul joins the Fremen and embarks on his gradual transformation (or perhaps descent) from the son of a destroyed noble house to the blood drenched warrior prophet Muad'Dib. All the performances are good, the effects are excellent, the desert shots are sweeping, and you could tell Hans Zimmer and his team enjoyed cutting loose with the soundtrack. Overall, I think Dune Parts One and Two are probably the best possible adaptation of the Dune book in movie form, which is probably was the other problem with the Dune 1984, since there was just one movie and Dune Parts One and Two required over five hours of very expensive big budget movie to tell even a condensed adaptation of the complicated original book. Overall grade: A. So that's it for this week. On my writing podcasts this week, we talked about grilling and movies, so next week we will try to have a more writing themed topic. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com, often with transcripts. 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Dana and Tom settle the tie between two films discussed back in Season 1: American Graffiti (1973) and Goldfinger (1964). Check out those episodes, and then listen to us debate which should be higher on our Greatest Movie of All-Time list.Plot Summary for American Graffiti: "American Graffiti" is a nostalgic journey through the streets of Modesto, California in the early 1960s. Director George Lucas paints a vivid portrait of adolescence, capturing the essence of a generation on the brink of change. The film follows a group of friends on their last night together before they embark on separate paths. With a soundtrack filled with classic rock 'n' roll hits, "American Graffiti" immerses viewers in the sights and sounds of the era, evoking a sense of longing for a simpler time. Through its relatable characters and heartfelt storytelling, the film resonates as a timeless ode to youth and the bittersweet passage of time.Plot Summary for Goldfinger: "Goldfinger" is a thrilling espionage film that follows James Bond on his mission to thwart the diabolical plans of the titular villain, Auric Goldfinger. Bond finds himself entangled in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse as he uncovers Goldfinger's scheme to contaminate the United States' gold reserves at Fort Knox. With a blend of action-packed sequences, clever gadgets, and a charismatic performance by Sean Connery as Bond, "Goldfinger" delivers a captivating and entertaining spy adventure that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast) or find our Facebook page at Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast.For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/american-graffiti-1973-v-goldfinger-1964-tiebreakerFor the episode on American Graffiti, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/american-graffiti-1973For the episode on Goldfinger, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/42-goldfinger-1964For the entire rankings list so far, go to:Full Graded List - Greatest Movies of All-Time Ronny Duncan Studios
GOLDFINGER - Oddjob Character Spotlight: Today we dig deeply into the character of Oddjob in GOLDFINGER - superbly and memorably played by Harold Sakata! GOLDFINGER set the standard for the James Bond formula. Oddjob is a character that must be placed in our Character Spotlight, as Harold Sakata's portrayal of Oddjob is flawless. Yes, he's one of the James Bond series most notorious henchman, he doesn't speak, and he'll do anything so support his boss, Auric Goldfinger. So, how does Harold Sakata make sure you, the audience member, knows he's menacing? Sakata's portrayal of Oddjob gives us an excellent example as to how this should be done. We look at the various expressions Harold Sakata uses in different scenes in GOLDFINGER. In addition, we'll talk through how they gave us the first look at Oddjob. Just like the slow reveal of new James Bond actors or the first time we see Quarrel in Dr. No, Oddjob doesn't just appear on the screen front and center. It is a powerful way to introduce us to this important character. Plus, we talk about some of the differences between Oddjob's portrayal in the movie GOLDFINGER versus how he's portrayed in Ian Fleming's novel. Finally, we discuss Harold Sakata's background and why he was a great choice to play Oddjob. And was there a bet involved in helping him get the role? So, have a listen and you'll “Be in the Know”. Get up to date on all things spy movies and series. You can check out all of our podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Our channel name is CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES. So, enjoy our GOLDFINGER - Oddjob Character Spotlight, played by Harold Sakata episode. We'll continue the series looking at the actors and roles that help shape spy movies and deserve an encore! Ideas/Comments? info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies.com Episode page: https://bit.ly/3sNgnae
This week Nick and Dave grab the keys to the Aston Martin, strap on Rolexes, and knock back a vodka martini because they are assuming the role of an ex-MI6 agent. They've been recruited by the villainous organization known as Auric Goldfinger to serve as his personal enforcer. With the power of a brand new cybernetic uber eye, they have to face Bond's most infamous villains Dr. No, Xenia Onatopp, Scaramanga, and Pussy Galore. Will Dave forgive EA for tarnishing the James Bond lore? And does Nick have a whole new fear of bowler hats?Support the show at patreon.com/criticalarcade or criticalarcade.comEmail us at nick@criticalarcade.com and dave@criticalarcade.comThanks for listening and keep on gaming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 804, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: the "un" category 1: In the mid 1800s its stops were "stations" and its workers were called "conductors". the Underground Railroad. 2: Among other places, "he" is buried under the Arc de Triomphe, in Westminster Abbey and at Arlington. the Unknown Soldier. 3: Though often misquoted, these are the kinds of "rights" the Declaration of Independence guarantees. unalienable rights. 4: They were called this because they used to write their names at the bottom of insurance contracts. underwriters. 5: Dylan Thomas' radio play about a day in the life of the Welsh villagers of Llareggub. Under Milk Wood. Round 2. Category: forbes' fictional billionaires 1: Topping the list is this North Pole resident with apparently unlimited, incalculable wealth. Santa Claus. 2: $1 billion is the total for this fictional billionaire, Homer Simpson's boss. C. Montgomery Burns. 3: This candy magnate from a Roald Dahl novel hoards a sweet $8 billion. Willy Wonka. 4: This "Gilligan's Island" tycoon washes ashore with $8 billion. Thurston Howell III. 5: A James Bond villain, he's worth an estimated $1.2 billion. Auric Goldfinger. Round 3. Category: famous sailors 1: Most collections of "The Arabian Nights" include the tale of this "sailor". Sinbad. 2: The word odyssey, meaning a long, adventurous voyage, comes from the name of this sailor. Odysseus. 3: In 1947 he sailed the Kon-Tiki from Peru to the Tuamotu Islands in the South Pacific. Thor Heyerdahl. 4: This Atlanta media mogul is famous for riding the waves as well as the airwaves. Ted Turner. 5: In 1841 this American author signed on as a seaman aboard the whaler Acushnet. Melville. Round 4. Category: national landmarks 1: The dome of this Washington, D.C. building was topped with the Statue of Freedom in 1863. Capitol Building. 2: The only mountain in Colorado that's been designated a national landmark. Pikes Peak. 3: Officially this St. Louis landmark's name is the Jefferson Nat'l Expansion Memorial. the St. Louis Arch (Gateway Arch). 4: Tho Washington took the oath of office there, this city's Federal Hall was sold for salvage in 1812. New York. 5: Much of this village, site of Lee's surrender to Grant, has been restored to its 1865 appearance. Appomattox Court House. Round 5. Category: salute to labor 1: Promising more assertiveness, John Sweeney was elected president of this labor federation in 1995. AFL-CIO. 2: In 1969 the brakemen, firemen and switchmen on these were "tied" together in one union. railroads. 3: OCAW is the union of oil, chemical and these workers; let's hope Homer Simpson's not a member. Nuclear/Atomic Workers. 4: This worker may be found on an airplane or as a union representative on a shop floor. Steward. 5: In 1995 the Int'l Association of Machinists staged a 69-day strike against this Seattle-based company. Boeing. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/
We made it to Sean Connery! This episode we jump back to the 60's to discuss this fan favorite of the franchise. Join Andrew, Blane, and Corey as we discuss ADR, murder by gold PAINT, and the longest golf scene in an action movie. At the end of the episode, we will offer our Awards and Judgments and see where this movie lands in James Bond history! So, hop in your Aston Martin DB5, call your friends Auric Goldfinger and Oddjob and don't forget to console the Masterson family. Judgment Podcast LinkTree Judgment Email Music by brolefilmer from Pixabay
James Bond Back in Action! Tom & Joe revisit one of the most iconic Bond films, which sees Bond sent to investigate gold smuggler Auric Goldfinger, leading him to Switzerland before being captured and taken to America. It's got Oddjob! Pussy Galore! Lasers! Golf! Will it be enough to top both Tom & Joe's lists or does it lack the Midas Touch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Bond Back in Action! Tom & Joe revisit one of the most iconic Bond films, which sees Bond sent to investigate gold smuggler Auric Goldfinger, leading him to Switzerland before being captured and taken to America. It's got Oddjob! Pussy Galore! Lasers! Golf! Will it be enough to top both Tom & Joe's lists or does it lack the Midas Touch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 650, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Forbes' Fictional Billionaires 1: Topping the list is this North Pole resident with apparently unlimited, incalculable wealth. Santa Claus. 2: $1 billion is the total for this fictional billionaire, Homer Simpson's boss. C. Montgomery Burns. 3: This candy magnate from a Roald Dahl novel hoards a sweet $8 billion. Willy Wonka. 4: This "Gilligan's Island" tycoon washes ashore with $8 billion. Thurston Howell III. 5: A James Bond villain, he's worth an estimated $1.2 billion. Auric Goldfinger. Round 2. Category: Food Trivia 1: This song, with a food in the title, made No. 2 on the pop charts in 1968:"Oh, I wake up in the morning, with my hair down in my eyes, and she says Hi!, and I stumble to the breakfast table while the kids are off to school...". "Little Green Apples". 2: You can spread it on your hot dog or put a plaster of it on your chest when you have a cold. Mustard. 3: Fresh sturgeon roe has to be processed to become this. Caviar. 4: These bivalves are wrapped in bacon, grilled and served on toast to make "Angels on Horseback". Oysters. 5: "Poivre" is French for this, which is sprinkled generously on steak au poivre. Pepper. Round 3. Category: Outdoor Sports 1: In the 'Odyssey", Homer hit the bullseye describing competition in this sport. archery. 2: In 1974, Ruth Hangen tossed a woman's record of 42 straight ringers in a single game of this. horseshoes. 3: In 1981, this Dodger rookie's 13 wins included 8 shutouts. Fernando Valenzuela. 4: An orchestra conductor or a relay runner had better keep this firmly in hand. baton. 5: In 1978, this teenager rode Affirmed to a triple crown title. Steve Cauthen. Round 4. Category: Vitamins And Minerals 1: The livers of chickens and these gilled animals are good sources of vitamin A. fish. 2: Parsley, turnip greens, and guava have a much higher content of this vitamin than oranges do. vitamin C. 3: A sunscreen when applied externally, B vit. para-amino benzoic-acid is better known as this. PABA. 4: A lack of protein and this mineral contribute to anemia. iron. 5: Lack or this B vitamin causes pellagra in humans and black-tongue in dogs. niacin. Round 5. Category: What's Up, Duck? 1: Like a duck, this monotreme has webbed feet and its snout looks like a duck's too. the duck-billed platypus. 2: This team's official colors and logo were unveiled June 7, 1993. the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. 3: Head to L.A.'s Chinatown to eat this classic dish named for a capital city. Peking duck. 4: To prepare this Chinese dish, first force air between the skin and the flesh. Peking duck. 5: This controversial social drama by Henrik Ibsen premiered in Norway in 1885. The Wild Duck. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/
Auric Goldfinger, Ernst Stavro Blofeld und Francisco Scaramanga hauen in dieser Folge dem Beißer einen Nagel in die Nase, so das ihm die Silberkronen aus dem Gebiss zwitschern. Das die Zauberkunst noch lange nicht aus- oder angezählt ist, zeigt Craig Petty mit seinem Quantum Deck. Alle Geheiminfos findet ihr bei "Q", im Geheimfach des Schreibtisches von Money Penny oder in unseren Show Notes. Die neustes Gagets, Gimmiks und Geheimnisse völlig Sressfrei im Secret Magic Store.
Auric Goldfinger was one of most memorable evil villains in the James Bond 007 series. Played by Gert Frobe in the 1964 movie named for him, Goldfinger, this criminal mastermind created a scheme to corner the gold market by exploding a radioactive bomb over Fort Knox, the US gold supply housed in Kentucky. That was back when the nation's debt was a mere $311 billion and was backed by this gold, kinda like putting up your house as collateral for a loan. Goldfinger's plan to make the gold radioactive, and therefore inaccessible, would make his own gold ten times more valuable. Bond foils this brilliant plan and lives to have some of his well-loved martinis by the time the movie ends. A few years later in real life there will be another villain, President Nixon, who said "hey, we're not going to put up our gold any more as collateral," and whoo-doggies we've uber-borrowed our unsecured selves all the way up to $29 trillion dollars, more if you count unfunded Medicare and Social Security. Even James Bond cannot save us now. Goldfinger remains one of the most famous names in film, and joining us today is, like James Bond, the suave and sophisticated architect Myron Goldfinger, a classic name in mid-century Modernism, who's experiencing a new following in his 80's. Later on, special music with Victoria Vox.
In this episode, Shai and Roderick figure out what type of U.S. visa one of the most famous henchman in the James Bond franchise would have needed to act as Servant, Chauffeur, Caddy, and Body Guard to all-time great Bond Villain, Auric Goldfinger. The visa principles they will explore include the B-1 Domestic Service Worker Visa. Plus, our co-hosts count down the best Bond movies ever made, give their recommendations for the next actor to play James Bond, and talk James Bond watches and cars.
Hosts Mike Kalinowski and Brad Gilmore team up in this comprehensive breakdown of the longest running film series in the history of cinema. In Bond, James Bond, they explore the cinematic history of the James Bond collection to celebrate everything it got right and reflect on everything it got wrong. The complete cinematic biographies of James Bond. Since his initial portrayal by Sean Connery, James Bond has become a timeless icon worldwide. Now, comes the first-ever era-by-era breakdown of the much loved international spy―on and off the silver screen. The powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries. Buy the book! Bond, James Bond: Exploring the Shaken and Stirred History of Ian Fleming's 007: bondjamesbondbook.com
David Abolafia is back again to kick off season 7 of 4Play! Join us and play along! Here are today's clues: 1. Soviet Ballet Dancer, Vikings 10-Year Tight End, Montgomery Ward Creation, 1920s Silent Film Megastar. 2. Namesake for the Locale of the 1982 World's Fair, Fox-in-Socks Character Who Hides in an Orange Box, Original Gelatin Brand, The Target of Auric Goldfinger. 3. Novel About Silence, One of the Cardinals in Short, Miss in a Baseball Scorebook, Sulfur. 4. Mr. Magoo, 1970s-80s Comic Strip by Ted Shearer, Jack Klugman Long-Time Roll, Delightful Jazz Legend with 28 Grammys.
Hello everyone and welcome to Some Like It Scott's latest Countdown miniseries: the 007 Countdown. This time, in honor of the upcoming release of the 25th film in the franchise, NO TIME TO DIE, Scott, Scott, and Jay will be revisiting an abridged selection of 007 films to see how James Bond has evolved across decades, storylines, directors, and actors. Starting with the legendary performances of Sean Connery in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and GOLDFINGER and ending with the full retinue of Daniel Craig's performances across the last decade and a half, the countdown crew will give their thoughts on 10 different Bond films. Join us each week as we dissect a different Bond film! On the second episode of the countdown, Scott, Scott, and Jay revisit the follow-up to last week's film and the third movie in the Bond franchise, GOLDFINGER. The film opens with Sean Connery's Bond successfully completing a mission that finds him bombing a drug lab in Latin America. After completing his mission, he flies to Miami for a short holiday, only to be spoiled with the assignment of observing bullion dealer, Gert Fröbe's Auric Goldfinger, who is vacationing at the same hotel. It doesn't take Bond long to discover some of Goldfinger's less illicit, but still shady dealings, cheating at a high-stakes game of gin rummy via his employee, Jill Masterson (Shirley Eaton). Bond foils Goldfinger's cheating and seduces Jill, only to be knocked unconscious in his room by Goldfinger's manservant, Oddjob (Harold Sakata). When Bond wakes up, he finds Jill dead, covered from head-to-toe in gold paint. Bond returns to England, but his Goldfinger assignment doesn't end there, as he is tasked with uncovering how Goldfinger is able to transport large caches of gold across international borders and thereby exploiting different gold prices in foreign markets. This assignment takes Bond to Switzerland and finally back to the U.S. to Kentucky, on a collision course with the now-infamous Fort Knox "heist" that Goldfinger aims to accomplish. The countdown crew give their thoughts on whether GOLDFINGER builds on the formula established in its predecessors, whether Connery continues to live up to the Bond archetype, and whether this film indicates an upward trajectory for the Bond franchise overall.
Goldini Goldini Weiter geht die Reise durch das wilde James Bond Universum. Heute mit Gert Fröbe sind seiner Paraderolle als Auric Goldfinger. Viel Spaß!
Charles Skaggs & Xan Sprouse watch Goldfinger, the 1964 James Bond series espionage film directed by Guy Hamilton and featuring Sean Connery as James Bond, Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore, Gert Fröbe as Auric Goldfinger, and Harold Sakata as Oddjob! Find us here:Twitter: @DrunkCinemaCast, @CharlesSkaggs, @udanax19 Facebook: @DrunkCinema Email: DrunkCinemaPodcast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action." (Auric Goldfinger, from Ian Fleming's novel Goldfinger, Ch. 14 : Things That Go Thump In The Night) Mozambique Ahlu-Sunna Wa-Jama (ASWJ), Formed 2007 Mocímboa da Praia -- Map March Attack - Combined Sea & Land Assault -- Patrol Boat Destroyed... -- Quirimba attack August Attack & Hold -- ...Guerillas Fight Off Counterattacks -- Timeline Of The August Battle Follow-On Island-hopping Campaign ASWJ Strategic Targeting 2008 Attack on Mumbai 2014 ISIL Capture of Mosul, Iraq Sea Blindness Covert Force Using US Army Special Forces Concepts? Military Strategy Amphibious Warfare ============================================ Our Patreon Account --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dark-drop-podcast/support
Dana and Tom tribute Sean Connery after his recent passing by reviewing his most iconic role and movie, Goldfinger. It's the movie that all other James Bond movies are judged by, and establishes all of the classic tropes that we have come to love about the franchise. The powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries. For more on the episode, go to: https://tj3duncan.wixsite.com/tj3duncan/post/42-goldfinger-1964 For the entire list of movies so far, go to: https://tj3duncan.wixsite.com/tj3duncan/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-list --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The Gingers join 007 James Bond on his next mission that takes him to Fort Knox, where Auric Goldfinger and his henchman are planning to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy.
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On this episode of The Sketchy Show, a local weatherman has an epiphany, Sean Connery doesn’t like the original casting of Auric Goldfinger, and the movers and shakers of Guntown meet about the town’s fate. This episode of The Sketchy Show is brought to you by Water.
“Bonds. James Bonds.” is the theme for Season 13 featuring 6 Bond movies, each with a different actor portraying Ian Fleming’s most famous MI-6 spy. Sean Connery stars as 007 in “Goldfinger,” foiling the sinister plot of villain Auric Goldfinger, fighting the bowler hat-wearing henchman Oddjob, and the most memorable Bond girl ever – Pussy Galore. Join us as we kick off this season with the Bond movie that established the blueprint for all Bond movies that followed, and a lot of sex, violence, sadism, gambling, alcohol, snobbery, and misogyny. The post S13: E1: Goldfinger appeared first on Legion.
“Bonds. James Bonds.” is the theme for Season 13 featuring 6 Bond movies, each with a different actor portraying Ian Fleming’s most famous MI-6 spy. Sean Connery stars as 007 in “Goldfinger,” foiling the sinister plot of villain Auric Goldfinger, fighting the bowler hat-wearing henchman Oddjob, and the most memorable Bond girl ever – Pussy Galore. Join us as we kick off this season with the Bond movie that established the blueprint for all Bond movies that followed, and a lot of sex, violence, sadism, gambling, alcohol, snobbery, and misogyny. The post S13: E1: Goldfinger appeared first on Legion.
“Bonds. James Bonds.” is the theme for Season 13 featuring 6 Bond movies, each with a different actor portraying Ian Fleming’s most famous MI-6 spy. Sean Connery stars as 007 in “Goldfinger,” foiling the sinister plot of villain Auric Goldfinger, fighting the bowler hat-wearing henchman Oddjob, and the most memorable Bond girl ever – Pussy Galore. Join us as we kick off this season with the Bond movie that established the blueprint for all Bond movies that followed, and a lot of sex, violence, sadism, gambling, alcohol, snobbery, and misogyny. The post Pick Six Movies: S13: E1: Goldfinger appeared first on Legion.
Picture the richest person you can possibly imagine. Is it Jeff Bezos, the super-wealthy Amazon founder? Or maybe Microsoft head Bill Gates? No matter who you chose, their wealth will still be peanuts next to the subject of today’s video. Musa I was a man so wealthy that the true extent of his riches are almost indescribable. The ruler of the Malian Empire from 1312 AD to around 1337, Musa was a man whose life was built on gold. As king he personally owned over half the Old World’s known gold reserves. On a single trip through Cairo he once spent so much that he caused the price of gold to crash, pushing Egypt into an economic slump. Imagine if Auric Goldfinger somehow mated with Scrooge McDuck to produce the wealthiest, bling-iest figure in history. That was Musa I.
For a reason or another, movies about detectives, secret agents or spies have gone mano a mano with jazz, and so this week we'll feature jazz inspired by adventurous characters. In this first segment, the focus is on James Bond and how anyone from Louis Armstrong and Count Basie to Bill Frisell, Dave Douglas and Steven Bernstein, among others, have played with John Barry's compositions just like James Bond has played with Dr. No, Auric Goldfinger and whole bunch of other villains! The playlist features John Barry, Louis Armstrong, Pizzicato Five, CCM Jazz Orchestra, Steven Bernstein, Count Basie, Dave Douglas, Soul Brothers, Bill Frisell, Thomas Morgan, Sexmob and Leroy Holmes. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/10949861/Mondo-Jazz (up to Leroy Holmes). Happy listening!
The powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries.Following up with Dr. No, we have Goldfinger the 7th novel by Ian Fleming, James sets out to investigate gold smuggling by Auric Goldfinger before eventually discovering a much more dastardly plot involving the long term contamination of the U.S. gold reserve at Fort Knox.Next Week: For Your Eyes OnlyAll upcoming episodes in orderQuantum of SolaceView To A KillThunderballThe Spy Who Loved MeOn Her Majesty’s Secret ServiceYou Only Live TwiceThe Man With The Golden GunOctopussyThe Living DaylightsLicense To KillGoldeneyeTomorrow Never DiesThe World Is Not EnoughDie Another DaySkyfallSpectreNo Time To DiePlease subscribe, share and review.Find us on twitter with#WatchWorld@TheJohnMurphy@Christian_Humes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In THIS episode of Breaking Bond, we’ll be talking about 1964’s GoldfingerStarring:Sean Connery as James BondHonor Blackman – Pussy GaloreGert Frobe – Auric GoldfingerHarold Sakata - OddjobCec Linder – Felix LeiterDirected by Guy HamiltonThe action, gadgets, and sex are all amped up for Goldfinger, but so too are the sound effects, cringe jokes, and sexism! We're talking 007 as he battles Auric Goldfinger and the oddball Oddjob for the fate of all the gold in Fort Knox!
This episode is brought to you by one of our amazing Patreon supporters!! Jason ultimately chose this pop culture classic, which steered these episodes towards the "spy" theme. He gave us the awesome privilege of watching the Sean Connery movie, Goldfinger! Goldfinger is the third, in what is now twenty five movies about the 007 agent, James Bond! It's also the third, of six, that star Sean Connery. All about Auric Goldfinger trying to break into Fort Knox and steal all of the gold that it contains. You might know this movie from the quote:James Bond - "you expect me to talk"Auric Goldfinger - "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!"And also the always recognizable, Odd Job. However you remember it, it might be time to take a look back again, and give it a watch!! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Pandora | RSS Tell us what you think!Leave us a voicemail at 970-573-6148Send us feedback and/or MP3's to outsidethelongbox@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube!Support the podcast on Patreon!Credit - Doyle Daniels, Juan Muro, Gabe Llanas, Tim Huskey
Main Review: Goldfinger (1964) The powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries. Scores - Jack - 4, Trevor - 4.5, Peter - 7.5, Sarah - 6.5, Ben - 7.5, Sean - 7.5 Overview- 6.5 Check us out on itunes or on our website at http://tuscanshed.com/ Music: http://www.bensound.com
GOLD-FINGER! Admit it, you just did the "bwap bwaaa-bwaaa"s in your head. You can't HELP it when it comes to Shirley Bassey's first Bond theme and one of the all-time great Bond movies. Join Nat and Stu as they deep dive into the third film instalment of the 007 series and the way it established so much of what we consider "Bond" DNA. Also, more talk about James Bond's magical penis as it pertains to the lesbianism of Pussy Galore; plus Natalie has a weird theory about Auric Goldfinger's sexual fetish. Enjoy!
El villano nos fascina tanto como el héroe, incluso más, en algunos casos. Muchos creadores y autores han cuidado con más mimo al personaje malvado de sus ficciones que al propio héroe, que muchas veces suele ser plano y poco interesante. ¿Por qué nos atraen los personajes más malos de la ficción? ¿Mentes perversas o genios incomprendidos? En el interior de este libro hay un repaso por las personalidades más viles de la historia de la literatura, el cine y los cómics. 66 villanos en 6 capítulos…el libro más malvado de la historia. Manu González, autor de Ciudades fantásticas y Criaturas fantásticas, ha reunido en este volumen a los malos más malos de la cultura popular, arrojando luz sobre el origen y representación de todos estos villanos, descubriéndonos cómo el mal acecha en cualquier esquina y bajo cualquier apariencia.Sauron, su dominio es el tormento. Freddy Krueger, el dueño de tus pesadillas. Pennywise, el temible payaso alienígena. Auric Goldfinger, pasión por el oro. Loki, el dios de las travesuras. Ra’s Al Ghul, cabeza de demonio. #VillanosFantasticos #Cine #Comics
On poursuit notre rétrospective James Bond avec l’un des opus les plus populaires et l’un des plus appréciés de la saga: GOLDFINGER, sorti en 1964. Après le succès des deux premiers opus, DR NO et BONS BAISERS DE RUSSIE, EON productions continue sur sa bonne lancée et adapte le 7ème ouvrage de l’écrivain Ian Flemming, toujours avec Sean Connery en agent 007 qui doit cette fois faire face à un antagoniste redoutable, le milliardaire qui tente de faire fluctuer le cours de l’or à son avantage, Auric Goldfinger, incarné par l’acteur allemand Gert Fröbe. GOLDFINGER arrive à point nommé, tous les feux sont au vert pour les producteurs qui continuent à produire la série de films à la chaine, donc celui-ci sera également réalisé en une année montre en main. Et avec 3 millions de budget. Sauf que ce n’est pas Terrence Young qui réembreille derrière la caméra, le réalisateur des deux premiers épisodes fait une pause dans la franchise suite à des désaccords financiers et veut changer d’air sur un autre projet. On choisit alors le Britannique Guy Hamilton, qui était déjà pressenti pour réaliser DR NO, car il est un ami du producteur Hary Saltzman… Un cocktail servi par Charlotte Klinke et Alexandre Caporal
The preliminaries of our World Cup of Bond Villains continues with our celebration of the villains of the Sean Connery period, namely Dr No, Rosa Klebb, Kronsteen, Emilio Largo and of course Auric Goldfinger. Through these characters we discuss the development of the Bond villain and in some cases, ask if some are relocatable today.There, also some side conversations about the quality of or indeed existence of these villain's secret lairs. We also wonder which is the better way to go: drowning in pool of acid or buried under a pile of shit.Download the MP3 or listen on the player below.The Oddjob Pod is also on Apple Podcasts (if you like the show please give it a 5 star rating and a nice review)Or you can add our feed to your podcatcher of choice.Like our Facebook page.Follow @oddjobpod Tweet to @oddjobpod
We're adding Bonds to the Imaginary Capital portfolio. This week, we kick off 007 Month by determining if Auric Goldfinger can turn villain into profit, cutting costs ... and sometimes Bonds.
In our newest episode, the honeymoon is over as Tim forces Corinne to watch yet another James Bond movie, with MovieBob joining them again to face the toxic masculinity of the popular 007 outing Goldfinger. We discuss the metaphorical and nearly literal emasculation of Bond, compare the greedy title villain to a certain head of state, and suggest that more casting decisions should be contingent on wrestling matches. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a choice of hats: duck or projectile. Also pleased be advised that we do discuss sexual assault as a theme in the film, something that's almost a given with James Bond by this point.Subscribe to our podcast here.Listen to us on Stitcher here.Interested in getting more from this movie? Check out supplemental material for this episode here.Does planning heists make you hungry for some Denny's? Would you follow Auric Goldfinger on Twitter? Did James Bond ruin your marriage? Leave a comment below and keep the conversation going.
Goldfinger de Ian Fleming (1959) es un libro de la larga saga del agente del servicio secreto británico de James Bond. En esta historia, James Bond tiene un encuentro con un hombre obsesionado con el oro y todo lo que tiene que ver con este metal precioso: Auric Goldfinger. Lo que empieza como una rivalidad casual, podría tener consecuencias graves para la paz del mundo en entero. Descubre qué tiene de bueno y de malo Goldfinger, en este episodio de A la aventura, podcast de libros y lectura. Música de entrada: Gymnopedie No. 1 de Erik Satie Música de salida: Jeux D’eau de Maurice Ravel Contacto www.alaaventura.net/contacto facebook.com/alaaventurapodcast Twitter: @alaaventura jboscomendoza@gmail.com Ayuda a hacer posible este podcast a través de Patreon http://wwww.patreon.com/alaaventura
“He loves gooooold!!!” Bond bliver viklet ind i en sag om store mængder guld, ja faktisk hele guldbeholdningen i Fort Knox! Auric Goldfinger, en mand for hvem intet kan måle sig med dette ædle, gyldne metal, har lagt en gruopvækkende plan, der vil forøge hans eget gulds værdi, men lægge verden i økonomisk ruin, for … Continue reading Afsnit 49: James Bond Podcast 4 – Goldfinger
Auric Goldfinger (not to be confused with half-brother Agric Silverfinger or his developmentally challenged cousin Plumbic Leadfinger) conspires to ruin the financial world by once and for all taking the U.S. off the gold standard. Despite the ambiguous motivations of its characters, Goldfinger codifies the formula for all future Bond films. Sean Connery has long been regarded as the "best Bond", with this being the "best Bond film," although it must be said that Matt believes the one-off Lazenby film On Her Majesty's Secret Service is perhaps a little overlooked... just sayin'.Download: 045 Goldfinger
It seems like everyone is talking about James Bond now that Spectre is out, so Sid and James decided to call in podcast extraordinaire Kris Roley to talk about one of the greatest Bond movies of all time, Goldfinger! Goldfinger really has the best of everything - Sean Connery as Bond, an amazing villain in Auric Goldfinger, a female need actually named "Pussy Galore," a killer henchman name Oddjob with the most lethal hat ever, and, of course, the greatest Aston Martin DB5 to ever spy on stuff. Goldfinger was the Bond movie that started it all when it comes to cars packed with gadgets. Since Goldfinger, James Bond's car has become central to each movie. Join us as Kris Roley chats it up with James and Sid about the movie, the cars we see, and some of the best of James Bond vehicles. Subscribe to Reels and Wheels on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us feedback! Follow @ReelsandWheels, @SidBridgeComedy and @S2KJames and let us know what you think!
It's a Bond hat-trick as we take a look at the third 007 film Goldfinger. Find out if this movie holds up to its reputation as being one of, if not THE top Bond films. Sean Connery is back as Bond, along with Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore. That's right. Her name is Pussy Galore. Gert Frobe is a welcome addition as the titular villain Auric GOLDFINGER. Find us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelComicHeroes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reelComicHeroes/ Website: http://reelpodcastnetwork.libsyn.com/ Next time on Reel Comic Heroes: Thunderball
Título original Goldfinger aka Año 1964 Duración 108 min. País Reino Unido Reino Unido Director Guy Hamilton Guión Richard Maibaum & Paul Dehn (Novela: Ian Fleming) Música John Barry, Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley Fotografía Ted Moore Reparto Sean Connery, Honor Blackman, Gert Fröbe, Shirley Eaton, Tania Mallet, Harold Sakata, Bernard Lee, Cec Linder, Lois Maxwell, Martin Benson, Desmond Llewelyn Productora Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Eon Productions Género Aventuras. Acción | James Bond. Espionaje Sinopsis El agente británico 007 se deberá ver las caras con Auric Goldfinger, un malvado magnate que hace contrabando a escala internacional y que está fascinado por el oro. En el transcurso de la investigación, James oirá por primera vez hablar sobre la operación "Grand Slam", que parece ser un plan para desestabilizar toda la economía mundial.
The NaschyCast returns with a French produced gem from the 1970's. Paul Naschy's role in this action adventure is pretty small but the film is well worth seeing for the rest of the cat and the fun story. DOCTOR JUSTICE is based on a series of French comic books that were very popular at the time. Dr. Benjamin Justice is an humanitarian doctor and works for the WHO (World Health Organization) tackling medical problems all over the globe. He is an expert of judo (6th dan), ju-jitsu and karaté. In the film he is played by John Phillip Law as an incredibly optimistic force for all that is right and good (justice, no?) with a will to put every bit of his abilities in the service of bringing criminals to heel. In this case the (very) good Doctor is up against some very clever oil thieves who have found a way to highjack an entire tanker of the black gold while the ship is still in transit - and without the crew even knowing the oil is gone! These criminals are lead by Gert Fröbe who will be instantly recognizable as Auric Goldfinger from the Bond film, of course but the rest of the bad guys a prove to be of interest as well including a martial arts expert that makes the numerous fight scenes very entertaining. Troy and I are happy to be back in the saddle with a Naschy film to discuss even one with as little of our hero as this. We keep the show on track for the most part but there are the usual side conversations about what we've been watching and reading lately as well as some music talk. The Mail Bag this time out gives us some food for thought but we are always hungry for more feedback so if you wish please contact the show at naschycast@gmail.com to add your musings to the proceedings. Thanks for downloading and listening to our babble - we are grateful for your attention!
SHOW NOTESAlex and Paul are on a secret mission to uncover the latest in aviation innovation. Well, it's episode 007, expect Plenty O'Puns.I. News of the weekThe U.S. airlines release their white paper about the Gulf airlinesFull Report of U.S. Airlines to the White House Blaming Gulf Carriers — Paul Papadimitriou, LayoversUS-UAE Business Council Tells U.S. Airlines to Compete More and Complain Less — Marisa Garcia, SkiftFeeling the heat — The EconomistU.S Airlines Promise to Get More Aggressive Towards Gulf Carrier Rivals — Dennis Schaal, SkiftAmerican Airlines asks to extend deferral on pensions — Michael A. Lindenberger, The Dallas Morning NewsAmerican Airlines' request for pension bailout draws criticism — Steven Mufson, Washington PostEmirates Airline assembles top team to rebut US carriers' allegations over subsidies — Frank Kane, The NationalEtihads Adds Residence Suite to New York Route in Open Skies Amenities Escalation — Marisa Garcia, SkiftSecond A350 to up ante in Qatar's battle with Lufthansa — Michael Gubisch, FlightGlobalLufthansa Prepared to Battle Emirates by Slashing Fares — Richard Weiss, BloombergEmirates really wants its A380-NEOsEmirates Would Order Up to 200 A380neos — Jens Flottau, AviationWeekAirbus assures on A380 break-even this year — David Kaminski-Morrow, FlightGlobalMH370 interim reportMH370 Official Report (PDF)Angry families reject report — BBC NewsIncidents in seriesTurkish A330 suffers nose gear collapse in Kathmandu — Firdaus Hashim, FligthGlobal'Minor' injuries result from MD-88 LaGuardia crash: Delta — Jon Hemmerdinger, FlightGlobalSpicejet DH8D at Hubli on Mar 8th 2015, runway excursion on landing — Simon Hradecky, Aviation HeraldIncidents reveal crucial need for passengers to leave bags behind — John Walton, RunWayGirlNetworkSolar Impulse 2 starts its round-the-world tripSolar ImpulseQantas 747 lands for posterityHistoric Qantas 747-400 makes precision touchdown on its final journey — CourrierMailPilot's-eye view of 747-400's delivery flight to Illawarra — wave965fm (video)Korean Air will fly its 747-8 to LondonKorean Air Adds Boeing 747-8i London Operation from August 2015 — Airline RouteNew Korean Air Prestige Suite Indicates A New Seating Trend In Business Class — Jonny Clark, TheDesignAir II. Innovation in AirTech, PaxEx and DesignSITA's report on the future of air travelThe Future is Personal in Air Travel — SITAClosing in on a 360-degree view for airports and airlines — Linda Fox, TnoozAirlines and Airports Turn to Apps to Improve Passenger Experience — Juliet Van Wagenen, Avionics TodayAutomated technology to boost airport passenger spending: SITA — Jamie Freed, The Sydney Morning HeraldUber suffers drawback in JapanUber Says Goodbye to Japan after Government Ruling — Ma Jie, BloombergUber pilots ride-sharing in Japan — The StarJapan to Suspend Uber's Pilot Ride-Sharing Service — Juro Osawa and Takashi Mochizuku, Wall Street JournalLINE Taxi leapfrogs Uber, now in over 90 cities across Japan — David Corbin, TechinAsiaSkyTeam goes all in for messaging appsDutch LCC Transavia first airline to use WhatsApp messaging for customer care — Raymond Kollau, AirlineTrendsAir France on WeChat in China — AirFrance.comSkyTeam Gets Vocal on WeChat — SkyTeam.comKLM Launches Android Smartwatch App — KLM.comThought-controlled piloting Quadriplegic woman flies F-35 with nothing but her thoughts — Jesus Diaz, GizmodoA new airliner tracking systemRockwell Collins offers global airliner tracking system — Karen Walker, ATW III. Gadget of the weekApple Watch IV. Debate of the weekThe planes, airlines and airports of 007Live and Let Fly — David Lande, Air & Space MagazineList of vehicles in James Bond moviesVirgin Atlantic's Vesper cocktail V. Question of the weekWhat are the private 747s in operation today? by Paul Papadimitriou, in honor of Auric Goldfinger who flew a Lockheed JetStar.The lines of private and state-owned can sometimes be blurry, but we found three candidates, two 747-400 and one 747-8i. We enumerate a few other examples too. VI. Airport of the weekMIA.Casino Royale is the only 007 movie which features an entire action sequence in an airport: Miami International. Nothing was filmed there, though. It all happened in PRA (airfield), NAS (airport), the Dunsfold Aerodrome (hangar) and Pinewood Studios (miniatures).We still look at what's to say about MIA. The iBeacon initiative is of note.
THE GOOD LIFE -- “I believe that the bourbon and branch water is rather splendid here.” While relaxing on the front porch of his home on Auric Stud, his Kentucky horse ranch, Auric Goldfinger offers James Bond a Mint Julep, commenting that the drink is “traditional, but satisfying.”
Goldfinger, the third James Bond film, is often seen as the quintessential Bond movie--the one where all the elements came together to form the James Bond formula. But in print, Goldfinger was Fleming's seventh novel, the British agent is investigating smuggler and game cheat Auric Goldfinger. Similar in many ways to its theatrical part, Stuart reviews the original novel and compares it to the big screen counterpart. As part of James Bond's 50th Anniversary, the podcast Now Playing is reviewing all of the James Bond films and we at Books & Nachos are looking at all of Fleming's original Bond novels and short stories. In this episode, join Stuart as he reads and reviews Goldfinger.
Bond is back again in probably the most popular—and certainly most influential—James Bond film. He's asked to check out Auric Goldfinger in this one, and uncovers a dastardly plot to steal—wait for it—gold! I discuss the gold-painted girl, the Aston Martin DB5, the idea of substituting golf for baccarat, the plausibility of putting a Lincoln Continental in a Ranchero, the plausibility of machismo overcoming lesbianism, the US Army's sense of humor, and, of course, Pussy Galore.