Podcast appearances and mentions of david lowbridge ellis

Really, 007! pay a glowing tribute to the late Bruce Glover, assessing the unforgettable characters of Mr Wint and Mr Kidd in the glorious 007 caper Diamonds Are Forever.Host Tom Pickup is joined by special guest David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives Philip Dethlefts, DPA journalist and broadcaster, Dr. Lisa Funnell, 007 scholar, author and media educator, Bill Koenig from The Spy Command blog and David Lowbridge-Ellis of the Licence to Queer blog, convene to discuss the positively shocking future of 007 at Amazon.  Read all about the game-changing James Bond news at Variety. You can follow Philip on Bluesky, X and Instagram. Check out Dr. Lisa's work over at her website, and purchase her books on Amazon. You can also follow her on Bluesky and Instagram. Read Bill's writing over at The Spy Command, and hear him on The 007 Files podcast. You can also follow him on Bluesky and X. Check out David's writing at Licence to Queer, and listen to him on the Licence to Queer podcast. You can also follow him on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Purchase the latest exclusive SpyHards merch at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

“At the core of a lot of depression is feeling like you don't have any meaning.” - David Zaritsky David Zaritsky and David Lowbridge-Ellis candidly explore the dark side and light side of relevancy within the Bond community. (Yes, there are also Star Wars references.) When we feel relevant, we get a natural hit of dopamine. But this can become dangerously addictive; creating content with the sole goal of gaining followers and likes can wreak havoc on our mental health. David Z gets personal about how he has lost friends because they could not stop comparing their own relevance with other people's. David L-E reveals how he strives to find meaning in himself, rather than by seeking affirmation from others. This is a very personal conversation in which both Davids discuss how to navigate this tricky territory. The hope is that by sharing it publicly they will help others. As David Z says here, when it comes to mental health, “There's a real need to understand the why of what is happening.” It's tribal. Although some talk about the Bond Community as if it's a place where everyone agrees with each other, in reality it consists of many subgroups. And while most Bond fans are positive voices, bringing diverse points of view and supporting others with positive affirmation, a few sadly pursue relevancy by propagating negativity, attempting to tear down those who they are jealous of. The Davids hone in on their shared why: if it's not followers and likes, what does motivate them to continue doing what they do? Finally, David Z has some very practical advice for people who might be struggling with the issues raised in this video. About the ‘On Our Minds Only?' series: Mental health is not discussed enough, despite it being an important element of the 007 stories. In this series, David talks very openly about mental health with members of the Bond community. He has a theory: these are the sorts of things on many of our minds but we often struggle to put them into words. Maybe we can change that?

This episode is also available as a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T0oz1O9yjU Award-winning Bond author Kim Sherwood and Licence to Queer's David Lowbridge-Ellis sit down to watch together the Bond film appearances of Kim's grandfather, George Baker - the man who Fleming wanted to play Bond. More than a decade after his passing, George remains a household name in the UK, immediately familiar to generations of film and TV viewers - especially Bond fans. Although his screen time in the Bond series is relatively svelte, he leaves a lasting impression in two very different roles: the no-nonsense Captain Benson in The Spy Who Loved Me and the comically fusty brass-rubbing genealogist Sir Hilary Bray in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Which of these roles was closest to the real George? Kim shares her unique insights. In On Her Majesty's Secret Service, George Baker also revoiced George Lazenby for around a third of the film. Baker himself said he found dubbing Lazenby "extraordinary", not least of all because he would have played James Bond himself if Ian Fleming had got his own way. Kim and David explore in detail how George almost became Bond and also the lesser known parts of his legacy: how he was not just an actor but a poet and award-winning playwright; how he was a British icon who was actually born in Bulgaria (and he could still speak the language until his final days); how he might have been a spy using his acting roles as cover!; how he earned a reputation as a ladies' man while being someone who was very vocal towards any institution which discriminated against women (this film contains some strong language!). And of course, Kim shares how much of an influence George had - and continues to have - on her own life and work. As usual with Kim and David, the chat ranges far and wide. Expect discussion of: - The merits of DVD menus - The complexities of keeping the British end up - Tweed (See: #SirHilaryBrayDay) - Accents! Accents! Accents! (And more accents!) And: an accidental recreation of Lethal Weapon.

With a drought on the Bond film front, why is everyone not quenching their thirst with the Bond books? Perhaps it's because, with more than 50 continuation stories published in the sixty years since Fleming's death, it can be hard knowing where to start. Setting each other the mission of proving the case that there's a Bond book for every mood and every taste, Licence to Queer's David Lowbridge-Ellis and Mark Edlitz, author of James Bond After Fleming, have each curated a list of seven 007 continuation novels. Here they share their picks and why they selected them. David and Mark each choose... The one to read in one sitting The one to read when you're in the mood to squirm in your seat The one to read when you want something fantastical The one to read on the beach The one to read when you want something psychological The one to read when you want to see Bond from a different angle The one to read when you want something fresh and original *There are slight spoilers for the opening chapters of some of the books but nothing significant about the plots.*

This week we are joined by one of the most interesting and thoughtful voices in Bond fandom, License to Queer's David Lowbridge-Ellis MBE. David has made a name for himself exploring why James Bond appeals so much to LGBTQIA+ people and reappraising the Bond universe through queer lenses. Forhis Build-A-Bond, David makes things as difficult as possible for himself by enforcing multiple rules on his film, all of which lead to a Bond film unlike any other we've had on the show before. Part 007 love-in, part queer deconstruction and part cinematic history, this weeks episode is what a podcast was always meant to be: a group of nerds nerding out about their favourite nerdy subject. We also offend the French and discuss some of Fraser's favourite obstacle spanning structures. Additional special guests include David's cats and Fraser's washing machine. More David Lowbridge-Ellis: X: @DavidTLowbridge https://www.licencetoqueer.com/

In the latest instalment of their popular series uncovering how Bond films developed through the scripting process, Tom Mason and David Lowbridge-Ellis set their gunbarrel sights on The World Is Not Enough. Early versions of the script reveal significantly different locations, different action sequences, different characters and different versions of the infamous gag which brings the film to its memorable climax! Previous episodes (available on YouTube and wherever you find podcasts) have tackled early drafts of Diamonds Are Forever and The Spy Who Loved Me. Which film do you think Tom and David should do next?

Really, 007! review the latest Bond book written by Charlie Higson, timed to coincide with King Charles III's coronation...Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiast Math Pickup, as well as special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer and Chris Eeles! Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Spy Who Loved Me is one of the most balanced Bond films, with a finely calibrated blend of all we love about Bond. But the film we ended up with went through dozens of iterations, many containing thoroughly unhinged ideas. Tom Mason and David Lowbridge-Ellis have read every screen treatment and script they can get their hands on - two years' worth! - and are now ready to share what they've found. Batten down the hatches for seal sex, crash zooms, a villain called Kronk, Anya's brother-lover, testicular torture and a very temperamental Lotus Esprit... Contains some strong language (direct quotes from the screenplays).

Kim Sherwood and David Lowbridge-Ellis talk with a live audience about all things travel and 007. How much is travel is responsible for the success of the books and films? Why do we have the urge to make pilgrimages to Bond locations? What can we learn from Bond about how to travel (and how not to)? This is a recording of an event held on Zoom on 22nd July 2023.

Really, 007! celebrate the 40th anniversary of Octopussy in this special video featuring director John Glen, actors Tony & David Meyer, special effects supervisor John Richardson, 'turban expert' Del Singh, stuntmen Paul Weston and Andy Bradford, and many of our regular contributors - Jon Auty from Behind The Stunts, Steve Clamp, Ciaran Brown, David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Chris Eeles, Nikolai Quack, Robert Redfern, Dom Cook, Darren Bithell, Owain Christian, Jonathan Payne, Richard Dobbs Grove, Vinnie Harris and Marcus Petäjä...Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! celebrate the 40th anniversary of Octopussy in this special video featuring director John Glen, actors Tony & David Meyer, special effects supervisor John Richardson, 'turban expert' Del Singh, stuntmen Paul Weston and Andy Bradford, and many of our regular contributors - Jon Auty from Behind The Stunts, Steve Clamp, Ciaran Brown, David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Chris Eeles, Nikolai Quack, Robert Redfern, Dom Cook, Darren Bithell, Owain Christian, Jonathan Payne, Richard Dobbs Grove, Vinnie Harris and Marcus Petäjä...Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Sherwood's 'A Wild & True Relation' is an amazingly queer book. For Pride Month 2023, David Lowbridge-Ellis gets truthful with the Bond author about her 18th Century-set swashbuckler, examining how and why she created such a moving and rollicking tale of self-determination, freedom of sexual orientation, chosen family and defied gender expectations.

In this spoiler-filled chat, David Lowbridge-Ellis delves deeply into all aspects of On His Majesty's Secret Service with its author, Charlie Higson. No topic is off limits. David and Charlie get stuck into the core of the thrilling story, exploring the real life inspirations for the villain and his dastardly plot. They also tackle the really important questions, such as: should we trust someone if they have a six pack which is “ridged like a Toblerone”? What was the inspiration for giving Bond a ‘friend with benefits'? What kind of underpants does 007 wear? And, perhaps most pressingly of all, why does eating fermented foods make one ‘woke'? Listen to Charlie's brilliant new podcast 'Willy Willy Harry Stee' wherever you get podcasts. In each weekly episode, Charlie gets together with a historian to tell the story of one of England's kings and queens. By the end of the series, every monarch will have been covered. As I say in our chat, I found that the episodes so far have really helped me fill in gaps in my own historical knowledge. It's strongly recommended.

Kim Sherwood and David Lowbridge-Ellis celebrate 70 Years of Bond by getting together with an audience to talk all things Fleming. They start off by sharing their funny first encounters with the Bond books (both involved naked men as it happens!) before discussing the best order in which to read them. Kim and David get stuck into the subtle - and less subtle! - differences between the films and books, including the parts which readers unfamiliar with Fleming find surprising. David and Kim also read aloud some short excerpts from the novels, including their favourite character introductions (both choose their favourite ally and villain) and some of Fleming's fantastic descriptions. Kim and David invite audience contributions throughout - there were some fantastic questions posed! This is a recording of a live event on the evening of 18th May 2023. Thank you to everyone who came along. Save the date for the next live event with David and Kim on 22nd July 2023. Kim Sherwood is the author of the Double-O series, the first book of which is Double or Nothing and was published in 2022. The second in the trilogy will be released in 2024. She is also the author of the multi-award-winning Testament (2018) and the swashbuckling A Wild & True Relation (2023). You can subscribe to Kim's Substack, The Girl With The Golden Pen, here: https://kimsherwood.substack.com/ All paid subscribers get FREE access to these live events. David Lowbridge-Ellis is the creator and editor of Licence to Queer, a multi-platform mission to bring together LGBTQ+ fans of James Bond so we can all appreciate 007 from different angles. In 2023, he was awarded #BondCommunity Writer of the Year. Licence to Queer is based at www.licencetoqueer.com and can be found @LicenceToQueer on twitter and Instagram. David is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British James Bond Fan Club, 007GB. Check out David's coverage of Double or Nothing here. The non-spoiler review: https://www.licencetoqueer.com/blog/b... Interview with Kim Sherwood (recorded July 2023, released September): https://www.licencetoqueer.com/blog/c... An appreciation of the book's gay representation, in the personage of 004 Joseph Dryden: https://www.licencetoqueer.com/blog/0... There is also a video version of this event on the LTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09WNUhck0kQ Participants had the option of having their cameras on and you will see some of these guests in the second half of the video.

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative David Lowbridge-Ellis of the Licence to Queer blog, ride a stolen locomotive off a collapsing bridge with Buster Keaton's groundbreaking 1926 Civil War silent film The General.   Directed by Clyde Bruckman & Buster Keaton. Starring Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley, Frederick Vroom, Frank Barnes and Charles Smith. David's writing can be found at Licence to Queer. The Licence to Queer podcast is available on all major platforms.  Cam's list of The 5 Greatest Train Thrillers can be viewed on his blog. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Purchase the latest exclusive SpyHards merch at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

Really, 007! chat to two key figures in the brand new British James Bond Fan Club - 007GB!Host Tom Pickup is joined by regular contributors - Rob Parker and Harry Pickup discuss the new venture with founder and president Philip Dewhurst and editor-at-large David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Check out 007GB's website for more information and details of how to become a member!https://www.007gb.co.uk/Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us in the Cubby Hole this week as we chat to David Lowbridge-Ellis from Licence to Queer & we discuss our favourite actors who've portrayed Bond's brother from Langley, Felix Leiter {Correspondence to our new email: moorecubby@gmail.com}.

So this is the penultimate episode of 2022. We were at the Garden Cinema on Tuesday 20th to watch The Coen Brothers Blood Simple. My co-host for the evening was the Producer and now regular contributor to the James Dean. James was absolutely superb, both an astute appreciator of the Coen Brothers as artists, but fascinatingly relaying some nuggets of personal experience from having actually met and watched the Coen's at work. Listening to James and watching the film, which was an absolutely incredible DCP restoration by Criterion with 5.1 sound, I just was reminded about the pure joy of watching a film. It's almost heresy to say, but the film seems to offer itself up for the pure joy of watching, without and underlying sense of message. It's cine-literate, but unpretentiously so, and it's refreshingly Apolitical. Of course, the argument arises that there is no such thing a culture product that is Apolitical. Everything is defined by an underlying ideology. As a well-trained cultural studies scholar, the notion of being always already within ideology is something that has been drilled into me. Indeed, one could suggest that the Coens, whether they would explicitly acknowledge or speak to the wider allusions of their work, have been knowing chroniclers of the Absurdist contradictions at the heart of the American dream. Yet, this is never imposed didactically. On the contrary there is arguably a respect for audiences literacy of, and practice in, to borrow from Stuart Hall, decoding and negotiating the signifiers of film. That might sound overwrought, in the way I've put it. What I mean is, they revel in the possibilities of cinema as form. Unlike many other filmmakers for who use references as pastiche or as an exercise in nerding out. The Coens invite you to the self-contained pleasure of the film they are presenting you with, without the necessity of connecting a reference external to the text. Even with the noir invocations, exploitation riffs, tours of pulp violence, one never feels excluding from enjoying the fundamental filmic pleasures. Watching and listening, to this pristinely recreated digital artifact, in such a perfect auditorium, and with the knowledge of a shared audience intent, my will to analyse interpret gradually just succumbed to a purity of pleasure. Looking back, if there has been a theme to this season of the podcast, it has been a kind of tension. Between how we define and categorise films; the push to define the status of cinema in a fractured and uncertain media landscape. And the ephemeral, fleeting joy of those minute of empathy and immersion. Where the mechanistic shaping of light and sound creates a canvas of illusion which offers the chance to connect the external universe with your internal dreamscape. With just the end of year review to come, I want to thank all the contributors to this season. Guest hosts James Dean, Caroline Catz, Mary Wild, Sarah Cleaver, David Lowbridge-Ellis, Catherine Wheatley, Savina Petcova, Chris Cassingham, Clarisse Lockree, the podcast really has functioned thanks to your generosity of time and insight. Also, thanks to all the other guests we have had on the show this season. Thanks to George and all the staff at the Garden for Hosting the live episodes. You should all join their membership scheme immediately. It's a magical and still largely undiscovered venue in the heart of London. And thanks to Neil of course, who has been on a break apart from the Sight and Sound episode.  His support and encouragement behind the scenes has been invaluable. It's been a challenge to do this without him and I'm looking forward to getting back to the main purpose of the show, which is our movie conversation (DL). --- You can listen to The Cinematologists for free, wherever you listen to podcasts: click here to follow. We also produce an extensive monthly newsletter and bonus/extended content that is available on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cinematologists. You can become a member for only £2. We really appreciate any reviews you might write (please send us what you have written and we'll mention it) and sharing on Social Media is the lifeblood of the podcast so please do that if you enjoy the show. _____ Music Credits: ‘Theme from The Cinematologists' Written and produced by Gwenno Saunders. Mixed by Rhys Edwards. Drums, bass & guitar by Rhys Edwards. All synths by Gwenno Saunders. Published by Downtown Music Publishing  

In episode five, Johnny talks to David Lowbridge-Ellis, editor and commander-in-chief of LicenceToQueer.com, a fantastic online community that looks at the James Bond universe from an LGBTQ perspective. As well as being a James Bond obsessive, David is also an avid film fan and his background as a secondary school teacher and headmaster turns this into possibly the most eloquent and articulate My Movie DNA discussion so far. And, not surprisingly, we touch on the Bond universe despite every intention not to... This conversation was recorded online in late October of 2022 and covers topics such as Buster Keaton, Steven Spielberg and the Wachowskis, and we fan the flames of the ongoing Scorsese / Marvel debate. Many thanks to James Van As, who wrote and performed the brilliant music (check out James' superb iPhone game Loco Looper), and Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support. Please like and subscribe to the show. You can contact the show on Twitter @MyMovieDNA, or on email at MyMovieDNA@gmail.com.

In our second episode of the new season we tackle a behemoth of film culture: James Bond. Bond is not a subject we've covered before, or even talked about that much on the podcast. Except perhaps in the context of thinking about franchise cinema. This is something of an omission, as the James Bond world is a historically seminal part of film culture, which can be explored in many different ways. The industrial significance of the films was amplified when No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's final outing as Bond, was pushed back several times because of the COVID pandemic. Furthermore, Bond, more than any other genre, series or iconic character, influenced my childhood relationship to cinema. My Grandfather was a big Connery fan, and back in the days of three TV channels, a Christmas screening of a Bond film was must see TV.  As I've gotten older, I become more ambivalent about the character and the world, both from filmic and thematic standpoints. Watching the Craig era, this seems like a character out of time; a notion which the producers and writers leaned into. Where does Bond go next? Conjecture and speculation about the next casting are rife and this decision will, obviously, dictate the scope and direction of the next "reinvention". However, Bond still holds nostalgic pleasures for me – and offers up interesting prompts for conversation and debate. I've been thinking ways of engaging with Bond on the podcast and today's guest undoubtedly provided a fascinating entry point, one that provoked questions about the essence of the character and world created around him. I spoke to David Lowbridge-Ellis, the creator and editor of LicencetoQueer.com – the fan project that engages with Bond, essentially from a queer perspective. We talk about David's formative fandom, the character and world as the object of queer fascination, the expansion of an welcoming online community, reading texts oppositionally, possibilities of Bond's queer coding, gay assassins, Jim Fanning, and the potential next phase of Bond lore. (DL) Shownotes Licence to Queer - Instagram Licence to Queer - Twitter James Bond at 60 - BFI website. _____ You can listen to The Cinematologists for free, wherever you listen to podcasts: click here to follow. We also produce an extensive monthly newsletter and bonus/extended content that is available on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cinematologists. You can become a member for only £2. We really appreciate any reviews you might write (please send us what you have written and we'll mention it) and sharing on Social Media is the lifeblood of the podcast so please do that if you enjoy the show. _____ Music Credits: ‘Theme from The Cinematologists' Written and produced by Gwenno Saunders. Mixed by Rhys Edwards. Drums, bass & guitar by Rhys Edwards. All synths by Gwenno Saunders. Published by Downtown Music Publishing Supercut audio edited from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f_LyhxNWTk    

Really, 007! pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, and celebrate James Bond's lifelong service to Her Majesty. For her entire 70 year reign, 007 has been devoted to protecting her Great Britain, and we explore the history of their relationship in the books and the films.Host Tom Pickup is joined by regular contributors - John Kell, Rob Parker, and Harry and Math Pickup. Plus special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Jon Auty from Behind The Stunts and Ciaran Brown air their thoughts. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond by watching every film at the cinema!Things get personal for Bond when he encounters the alluring but deadly Elektra King in The World Is Not Enough...Tom, Math and John all share their hopes and expectations of watching it on the big screen, before assessing what they have just witnessed. They are joined by special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Sam Rogers, George Aldridge from Cinema Savvy, Lorenzo Granger aka The Substitute Agent, Jon Auty, Bob Foster, Ciaran Brown, Gary K, Patch, Dom Cook, Robert Redfern and Stephen Donnelly! Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond by watching every film at the cinema!Things get personal for Bond when he encounters the alluring but deadly Elektra King in The World Is Not Enough...Tom, Math and John all share their hopes and expectations of watching it on the big screen, before assessing what they have just witnessed. They are joined by special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Sam Rogers, George Aldridge from Cinema Savvy, Lorenzo Granger aka The Substitute Agent, Jon Auty, Bob Foster, Ciaran Brown, Gary K, Patch, Dom Cook, Robert Redfern and Stephen Donnelly! Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond by watching every film at the cinema!Bond must bring down media baron Elliot Carver in Tomorrow Never Dies...Tom, Math and John all share their hopes and expectations of watching it on the big screen, before assessing what they have just witnessed. They are joined by special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Steve Clamp, Sam Rogers, George Aldridge from Cinema Savvy, Lorenzo Granger aka The Substitute Agent, Jon Auty, Bob Foster, Ciaran Brown, Chris Johnson, Thom Donnelly, Trevor Baxendale, Gary K, Patch, Dom Cook, Robert Redfern, Matt Wood from Shaken Not Stirred and Stephen Donnelly! Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond by watching every film at the cinema!Bond must bring down media baron Elliot Carver in Tomorrow Never Dies...Tom, Math and John all share their hopes and expectations of watching it on the big screen, before assessing what they have just witnessed. They are joined by special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Steve Clamp, Sam Rogers, George Aldridge from Cinema Savvy, Lorenzo Granger aka The Substitute Agent, Jon Auty, Bob Foster, Ciaran Brown, Chris Johnson, Thom Donnelly, Trevor Baxendale, Gary K, Patch, Dom Cook, Robert Redfern, Matt Wood from Shaken Not Stirred and Stephen Donnelly! Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! speak to actor Götz Otto, who played überhenchman Stamper in Tomorrow Never Dies, including insights into working with Pierce Brosnan and Jonathan Pryce.Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell and David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too.Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond by watching every film at the cinema!After a 6-year hiatus, Pierce Brosnan made his debut as 007 in GoldenEye...Tom, Math, John, Chris and Rob all share their hopes and expectations of watching it on the big screen, before assessing what they have just witnessed. They are joined by special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Steve Clamp, Sam Rogers, That Guy Si, Bob Foster, Ciaran Brown, Chris Johnson, Thom Donnelly, Trevor Baxendale, Gary K, Darren Bithell, Patch, Chris Schofield, Yvonne & Andy Curran, Dom Cook, Philip Dethlefs from Cinekompass, Robert Redfern, Stu Only Live Tweets, Michael Chiaravalotti and Steve Koranteng! Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond by watching every film at the cinema!After a 6-year hiatus, Pierce Brosnan made his debut as 007 in GoldenEye...Tom, Math, John, Chris and Rob all share their hopes and expectations of watching it on the big screen, before assessing what they have just witnessed. They are joined by special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Steve Clamp, Sam Rogers, That Guy Si, Bob Foster, Ciaran Brown, Chris Johnson, Thom Donnelly, Trevor Baxendale, Gary K, Darren Bithell, Patch, Chris Schofield, Yvonne & Andy Curran, Dom Cook, Philip Dethlefs from Cinekompass, Robert Redfern, Stu Only Live Tweets, Michael Chiaravalotti and Steve Koranteng! Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond by watching every film at the cinema!We continue with a childhood favourite and one we chose to review to kickstart the podcast - Octopussy...Tom, Math and John share their hopes and expectations of watching it for the first time on the big screen, before assessing what they have just witnessed. They are joined by special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Sam Rogers, Jon Auty, Trevor Baxendale, Gary K, Darren Bithell, Patch, Noel Simpson, Philip Dethlefs from Cinekompass and Craig Haywood! Stu Only Live Tweets and his son also give their thoughts on For Your Eyes Only. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are joined by an incredible headteacher, writer, and thinker, David Lowbridge-Ellis! David uses he/they pronouns and is an inspirational headteacher, and the Director of School Improvement for Matrix Academy Trust in the West Midlands. He has written and spoken extensively on many aspects of education, especially curriculum and assessment. Inclusion is a recurring theme in his writing and speaking and he joins us this week to chat about the barriers queer people in education face. In this episode, David shares lots of brilliant tips on how to make educational spaces more inclusive, and how to be an effective, authentic leader in education.  We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode and you can also follow us on Twitter @PrideProgress and David @DavidTLowbridge. Thanks for listening!

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives Jon Auty from the Behind the Stunts podcast and YouTube channel and Ashley Lynch, film and television editor, celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Bourne Identity by debating the legacy of the groundbreaking Jason Bourne franchise, and its best and worst elements.    The hosts also reconvene with past Bourne review guests David Lowbridge-Ellis from Licence to Queer, Josh from the For Nerds By Nerds Podcast, Karyn from Chick-Lit and Nathan from Mission: Impodible to hear their series wrap-up thoughts. Make sure to check out the Behind the Stunts podcast and YouTube channel. Ashley's film work can be viewed at her website, or listen to her on the Girls on Pop podcast. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at Redbubble Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes.

Really, 007! celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond by watching every film at the cinema!Sean Connery returns as Bond attempts to uncover a sinister plot in Las Vegas in Diamonds Are Forever...Tom shares his hopes and expectations of watching it for the first time on the big screen, before assessing what he's just witnessed. He is joined by special guests David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer, Sam Rogers, Jon Auty, Trevor Baxendale, Bob Foster, Ciaran Brown, Gary K, Darren Bithell, Patch, Chris Schofield and Dom Cook. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives David Lowbridge-Ellis of the Licence to Queer blog and Alan J. Porter, co-author of The James Bond Lexicon and co-host of On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast, board a flying saucer to SMERSH headquarters to tackle the extravagant 1967 James Bond spoof Casino Royale. Directed by Val Guest, Ken Hughes, John Huston, Joseph McGrath, Robert Parish and Richard Talmadge. Starring Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, David Niven, Orson Welles, Joanna Pettet, Woody Allen, Daliah Lavi and Deborah Karr. David's writing can be found at Licence to Queer. The Licence to Queer podcast is available on all major platforms.  The James Bond Lexicon, as well as Alan's other books, can be purchased on Amazon. Check out On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at Redbubble Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes.

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Tyler Orton of the Subspace Transmissions podcast, ride a moon buggy through Las Vegas while tackling Sean Connery's final Eon-produced 007 adventure, Diamonds Are Forever. Directed by Guy Hamilton. Starring Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood, Jimmy Dean, Bruce Cabot, Putter Smith, Bruce Glover and Norman Burton. Check out Subspace Transmissions wherever you get your podcasts, and follow them on Facebook and YouTube. Also, make sure to watch Calvin Dyson and David Lowbridge-Ellis's excellent YouTube video on Queer Characters in James Bond films.  Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at Redbubble Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes.

Reading Time: < 1 minute How can school leaders genuinely reduce teacher workload? Our 129th interview is with, David Lowbridge-Ellis, former deputy head teacher of Barr Beacon School and current deputy director of school improvement at the Matrix Academy Trust… Two years ago I connected with David (in his role as deputy head teacher) at Barr Beacon. I was attracted […]

Welcome to Selling Secrets. The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.Episode six is the first of our new format of episodes where I interview experts in their field and discuss how that relates to action movies, spy films and Hollywood. In this episode, I interview David Lowbridge-Ellis, the creator of Licence to Queer, a website and podcast about Queer representation in the James Bond 007 franchise. I wanted to discuss the importance of queer representation in action films for an episode of the podcast. However, I understand the privileged lens that I look at life through as a straight, white, cisgender man; so I wanted to bring on a guest who could speak to the topic in a way that I can't. I am so grateful to David for coming on and sharing about why queer representation is so important in films. During the interview, we discuss James Bond, the early Hollywood Hays Code, representation in modern Hollywood and much more. Licence to Queer Links:Licence to Queer: https://www.licencetoqueer.com/ Licence to Queer Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/licence-to-queer/id1583774260Other Queer Bond, Action & Spy Film Creators Mentioned in the Show:Mark O'Connell: https://markoconnell.co.uk/Calvin Dyson: https://www.youtube.com/user/calvindyson 

Really, 007! delve into the fascinating book detailing pretty much every Bond product since its inception; with the authors themselves - Alan J. Porter and Gillian J. Porter...Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiast John Kell, and special guest David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer; and of course -.Alan and Gillian! Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the 27th episode of Bond And Banter, host Jack Lugo invites a panel of Bond fans to discuss No Time To Die.  Word of warning -This is very much a SPOILER-filled conversation. Joining the panel are: Bill Koenig of the Spy Command blog, David Lowbridge-Ellis of the Licence To Queer blog, Bond fan & YouTube host Shayla Miller, & master Bond character impressionist Justin Valero. We discuss our thoughts, opinions, and observations on the latest entry in the Eon James Bond series.  Find out what we thought were the film's strengths & weaknesses, our thoughts on this conclusion of the Daniel Craig era, and various other observations.

In this episode of the podcast, the long-awaited analysis of the new 25th James Bond film No Time To Die that just hit the theaters. After several delays, is Daniel Craig's valedictory Bond film worth the wait? In a post-me-too era, the Bond women are written differently. Are women treated fairly in a Bond film in 2021? Are the scenes written naturally? Do the Bond films continue their unbroken tradition of including perceived queer coding on screen? Our guests are the gender expert and author Dr. Lisa Funnell, David Lowbridge-Ellis from Licence to Queer, and Tom Frankland. Hosted by Karri Ojala, Henrik Telkki and Zachary Pen. Edited by Karri Ojala. Guests Dr. Lisa Funnell, David Lowbridge-Ellis, Tom Frankland. The Flick Lab theme tune written and performed by Nick Grivell and Karri Ojala. This show can be listened to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can find us also on social media – Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, and www.theflicklab.com.

In episode #134 I speak to Matt Spaiser of Bond Suits and David Lowbridge Ellis from Licence to Queer about the style of A Single Man, directed by Tom Ford. The costume designer was Arianne Phillips who's filmography includes, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Kingsman: The Secret Service and Walk the Line. The film was based on the novel A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood (1964) Matt can be found at BondSuits.Com David can be found at LicencetoQueer.Com This episode is sponsored by MyPostcard. Be sure to enter TAILORS25 at checkout to get your 25% discount of any postcard you send.    

It's a very special episode of Bond and Banter!  A number of previous guests return to celebrate host Jack Lugo's Birthday Party! Bill Koenig, David Lowbridge-Ellis, Christopher Wood, Michael Kirwan, & Linda Zhu join the festivities for some fantastic Bond talk, musical performances by Chris Wood, & even a full game of Bond Jeopardy over Zoom. The party guests start off chatting about Bond alumni on the Cameo app.  Jack plays a number Birthday voicemails from previous podcast guest characters. Chris Wood brilliantly performs 2 songs, and then it's on to Bond Jeopardy! Who will win? Help Jack celebrate his birthday by listening to this special episode!

On episode 14 of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo interviews MI6's resident art expert "Jim Fanning" shortly after Bond shocked him by bidding on a Fabergé egg against Kamal Khan. Jack asks a number of questions about that event as well as Jim Fanning's personal life. Afterwards, founder of the Licence To Queer website David Lowbridge-Ellis joins the podcast for a thoughtful and honest discussion about the prospect of a bisexual James Bond. David and Jack also discuss a minor scoop that David's website discovered regarding a song used in No Time To Die and much more!

Really, 007! delve deep into Sean Connery's final official outing as James Bond - Diamonds Are Forever. Released in 1971, with a more colourful approach to the material after the diminishing returns of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Bond must track the smuggling of diamonds and find out their link to arch nemesis Blofeld...Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell and Chris Goldie, as well as special guest David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!In part 4 Bond consumes himself in Las Vegas with unforgettable scenes and characters...Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Really, 007! delve deep into Sean Connery's final official outing as James Bond - Diamonds Are Forever. Released in 1971, with a more colourful approach to the material after the diminishing returns of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Bond must track the smuggling of diamonds and find out their link to arch nemesis Blofeld...Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell and Chris Goldie, as well as special guest David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!In part 5 Bond finally meets Blofeld and Willard Whyte...Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Really, 007! delve deep into Sean Connery's final official outing as James Bond - Diamonds Are Forever. Released in 1971, with a more colourful approach to the material after the diminishing returns of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Bond must track the smuggling of diamonds and find out their link to arch nemesis Blofeld...Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell and Chris Goldie, as well as special guest David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!In part 6 Bond completes his mission, and we assess the critical and commerical impact of the film...Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Really, 007! delve deep into Sean Connery's final official outing as James Bond - Diamonds Are Forever. Released in 1971, with a more colourful approach to the material after the diminishing returns of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Bond must track the smuggling of diamonds and find out their link to arch nemesis Blofeld...Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell and Chris Goldie, as well as special guest David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!In part 3 we debate whether Wint & Kidd are actually progressive characters, and Bond heads to Amsterdam before the terrifying mortuary scene...Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Really, 007! delve deep into Sean Connery's final official outing as James Bond - Diamonds Are Forever. Released in 1971, with a more colourful approach to the material after the diminishing returns of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Bond must track the smuggling of diamonds and find out their link to arch nemesis Blofeld...Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell and Chris Goldie, as well as special guest David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!In part 2 we talk about the director Guy Hamilton, the pre-titles sequence, the title song, and Bond is handed his mission...Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Really, 007! delve deep into Sean Connery's final official outing as James Bond - Diamonds Are Forever. Released in 1971, with a more colourful approach to the material after the diminishing returns of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Bond must track the smuggling of diamonds and find out their link to arch nemesis Blofeld...Host Tom Pickup is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell and Chris Goldie, as well as special guest David Lowbridge-Ellis aka Licence To Queer. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!In part 1 David tells us all about his Licence To Queer vision and we talk about the history of the production...Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 4 for Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo interviews "Ernst Stavro Blofeld" directly from his batho sub during the events of Diamonds Are Forever.  Find out the names of Blofeld's cats as well his contigency plans should his scheme in the film fail to go as plan and much more. Afterwards, Jack welcomes guest David Lowbridge-Ellis who runs the Licence To Queer blog about Bond's LGBTQ connections, the re-examination of films, and the importance of Queer studies to our history and education.