The Beauty of a 23-film Series

ZorinIndustriesZorinIndustries United StatesPosts: 837MI6 Agent
in The James Bond Films
James Bond stood the test of time and continues to do so today. Here's why all of the 23 films are important to me as a viewer.

In my eyes, any other film franchise could not hold up as much as Bond has. 23 films provides quite the variety in any franchise, separating James Bond from Star Wars or Lord of the Rings (Don't get me wrong, these are legendary franchises!).

My top 23 Bond list changes every time I watch a Bond film. To give an example, YOLT used to be #17 on my first ranking I made for myself. I watched it again a few months later, and it jumped into my top 10. Seeing these over and over again, there a new things I notice each time. For example, I just recently noticed Goldfinger's slippers in Miami are a metallic gold color, glistening in the sun. That never caught my eye until now.

This is what happens to me whenever I watch a Bond film. People say I'm crazy for watching James Bond movies over and over again, but I never get bored with these films. That's the beauty of 23 films in this franchise. New things pop out at me that never did before and I appreciate the films so much more each time I watch them.
"Better luck next time... slugheads!"

1. GoldenEye 2. Goldfinger 3. Skyfall 4. OHMSS 5. TWINE

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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I have to agree. I too keep finding new things with each repeated viewing. -{
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • hehadlotsofgutshehadlotsofguts Durham England Posts: 2,112MI6 Agent
    Never noticed it before but in GF during the scene in the stud farm, the gangster is riding the rocking horse facing arse end. Thought that was funny
    Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?"

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  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,868Chief of Staff
    ZorinIndustries wrote:
    James Bond stood the test of time and continues to do so today.

    In my eyes, any other film franchise could not hold up as much as Bond has.

    That's it in a nutshell (cue Austin Powers jokes).
    The James Bond series is unique- no other series of films (I dislike the term franchise) has been as long-lived, consistently successful, and inspired so many imitators.
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    ZorinIndustries wrote:
    James Bond stood the test of time and continues to do so today. Here's why all of the 23 films are important to me as a viewer.

    In my eyes, any other film franchise could not hold up as much as Bond has. 23 films provides quite the variety in any franchise, separating James Bond from Star Wars or Lord of the Rings (Don't get me wrong, these are legendary franchises!).

    My top 23 Bond list changes every time I watch a Bond film. To give an example, YOLT used to be #17 on my first ranking I made for myself. I watched it again a few months later, and it jumped into my top 10. Seeing these over and over again, there a new things I notice each time. For example, I just recently noticed Goldfinger's slippers in Miami are a metallic gold color, glistening in the sun. That never caught my eye until now.

    This is what happens to me whenever I watch a Bond film. People say I'm crazy for watching James Bond movies over and over again, but I never get bored with these films. That's the beauty of 23 films in this franchise. New things pop out at me that never did before and I appreciate the films so much more each time I watch them.

    You said it! -{
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • ZorinIndustriesZorinIndustries United StatesPosts: 837MI6 Agent
    hehadlotsofguts wrote:
    Never noticed it before but in GF during the scene in the stud farm, the gangster is riding the rocking horse facing arse end. Thought that was funny

    That's one of the gags every time I watch that scene! :))
    "Better luck next time... slugheads!"

    1. GoldenEye 2. Goldfinger 3. Skyfall 4. OHMSS 5. TWINE
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    No franchise, err, sorry, SERIES does it better.... :))
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia, PAPosts: 754MI6 Agent
    23 movies and many more to come! Agree with the sentiments regarding finding new things you pick up with each viewing. The carnivale scenes in Moonraker are a feast for new pickups. Everytime I notice a costume I haven't noticed before. Still love the dalmation playing trumpet the best :))
  • ZorinIndustriesZorinIndustries United StatesPosts: 837MI6 Agent
    And I use the term "franchise" lightly, referring to all the books, video games, tv shows (James Bond Jr) that have spun off of the film series. Maybe for the sake of this thread, we can now refer to it officially as a "series" :)
    "Better luck next time... slugheads!"

    1. GoldenEye 2. Goldfinger 3. Skyfall 4. OHMSS 5. TWINE
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,868Chief of Staff
    Guys, cos I don't like the term "franchise" doesn't mean you can't use it!! :))

    Anyway, ZI is quite right! I've rambled on about this before, but Bond is in uncharted territory since nothing else has lasted this long. The closest thing I can think of (in film terms, some TV series have been really long) is the series of Sherlock Holmes movies starring Basil Rathbone, made in the 1930s and 40s. There were, I think, 14 of them and they were set in two different continuities.... which should sound familiar. However that's nothing compared to Bond's longevity.
  • ZorinIndustriesZorinIndustries United StatesPosts: 837MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    Guys, cos I don't like the term "franchise" doesn't mean you can't use it!! :))

    Anyway, ZI is quite right! I've rambled on about this before, but Bond is in uncharted territory since nothing else has lasted this long. The closest thing I can think of (in film terms, some TV series have been really long) is the series of Sherlock Holmes movies starring Basil Rathbone, made in the 1930s and 40s. There were, I think, 14 of them and they were set in two different continuities.... which should sound familiar. However that's nothing compared to Bond's longevity.
    I can tell you a TV show that comes to mind is Doctor Who. That seemed to have lested the test of time as well and it seems bigger now as it's ever been.

    But that's such a good point you make. I think people should stop and realize how big of an accomplishment it really is for a film "series" ( ;) ) to last half a century. That requires incredible talent by everyone involved.
    "Better luck next time... slugheads!"

    1. GoldenEye 2. Goldfinger 3. Skyfall 4. OHMSS 5. TWINE
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Although there is also the Japanese "Godzilla" series which I think is still on going. ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,868Chief of Staff
    ..though not made consistently by the same bunch of people (or their heirs and proteges) on a regular basis.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I think you're forgetting "Son of Godzilla " :))
    But Point taken to have a series made by the same "Family " over such a long time
    is amazing and to think that there could be a further generation waiting in the wings.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • hehadlotsofgutshehadlotsofguts Durham England Posts: 2,112MI6 Agent
    I think the films are passed down from generation to generation. For example your grandparents would've seen it from the start in 1962 then shown the films to your parents which are then passed on to you. that is why the series has lasted so long because it is enjoyed by generations over.
    Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?"

    " I don't listen to hip hop!"
  • ZorinIndustriesZorinIndustries United StatesPosts: 837MI6 Agent
    hehadlotsofguts wrote:
    I think the films are passed down from generation to generation. For example your grandparents would've seen it from the start in 1962 then shown the films to your parents which are then passed on to you. that is why the series has lasted so long because it is enjoyed by generations over.
    That's what I've noticed! Especially with the DC era, I feel like Barbara and MGW are targeting a younger audience, while still grasping the traditionalists (given what they did/went back to in Skyfall). My buddies have caught on to Bond of the present era and I think this only means success for the franchise for years to come. A very smart move by the producers, in my opinion!
    "Better luck next time... slugheads!"

    1. GoldenEye 2. Goldfinger 3. Skyfall 4. OHMSS 5. TWINE
  • hehadlotsofgutshehadlotsofguts Durham England Posts: 2,112MI6 Agent
    Must've skipped a generation with me though, my mam hates Bond films.

    Never seen Skyfall yet so i can't comment on that. I also think MGW and Barbara are trying to cater for a different range of audiences. The women like looking at Bond himself (the scene with DC in his trunks in CR springs to mind) the men and teenage boys like the women and the kids like the stunts.
    Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?"

    " I don't listen to hip hop!"
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