Denis Villeneuve is no stranger to franchises. After directing a string of acclaimed features that included thrillers Prisoners (2013) and Sicario (2015), the Quebecois filmmaker established himself as force to be reckoned with in the
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A common misconception among new film buffs: Casino Royale (2006) is not a remake of Casino Royale (1967)
Among many first-time James Bond aficionados, a tempting assumption emerges: the 2006 Casino Royale must be a modern remake of the 1967 film. It sounds plausible, as both films shared a title, and overlapping source
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Denis Villeneuve to Direct James Bond Reboot
In what was a surprising but incredibly exciting announcement from Amazon MGM Studios, Quebec director Denis Villeneuve will helm the reboot of the James Bond film franchise. Primarily known for his work in the science
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Bond in Nunavut? Without Any Casinos?
The Spy Who Loved Me bursts onto the screen with a classic opening scene that hooks you into the action right away – James Bond skiing through the Austrian Alps, blowing away bad guys with
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Who is the Real James Bond?
A variety of faces and names have portrayed iconic Secret Intelligence Service agent James Bond over the years. First appearing in novels written by Ian Lancaster Fleming, Bond has been represented on the silver screen
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Daniel Craig Has Advice for the Next James Bond
Since 2006, Daniel Craig has wowed movie fans around the world with his portrayal of the suave spy, James Bond. Since he played the spy for the first time in Casino Royale – a glitzy
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