Sunday, June 21, 2009

Culture and Context

I saw Casino Royale - the newer one - and enjoyed it. It was silly fun.

At one point in the movie, however, Bond hasn't got the millions necessary to gamble with Mr. Evil and is about to do something drastic. What follows probably did not get a chuckle during the theatrical release, but time has a way of adding value to some things.

6 comments:

Another Kiwi said...

That was from a more innocent, happier time.
I also liked the bit where Bond has a heart attack in the DB9 but is saved by the plucky heroine and then 10 minutes later is back playing cards as calm and cool as ever. This is maybe why I was never much good as a sekrit agent.

Righteous Bubba said...

Did you remember to tell everyone your name? Because that's required of a secret agent.

Another Kiwi said...

I told a Novak Guy and Judith Miller but I had my fingers crossed when I did it.

Righteous Bubba said...

Breaking into your boss's house and using the computer is also important.

Anonymous said...

Going from the worlds largest creditor nation to the worlds largest debtor nation in less than one generation is a mark of American Exceptionalism!

Righteous Bubba said...

And many cool explosions happened in the slide, so Bond-style approval for this heroic feat.