What Sam Mendes was able to do with his turn behind the camera as part of the James Bond franchise was outstanding.…

The James Bond franchise has featured a rather eclectic assortment of directors. Of course, with a franchise that boasts twenty-three films over fifty years, there is ample opportunity for employing a great many different directors. Some of these directors have helmed multiple…

Ever since Nicolas Winding-Refn's 'Drive,' I relish the opportunity to see Ryan Gosling in any and all crime films. That's why I'm very much looking forward to …

We stand tall and face it all together this week on The Plot Hole as we tackle one of the biggest movies of the year, Skyfall, 007’s triumphant return to the big screen after a four-year gap. We review, analyze, muse, mutter, rant and everything in between for what should satisfy all those Bond fans out there.

In addition to a bit of Bond-themed trivia, the gang – John, Steven, Simon and myself – chat Transformers 4 news as well as discuss the new trailers for…

After half a century of being one of the most indelible characters in pop culture across the globe, it's only appropriate to ask whether or not James Bond is relevant even to the world of cyber-terrorism. Bond has gone through quite a lot over the years and he's the only iconic character that has consistently lasted…

As pumped as I am for Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall,' I feel like the marketing has officially reached critical mass. The trailers and clips are so prevalent and, in some cases, lengthy that I'm starting to feel like I've seen everything the movie has to offer. It is for this reason that I have abstained from watching this latest…

The only thing that has me more excited than seeing Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall' is seeing Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall' in IMAX. The glorious return of James Bond in such a larger-than-life format? Yes please. This poster for the IMAX release just hit the web. I love the classic black-and-white style; looks…

It's now October, which means we are but a mere month away from the release of Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall,' the twenty-third movie in the James Bond franchise. If you've been following this site at all over the last year, you'll know how insanely excited we are for the film. The official website for…

For James Bond fans, one of the best parts of the release of a new film is hearing the new theme song. The introductory tune always sets the stage for the film to follow and has been a staple of the franchise since nearly the very beginning. About a year ago, UK pop singer …

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching all the video production blogs from the set of Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall.' I must say however, I was a little nervous to watch this latest one, posted on the film's official website. It concerns the opening sequence, and my concern was that it would show too much of it; spoiling the surprises.…

As much as James Bond jets all over the planet fighting the forces of evil, it would be easy for his primary connection to England to become secondary to his globetrotting heroics. The latest video blog for Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall' is all about trying to strengthen the character's roots and make London more a…

I've made no secret of my Bond nerdity in the past, but I think even the most jaded detractors of the franchise will have to stand up and take notice of this latest TV spot for Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall.' Hearing Daniel…

Remarks made by directors in interviews as to their career aspirations and dream projects seldom warrant news coverage. However, when that director is one of great geek stature and the dream project is both epically awesome and seemingly entirely feasible, it's worth discussing. Such is the case…

It was something akin to being a kid on Christmas morning when I woke up today and there, on my computer, was the first 'Skyfall' teaser trailer. Sam Mendes helms the 23rd entry in the James Bond franchise with Daniel Craig…

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 'Skyfall.' Though as a 
James Bond nerd, it doesn't take much to get me excited about new entries in the franchise. However, this first poster for the upcoming film is outstanding. It's clean, streamlined, and reverent to the legacy of the series; offering nothing but…

Hello all!  Michael the Comic Nerd here with my first blog post to this website!  So I decided I would make my entrance with my latest review of Ghost Rider!  So here you go, and I hope you enjoy!  Now, since I'm still trying get my feet off the ground in the online reviewing community, I would appreciate any support and feedback you feel inclined to provide!  Thank you all in advance, and enjoy the show!…

One of the key components to any James Bond film, apart from the gadgets, fast cars, and cat-stroking villains, is its women. There was a time when all that was required of a Bond girl was a pretty face, but as the franchise grew, more and more females proved to be both adept fellow agents and even worthy adversaries for Bond. Sam Mendes' …

So that official 007 Twitter feed we mentioned yesterday? It's still yielding fantastic sneak peek materials for the upcoming Bond flick 'Skyfall.' Today, it revealed a link to a behind-the-scenes video blog from the official James Bond website in which director …

November is still quite a ways away, and for Bond fans it feels like an eternity, but the set images from Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall' are still rolling in. This latest one comes to us via the official 007 Twitter feed and features a very familiar female boss. Though it had long ago been confirmed that …