A Cinematic Bond: Recent Episodes
Neil Harley
A podcast dedicated to the cinematic legacy of Bond, James Bond. A deep dive into each of the 25 official Bond films & into each of the 6 actors who have held the signature role.
Host Neil Harley reflects on being a James Bond fan on the 60th anniversary of the release of Dr. No. This includes how the character has been viewed personally as well as through a historical & societal lense as well.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 sets of costumes throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 sets of gadgets throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 sets of cars throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 Bond Women throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 individual leading Bond women throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 sets of film scores throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 sets of locations throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 sets of Bond Actors throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 sets of Bond Allies throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 MI6 Crews throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 Title Sequences throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 Main Title Themes throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 Pre-Title sequences throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
Using the app Tiermaker, host Neil Harley ranks the 25 Gunbarrel sequences throughout the James Bond franchise. Separated into 007 tiers, each tier has a point value that will go toward a final ranking.
This episode will detail a new project using the Tiermaker app to commemorate 60 years of the Cinematic Bond.
In the top tier of Bond actors, 3 actors occupy the "Masterclass" tier of Bond actors. It was hard to decide between Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan & Daniel Craig because each could be #1 on any given day.
This first of a 2-part James Bond actor ranking covers the bottom two tiers that encapsulate actors #6-4.
This episode goes through a list of my choices for the top 5 Bond films of the series. It is longer & more detailed in order to give the best Bond films the love & respect each of them deserves.
Host Neil Harley details his ranking of the James Bond films listed from 10 through 6 as great Bond films. These films are all highly entertaining & well made, worthy of a watch for anyone looking to be entertained.
Host Neil Harley gives his picks for the Bond films ranked #14-11 that are "solid." These films aren't quite great but are highly entertaining & an easy watch anytime.
Host Neil Harley continues his James Bond film rankings with the films placed from #19 to #15. This tier of Bond films are good movies, but aren't standouts when it comes to the franchise as a whole.
Host Neil Harley details the 4 films in the James Bond series that fall into the category of "Just Enough." This tier includes films that are just ok that have fun elements, but with serious flaws.
Host Neil Harley begins his full ranking of all 25 James Bond films. In the tier labeled "Thumbs Down," only 2 Bond films get the distinction of being the worst in the series.
This episode discusses Daniel Craig's journey to becoming Bond, the backlash to his casting & how he came to end his tenure as James Bond the way he does with No Time To Die.
This episode details No Time To Die without any limits on what to discuss. It does contain SPOILERS, so it is recommended you do not listen if you have not watched the latest James Bond film yourself.
This episode details the secrecy behind Spectre, the leaking of that secrecy & the lost potential of bringing back an old ally.
This episode details the 50th anniversary buildup to a Bond film that is as beautiful as it is deep.
This review details the writer's strike that plagued the making of Quantum Of Solace & how the lack of writers can't excuse many other issues with the film.
This episode details what kept Ian Fleming's 1st Bond novel from being adopted into an official film for over half a century & how Daniel Craig took much criticism while he filmed his triumphant debut.
This episode details Pierce Brosnan's journey to playing James Bond from his losing the role in 1986 to reviving the franchise years later as well as his other film work & the personal tragedies he has dealt with in life.
This episode details the reasons why Die Another Day is considered among the worst Bond films & why it is better than its reputation would suggest.
This episode details the elements that constitute the 19th James Bond film & how some elements work better than others.
This episode details the 2nd Pierce Brosnan Bond film, how world events affected the making & how the plot & action scenes hold up over two decades later.
This episode details the lengthy wait after Licence To Kill that resulted in Timothy Dalton's retirement leading to Pierce Brosnan getting the role of James Bond in Goldeneye, a most worthy Bond film.
This episode details the career of Timothy Dalton from the stage to television to his 2 stints as James Bond 007. This also details the lengthy financial issues that delayed the 3rd Dalton film ultimately leading to his retirement from the role.
This episode details the making of the second & final Bond film with Timothy Dalton & how the film's box office began the longest hiatus in the Bond series.
This episode details the first Timothy Dalton Bond film, how his portrayal differs from his predecessors & how the role nearly went to Pierce Brosnan.
This episode details the life of Sir Roger George Moore from his long, difficult rise to fame first as SImon Templar before playing James Bond for a record 7 official films.
This episode details the reputation of A View To A Kill as one of the worst Bond films that despite great villains is overwhelming with Roger Moore looking way too old.
This episode discusses the ways that Octopussy checks the Bond boxes without excelling in flying colors. It also details the perceived Battle Of The Bonds between the Roger Moore-EON Production & the Kevin McClory-produced Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery.
This episode details the need for Bond team to make a Bond film more grounded & how it uses elements of other grounded Bond films.
This episode details the effect the Star Wars craze had on a Bond series that had the Bond formula working on a high level.
This episode details the hole James Bond was in & how The Spy Who Loved Me brought 007 back to life in triumphant fashion.
This episode discusses the potential The Man With The Golden Gun has & how it is squandered by issues both in front of & behind the camera.
This episode discusses 1973's Live & Let Die from a 2021 perspective that deals with how the attempts to be progressive come across the wrong way when it comes to race.
Sean Connery set the standard for what James Bond should be, but he felt the role to be more of a burden than a blessing. Dozens of other film roles throughout his career would attempt (and somewhat succeed) in avoiding the typecasting he most feared.
An analysis of Diamonds Are Forever, the last official Bond film starring Sean Connery. As a throwback to Goldfinger, this film marks the campiest entry yet into the series.
A review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, based on the Fleming novel of the same name. This episode discusses George Lazenby & asks how many points he takes from an otherwise great Bond film.
A review of the "Japanese Bond" 1967's You Only Live Twice. Sean Connery's first last Bond film is a case of style over substance.
A review/analysis of Thunderball from the vast, amazing underwater sequences to Sean Connery at his peak.
A lengthy review of the Bond film that set the establishes the Bond formula in its best form.
This episode details the 1963 Bond classic From Russia With Love & how it improves on the Bond formula for cinema.
This episode tells the story of how Ian Fleming’s creation made it to the big screen. It details the 4 scenes that make Dr. No iconic.
Narrator Neil Harley describes his first time watching a James Bond film in theaters & the drastic ways it has changed his life. Growing up experiencing every actor's take on the role & each film's unique adventure continues in the long lead-up to the 25th official Bond film No Time To Die.