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55. Diamonds Are Forever (1971): Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies - Part Six - Keep or Trim?
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"It's a middle of the pack Bond movie."
Summary
In this episode of 'Trimming The Movie Fat', host Stephen & his guests discuss 'Diamonds Are Forever', Sean Connery's final official Bond film. They explore the film's plot, box office success, and initial impressions, while analyzing Connery's performance, the portrayal of Blofeld, and the representation of women in the film. The conversation also delves into the unique Las Vegas setting, memorable action sequences, the theme song, and the villains Wint & Kidd. The hosts conclude with their ratings and final thoughts on the film's place in the Bond franchise.
"It's a fun movie”
Chapters
00:35 Introduction to Diamonds Are Forever
05:08 Tale of the Tape: Diamonds Are Forever
07:15 First Impressions of the Film
09:38 Sean Connery's Performance
15:33 The Evolution of Bond's Style
17:48 Blofeld's Portrayal and Villainy
20:40 Women in Diamonds Are Forever
23:13 Las Vegas as a Bond Setting
24:00 Action Sequences and Highlights
26:23 Theme Song and Soundtrack
28:41 Wint and Kidd and Representation
31:38 Final Thoughts and Ratings
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