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Merry Christmas Jones! (Yes, I would marry Christmas Jones…) Do we expect you to laugh? No, we expect you to die … laughing! OK, sorry. Considering the Cinema proudly presents… the 15th Edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast for November and December 2021. In Episode 055, “the Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” an American Treasure, the Amazing but Subtle Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker is joined by special guest Greg Bensch to examine the James Bond series! If you’re a big fan of the 007 movies, then this is a must-listen episode for you! During this show, Dr. Shock and Greg deep dive into this franchise about the spy with a license to kill. This show is packed with trivia and deep-cut James Bond minutiae. Also, Greg talks about the important people in his life that he shared James Bond movies with, and Dave talks about his Bond song memories from Reno, Nevada! Join us!
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SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 15th Edition – November / December 2021
[ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction
– Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast
— Dave welcomes special guest Greg Bensch
– Greg’s personal history with the James Bond franchise
– Dave’s earliest encounters with James Bond movies
– The various casting for 007 himself
– James Bond tropes, gadgets, Bond girls, title sequences and theme songs
– No Time to Die (2021) – no spoilers
– Mere speculation about the future of the James Bond series
– Who will play the next James Bond?
– Favorite Bond girl
[ 00:37:18 ] – List Segment: Top 5 Favorite James Bond Movies
Dave Becker’s Top 5 Favorite Bond Films
1. Goldfinger (1964)
2. Skyfall (2012)
3. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
4. Casino Royale (2006)
5. Thunderball (1965)
Greg Bensch’s Top 5 Favorite Bond Films
1. Goldfinger (1964)
2. Skyfall (2012)
3. Live and Let Die (1973)
4. Casino Royale (2006)
5. Goldeneye (1995)
See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog
[ 01:08:07 ] – The Most Disappointing James Bond Films
[ 01:19:37 ] – Music in the Movies: Memorable James Bond Soundtrack Songs
Greg: Louis Armstrong’s “We Have All the Time in the World” from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
Dave: Paul McCartney and Wings – Live and Let Die theme song
Greg: Moonraker theme song (live performance)
Dave: Adele’s “Skyfall”
Wrap-Up
Links for this episode:
Follow Greg Bensch:
On Twitter: @Qua419
Hear Greg’s previous guest appearances on Considering the Cinema:
– Three Decades of Theatrical Horror 1990 – 2019
– Review: 976-Evil
Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet:
Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com
On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation
On Facebook: DVDinfatuation
Land of the Creeps Facebook: LotC Facebook Group
On Instagram: @dbjb6972
On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp
YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Channel
Dr. Shock’s Podcasts:
The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly)
The Illustrated Fan
Horror Movie Podcast
Land of the Creeps horror podcast
On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema
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Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
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Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive
Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at HORROR MOVIE WEEKLY.com, where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast!
Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:
— Spotify Playlist
— Quarantine Dream iii
This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles.