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Rest In Peace Sean Connery – The James Bond Actor Was 90
Posted Sat Oct 31, 2020 at 06:15 AM PDT by Matthew HartmanUnfortunately this time around, reports of Connery’s demise don’t appear to be greatly exaggerated. The BBC is reporting this morning that the iconic James Bond actor passed away today at 90 years of age leaving behind a legacy of incredible performances beyond his time donning tailored suits, a Walther PPK, and the keys to an Aston Martin with flamethrower, machine gun, and ejector seat.
I grew up in a James Bond house. My dad was a huge fan and bought all the tapes through Columbia House as they came available. I remember pulling You Only Live Twice out of a box of new VHS tapes and my dad putting that one on. It blew me away – the helicopter fight sequence remains my all-time favorite James Bond moment. While he remains most identifiable as 007, Connery had a long-ranging career.One of my favorite theater-going moments of my childhood was seeing him play Dr. Jones Sr. in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Watching Connery and Ford on screen was a terrific pairing as two action superstars got to team up and stop the Nazis. The shot of a Nazi fighter plane on fire passing Indy and Dr. Jones in a car as they race through a tunnel still makes me laugh every time I see it.
While he finally earned his Oscar with a Best Supporting Actor win for The Untouchables, my absolute favorite Connery performance is his Daniel Dravot from Jon Huston’s 1975 classic The Man Who Would Be King. I loved the understated transition from being a con-man out to scam the natives of their wealth with his friend Michael Caine to becoming someone understanding the unfortunate weight of consequence. His final moment where he looks back at his friend one last time is a heartbreaker.
But trying to figure out what movie constitutes a favorite is a laborious process because you inevitably fall into the rabbit hole of constantly asking “What about that one? Oh yeah, that movie too!” To that end, here’s a quick list of my favorite Connery films ranging his entire career:
The Man Who Would Be King
Highlander
Woman of Straw
The Name of the Rose
Goldfinger
Hunt for Red October
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
You Only Live Twice
Outland
The Untouchables
The Rock
Zardoz
From Russia With Love
The Longest Day
The Wind and the Lion
Finding ForresterWhile normally I would be filling today with scary movies, I was actually watching House of Wax when heard this sad news, I’m compelled to find a great Connery show. What is your favorite Connery film – or films since it’s so difficult to pick just one?
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Official Title & New Plot Details Revealed for BOND 25
Posted Tue Aug 20, 2019 at 01:40 PM PDT by Steven Cohen -
New BOND 25 Details Set to Be Revealed During Special Live-Stream Event Tomorrow
Posted Wed Apr 24, 2019 at 04:30 PM PDT by Steven CohenNew info about 007's latest big-screen adventure will be unveiled tomorrow morning.
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Cary Joji Fukunaga Announced as New Director for JAMES BOND 25
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Hulu Debuts Trailer for Original Documentary 'Becoming Bond,' Streaming Premiere Set for May 20
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EPIX Streaming App Arrives on Apple TV
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Hulu Launches Ultra HD Streaming Support, 4K Lineup Includes James Bond Films
Posted Mon Dec 5, 2016 at 10:30 AM PST by Steven Cohen -
No. 1 Wish List License for 'The Walking Dead' Studio? 007
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'Skyfall' Hitting Blu-ray February 12th - Full Details Confirmed
Posted Thu Jan 24, 2013 at 01:00 PM PST by Mike AtteberyWe finally have official confirmation. The highest-grossing Bond film of all time is heading to Blu-ray on February 12th!
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Bonus View Digest - October 5, 2012
Posted Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 01:00 PM PDT by Aaron PeckAlong with all the other great stuff we've got on The Bonus View this weekend, perhaps the most important thing is the fact that today is the last day to put in your entries for our biggest contest yet. Enter to win the 'Bond 50' set on Blu-ray, now!
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Bonus View Digest - September 28, 2012
Posted Fri Sep 28, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by Aaron Peck -
'Bond 50' Blu-ray Coming in 2012!
Posted Tue Jan 10, 2012 at 02:44 PM PST by Tom LandyJames Bond fans get ready for the ultimate 007 Blu-ray collection containing all 22 films in 2012!
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MGM Adds 'Golden Gun,' 'License to Kill' to Blu-ray Bond Library
Posted Thu Feb 26, 2009 at 12:30 PM PST by Peter BrackeMGM has announced two new additions to its growing James Bond Blu-ray collection, setting a mid-May arrival for 'License to Kill' and 'The Man with the Golden Gun.'
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MGM to 'Never Say Never Again' on Blu-ray this March
Posted Wed Jan 21, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by Peter BrackeMore Bond is coming to Blu-ray, with MGM setting a late-March high-def debut for 'Never Say Never Again.'
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MGM Unveils James Bond Wave 3 Blu-ray Art
Posted Tue Jan 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM PST by Peter BrackeMGM/Fox has unveiled a first look at the box art for the next three titles in its upcoming James Bond Blu-ray collection.
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Next Wave of Bond Titles Due In March
Posted Mon Jan 19, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by Peter BrackeMGM has revealed the next three titles in its James Bond Blu-ray collection, due this March, which will include the classics 'Goldfinger,' 'Moonraker,' and 'The World is Not Enough.'
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'Quantum of Solace' Announced for Blu-ray
Posted Tue Jan 13, 2009 at 02:25 PM PST by Peter BrackeJames Bond is back: MGM has announced a worldwide March Blu-ray launch for the latest 007 adventure 'Quantum of Solace.'
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Rumor Mill: Next Wave of Bond Blu-rays Due March
Posted Tue Dec 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM PST by Peter BrackeThe Australian release of the next six Bond flicks on Blu-ray this March has hopes high that the same titles will also find their way to US store shelves at the same time.
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James Bond Blu-ray Specs Revealed
Posted Fri Aug 1, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by Peter BrackeMGM has revealed the full dossier on the first six titles in its upcoming James Bond Blu-ray collection, which will debut on Blu-ray with hours of bonus features.
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Sony to Double Dip 'Casino Royale' Blu-ray in October
Posted Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 01:30 PM PDT by Peter BrackeEnding months of rumors, Sony Pictures has confirmed that James Bond will return for a double dip of 'Casino Royale,' which will hit Blu-ray this October as a two-disc collector's edition.
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