Film Sun May 11 2008

Films. Spy Films.

The Music Box Theatre is in the midst of a James Bond film festival. Fortunately it’s not too late to catch a showing of the first four films in the iconic series: Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, and Thunderball will all be screened this week. Just hearing those titles makes me nostalgic for the good old days when men were still men and Connery was still Bond.

In addition to more thrown hats, iconic white bikinis, and martinis than you can shake a loaded gun at, the series offers you the chance to see films which have inspired countless sequels, spoofs, and would-be spies. Few franchises have had such longevity and success and James Bond has become an international symbol of taste, style, and ass-kicking. Sure, the movies are sometimes silly (Pussy Galore and Molly Goodhead, anyone?) but they’re also seminal works in the development of the action film as a genre.

Showtimes can be found here – no gadgets necessary.

- Jamie Smith