Project Bond

If you had just met me, you would of course be curious, and you would naturally ask somebody who knows me really well for a bit more information about me. And they’d likely say, “Oh, Colm? Yeah, he’s great. He’s known for his flawless impression of Sean Connery, his love of and expertise on comedy, his ability to come up with snappy and clever blog titles, and the fact that he’s never seen a James Bond film.”
You’d then reply, “Really? He’s never seen a James Bond film? Well, that just makes the first titbit you gave me all the more impressive.”
“Doesn’t it?” that person would say, before going on to list some more of my excellent impressions. If I were there, I’d stop them due to humility or whatever, but I’m not, you’ve asked about me on the sly, so I am powerless to intervene.

Anyway, yes, it’s true, I have never seen a James Bond film. It seems like something I should have done by now, because I like spy stories (not as much as detective stories and heists and capers, but still). Given that I’m almost 25, I decided it was time to address this issue, not least because there are 25 James Bond films and I love daft things like that. So, between now and my 25th birthday, I’m going to watch all of the James Bond films, and let you know what I thought of each one, from Dr. No up to Skyfall, and the two non-official Bond films, Casino Royale (the David Niven version), and Never Say Never Again. I was thinking of doing one each day for the 25 days before I turn 25, but I thought that might get in the way of other things, like my having a life, so I’m loosening up the schedule a bit.

I don’t really have anything else to add right now, because I haven’t started yet. Watch this space for my opinbonds (hey, there you go! Now we’re advancing rapidly).