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Goldfinger, the third in the Bond series, should, in many ways, be considered the worst of the three. There is the contrived storyline, that has Connery playing an entirely reactive role throughout. The megalomanic villain that goes to the trouble to explain his plan in detail to associates he's about to kill. The increased reliance on gadgets (though for once, Q introduces a gadget Bond doesn't get to use in the movie - the ejector seat*), the silly names for girls (Pussy Galore, anyone?) the grandoise set-pieces and the unrealistic wisecracking. Perhaps most importantly, Bond reveals he's not a fan of the Beatles. Whereas prior outings had given us a niave Bond, here we get a smug incarnation that finds constant amusement despite his own ineptitude throughout. Possibly the only thing he succeeds in is in turning Pussy to his side. However, despite - or perhaps, because of - these elements, Goldfinger succeeds. Noticeably pacier than the earlier vehicles, boredom never sets in amidst all the incredulity. The pinnacle of the 60's Bonds and one of the best-worst movies ever.

• Have a pop at me again Grigg an' I'll kick yer fuckin' head in! (NT) -- Rich, 23:30:39 06/27/01 Wed

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• Errrrr... I mean, from me, Little Richard. It really is me, posting the board from America. I just signed it "Rich" there by mistake, cos I'm so unused to using the Internet. Awopbopaloobob! (NT) -- Little Richard, 23:33:11 06/27/01 Wed
  • How come you didn't cry when I said "Bat Out Of Hell 1", Grigg? (NT) -- Rich, 23:37:07 06/27/01 Wed
    • I've been so busy lately (yeah, right, bullshit! - the whole world) that I suddenly realised I still haven't watched Killing Streak 2 yet... so I'm off to see this classic now (NT) -- Rich, 00:01:00 06/28/01 Thu

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• KS2 is regarded as an equal to Aliens and Godfather Part II in the film business - a great sequel that outstrips the first masterpiece. Highlights include manic overdirection, cod philosophy and some really shitty dialogue. I liked Goldfinger, it's one of the very few Bonds that's worth watching more than once. I haven't seen any of them between that and The Living Daylights in yonks, but those two are the really the only two good ones for me. I'm phoning in sick today, I feel bleeuurrgghhhh. Thanks for your IMDb message - I'm guessing it was you, you covered your tracks there nearly as well as with your Little Richard post! Have you listened to any of those U2 albums yet? Thanks a million for the CD and mag btw! What a pal! Euurggghhh, my poor tummy. (NT) -- Griff, 05:30:01 06/28/01 Thu
  • Oh yeah, it's the 70s Quatermass that's on Sci-Fi - shame, cos I'd love to see the originals. I'm going to start writing reviews using your research techniques from now on, Rich, starting with a moan about how they never went into space in Apollo 13. Then I'm gonna complain about the lack of water in Waterworld and how there are never any robotic cops in the RoboCop films. You'll be glad to hear that there's a cracking Buffy article in this month's SFX, about how there's gonna be a UK spin-off series all about Giles! You like that creakiest of creaky bores Sapphire and Steel but slag off Buffy? You need help, you do! I'm gonna watch the rest of Shaft today - I'm buggered if I'm spending a sick day watching decent films! (NT) -- Griff, 05:36:56 06/28/01 Thu
    • Dunno if I mentioned this before, but two Frankenstein movies, Greed and The Pawnbroker are on Sky this week... I hope I've got a couple of spare tapes to do 'em. I'll probably watch 'em and then sling the tapes straight in the bin. Unless someone else wants to see them... no? No one? (NT) -- Griff, 05:40:41 06/28/01 Thu