2 h. ago Yes, Helen Mirren, James Bond is profoundly sexist. But more than a telling off, he needs a face

Outdated attitudes to women are so deep in 007’s DNA that it couldn’t be a female role, but a female villain could shake him into the 21st centuryHelen Mirren has said that there is no earthly point in getting a woman to play James Bond because the world’s most famous fictional spy was “born out of profound sexism”.The first thing to say is that of course she is right. Of course Bond was born of reactionary attitudes and only a bore would point out what the DBE stands for in Mirren’s title. If you doubt the truth of what she says, watch the cringeworthy moment in Goldfinger when Sean Connery’s Bond dismisses his poolside masseuse Dink (played by Margaret Nolan) because he needs to discuss important stuff with Felix Leiter, and as Dink obediently leaves he slaps her behind and says: “Man talk ” Obnoxious. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Helen Mirren torches James Bond franchise in brutal takedown

Helen Mirren slammed the James Bond franchise, despite her deep admiration for the actors who have played 007. 'I have to say I was never a great ward [of Bond],' Mirren admitted.

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16 h. ago James Bond should not be a woman due to franchise’s ‘profound sexism’, says Helen Mirren

Actor says she is opposed to the possibility of a female 007 and that cinema should focus on telling stories of ‘extraordinary’ real female spiesHelen Mirren has said that James Bond should never be played by a woman, as the spy franchise is “born out of profound sexism”.The future of 007 is currently up in the air, after Amazon MGM Studios struck a $1bn (£770m) deal for creative control over the character with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli and longtime stewards of the Bond films. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago James Bond villain who starred alongside Sean Connery dies at 92

He played Mr Wint in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever and starred alongside Sean Connery. He also starred alongside Jack Nicholson in Chinatown

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31 h. ago Bruce Glover, iconic James Bond villain, passes away at 92 as son shares touching tribute

Actor Bruce Glover has died at the age of 92, his son Crispin has confirmed

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32 h. ago James Bond villain Bruce Glover who starred with Sean Connery dies as famous son pays tribute

Hollywood actor Bruce Glover, who played assassin Mr Wint in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever (1971), has passed, with his famous son Crispin paying tribute to his dad

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33 h. ago Bruce Glover dead: Legendary James Bond actor known for villain role in Diamonds Are Forever dies

The actor was best known for playing Mr Wint in James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever.

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33 h. ago Bruce Glover dead: Legendary James Bond villain in Diamonds Are Forever dies

Hollywood actor Bruce Glover played assassin Mr Wint in James Bond' film Diamonds Are Forever - and his son Crispin has now paid a heartbreaking tribute to his dad

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40 h. ago Crispin Glover's dad Bruce dead at 92: Actor played a James Bond villain and featured in Chinatown

Crispin broke the news on his Instagram page, lovingly sharing a string of throwback photos of his father, whom he lost on March 12.

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41 h. ago Crispin Glover's dad dead at 92: Actor Bruce played a James Bond villain and featured in Chinatown

Crispin broke the news on his Instagram page, lovingly sharing a string of throwback photos of his father, whom he lost on March 12.

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41 h. ago The Jonathan Ross Show fans make same demand as Pierce Brosnan teases James Bond future

Pierce Brosnan opened up about the iconic role on The Jonathan Ross Show on Saturday evening

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55 h. ago Helen Mirren calls out James Bond franchise for ‘profound sexism’

‘I never liked the way women were,’ actor said

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65 h. ago Singer Olivia Dean eyes up James Bond theme after Bridget Jones success

British singer Olivia Dean just appeared on the Bridget Jones soundtrack after making waves at Glastonbury Festival last year, and now she plans to follow in Adele's footsteps by securing music history with James Bond

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67 h. ago Singer Olivia Dean hopes to write music for the next James Bond film

The neo-soul singer, who recently wrote a song for the Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy soundtrack, is hoping to be behind the next 007 song.

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3 d. ago Pierce Brosnan's glam granddaughter twin of his tragic late wife as they attend afterparty

James Bond icon Pierce Brosnan, 71, brought his 26-year-old granddaughter Isabella to the MobLand premiere this week

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4 d. ago Helen Mirren: ‘The whole concept of James Bond is drenched in profound sexism’

Ahead of her latest performance in MobLand alongside Pierce Brosnan and Tom Hardy, national treasure Helen Mirren talks mob wives, Bond and her profound respect for television

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5 d. ago Follow in the footsteps of James Bond and Jack Sparrow at a new one

Follow in the footsteps of James Bond and Jack Sparrow at a new one-off London movie tour  Time Out London

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5 d. ago Fears James Bond will turn woke as new producers of the films are unveiled to be Hollywood heavyweights behind all

James Bond fans have been left divided after two Hollywood heavyweights were named as producers of the upcoming film - with one having produced the widely panned all-female Ghostbusters flop.

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5 d. ago James Bond bosses share major update as Harry Potter producers take the reins

Amy Pascal and David Heyman, known for producing Spider-Man and Harry Potter, will produce the next James Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios.

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5 d. ago Disturbing sign new James Bond producer Amy Pascal WILL make 007 woke

James Bond fans have been left divided after two Hollywood heavyweights were named as producers of the upcoming film - with one having produced the widely panned all-female Ghostbusters flop.

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