What was the impact and cultural context of GoldenEye's release in 1995?
In this episode, we reflect on the release of GoldenEye back in 1995, the challenges it faced, and the lasting legacy it had on the series. Where was Bond fandom at the time? Is it fair to still frame the film as a critical judgment of the character? Did the film succeed in tackling the issues its publicity ran on? Did the videogame have more of an impact in creating a new wave of fans? Has GoldenEye taken on a brand of its own outside the film series? Why does Jack Wade ask about gardening? We attempt, in our own inimitable way, to try and answer all of these questions and more.
The recording took place on March 19th, 2020 in the USA, UK, and Spain.
James Page is a co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential
David Leigh runs thejamesbonddossier.com
Calvin Dyson Reviews Bond channel can be enjoyed at youtube.com/calvindyson
Lisa Funnell (@DrLisaFunnell) is Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma
This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2020
Music credit 'Spy & Die' by Jay Man
0156: Festive Bond Quiz
0155: Review For A Million
0154: Tomorrow’s News Today
0153: Unmade Bond 17 (1991)
0152: The Lost Adventures
0151: Unmade Bond 17 (1990)
0150: There Is No Substitute
0149: Unmade Warhead
0148: The Lost Daylights Tape
0147: Unmade Bond 24
0146: Happy Anniversary Mr. Bond
0145: Debrief: No Time To Die
0144: Double Or Nothing
0143: Debrief: Spectre
0142: Debrief: Skyfall
0141: Debrief: Quantum of Solace
0140: Debrief: Casino Royale
0139: Debrief: Die Another Day
0138: Debrief: The World Is Not Enough
0137: Debrief: Tomorrow Never Dies
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