- Jul 23, 2014
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I came across this three part series on Youtube after reading a National Review article about the next James Bond being a non-binary character. The NR article is behind a paywall, but here's the 'free' part:
"James Bond could be a non-binary character in the future, the boss of the 007 franchise has suggested in an interview.
Barbra Broccoli, who co-owns Eon Productions – the production company behind the franchise – didn’t rule this out in a recent interview on the Girls on Film podcast.
The 61-year-old producer said she thinks James Bond should be a man’s role – as more films should be made about women, rather than having women playing traditionally male roles.
She added: “So I think Bond will be a man.”
And when podcast host Anna Smith asked whether the role could be non-binary in the future, Barbara said: “Who knows? I mean, I think it’s open. We just have to find the right actor.”
But if this isn’t just a stray thought, and the next time we see James Bond on screen, the character will suavely look at some femme fatale and declaree… “Nonbinary. Very nonbinary…” then some of us will be left shaken, not stirred.
This continues the unpleasant new trend of taking an established and beloved character and changing the character to fit some sort of woke category, instead of starting afresh with a new character in that woke category. Thor’s a woman! Sulu is now gay! Dr. Who is a woman! Superman is going to be black next time, reportedly!"
Later in the article he references the Youtube series of a guy named the 'Critical Drinker'.
I watched his three part series and thought it was fantastic. And he has a great accent.
Two warnings:
1. Do not watch these with the sound turned up too loudly, especially at work. Salty language.
2. Do not watch if you're under the age of 35-ish. You will most likely be offended. Or... God forbid, you might learn something.
Here are the three parts. You can thank me later.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
"James Bond could be a non-binary character in the future, the boss of the 007 franchise has suggested in an interview.
Barbra Broccoli, who co-owns Eon Productions – the production company behind the franchise – didn’t rule this out in a recent interview on the Girls on Film podcast.
The 61-year-old producer said she thinks James Bond should be a man’s role – as more films should be made about women, rather than having women playing traditionally male roles.
She added: “So I think Bond will be a man.”
And when podcast host Anna Smith asked whether the role could be non-binary in the future, Barbara said: “Who knows? I mean, I think it’s open. We just have to find the right actor.”
But if this isn’t just a stray thought, and the next time we see James Bond on screen, the character will suavely look at some femme fatale and declaree… “Nonbinary. Very nonbinary…” then some of us will be left shaken, not stirred.
This continues the unpleasant new trend of taking an established and beloved character and changing the character to fit some sort of woke category, instead of starting afresh with a new character in that woke category. Thor’s a woman! Sulu is now gay! Dr. Who is a woman! Superman is going to be black next time, reportedly!"
Later in the article he references the Youtube series of a guy named the 'Critical Drinker'.
I watched his three part series and thought it was fantastic. And he has a great accent.
Two warnings:
1. Do not watch these with the sound turned up too loudly, especially at work. Salty language.
2. Do not watch if you're under the age of 35-ish. You will most likely be offended. Or... God forbid, you might learn something.
Here are the three parts. You can thank me later.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
