Tag Archives: James Bond

“Little Nellie” in Sicily

Posted on 2013-10-19 by Andreas Moser

This is to all the doubters who believe that James Bond films are unrealistic fiction: they are not, and if you walk through the world with open eyes and an open mind you will see evidence from time to time. … Continue reading →

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The Road to Skyfall

Posted on 2013-07-13 by Andreas Moser

When you get to a place and you think “I have been here before” but you know that you haven’t, then either the place looks eerily similar to one to which you have been (like most of the seaside towns … Continue reading →

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The Phone Call from Russia

Posted on 2013-07-01 by Andreas Moser

He loved getting calls from Russia. The international country code was 007. He always wondered what had come first: the assigning of that dialing code to the Soviet Union or the first James Bond novel. He knew that the latter had … Continue reading →

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Film Review: James Bond “Skyfall”

Posted on 2012-11-25 by Andreas Moser

It’s 2012 and time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond films which began with Dr. No in 1962. For that reason alone you should watch all James Bond films in chronological order before venturing to watch the … Continue reading →

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Easily Confused (10) Big Breasts

Posted on 2012-10-11 by Andreas Moser

“Big Breasts & Wide Hips”, a book by the Nobel Prize winning Chinese author Mo Yan: Big breasts and wide hips in Malta: Big breasts and wide hips in my imagination:

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Film Review: “The Bourne Legacy”

Posted on 2012-09-23 by Andreas Moser

To bridge the gap until the next James Bond film, the latest Jason Bourne adventure seemed like the perfect film at the perfect time. “The Bourne Legacy” is Bourne IV. I expected a lot as Bourne I through III were … Continue reading →

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Easily confused (5) Little Nellie

Posted on 2012-09-07 by Andreas Moser

The original: The copycat:

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James Bond “Skyfall” Trailer

Posted on 2012-08-02 by Andreas Moser

After the rather disappointing first teaser trailer, here is the first full trailer for “Skyfall”, the new James Bond film due for 26 October 2012. As a big fan of James Bond, it hurts me to say this, but I … Continue reading →

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First Trailer for James Bond “Skyfall”

Posted on 2012-05-22 by Andreas Moser

“Skyfall” is the new James Bond film, and it’s due to be released on 26 October 2012. Since “Quantum of Solace” in 2008, we have been waiting for 4 years for this new James Bond film. Taking into account that “Casino … Continue reading →

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Ryanair FAQ answer my most pressing question about air travel

Posted on 2012-03-25 by Andreas Moser

I have often wondered if I can bring my own parachute on board as part of the carry-on. One never knows; I may have to leave a flight early. To my surprise, the FAQ of Ryanair address this question: CAN … Continue reading →

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