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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2023 · 1H 25M

EP#116: Octopussy Vs Never Say Never Again

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Charlie and George don their tuxedos to celebrate the 40th anniversary of two competing Bond films, Octopussy and Never Say Never Again!  Features a behind-the-scenes discussion regarding the complicated ownership of James Bond rights in cinema, dating back decades. The hosts also compare the strengths and weaknesses of both films, including casting choices and production values.  As always, expect a plethora of bad impressions! Further reading As discussed in the episode, we recommend all Bond fans check out the following books, which massively helped our research:   Some Kind of Hero by Ajay Chowdhury and Matthew Field The Battle for Bond by Robert Sellers

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