Moonraker: Not Science Fiction – Science Fact | James Bond 007 Retrospective

"I think he's attempting re-entry sir" - In this edition of the pod, we dive into Moonraker, exploring the film’s unapologetic leap into spectacle - from Venice canals and Amazon jungles to full-blown outer space - along with Michael Lonsdale’s memorable Hugo Drax and the return of Jaws, this is the film that saw 007 fully embrace blockbuster excess under the banner of “science fact.” We also break down some Bond 26 rumourmill and the recently released 007: First Light 'Story' Trailer...Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerdsLeave us a voice message at the Thundernerds Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/thundernerdsCHAPTER POINTS:(00:00) Intro(03:49) 007: First Light Releases 'Story' Trailer (22:34) "No More Fun and Games" in Bond 26?(36:39) Moonraker Deep-Dive Begins(58:42) Pre Titles: Mid-Air Hijacking, Jaws Returns & The Freefall Stunt(01:12:15) London & California: Mission Briefing, Drax Industries & The Deadly Centrifuge (01:36:29) Venice: Gondolas, Double-Take Pigeons & Showdown With Chang(02:03:48) Rio: Carnival Chaos, Cable Car Fight & Jaws Finds Love (02:25:50) Amazon: Jungle Pursuit, A Tight Squeeze & Hidden Launch Base(02:36:38) Outer Space: Laser Battle, Jaws' Change Of Heart & Saving Humanity (03:06:50) Moonraker: MVP & Our Letterboxd Rankings(03:21:42) James Bond Will Return In: For Your Eyes Only #jamesbond #007 #moonraker #rogermoore #007podcast #filmpodcast #richardkiel #007firstlight #bond26