Kapeesh Filmcast

One of the curious things about the Bond franchise is the consistency of strange and sinister henchman which have found employment for the main villains and the depths of their committal to their boss' plight. Our spy has faced deadly assassins of all shapes and sizes and each have their own quirk or weapon of choice such as shoes that can be thrown to decapitate enemies, lethal but surely uncomfo...

If there is one thing that we all know from the Bond franchise it's that 007 has a love for the women. And some have even loved him. Over a series spanning six decades there have been some fantastic female characters and over the years the very essence of the Bond Girl has expanded into the collective conscience. However, the legacy of the women of the franchise has split opinion with many detract...

What would a superspy be without his trusty contacts? Or even an old buddy to wind down with at the pub after a hard day of espionage and occasional murder? Well, over the entire 007 franchise we have been gifted some fantastic characters to mix with our loveable spy. In this episode we gather together to discuss some of our favourites over the whole series of films with a brief mention of our (on...

The Bond franchise is littered with death-defying stuntwork with some of the most odacious scenes involving daring bungee jumps to skydiving tussles and cable-car scuffles. Listen in as the crew reconvene to discuss our favourites over the whole saga, pay tribute to the brave stunt men and women as well as give our opinions on our least favourite stunt/action scenes. Enjoy!

The Bond franchise has made it an expectation that a superspy will need, at some point, to engage his enemies with his fists. Similar to that famous politician's speech, Bond will fight on beaches, landing grounds, fields, streets, hills, trains, elevators and even in space. For this episode we gather together to discuss our favourites of 007's scuffles as well as the few which didn't quite work a...

Bond's favoured mode of transport is just as important to the franchise as his love of casinos, beautiful women and toppling all those evil dictators/regimes. Over the long spanning series of 24 films, we have been blessed with a fantastic array of stunning vehicles - and plentiful product placement - from the classic gadget-filled cars to over-the-top villain transports. Join us as we discuss our...

"Now pay attention, 007." Over 24 films, James Bond has been assisted on his missions with a plethora of fantastic tech wizardry and unusual spy tools. The ever-exasperated Q has deemed it necessary to aid 007 with an exploding pen, an ejector seat (we're not joking), a jet pack and even a grown-worthy invisible car. In this episode the Bond Daft agents wade through over five decades of comically...

Whether risking potential HR enquiries with his flirtations with Moneypenny, or trying the patience of his boss and quartermaster, Bond's fellow MI6 colleagues have always been a favourite among fans. Over 24 films, the relationships and dynamics have also changed over the years reflecting many different eras. In this special Ranking episode, we take some time to focus on the MI6 personnel with a...

Beginning with the famous Monty Norman music for Dr. No in 1962 and following with the iconic John Barry scores over the next six films, the James Bond franchise has been a haven for fantastic movie soundtracks. However, over a series spanning 24 films they were bound to have a few that don't resonate as well or have aged less gracefully. In this episode, we discuss our least favourites of the ent...

Beginning with the famous Monty Norman music for Dr. No in 1962 and following with the iconic John Barry scores over the next six films, the James Bond franchise has been a haven for fantastic movie soundtracks. In this episode, the Bond Daft lads reconvene to discuss their favourites with a view to collectively agreeing the best score and two runner's up. Easy mission, right? Enjoy!

One of the most iconic elements of the Bond franchise is the theme song. From Shirley Bassey to Tom Jones to Tina Turner and Madonna (shudder), some great artists and songs have accompanied the series since 1963. Unfortunately, for any long-running franchise there were bound to be some that didn't quite hit the mark. In the fourth of our Ranking episodes the Bond Daft lads reconvene to collectivel...

One of the most iconic elements of the Bond franchise is the theme song. From Shirley Bassey to Tom Jones to Tina Turner and Madonna (shudder), some great artists and songs have accompanied the series since 1963. In the third of our Ranking episodes the Bond Daft lads reconvene to collectively argue the toss over which of the Bond theme songs is the best with two runner's up. Easy peasy, right? Ad...

The James Bond franchise is known for pioneering the cold opening for a film which is more commonly used in television shows. Whether bungee jumping off a dam, being shot and seemingly killed in bed or skiing off a cliff with a timed release of the Union Jack parachute, the 007 films have found many ways to start with a bang. However, over a franchise spanning 24 movies there were bound to be time...

The James Bond franchise is known for pioneering the cold opening for a film which is more commonly used in television shows. Whether bungee jumping off a dam, being shot and seemingly killed in bed or skiing off a cliff with a timed release of the Union Jack parachute, the 007 films have found many ways to start with a bang. In the first of our Ranking series, the Bond Daft lads gather together t...

The Bond Daft lads return to review the final released 007 film, Spectre (2015). Director Sam Mendes returned for Craig's latest outing in which Bond's old adversary Blofeld makes a return to the franchise in the guise of a typically sinister Christoph Waltz. This was a successful but critically mixed bag on release but how does it hold up now? Listen in for our thoughts on Waltz, Dave Bautista's...

Sir Sean Connery sadly passed away on 31/10/2020 and to many he was the first and quintessential James Bond actor. Growing up in working class Edinburgh he eventually found international fame as the super suauve British spy, 007. However, growing tired of the role he then left the franchise and embarked on an incredible eclectic career which saw him portray Russian Naval captains, Egyptians, a Spa...

The Bond Daft lads gather for the penultimate film of the franchise (for the moment) and review the third of Daniel Craig's 007 outings, Skyfall (2012). Directed by Sam Mendes, this was a massive commercial and critical success which celebrated the series' 50 years history with a blend of homage to the past and darker modern stylings. In this episode, we delve into spoiler detail on Roger Deakins'...

In this lockdown catch-up recorded back on 06/08/20, the Kapeesh crew reconvene to discuss their film and media consumption of the week. On this wonderfully varied episode, we discuss The News Room, Ghost of Tsushima (again), The Good Boys, The Last Picture Show, The Living Daylights (again), as well as give our thoughts on Fleming's Live and Let Die novel, a cinema revisit of Aliens, Avenger's: I...

The Kapeesh Crew return for another catch-up session to discuss their recent lockdown viewings. On this show we cover a wide berth of content from Mad Men, Napoleon Dynamite, Reality TV, pop culture conventions, Thor: Ragnarok, Grand Isle and the roller-coaster career of Nic Cage. Additionally, we also find the time to discuss some lesser films such as Teen Wolf 2 and the Fanatic (oh dear). Enjoy!

The Bond Daft lads return to watch Craig's second outing as the MI6 agent with a licence to kill, 2008's Quantum of Solace. Directed by Marc Forster and a victim of the writer's strike, this was a troubled production that was also buried due to the expectation set as the sequel to Casino Royale. In this film, Bond deals with shady organisations trying to monopolise the oil industry as well as seek...

In the latest catch-up, we discuss our recent film/television viewings. In this episode we delve into Scott's obsession with Ghost of Tsushima, Fran's love affair with True Detective, Robert's thoughts on Border, Borat (as well as Baren Cohen's other films), Pure and Steve can't stop talking about Twister. Enjoy!

In another of our weekly lockdown film catch-ups, the Kapeesh crew discuss their recent film/entertainment viewings. On this jam-packed session we cover a wide range of topics such as The Lighthouse, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 4Chan Murder Mysteries, Raiders of the Lost Arc (and the Indiana Jones franchise, generally), Jaws, God of War, Resident Evil 2, The Old Guard, Greyhound, The Equaliser 2,...

In the latest of our new weekly lockdown catchups, the Kapeesh crew reconvene to discuss our recent film and TV viewings. In this particular madcap episode, Gordon shows off his collection of Bond books, we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer, One-Punch Man, Frozen 2, Jurassic Park (spoilers), Menace 2 Society, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 and Teen Wolf. We also ponder abduction for the sake of a...

In a gritty change-up of the podcast, we fittingly review the first official reboot with new Bond Daniel Craig in Casino Royale (2006). Directed by Martin Campbell, (Goldeneye) this was a stripped-back, complete tonal shift from the madcap over-commercialised Die Another Day, with 007 facing off against Mads Mikkelsen's Le Chiffre in a high-stakes poker game. A fantastic film and highly successful...

In the third of our new weekly lockdown film catchups, the Kapeesh lads weigh in on our recent film/entertainment viewings. In this episode we cover a diverse range of topics such as Demolition Man, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Inside Central Station, Bad Boys For Life, Oasis B-sides, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Internal Affairs and Scarface! Enjoy!