I enjoyed discussing the James Bond 4K UHDs released so far and their various quirks on #BondAndBanter.

Giving From Russia with Love another rewatch and catching the brief times that Connery drops to on one knee to shoot. George Lazenby would later use the one knee drop in his gun barrel but I couldn’t help but find it interesting that Connery does it twice.

"Sean Connery" & Spencer Drape… - Bond and Banter - Apple Podcasts Podcast Episode · Bond and Banter · April 6 · 2h 30m

#BondAndBanter returns with an ALL NEW episode featuring “Connery” seeking residuals plus a fun in depth discussion with Spencer Draper @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social about the Connery Collection 4K UHD set as well as the state of Bond on #PhysicalMedia. #JamesBond podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Dr. No (1962) 4K UHD Review: Great new scan with frozen grain and HIDEOUS audio YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social has begun reviewing the 4K UHD releases of the #JamesBond films on his YouTube channel. There are a number of egregious errors that he brings to light, most notably involving the Atmos track on these discs missing dialogue & more. youtu.be/bygmmNCqqvI?...

Some of the errors, deletions and sloppy work I’ve found so far in the terribly defective Atmos remixes of the Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs. These have hideous noise reduction levels, music replacements and crazy deletions. Do not ever listen to these botched things!!

One of the more obscure examples of Dr. No novel cover art explored during @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social’s review. youtu.be/bOA36k_Fdyc?...

Dr. No (1958) by Ian Fleming: Re-read, Analysis and Overview YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

If you’re a #JamesBond fan, you should check out @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social’s review of Ian Fleming’s Dr. No novel. In addition to his usual fascinating analysis, he offers some unique insights such as possible references in other Eon Bond films such as DAF & AVTAK. youtu.be/bOA36k_Fdyc?...

About That Mono Goldfinger Single Last year, to honor the 60th anniversary of the release of the James Bond film "Goldfinger," La-La Land Records was asked to produce a new s...

The recent CD release of "Goldfinger" from @lalalandrecords.bsky.social includes the mono single version of the title song. I go into detail about how we put it together for the release.

The Searchers (1956) 4K UHD and Blu-ray Review: Essential upgrade but crushingly disappointing YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social reviews the much raved about 4K UHD release of The Searchers from The Warner Archive explaining why the release contains a number of problematic issues from poor grain management to over-processed audio. Essential viewing for film fans.

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I had a blast recording this. We discussed the possibilities and likely elements used for the upcoming Warner Bros Connery era #jamesbond 4K UHDs.

Connery 4K UHD Set Announcement w/ Podcast Episode · Bond and Banter · 04/02/2025 · 1h 46m

OUT NOW: An ALL NEW episode of #BondAndBanter! @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social & I discuss the upcoming Connery 4K UHD set! Spencer tells us his concerns and hopes for this long awaited #PhysicalMedia release plus we check in on “Sean Connery” ! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Watched The Conversation and Night Moves this weekend which made for a great Gene Hackman double feature. Compelling character studies by Hackman in each of these films. Both films share common themes exploring trust and paranoia in unique ways with Night Moves more of a neo-noir vibe.
#GeneHackMan

Warner Bros DVD Disc Rot 2025 update: What to look for and How to proceed! YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

I made a new update video on the @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social DVD disc rot situation complete with what identifiers to look for. youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...

Lawrence Makoare will return as Mr. Kil in Avengers: Doomsday.

Grace Jones will return as May Day in Avengers: Doomsday.

Bruce Glover & Putter Smith will return as Mr. Wint & Mr. Kidd in Avengers: Doomsday

Sayan Jantanarat will return as the old man who is still owed 20,000 baht in Avengers: Doomsday.

Sweeping Guy from Quantum of Solace will return as Sweeping Guy from Quantum of Solace in Avengers: Doomsday

Minnie Driver will return as Irina in Avengers: Doomsday

Joe Don Baker will return as both Brad Whitaker AND Jack Wade in Avengers: Doomsday.

Amazon Buyout Chat with Podcast Episode · Bond and Banter · 03/24/2025 · 1h 19m

Bill Koenig of @thespycommand.bsky.social
and I discuss the latest Amazon buyout of the #JamesBond franchise on the latest episode of #BondAndBanter. The opening comedy sketch is a fun conversation with “MGW” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Warner Bros DVD Disc Rot 2025 update: What to look for and How to proceed! YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

If you care about #PhysicalMedia watch @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social’s latest update video on the Warner disc rot problem. If you haven’t seen his initial videos on this issue from a few years back before the issue got significant coverage, watch those too. youtu.be/K8sXaH6Uxik?...

2024 Discs of the Year Awards Blu-Ray and 4K UHD YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social returns with his Best Discs of 2024 Awards! Highlighting the very best in technical merits, supplemental features, packaging, and overall quality achievement, find out which Blu-ray’s & 4K UHDs were a cut above the rest! youtu.be/fsdXWyxFMTA?...

The Damn Fool’s: Worst Physical Media Releases of 2024 aka the James Cameron and Paramount Show YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

Premiering at 7:30PM ET, Finally an awards show I’m excited about! @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social will be giving his “Damn Fool” Awards for the WORST #PhysicalMedia releases of 2024. Find out which releases are compromised and which are best to avoid. youtu.be/6VYtl948Hr4?...

DEI is Good Business, Period. by Stephanie Tonnesen Hornback

@stephthornback.bsky.social with an excellent article on the value of DEI. hornbackpartners.com/latest-news/...

Superman Collection 4K UHD: Buyer Beware YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

With a new #Superman  film out this year, now might be good time for @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social
to correct the glaring errors on the 4K release of the Christphopher Reeve films on their 2023 box set. @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social details all the issues with the set.
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A thorough review and analysis of Ian Fleming’s From Russia with Love novel by @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social. Plus a look at all the cover art over the decades of the book’s publication. #JamesBond

Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid 4K UHD Blu-ray Review: Criterion turns its back on Director’s Vision YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

@damnfoolcrusade.bsky.social meticulously explains why @criterion.bsky.social’s 4K / Blu-ray Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid set egregiously dismisses the only cuts of the film Sam Peckinpah actually worked on in favor of a fan edit by Paul Seydor & the comprised theatrical cut.
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Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid 4K UHD Blu-ray Review: Criterion turns its back on Director’s Vision YouTube video by Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader

I’m premiering my review of the Criterion Blu-ray and UHD boxset of PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID. Aka the set where they refused to restore either director’s preview version…
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Isle of the Dead (1945) remains increasingly relevant and deserves to be seen by anyone living today who hasn’t seen it. It may not contain the answer to all the world’s problems but the film offers a unique and mature perspective on issues we continue to struggle with to this day.