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Eric Skwarczynski, host of the Film School'd Podcast, sits down with Dr. Lisa Funnell to discuss the evolution of the "Bond Girl" from Ursula Andress in Dr. No to Madeleine Swann in the new Daniel Craig James Bond film, No Time to Die (2021).

They also have a full spoiler discussion about the newest entry in the series.

Dr. Lisa Funnell is a professor, award-winning author, and leading expert on gender, feminism, and geopolitics in James Bond and other action films. She is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Women’s and Gender Studies Department at the University of Oklahoma.

FILM DESCRIPTION:

THE MISSION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING BEGINS…

Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

CAST:

Daniel Craig as James Bond

Rami Malek as Lyutsifer Safin

Lea Seydoux as Madeleine Swann

Lashana Lynch as Nomi

Ben Whishaw as Q

Ana de Armas as Paloma