The James Bond Complex

The James Bond Complex

By Edgar Chaput, Matt Auclair, Jason Kim And Emery CormierComedy
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The James Bond Complex episodes

  • Tailored For Tactical Bond
    Hello Dear listeners,
    This week we discuss the best tactical outfits James Bond wore throughout his cinematic career. Is Dalton's tactical tuxedo a costume or a tactical outfit? What about Connery's Thunderball wetsuit? All this is part of very long, messy and funny conversation!
    1 hr 16 min
  • Dynamite Comics "Live and Let Die" from Van Jensen and Kewber Baal
    Hello dear listeners!
    It wasn't that long ago that Mathieu and Edgar took a look at the first graphic novel adaptation of Fleming's work, Casino Royale, published by Dynamite Comics. Well, since there are only 2 adaptations to speak of at the moment, the boys figured they'd complete the duology before heading back to stories about the modern 007 in comics for future reviews.
    Live and Let Die sees writer Van Jensen return to adapt the script, although this time Fleming's prose is brought to visual life by Kewber Baal. Just as the first graphic novel produced unparalleled intellectual criticism, so too does the sequel. Among the bountiful number of topics broached are comparisons between the two graphic novel styles, too much ready read and not enough looky look, not enough grey colour on a black man (we explain this, trust us), shorts skirts in January in New York, Mathieu and Edgar possibly working on the next adaptation,  3 cheers for Fay Dunaway - uh, we mean Fay Dalton, and Casper Van Dien.
    Oh, and the return of James Bond Jr. 
    Are you excited yet?!?
    So sit back, relax, crack open your copies of the Live and Let Die graphic novel and tag along for another thrilling instalment of The James Bond Complex!
    50 min
  • September 2020 Debriefing

    Hello dear listeners!

    It's the end of the month and it can only mean one thing... Debriefing time! To discuss the most recent happenings we brought our third man Jason KIm to discuss recent offerings of the 007 store, the death of Michael Longsdale and Not Time To Die!

    59 min
  • 3 Days Of The Condor Starring Robert Redford
    Hello dear listeners,
    This week we have a new protagonist; Joe Turner. He's not a field agent. He works as a reader for "American Literary Historical Society", a clandestine CIA op. On his way back to his office Joe discovers all of his co-workers have been executed. Turner, under the code-name Condor must now avoid hitman on is trail and discover the secret behind the death of his fellow readers.
    To discuss this 1975 film directed by Sydney Pollack. Matt (with two Tees) & Edgar have brought back our "Third man"; Jason Kim in order to discuss this tale of suspense and betrayal based on the novel "Six Days Of The Condor" by James Grady.
    1 hr 13 min
  • Donald E. Westlake's "Forever and a Death" with Phil Poggiali
    *Full disclosure, this episode was recorded in early July 2020 at a time when no one knew what was to become of "No Time to Die" November release. Much of the early portion of the conversation was edited for brevity's sake, to say nothing that much of what was speculated on became obsolete n September 1st.
    Hello dear listeners!
    By now you know friend of the show Phi Poggiali rather well. He ragaled us in the fall of 2018 about what could have been Timothy Dalton's 4TH Bond film. He returned in January of this year to guide us through the Find Your Fate books from the 1980s. 
    A common theme ran through many of those episodes, that being of authors and screenwriters who at one time had a hand at writing a Bond movie script, only for their efforts to not feature in the final product (not much anyways).. The name Donald E. Westlake came up more than once in fact. 
    So now we have Phil back on the show for the conclusion of any Bond-themed Westlakian episodes we can muster (although not necessarily the concluding episode to feature Phil!). A couple of years ago a boutique crime fiction publishing house released "Forever and a Death", an adventure novel Westlake wrote in the late 1990s that was heavily inspired by his ideas for Bond 18, which eventually became "Tomorrow Never Dies." 
    Wriggling with 007 goodness despite not being an official 007 novel, it produced yet another bountiful collection of discussion topics: Donald E. Westlake many pen names, Phil's sleuthing some years ago to learn of the manuscript's existence, the usefulness of the Gottlieb archives, the author's penchant for given characters full development even if he's going to ax them a few chapters later, and of course everybody's favourite game at the podcast: CASTING CALL!
    So sit back, relax, and allow a different author to transport you to a world of danger, action, intrigue, and romance. It isn't Fleming, but it's damn well worthy of the 'Everything in Between' saying.
    1 hr 19 min
  • Univex Intrepid/Complex September 2020 Part one
    So much has happened in the last few weeks for the Bond Community.... The loss of Diana Rigg. The release of a new trailer.
    It became evident that to cover these events we needed help, we needed to bring in more operatives. 
    Enter: Emery Cormier of "The Intrepid 007 Podcast" & "International Man Of Mystery" Jason Kim.
    48 min
  • Ian Fleming's Casino Royale Graphic Novel Adaptation by Van Jensen & Dennis Calero

    Hello dear listeners!


    This week Edgar & Matt are going back to Fleming! We are covering Casino Royale (again) ! The book has been adapted as a film, a radio play and even a Tv show. But it had never been adapted as a graphic novel until 2017 when

    Dynamite Entertainment published a Graphic Novel Adaptation by Van Jensen & Dennis Calero. Join us as we discuss this fascinating look at Ian Fleming's first James Bond story!

    45 min
  • Director Detour: Martin Campbell's "The Mask of Zorro"
    Hello dear listeners!
    If one thing is sure, we at the James Bond Complex love our singular heroes, especially when directed by Martin Campbell, who presents them so well. Tall, handsome, dashing, well dressed, adept at spycraft, handy with the women, wielding rapiers and engaging in terrific sword fights.
    Oh, pardon us. Did you forget that Martin Campbell director another iconic adventure hero from Western culture apart from James Bond? That right’s, the man who introduced 2 Bonds to the world also helped reintroduce the legendary Zorro in his 1998 swashbuckler The Mask of Zorro. In fact, the character was so nice he directed him twice (more on that probably never).
    We even brought in the International Man of Mystery Jason Kim to dive into this 1998 classic. As usual, the trio dissects a wide array of endlessly noteworthy topics such as: Catherine Zeta-Jones being praiseworthy in any decade (for her acting of course!), formative films of 1990s, Anthony Hopkins’ absolutely stunning hair, how the PC police would have a field day with the movie, and comparing the film’s Captain Love villain to the actor who played Red Grant in From Russia With Love. You know, that actor. Uh?...
    So strap on your mask (the Zorro mask. Well, yes, of course a COVID mask too. Yes it’ll be a little uncomfortable. Look, do you want to tag along with us and Zorro or not ?!?) pick up your rapier, mount your steed and enjoy this week’s episode just we will enjoy spending a lifetime podcasting for you.
    1 hr 40 min
  • August 2020 Debriefing
    Hello dear listeners!
    This debriefing is special! How special? Very special. This was the first time since February that We (Matt & Edgar) Reunited at the studio for an in person discussion. Our enthusiasm (and a drought of 007/ No Time To Die news) generated a very lively, but quite chaotic discussion. We cover  everything from  Vin Diesel's xXx movies, Matt's Transformers and Batman collection. The 007 Funko Pops. The entertainment weekly guide and much more!
    47 min
  • The Man With The Golden Gun Starring Toby Stephens

    Hello dear Listeners!

    For a change of pace we bring you a short discussion about the most recent BBC radio adaptation of Ian Fleming's original work. The final Fleming Novel " The Man With The Golden Gun". Is this new version of the novel something to seek out or is it something to forget? Is Toby Stephens better as Bond than as Gustav Graves? Listen to the show to find out!

    47 min

About The James Bond Complex

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The James Bond Complex is hosted by Edgar Chaput, Mathieu Auclair, Jason Kim and the Intrepid Emery Cormier. From Fleming to the films and everything in between. Ooh!