Daniel Craig is leading tributes to late James Bond star Sean Connery following the Scottish actor’s death at 90. The current 007 has released a statement, calling Connery “one of the true greats of cinema”. Source: https://www.communitypress.ca/entertainment/ … [Read more...]
Sean Connery, a lion of cinema whose roar went beyond Bond
Writing an appreciation of Sean Connery feels inevitably inadequate compared to experiencing the real thing. To glimpse his magnetism, you might turn to a photograph of him in a tailored suit, leaning against an Aston Martin. You'd probably get more of his menacing charisma by pulling up the "Chicago way" scene from "The Untouchables." It might … [Read more...]
Legend who defined cool in cinema: Tributes flood in for Sean Connery
According to BBC, the actor passed away overnight in his sleep while in the Bahamas. He had been unwell for quite some time. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon mourned the veteran star’s death, saying that the country has lost “one of her best loved sons”. Source: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/ … [Read more...]
Sean Connery, Oscar Winner and James Bond Star, Dies at 90
Sean Connery, the Scottish-born actor who rocketed to fame as James Bond and became one of the franchise’s most popular and enduring international stars, has died. He was 90. Connery, long regarded as one of the best actors to have portrayed the iconic spy, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 and marked his 90th birthday in August. His … [Read more...]
Classic James Bond Film – Digitally Restored and Back in Cinemas
From 24 April, a restored version of FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE is returning to cinemas nationwide, in celebration of the centenary of producer Albert R. 'Cubby' Broccoli. Broccoli formed EON Productions and Danjaq, with Harry Saltzman, to make DR NO, launching James Bond onto the big screen in 1962. When Saltzman later sold his shares of the two … [Read more...]
Odeon legacy lives on in £20m project
WHEN a historic art deco cinema closed its doors, Scottish movie legends such as Sean Connery, Dougray Scott, James Cosmo and Brian Cox battled unsuccessfully to save it. … [Read more...]
