Mentioning the words "James Bond" and "women" in the same sentence can truly ignite debate.
The Bond franchise’s uneasy history with feminism is well-documented and discussed. It's a hard pill to swallow for some Bond fans like myself, rewatching the older films in the #MeToo age and recognising the undeniable problems that go with the franchise. Inappropriate workplace sexual innuendos are just the tip of the iceberg.
But with even former 007s seeing change afoot, there's always room to move forward.
With the 25th film in the Bond franchise set to hit cinemas in April, these conversations have been bubbling up again. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, No Time to Die is in the tricky spot of needing to play within the franchise's almost 60-year legacy without ignoring its pitfalls. It’ll be Daniel Craig’s fifth film as 007, and will mark the actor's final run as the British agent. But as with all endings, there are new elements to get truly excited about. Read more...
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