Category Archives: James Bond

James Bond Filming Locations In Bangkok

Posted on February 6, 2014 by tokyofox

Thailand’s capital city has featured in a couple of James Bond films; ‘The Man With The Golden Gun‘ (1974) and ‘Tomorrow Never Dies‘ (1997), although Bangkok was used to portray Saigon in Vietnam in the latter. I think I’ve mentioned on … Continue reading →

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TF Top 5……Italy Filming Locations

Posted on November 4, 2013 by tokyofox

The promised land of Italy is a magnet for attracting hordes of tourists from all over the world who of course head for the wonderful landscapes in Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan and so on but the country also delivers big … Continue reading →

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On Screen #2 – Istanbul

Posted on September 17, 2013 by tokyofox

Turkey’s economic, cultural, and historical heart is often considered by westerners to be something of a mysterious city; one which is rarely portrayed well on the big screen as its used as a backdrop for international intrigue. Add to that, some … Continue reading →

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London Filming Locations: Skyfall (2012)

Posted on September 11, 2013 by tokyofox

This triumphant return to form sees Bond go back to his roots with some beautiful scenery including the Scottish Highlands and lots of London scenes which were very satisfying for this misty-eyed Brit living abroad! Before all that though, ‘Skyfall‘ starts off with … Continue reading →

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Gunkanjima In Skyfall: Real Or Fake?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by tokyofox

In the 2012 movie ‘Skyfall’, James Bond (Daniel Craig) is seen cruising on a boat (below) with the exotic-looking Sévérine (Bérénice Marlohe) to an abandoned island. Bond is taken prisoner by the crew and delivered to the antagonist Raoul Silva, who is a … Continue reading →

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Is This Really A Statue Of ‘Oddjob’ from ‘Goldfinger’?!!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by tokyofox

Mention Bond villains and most people probably tend to think of Blofeld (You Only Live Twice), Jaws (The Spy Who Loved Me), Dr No (Dr No), Scaramanga (The Man With The Golden Gun), Nick Nack (The Man With The Golden … Continue reading →

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Quantum Of Solace: James Bond Filming Locations In Panama

Posted on January 24, 2013 by tokyofox

‘Casino Royale‘ (2006) set the benchmark so high that it was always going to be a tough act for ‘Quantum of Solace‘ (2008) to follow. It may have received some quite negative and scathing reviews but I actually don’t mind … Continue reading →

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A New Hope Filming Locations: Star Wars Traveller – Yavin 4 (a.k.a. Tikal)

Posted on January 4, 2013 by tokyofox

  Nineteen seconds! Just NINETEEN SECONDS! That is as long as the ‘Star Wars Episode IV‘ scene in Guatemala lasted. The shot of Tikal, first seen on 98 minutes (and again on 105 mins), features the Millennium Falcon spaceship flying … Continue reading →

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TF Film Review: Skyfall (2012)

Posted on December 1, 2012 by tokyofox

All good things come to those who wait is a very apt phrase given its been four years since ‘Quantum Of Solace‘ not to mention the extra 5 week wait for us movie fans in Japan. There has been a lot of … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – You Only Live Twice (1967)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by tokyofox

After a gap of four years the 23rd James Bond film ‘Sky Fall‘ is nearly here, 50 years since the release of ‘Dr No‘ starring Sean Connery. The Scot went on to make six official 007 films (plus non-Eon Bond … Continue reading →

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