"It's a middle of the pack Bond movie."

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming The Movie Fat', host Stephen & his guests discuss 'Diamonds Are Forever', Sean Connery's final official Bond film. They explore the film's plot, box office success, and initial impressions, while analyzing Connery's performance, the portrayal of Blofeld, and the representation of women in the film. The conversation also delves into the unique Las Vegas setting, memorable action sequences, the theme song, and the villains Wint & Kidd. The hosts conclude with their ratings and final thoughts on the film's place in the Bond franchise.

"It's a fun movie”

Chapters

00:35 Introduction to Diamonds Are Forever

05:08 Tale of the Tape: Diamonds Are Forever

07:15 First Impressions of the Film

09:38 Sean Connery's Performance

15:33 The Evolution of Bond's Style

17:48 Blofeld's Portrayal and Villainy

20:40 Women in Diamonds Are Forever

23:13 Las Vegas as a Bond Setting

24:00 Action Sequences and Highlights

26:23 Theme Song and Soundtrack

28:41 Wint and Kidd and Representation

31:38 Final Thoughts and Ratings

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