James Bond 007

“It’s a very rich playground for a cinematographer to play around in,” says Spectre cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema about working in the 007 universe. “The producers are interested in creating something that is genuinely to be enjoyed on a big screen. It’s an adventure. You’re taken through different countries, through different environments. It’s very much art on a ...

Among his many attributes James Bond is a master sportsman. Whether it is based on physical prowess, hand-eye coordination, instinct, strategic nous or teamwork, 007 has proved his mastery in a diverse range of disciplines. Below is a survey of his unique sporting escapades. Surely an Olympic gold is only a matter of time. 

Golf

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Madeleine Swann, perfectly played by Léa Seydoux, is perhaps the most complex, compelling and longest-lasting love in Bond’s life. The daughter of high-ranking SPECTRE operative Mr White (Jesper Christensen), Madeleine renounced her father and his lifestyle, going into hiding, working for Médecins Sans Frontières and then as a psychiatrist at the Hoffler Klinik near Sö...