Dalton as Bond: Today we are thrilled to talk with Dr. Cary Edwards who wrote the book on Timothy Dalton’s two James Bond films called, “He Disagreed With Something That Ate Him”. Dr. Edwards argues that both films are a unique contribution to the series and form an important dialogue with the rest of the franchise. Join Dan, Tom and Vicky for this lively discussion.

Dr. Edwards will reveal some interesting connections and insights into Dalton, Bond, The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill! Today, Dr. Cary Edwards, a brilliant film prof, will be our Smartest Spy in the Room!

Dr. Edward’s thoughts about Dalton as Bond

In this interview with Dr. Cary Edwards, we discuss:

Why he wrote the book “He Disagreed With Something That Ate Him”
Why he thinks Timothy Dalton has been largely forgotten as Bond
The Bond series and “Survival, Resistance, and Revenge”
How the the Dalton movies break James Bond movie traditions
The villains in the Dalton movies and how they are different than pas Bond villains
The symbolism of Sanchez taking Bond’s Walther PPK and when he asks for Pam’s gun
How Cary sees the Bond girls evolving
Cary’s thoughts on the Daniel Craig Bond
How political context finds its way into Bond movies
How Bond’s habits ebb and flow
And More …

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