Tag Archives: Sean Connery

The James Bonds Who Won’t Be at the Oscar Tribute

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on February 22nd, 2013

David Niven, left, with John Huston on the set of 'Casino Royale' in London in 1966. (AP Images)

After weeks of speculation that all six James Bonds might appear at the Oscars, the latest word is that there will not be a 007 reunion this Sunday.

Betting on Bond: Which 007s Will Show Up for Oscar Tribute?

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on February 12th, 2013

Sean Connery as James Bond in 'Dr. No.' (MGM)

Just as bookies all over the world are taking bets on the next Pope, they’re offering wagers on who will win Oscars. British bookmaker William Hill even has a kind of movie version trifecta, a special Lincoln bet bundle.

WATCH: Alec Baldwin on Why James Bond Has Endured for 50 Years

By Tom Brook | Posted on October 8th, 2012

Alec Baldwin has never appeared in a Bond film, although he did star opposite Sean Connery in the 1990 thriller The Hunt for Red October.

50 Years of James Bond: Sean Connery in Clips

By Leah Rozen | Posted on October 5th, 2012

Sean Connery as James Bond (MGM/20th Century Fox)

He may not look it, but James Bond turns 50 today (October 5). Next thing you know, he’ll be using a jet-propelled walker.

James Bond Roundup: 007 Anniversary Celebrations Begin – Minus Sean Connery

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on September 19th, 2012

The Queen isn’t the only one with a big anniversary this year. While Elizabeth is celebrating her 60th year on the throne, James Bond has been on Her Majesty’s Secret Service on movie screens for half a century.

The Brit List: 10 Famous British Moustaches

By Brigid Brown | Posted on August 17th, 2012

Tom Weston-Jones and Kevin Ryan have some work to do. (Photo/BBCA) I moustache you a question, why do moustaches always give us a giggle? Possibly it’s because they do look ticklish!

The Brit List: Five Great British Heist Dramas

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on June 19th, 2012

Five Irish Films for St. Patrick’s Day

By Leah Rozen | Posted on March 16th, 2012

The first Irish movie I ever saw starred Scotsman Sean Connery. It was a revival showing of Darby O’Gill and the Little People, a 1959 Disney film that worked overtime to be charming and had a plot involving leprechauns.

Before Colin Firth and Daniel Craig, A History of British Film Hotties

By Leah Rozen | Posted on March 30th, 2011

Good-looking British men are nothing new in Hollywood. While current moviegoers may swoon over Oscar winners Colin Firth and Christian Bale and look forward to seeing The Social Network‘s Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man, The ...

Sean Connery Coulda Kilt Somebody

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on April 6th, 2010

Sir Sean Connery hosted this year’s “Dressed To Kilt” fashion event in New York. The charity show, part of NYC’s Scotland Week, features plaid-clad models on the catwalk and raises money for wounded ...