Cinephile No. 540 "Spectre"

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Written By Nathan Box

"Spectre" did what few Bond films have managed; found a bow and tied the whole thing together. For more than 50 years, we have watched films that felt separated from each other. Sure, the leading man hasn't changed much. There has always been gadgets, women, martinis, clothes, and villains, but never has there been much of a connection from one film to the next. This all changed with the introduction of Daniel Craig as 007. With a new leading man, we got "Casino Royale," "Quantum of Solace," "Skyfall," and "Spectre." With each film, we learned more about our hero and got a true sense of who he is as a person. Sure, this is still a Bond film. Everything you expect is here, but what makes these films special is their ability to paint a complete picture and their power to bring the whole thing together.

Be good to each other,

-Nathan

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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