An article written by Simon Winder just before the release of Bond-film 'Spectre' in 2015, arguing that the franchise itself has taken on the characteristics of a religion, with 'millions of devotees' flocking to cinemas 'ready for the accustomed rituals of sex, death, redemption - and explosions'. Winder comments on how the franchise has appealed mainly to men and has a sort of generational significance going back to the 1960s, since which 'almost no aspect of this religious formula has changed'. The piece examines why this so-called 'formula' has resulted in longevity for the franchise, whilst recognising that it hasn't always worked in some cases.
| Item number | 90360 |
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| Category | Press Cutting |
| Type | Films |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | UK |