THE DECADE PROJECT: SPECTRE w/Brian Game

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Host Blake Howard revisits Spectre, a decade-old Bond film he initially refused to cover, with producer Brian Games.

The episode begins with host Blake Howard introducing The Decade Project, a Patreon-exclusive podcast from One Heat Minute Productions that revisits movies ten years after release. He is joined by producer Brian Games to discuss Spectre, the 2015 James Bond film. Blake reveals he initially refused to cover Jurassic World, leading Brian to choose Spectre. Brian shares his first impression of Spectre as a miss compared to Skyfall, citing Skyfall's critical and financial success. Blake explains his managed expectations for Bond films and how Spectre made his top 10 of 2015 due to his love for the franchise and Daniel Craig. He highlights a specific scene where Bond enters 'assassin God mode' as a peak moment. The conversation shifts to comparing Spectre with Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, released the same year, debating which franchise better balances realism and fun. Brian reflects on how rewatching the Daniel Craig Bond films as a cohesive story from Casino Royale to No Time to Die changed his view of Spectre. They discuss the impact of Amazon's ownership of the Bond franchise, expressing concerns about Americanization but hoping it might allow creative freedom for directors like Christopher Nolan or Steven Spielberg. The episode touches on rumors that Chiwetel Ejiofor was considered for Blofeld and how legal issues previously kept Spectre out of Bond films. They conclude by noting how No Time to Die helped retcon and improve Spectre's legacy, emphasizing the value of marathon viewings.

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