2025: A Year in Pages and Perspectives

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As we wrap up another trip around the sun, I find myself looking back at the stories, lessons, and worlds I’ve inhabited over the last twelve months. While every year has its own rhythm, 2025 was a year of steady habits and diverse genres.

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Exclusive Interview with Acclaimed Author Raymond Benson: A Revealing Conversation About James Bond, Metal Gear Solid, and More

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I had the pleasure of interviewing the incredible Raymond Benson about being the author of James Bond books, his tie-in novels for Metal Gear Solid, Hitman, Dying Light, Homefront, and Splinter Cell, his time as a video game designer and writer, and much more. Watch the full interview below. Enjoy!

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James Bond: The Raymond Benson Years Now Available

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For the first time ever, all six of Raymond Benson’s original James Bond novels are available together in one omnibus edition in James Bond: The Raymond Benson Years.

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James Bond Movie Review: Diamonds Are Forever

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I’m revisiting and reviewing all the 007 movies. Next up, Diamonds Are Forever. Read on for my thoughts on this classic in the James Bond film franchise.

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James Bond Magazine: MI6 Confidential Issue #68

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MI6 Confidential is a full-color magazine celebrating the world of James Bond 007 on screen and in print. Each issue is packed with rarely-seen photography, fascinating features, and exclusive interviews with the biggest names in front of and behind the camera. Issue #68 is now available. Watch my video below to see what’s inside the newest issue of this James Bond magazine.

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James Bond Movie Review: You Only Live Twice

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In honor of the 60th anniversary of James Bond, I’m revisiting and reviewing all the movies. Next up, You Only Live Twice! Read on for my thoughts on this classic in the James Bond film franchise.

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Interview: Taschen Editor Paul Duncan Discusses James Bond, Star Wars, & Rocky

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Paul Duncan is a film historian whose TASCHEN books include The Star Wars Archives, The James Bond Archives, The Charlie Chaplin Archives, The Godfather Family Album, Taxi Driver, Film Noir, and Horror Cinema, as well as publications on film directors, film genres, and movie stars. I had the pleasure of interviewing Paul about his books, and we went into great detail about James Bond, Stars, and Rocky. You can watch the full interview below. Enjoy!

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Book Review — The James Bond Archives: No Time To Die Edition (2023)

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Made with unrestricted access to the Bond archives, The James Bond Archives recounts the history of James Bond in words and pictures. The updated edition includes exclusive photography and new interviews with Daniel Craig, director Cary Fukunaga, producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and many others, revealing the full story behind the making of the emotionally charged No Time To Die. Below is my video review of this James Bond book.

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James Bond Movie Review: From Russia With Love

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In honor of the 60th anniversary of James Bond, I’m revisiting and reviewing all the movies. Next up, From Russia With Love! Read on for my thoughts on this classic in the James Bond film franchise.

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New Editions of James Bond Novels Available to Pre-Order

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Today, Ian Fleming Publications announced that the new editions of the original James Bond novels are available to pre-order. Below is the newsletter that was sent out and links to buy the books.

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