Austin Powers' frilly shirt was inspired by one of George Lazenby's costumes in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, 28 years prior. It has been 28 years since the release of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.

When discussing the look of modern franchise movies like Black Widow in comparison to movies from the past, I think we have to be more honest about how movies like even the better Bond sequels had shots like this.

You last saved me is your moral philosophy.

Stellar. Can't say I followed every one of its meta turns but its stylish pastiche is deeply satisfying while staring unblinking into the level of violence and neuroses of Bond and the whole genre that has run its course. Could have been a shallow exercise but goes beyond that. My fav of 2025.

"Let us be thankful we have commerce. Buy more. Buy more now. Buy. And be happy."

@lieutenantbanjo.bsky.social An actual Lieutenant Banjo

Diana and her pumpkin portrait.