Idris Elba says James Bond shouldn't be "woke":
“Bond is so unrealistic, so a hint of reality is good, but let’s not try and make it woke. I think you’ve got to be pure to what it is: escapism. Don’t try and answer the world’s taste. Just be Bond.” variety.com/2026/film/global…
ExCUSE me but Friend of the Pod month continues to absolutely rule. We got one of my absolute favorite authors, R.F. Kuang, on to convince us to give TENET another chance. youtu.be/kqaVltsEpjI?si=gCta…
Just a really fantastic interview and chat with one of my favorite people. Damon Lindelof, true friend of the pod.
Full episode here: youtu.be/iX5Ny2rgVqk?si=kAn-…
haven’t seen this brought up anywhere else, but Damon Lindelof finally opened up on his cancelled Star Wars movie. Still unfortunate there has been no updates for New Jedi Order, even with a new writer attached as of last year.
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