In this podcast, they hilariously critique the movie 'You Only Live Twice', discussing Bond becoming a Japanese ninja with a fake death, adventures in Japan, a piranha tank threat, ninja training, space drama, and analyzing the film. The chapters explore humor, cultural insensitivity, unrealistic scenarios, and Bond's misogynistic portrayal.
Bond undergoes problematic ninja training in Japan with humorous outcomes.
Spectre unveils extravagant plan involving stolen rocket, gold negotiation with China, and dramatic executions.
Blofeld portrayed as quirky villain with peculiar behaviors, leading to explosive showdown with Bond.
Deep dives
Bond's Encounter with Abigail Philosophy Tube and Transition Story
Bond has an encounter with Abigail Philosophy Tube at an event where he mistakes Abigail's 500,000 YouTube subscribers as 5,000, leading to an awkward situation at their next meeting. An amusing story unfolds about mistaken identities between Dev and Abigail, highlighting their transition journeys and eventual friendship.
Podcast Discussion on James Bond's Living Twice Theme
The podcast delves into the James Bond movie 'You Only Live Twice,' focusing on Bond's time in Japan where he portrays a Japanese man, exploring themes of identity, cultural representation, and questionable plot elements. Bond's experiences in Tokyo and encounters with characters like Tiger Tanaka and Helga are highlighted, offering a mix of intrigue, humor, and improbable scenarios.
Spectre's Extravagant Plan and Volcano Lair
Spectre unveils an extravagant plan involving a stolen rocket launched from a volcano base, showcasing over-the-top gadgets, elaborate schemes, and color-coordinated henchmen. The negotiation for 100 million dollars in gold with China, coupled with Blofeld's assertive presence and a dramatic piranha tank execution, adds layers of tension and flair to the narrative.
Bond's Infiltration and Training as a Ninja
In the podcast episode, Bond is trained to become a Japanese ninja in a humorous and inherently problematic manner. He undergoes a transformation involving body hair removal, changing his appearance, and mastering ninja techniques. Bond's escape from multiple assassination attempts during his training highlights the unrealistic and comical nature of the training process.
Blofeld's Eccentricity and Escapades
The discussion delves into Blofeld's portrayal as a quirky and unconventional villain in the movie. Blofeld's interactions with Bond showcase his peculiar behavior, such as petting a cat nervously and making questionable decisions. The final showdown between Bond and Blofeld involves explosions, a ninja fight, and Bond using an 'exploder key' to foil Blofeld's plans, leading to an unexpected conclusion to their conflict.
The gang fix their withering gaze on You Only Live Twice, a movie wherein the line is delivered completely straight "This is my secret ninja training camp".
Join 007 as he follows the three true steps to creating a perfect movie:
- Become a Japanese
- Train hard and fast to become a ninja like us
- to give extra special cover, take a wife
