The extremely funny guest, Mattie Lubchansky, discusses bringing Bond into the post-soviet world. They talk about adapting Goldeneye for a full-length movie, making a movie about soviet guys, dip-shit horny moments for Xenia Onatopp, and more!
Bond forms alliances with former KGB character Zukovsky, highlighting collaboration in murky dealings.
Q's humorous gadget scene revisits British history, emphasizing reflection on past actions and consequences.
Xenia's seduction of Bond reveals sadistic nature, adding tension to attraction and violence interactions.
Natalia's capture by Boris and Xenia sets the stage for confrontations, showcasing dynamic tension.
Cultural insensitivity, violence, and misogyny in the podcast episode prompts critical analysis and awareness.
Deep dives
Bond meets with Zukovsky and makes a deal
Bond encounters Zukovsky, a former KGB guy now dealing arms, and they make a deal. Zukovsky shares intel about the Lienz Kosacks and Janus, aiding Bond's mission.
Q scene and British foreign policy history
Bond visits Q and gets new gadgets. The scene is filled with humor and classic Q inventions. Then Bond recalls a dark event in British foreign policy history, prompting reflection on past actions.
Character interactions and Soviet setting
Bond interacts with Zinnia, who tries to seduce him, showcasing her sadistic nature. This leads to a conflicted scene of attraction and violence. The setting in Russia adds tension and complexity to the plot.
Capture of Natalia and confrontations with Zinnia
Natalia gets captured by Boris and Zinnia, with Bond's involvement setting the stage for confrontations. Zinnia's sadistic and masochistic traits create dynamic tension in their interactions.
Ermov's Driver
Ermov's driver is appreciated for his unwavering dedication and face reaction during a critical scene.
Zukovsky's Goon
Zukovsky's goon who cleverly knows the length of winters in Russia despite being shut down by his boss receives the Goodnight Cross award.
Cultural Insensitivity
The podcast episode reveals a moderate level of cultural insensitivity, especially regarding the invasion of Cuba and the portrayal of Russian and Scottish characters.
Unprovoked Violence
Violence, such as dropping a villain from a height and using explosives on occupied vehicles, takes the Unprovoked Violence category to a high rating of 6.
Misogyny
The podcast episode showcases numerous instances of misogyny, including the objectification and treatment of female characters, warranting a rating of 6 in this category.
Would you believe it, they actually adapted Goldeneye for the N64 into a full-length movie! We got the extremely funny Mattie Lubchansky to discuss this attempt to bring Bond into the post-soviet world, largely by making a movie about soviet guys and just begrudgingly calling them 'russian' thoughout. Also everyone but Devon gets dip shit horny for Xenia Onatopp.
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