Of course, the filmmakers wouldn’t really put actress Shirley Eaton in danger in that way – leaving a spot on the spine unpainted is enough to reduce the danger to almost negligible. Masterson was about to blab on her boss to Bond, but he wasn’t quick enough to save the character from a death most unlikely.
Of course, Bond goes on to save the day and – in this installation – the global economy, but the golden girl was one of the most enduring pictures from the third Bond film. Thanks to the shining gold, Easton’s beauty, and the deadly consequences, it’s sure to last.
To the Stars
If you're into science fiction you've probably heard of 'Ad Astra', a movie that combines futuristic scenery and a focus on emotions and feelings. But what was it like behind the scenes as Brad Pitt explores his life and the limits of space before our very eyes?
Nasa and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory helped with the extensive research required to make the science and scenes right. The visual effects are a little bit more subtle than you might expect thanks to trying to stay close to tech like the International Space Station or the Apollo missions. Technology has changed a lot, but the look of things hasn't, for the most part.
Goldfinger Strikes
The Bond films are one of the longest-running and most popular movie franchises out there, with tons of movies and multiple actors portraying the secret agent. One of the frequent list-toppers of Bond films is the 1964 'Goldfinger', which practically codified the secret agent tropes we know and love today. In this film adaption of the Ian Fleming novel, the villainous Goldfinger offs one of his own employees, Jill Masterson, by covering her with gold paint – an odd way to kill, but definitely noticeable and true-to-life.
You see, the body has to “breathe” in a way, and covering the entire body makes that impossible. Masterson dies from suffocation, despite being able to breathe.
This Famous Duo Again
We're back to where we started, with the Disney live-action adaption of 'Beauty and the Beast', featuring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as the eponymous characters. Disney has jumped on the CGI bandwagon but bad, and this movie was derided for the overuse of obvious CGI elements.
They came up with plenty of technology to try and bring this movie to life, and while the Beast doesn't look too bad, that's only while you're looking at the finished project. From their first meeting to the famous dance scene and the climax of the film, Emma Watson and Dan Stevens had to act clean, without knowing what things would really look like.
Green Ballroom
The dazzling ballroom where Belle and the Beast share a dance is unfortunately is all but a wooden set with a green screen backdrop.
We tip our hats to the actors in this film, not only did they have to imagine many of the characters but the setting as well. Now that's some good acting!