The “Disappointing Brandy” Scene in Goldfinger
In Goldfinger, James Bond is summoned to a meeting with M and Colonel Smithers to discuss notorious gold bullion dealer Auric Goldfinger. During the briefing, Bond delivers a masterclass in one-upmanship cloaked as connoisseurship. With his razor-sharp wit and a discerning palate, 007 provides a sophisticated critique of Smithers’ ‘disappointing brandy,’ and thus asserting his … Read more