live and let die

The "flaming head" from the title sequence of Live and Let Die (1973)

This is fine.

The "flaming head" from the title sequence of Live and Let Die (1973)

The “flaming head” from the title sequence of Live and Let Die (1973)

The James Bond equivalent of the “This is fine.” comic meme.

Strutter's unknowing funeral procession from Live And Let Die (1973)

Hell of a send-off

This is a cool two-scene sequence from Live And Let Die (1973).

As Bond (Roger Moore) and Felix Leiter (David Hedison) prepare to investigate Mr. Big further, we get a glimpse into their literal dressing room. As Felix ties up loose ends with the “airplane matter” from the previous scene, Bond shows his diva side by working with a tailor for his mission outfits, with room service in tow, nonetheless.

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Clifton James as Sheriff JW Pepper in Live and Let Die (1973)

JWTF

Clifton James as Sheriff JW Pepper in Live and Let Die (1973)

Clifton James as Sheriff JW Pepper in Live and Let Die (1973)

James Bond (Roger Moore) answers the door late night at his home only to find M (Bernard Lee) on the other side in Live and Let Die (1973)

Roger Moore’s “This never happened to the other fella” Moment

James Bond (Roger Moore) answers the door late night at his home only to find M (Bernard Lee) on the other side in Live and Let Die (1973)

James Bond (Roger Moore) answers the door late night at his home only to find M (Bernard Lee) on the other side in Live and Let Die (1973)

Moore’s first on-screen appearance as 007 in Live and Let Die (1973) could have borrowed Lazenby’s famous quip from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) – it would’ve fit perfectly with his stunned look!

James Bond (Roger Moore) uses his cigar and aftershave to burn and kill a snake in Live and Let Die (1973)

Kill it with fire!

James Bond (Roger Moore) uses his cigar and aftershave to burn and kill a snake in Live and Let Die (1973)

James Bond (Roger Moore) uses his cigar and aftershave to burn and kill a snake in Live and Let Die (1973)

Solitaire (Jane Seymour) regrets her first time with James Bond (Roger Moore) in Live and Let Die (1973)

What have I done?

Solitaire (Jane Seymour) regrets her first time with James Bond (Roger Moore) in Live and Let Die (1973)

Solitaire (Jane Seymour) regrets her first time with James Bond (Roger Moore) in Live and Let Die (1973)

The "These are sold for rituals." sign in the Oh Cult Voodoo Shop in Live and Let Die (1973)...umm pretty sure those skulls are illegal

“These are sold for rituals”

James Bond (Roger Moore) peruses the Oh Cult Voodoo Shop in Live and Let Die (1973)

James Bond (Roger Moore) peruses the Oh Cult Voodoo Shop in Live and Let Die (1973)

James Bond's disapproval face

James Bond’s disapproval face

Alright, since it’s a voodoo shop I guess I’ll let “rituals” slide, but what else would skulls be used for?!

The white Chevrolet Corvette 'Corvorado' Dunham Coach from Live and Let Die (1973)

The Supafly Pimpmobile

The white Chevrolet Corvette 'Corvorado' Dunham Coach from Live and Let Die (1973)

The white Chevrolet Corvette ‘Corvorado’ Dunham Coach from Live and Let Die (1973)

An awesome vehicle: a Chevrolet Corvette with Eldorado body panels. It looks like it has a shoulder!

Mr. Big (Yaphet Kotto) shows his frustration with James Bond in Live And Let Die (1973)

Bond must die

I like this quick quote from Mr. Big (Yaphet Kotto) in Live And Let Die (1973) – short and sweet, to the point. “Any cost. Any. Bond must die.” It sums up his desperation and desire to kill Bond. I think most of Bond’s foes would agree with the sentiment.

Mr. Big (Yaphet Kotto) shows his frustration with James Bond in Live And Let Die (1973)

Mr. Big (Yaphet Kotto) shows his frustration with James Bond in Live And Let Die (1973)

Earl Jolly Brown as Whisper in Live and Let Die (1973)

A really big fart

Earl Jolly Brown as Whisper in Live and Let Die (1973)

Earl Jolly Brown as Whisper in Live and Let Die (1973)

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