EP#47 - Goldeneye (1995) - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast
About this Episode
In this month's episode, Charlie and George go on a globe-trotting mission to celebrate 25 years of Goldeneye! (Release Tina Turner!)
The boys are back to discuss all things Bond - the handover from Dalton to Brosnan, glorious gadgets, ludicrous set-pieces, a cracking cast and some questionable 90s fashion choices.
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