10. The Spy Who Loved Me
Summary
Richard Smith and Nick Long review the James Bond film *The Spy Who Loved Me*, offering a critical commentary on its plot holes and production choices. They discuss the iconic ski jump, the introduction of Jaws, and the Lotus Esprit submarine car, while mocking the film's dated 1970s aesthetics and nonsensical action sequences. The hosts debate the credibility of Roger Moore’s performance and the film's reliance on Cold War tropes and gratuitous nudity.
Topics discussed
Introduction and opening submarine scene critique
Cold War propaganda and early plot holes
The iconic ski jump and title sequence
Q's gadgets and the villain's lair design
Shark tank, Jaws introduction, and villain logic
Roger Moore's fighting style and 70s fashion
Pyramid scene and Jaws' metal teeth physics
Train fight and the Lotus Esprit car
Car chase, exploding pillows, and underwater driving
Lotus submarine specs and US submarine set
Disarming the bomb and final lair escape
Final verdict and preview of Moonraker
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