Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- From Russia with Love continues revealing aspects of the top-secret criminal organization SPECTRE. What do we learn about SPECTRE in this film? How does SPECTRE serve as the template for stereotypical villains in future films?
- There's no central villain in From Russia with Love. Is the ensemble of villains effective? Who stands out from the crowd and why?
- Bond has three women in this film: Sylvia Trench, Ms. Moneypenny, and Tania. What do these women have in common? How does Bond's relationship with each woman differ?
- How does From Russia with Love characterize women? Who might you consider a "strong female character"? Which characters are problematic when viewed from a modern lens?
- How does From Russia with Love treat non-white characters? Why do modern viewers see the film's treatment of "gypsies" as racist?
- Which characteristics of the James Bond franchise make their first appearance in From Russia with Love? How has the franchise changed over the last half century?
- Sean Connery or Roger Moore: is it even a contest?