Lists/Thursday 13

Celebrating the release of Casino Royale this past Tuesday, here are 13 Reasons Daniel Craig is now the Best Bond:

1. He has the best build for someone who’s supposed to be good at fighting. He’s actually believable as a spy.

2. He had to overcome a lot of suspicion that he’d be a decent Bond. He’s blond and not a pretty-boy. And everyone ended up being more than surprised (me included) and loving him.

3. He’s the only straight man that can pull-off wearing a Speedo.

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He’s played Hamlet and a captain of a space ship. But here are 13 roles that Patrick Stewart has played just within the science fiction and fantasy genres.

*Note – I’m not recommending all of these. It’s just a list. Click on the links for more information.

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Supporting roles rarely get the spotlight. But sidekicks are often my favorite roles.
Here are 13 of My Favorite SciFi Sidekicks:

1. Chewbacca (from Star Wars) – Everyone’s favorite. He’s Han Solo’s furry sidekick that only speaks in growls.

Quote: Sorry.. I don’t speak wookie.

2. Guy Fleegman (from Galaxy Quest) – He only played Crewman Number 6, but his character stole the show. Plucky and hilarious, he eventually gained a role as Security Chief on the new Galaxy Quest show.

Quote: “I’m just a glorified extra, Fred. I’m a dead man anyway. If I’m gonna die, I’d rather go out a hero than a coward.”

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