I didn’t quite like the 2006 James Bond reboot, Casino Royale, when I first watched it. In the last week, I’ve watched it twice and have grown to really, really like it.

While googling Daniel Craig’s movie, I realised there were two other Bond films with the title ‘Casino Royale’. There is the 1967 Bond spoof (with the glorious poster) that has featured seven James Bonds!

Going further back, there is a totally whacked-out 1954 version, where James Bond is an American agent (who is fondly called Jimmy Bond) and the CIA agent, Felix Leiter, is a British Secret Service guy called Clarence Leiter!

Sound like an unintentional spoof movie, if there ever was one.

Dominic Wilcox has a series of miniature sculptures set on the minute and second hands of watches. Animated sculptures like never before.

As a kid, I was always fascinated by Saab cars which had the little headlight wipers. In the 90s, the 900S Convertible was my dream car. I never got round to owning, or even driving, a Saab. That’s going to be all but impossible soon with the car manufacturer declaring bankruptcy and unable to find a buyer.

Saab, I hardly knew ye.

A book on icon design by one of the most celebrated (icon) designers? You bet it’s a must-have.

• Manchester City v A***nal
• Jarvis C**ker’s Sunday Service
• Hitchc**k remake
• Hanc**k (The Will Smith Movie)
• Never Mind the Buzzc**ks
• Charles D***ens

This happened in Britain and the media company’s statement had a bit of humour, too.

It was with some sadness that I found out Airside are closing up for good next year. I discoevered them in the late 90s after become a huge fan of Lemon Jelly. They were a beacon of creative excellence to live up to for me back in the day when I was starting out in design. Calling it quits while you’re still on top is a great way to protect your legacy.

Cosnider this a dedication:

1. Head down to The Orange Thimble. (A note of caution: On weekends, Tiong Bahru is visited by too many people who park like idiots.)
2. Order the affagato (which is about S$7) and request for the Bailey’s ice-cream instead of vanilla.
3. Wait for a couple of minutes. (Just so you know, they serve the ice-cream in the espresso, not separately.)
4. When it arrives, don’t pause for pictures or whatever and just get right into it.
5. Enjoy the sensation of your taste palettes getting absolutely frisked all over the place.

A beautiful video montage of one second clips which I could watch over and over again — the music gives so much depth to the experience. Cesar Kuriyama’s Ted audition reel has the exact same idea and the sneak peek of his reel is equally emotive. If Montblanc (or their agency) were inspired by this idea, I certainly don’t think there’s any shame admitting it.

The video is a little cheesy in parts and I’m not so sure about the drumming track but this upcoming V8-powered Bentley’s engine rhythm sounds ace!

There are more marvellous looking objects by Pil Bredahal at her site.

[Via Swiss Miss]

A brilliant machine from artist Tyree Callahan.