James Bond practically shaped a genre. Since Dr. No debuted in 1962, the Bond franchise has become the gold standard for stylish spy thrillers, where danger is dressed well, villains have lairs carved under volcanoes, and saving the world comes with a martini and a well-timed quip. Across decades and actors, James Bond has remained a constant. And the formula, however distinct and unmistakable, is also endlessly influential.

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