Literature and Film Appreciation
Oliver Buckton, Ph.D., was educated at Cambridge University (B.A.) and Cornell University (Ph.D.) before joining the FAU English department in 1994. A native of Britain, he is the author of three books, and recently published a book on the British spy thriller, “Espionage in British Fiction and Film Since 1900: The Changing Enemy” (Lexington, 2015). He was the recipient of FAU’s Creative Scholar of the Year Award for 2008–09. In 2015–16, Professor Buckton was the Lifelong Learning Distinguished Professor of Arts and Humanities in FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Boca Raton. He is currently researching a critical biography of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond.
James Bond: A Popular Icon on Page and Screen
James Bond, created by Ian Fleming, is perhaps the most famous and popular fictional character ever created. It has been estimated that a quarter of the world’s population has seen at least one James Bond film, and the Bond film franchise continues to break box-office records over 50 years after it began. This lecture series begins by looking at the thrilling life experiences that shaped Ian Fleming's imagination. We will go on to examine several of the most dynamic films in the Bond franchise, featuring the first screen Bond — Sean Connery — and other actors who have played Bond, culminating with Daniel Craig. Throughout the course, we will discuss the reasons for Bond's relevance in the 21st century.
Six Lectures
- Bond's Debut: "Casino Royale" - This lecture explores the first Bond novel and its
influence by Fleming’s take on Cold War spy scandals.
We also look at the 2006 film version starring Daniel
Craig.
- James Bond in America: "Goldfinger" - This lecture looks at the breakthrough James Bond film,
the most iconic in the series, “Goldfinger,” starring Sean
Connery.
- Bond in the 1970s: "Live and Let Die" - Following the departure of Sean Connery, Roger Moore
stepped into the role of Bond in this exciting adaptation
of Fleming’s “Live and Let Die,” with locations in the
U.S. and the Caribbean.
- Bond the Cold Warrior: "The Living Daylights" - Timothy Dalton’s reign as Bond lasted only two films,
but this outstanding effort was a reflection of Cold War
politics and Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
- Bond After the Cold War: "GoldenEye" - Pierce Brosnan’s first film as Bond used the name of
Fleming’s Jamaican home as the title for an exciting
adventure in Russia and the Caribbean.
- Bond's 50th Anniversary: "Skyfall" - The year 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the Bond
film series, and “Skyfall” rose to the occasion by
exploring Bond’s past, including his use of such iconic
gadgets as the Aston Martin DB5.
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| Course # F6R4 — Full 6 Weeks
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursdays, October 12, 19, 26; November 9, 16, 30 2017
(No Class On Thursdays, November 2, 23 2017 ) |
| Time: | 2:30 - 4 PM |
| Fee: | $60 / member; $85 / non-member |
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James Bond: A Popular Icon on Page and Screen (Last Four Weeks Only)
James Bond, created by Ian Fleming, is perhaps the most famous and popular fictional character ever created. It has been estimated that a quarter of the world’s population has seen at least one James Bond film, and the Bond film franchise continues to break box-office records over 50 years after it began. This lecture series begins by looking at the thrilling life experiences that shaped Ian Fleming's imagination. We will go on to examine several of the most dynamic films in the Bond franchise, featuring the first screen Bond — Sean Connery — and other actors who have played Bond, culminating with Daniel Craig. Throughout the course, we will discuss the reasons for Bond's relevance in the 21st century.
Four Lectures
- Bond in the 1970s: "Live and Let Die" - Following the departure of Sean Connery, Roger Moore
stepped into the role of Bond in this exciting adaptation
of Fleming’s “Live and Let Die,” with locations in the
U.S. and the Caribbean.
- Bond the Cold Warrior: "The Living Daylights" - Timothy Dalton’s reign as Bond lasted only two films,
but this outstanding effort was a reflection of Cold War
politics and Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
- Bond After the Cold War: "GoldenEye" - Pierce Brosnan’s first film as Bond used the name of
Fleming’s Jamaican home as the title for an exciting
adventure in Russia and the Caribbean.
- Bond's 50th Anniversary: "Skyfall" - The year 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the Bond
film series, and “Skyfall” rose to the occasion by
exploring Bond’s past, including his use of such iconic
gadgets as the Aston Martin DB5.
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| Course # F4R5 — First 4 Weeks
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursdays, October 26; November 9, 16, 30 2017
(No Class On Thursdays, November 2, 23 2017 ) |
| Time: | 2:30 - 4 PM |
| Fee: | $40 / member; $60 / non-member |
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Register Now
