Matthew Field
Matthew Field is the co-author of Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films. He is a regular contributor to both MI6 Confidential and Cinema Retro. He currently serves on the board of directors of The Ian Fleming Foundation.
Articles by Matthew
Prime Premiere
Events MI6 reports from the premiere of 007: Road To A Million in London
Seven Decades of 007
Events A London launch event celebrated Bond's 70th anniversary in print
Chaim Topol (1935-2023)
Biography The charismatic actor who played Columbo has died aged 87
Burt Bacharach (1928-2023)
Biography The world-famous songwriter, composer, and musician has died aged 94
Bond Bibles - Michael Feeney Callan
Interviews Meet the author of the definitive Sean Connery biography
Michael Reed (1929-2022)
Biography The celebrated cinematographer who lensed O.H.M.S.S. has died aged 93
60 Years of Bond
Events Matthew Field reports from the Bondstars event at Pinewood
Monty Norman (1928-2022)
Biography The credited author of The James Bond Theme has died aged 94
London Launch
Literary Matthew Field reports on the book launch of 'With A Mind To Kill'
Bond Bibles - Tony Bennett
Interviews Matthew Field meets British sociologist, Tony Bennett, co-author of 'Bond and Beyond: The Political Career of a Popular Hero'
Bond Bibles - Pfeiffer and Lisa
Interviews Meet Lee Pfeiffer and Philip Lisa, authors of 'The Incredible World of 007'
Bond Bibles - Richard Schenkman
Interviews Meet Richard Schenkman, publisher of Bondage magazine
Fashioning James Bond
Events Matthew Field reports from the book launch event in London
Bond Bibles - Raymond Benson
Interviews Before he was penning Bond fiction, Raymond Benson was the author of the 'Bedside Companion'
Bond Bibles - Steven Jay Rubin
Interviews Meet Steven Jay Rubin, the historian behind the first comprehensive Bond movie history
Heavy Lifting
No Time To Die (2021) Writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade talk Bond at the Regent Street Cinema
Leslie Bricusse (1931-2021)
Biography The veteran writer, composer and lyricist has died at the age of 90
Charles ‘Jerry’ Juroe (1923-2021)
Biography The EON publicity and marketing director for over 25 years has died at 98
Premiere Report
No Time To Die (2021) Matthew Field reports from the Royal Albert Hall
Daniel Craig at BAFTA
Events Matthew Field reports from the intimate interview event in London this week
Bond Bibles - John Pearson
Interviews Meet John Pearson, acclaimed author of 'The Life of Ian Fleming'
Bond Bibles - Sally Hibbin
Interviews Meet some of the most knowledgeable 007 authors and experts, starting with Sally Hibbin
Chopping Exhibit Opens
Events Matthew Field visits the The Salisbury Museum, whose exhibit on the life and work of Richard Chopping opens today
Yaphet Kotto (1939-2021)
Biography The American actor who played a Bond villain with a split personality has died aged 81
Nikki van der Zyl (1935-2021)
Biography The voice of many Bond Girls has died at the age of 85
William P. Cartlidge (1942-2021)
Biography The Associate Producer and Assistant Director of three of the biggest Bond films has died
Rémy Julienne (1930-2021)
Biography James Bond's stunt driver and coordinator for 6 films has died aged 90
Michael Apted (1941-2021)
Biography The director of The World Is Not Enough has died aged 79
Peter Lamont (1929-2020)
Biography Oscar-winning production designer and longest-serving Bond crew member Peter Lamont has died
Sean Connery (1930-2020)
Sean Connery Matthew Field remembers the star born to be Bond
Alan Tomkins (1939-2020)
Biography The Oscar nominated art director who worked on seven James Bond movies has died aged 81
Diana Rigg (1938-2020)
Biography Diana Rigg, who played the iconic role of Tracy Bond, has died aged 82
Arthur Wooster (1929-2020)
Biography The prolific second unit director and director of photography has died aged 91
The Sanest Guy In The Room
Reviews Matthew Field reviews the new autobiography by Bond lyricist Don Black
Honor Blackman (1925-2020)
Biography British actor Honor Blackman, who played the most iconic Bond girl, Pussy Galore, has died at the age of 94.
David Picker (1931-2019)
Biography The man who greenlit Bond has died aged 87
Live And Let Die Event Report
Events Matthew Field attended the Bondstars event at Pinewood, celebrating 45 years of 'Live And Let Die'
Forever And A Day Launch
Events Matthew Field attends the London launch of Anthony Horowitz's latest Bond novel
Lewis Gilbert (1920-2018)
Biography Matthew Field looks back at the career of three-time James Bond director Lewis Gilbert
Remembering Karin Dor
James Bond Girls Matthew Field looks back at the career of the only German Bond girl
Mollie Peters (1939-2017)
Biography MI6 pays tribute to the late actress and co-star of 'Thunderball' who passed away this week age 78
Sir Roger Moore (1927-2017)
Biography Sir Roger Moore, the longest serving James Bond, has died aged 89
Chris Cornell (1964-2017)
Biography The Soundgarden, Audioslave and 'Casino Royale' singer has passed away age 52
Designs On Bond
Events Matthew Field reports from the BondStars event celebrating the work of Peter Lamont
Guy Hamilton (1922-2016)
Biography Four-time James Bond director Guy Hamilton has died at the age of 93
Shoot To Kill - Event Report
Events Matthew Field reports from STREAM: The South London Book Festival, where Steve Cole introduced 'Shoot To Kill'
BondStars Event Report
Events Matthew Field reports from the annual BondStars summer event at Pinewood Studios, this year celebrating 'The Living Daylights'
David Arnold Concert Report
Events Matthew Field reports from the David Arnold concert held at London's Royal Festival Hall
David Arnold At The BFI
Events Matthew Field attended the latest BFI Screen Epiphany event at which David Arnold introduced his favourite 007 adventure, 'You Only Live Twice'
