Ben Williams
Ben is a freelance writer living in Los Angeles, with a passion for architecture, design, fashion, food & drink, and travel. Ben has contributed to a number of event reports as well as historical content relating to James Bond lifestyle. He maintains the weblog: doubleonothing.com.
Articles by Ben
Everyone Needs A Hobby
Opinion The resurrection of James Bond after No Time To Die
Review
No Time To Die (2021) Ben Williams reviews No Time To Die (no spoilers)
Getting Remotional
Events MI6 reports from the new Bond In Motion exhibit in Los Angeles
Being James Bond Review
Reviews Ben Williams takes a look at the new 45-minute documentary
Christopher Laverty (1977-2021)
Biography We pay tribute to the fashion in film scholar and dedicated Bond fan who has tragically passed
Ben Collins Interview
Interviews James Bond's stunt-driver talks about his new book on Aston Martin
Shaken Review
Reviews Ben Williams casts his eye over the new high-end cocktail book inspired by Fleming and Bond
Shaken Book Launch
Events Ben Williams reports from the Soho bar where the new Fleming-focused cocktail book was launched
Forever And A Day Review
Reviews Ben Williams delivers our first take on the new James Bond continuation novel by Anthony Horowitz
Bond At Bletchley Park
Events MI6 reports from the exhibit launch event with special guest Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Waye Q&A
Events Ben Williams reports from the Production Guild event with long-time Bond producer Anthony Waye
Casino Royale In Concert Review
Reviews Ben Williams reviews the Casino Royale In Concert event held at the Royal Albert Hall
Commanding Time
Events Ben Williams reports from Omega's unveiling of the new 007-themed timepiece, the Seamaster Commander's Watch
OHMSS in Oslo
Events Ben Williams was in Oslo last week for a gala screening of George Lazenby's only Bond
Designing 007 Paris - Opening Report
Events Ben Williams was in Paris for the black tie opening of the Bond themed exhibit
Designing 007 Interview
Interviews As Designing 007 opens in Paris, Meg Simmonds tells us about EON's archival process, and penning 'Bond By Design'
Being Bond
Events Ben Williams celebrates the launch of 'SPECTRE' on DVD & Blu-Ray with Aston Martin and the stunt team behind Bond's DB10
Christie's SPECTRE Auction Report
Events Ben Williams reports from Christie's where he got a closer look at the lots auctioned tonight
Some Kind Of Hero Review
Reviews Ben Williams inspects the 700-plus page history of the Bond movies from authors Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury
'SPECTRE' Review (Spoiler Free)
Reviews Ben Williams reports from the 'SPECTRE' press screening with the first spoiler free review of the new James Bond adventure
Crockett & Jones
Bond Style Classic British shoemakers Crockett & Jones recently announced their involvement with the latest 007 adventure, 'SPECTRE'
Trigger Mortis Launch
Events Trigger Mortis enjoyed its publication launch event at Waterstones in Piccadilly, London, on Monday night
Anthony Horowitz Interview
Interviews Ben Williams snatched a few words with the author of 007's latest literary adventure, 'Tigger Mortis'
Bond Girls Are Forever - Event Report
Events Ben Williams attended the charity event in Oslo, featuring seven stunning Bond girls
U.N.C.L.E Review
Reviews Ben Williams reports from a preview screening of Guy Ritchie's 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E' starring Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer
Clothing The Kingsman
Spies + Spoofs Ben Williams inspects the sartorial style of 'The Kingsman' and introduces Mr. Porter's collection that ties into the new spy adventure
Belvedere For Bond
Bond Style Ben Williams reports from the Belvedere announcement, securing the partnership with EON Productions for the latest 007 adventure, SPECTRE
PropStore Auction Interview
Interviews Ben Williams spoke to PropStore CEO Stephen Lane to discover the stories behind these amazing pieces of memorabiliaPropStore 007 Auction
Collecting A wide array of props from the 007 film franchise will be on display at Vue Cinemas and then auctioned by PropStore next month
Chateau Angelus Celebrates With Distinction
Bond Style The wine that 007 enjoys on his trip to Montenegro in 'Casino Royale' is celebrating a new milestone
Aston Ready For Auction
Events The Aston Martin DB2 that could have inspired Ian Fleming has been restored and is ready for auction. Ben Williams finds out more
Origins Of The Aston Martin
James Bond 101 Ben Williams and MI6 Confidential take a closer look at Fleming's inspiration for the modified Aston Martin in 'Goldfinger'
Boyd on Bond Q&A (3)
Interviews Read a full transcript of Boyd's public Q&A session at the Southbank, celebrating the UK launch of 'Solo'
Boyd on Bond Q&A (2)
Literary Read a full transcript of Boyd's public Q&A session at the Southbank, celebrating the UK launch of 'Solo'
Boyd on Bond Q&A (1)
Interviews Read a full transcript of Boyd's public Q&A session at the Southbank, celebrating the UK launch of 'Solo'
Octopussy Memories
Events Catch up on the highlights of the BondStars celebrations, with select quotes from the 'Octopussy' cast and crew who attended the event
Octopussy At 30
Events Ben Williams reports from the Bond Stars event at Pinewood studios, celebrating this 13th Bond film's important milestone
William Boyd In Conversation (3)
Literary MI6 wraps up the report from The London Book Fair where William Boyd unveiled the title of his upcoming 007 adventure
Croatian Covers Interview
Interviews MI6 Confidential caught up with the creatives behind the stunning Ian Fleming Croatian hardbacksWilliam Boyd In Conversation (2)
Literary MI6 reports from The London Book Fair where William Boyd unveiled the title of his upcoming James Bond continuation novelWilliam Boyd In Conversation (1)
Literary MI6 reports from The London Book Fair where William Boyd unveiled the title of his upcoming James Bond continuation novel
Bérénice Marlohe Interview (2)
Interviews More from the MI6 interview with the new Bond girl, Bérénice Marlohe, who plays Séverine in 'Skyfall'
Bérénice Marlohe Interview (1)
Interviews MI6 caught up with Bérénice Marlohe whilst the new Bond girl was in Amsterdam to promote 'Skyfall'
Bonding In Amsterdam
Events MI6 reports from the Dutch premiere of 'Skyfall' as well as a suave private screening of the new Bond adventure, hosted by Heineken
Playtest Report
007 Legends MI6 reports from the launch event and first playtest of '007 Legends', released this week in the US and UK
Skyfall Reviewed
Skyfall (2012) Read the MI6 spoiler-free take on 'Skyfall' as guest writer Ben Williams reports from the first press screening
Christie's Auction Preview
Events MI6 today attended a preview of the upcoming James Bond prop and memorabilia auction at Christie's
Goldfinger Day
Events MI6 reports from the 'Goldfinger Day' event held by the London Film Memorabilia Convention this weekend
Terry O'Neill Interview
Interviews MI6 caught up with photographer Terry O'Neill, who has the distinction of having worked with all six James Bond actors
AMVOX2 DBS Chronograph
Bond Style Take a look at the new Jaeger-LeCoultre time piece, inspired by 007 and comes ready to unlock your Aston Martin DBS
Designing 007 Opens
Events MI6 reports from the star-studded launch of the new Bond exhibition at the Barbican yesterday
50th Anniversary Omega Launch
Events MI6 guest writer Ben Williams reports from the launch of the 50th Anniversary Omega, held today in London
Press Conference Report
Events MI6 guest writer Ben Williams was on duty at the Skyfall press conference in London last week and files his report
Carte Blanche Review
Reviews MI6 reviews 'Carte Blanche', the fast-paced James Bond thriller from Jeffery Deaver, out this week in the USA
Meet The Author Event Report
Events MI6 reports from the 'Carte Blanche' Meet The Author event with Jeffery Deaver held by The Times at the Congress Centre in London
Carte Blanche Event Report
Events MI6 reports from central London where the new James Bond novel 'Carte Blanche' was launched today
007's London (Part 3)
Bond Style See the British capital, 007 style. Let MI6 be your guide to exploring locations from the Bond films
007's London (Part 2)
Bond Style See the British capital, 007 style. Let MI6 be your guide to exploring locations from the Bond films
007's London (Part 1)
Bond Style See the British capital, 007 style. Let MI6 be your guide to exploring locations from the Bond films
Fit For Duty
Bond Style MI6 investigates 007's fitness regime, to find out how secret agents and fans alike can maintain fighting form
Inside Elrod House
Diamonds Are Forever Step inside the Elrod House and discover the rich history behind this remarkable "Diamonds Are Forever" location
007's New York (Part 3)
Bond Style See New York City, 007 style. Let MI6 be your guide to exploring locations from Ian Fleming's novels
007's New York (Part 2)
Bond Style See New York City, 007 style. Let MI6 be your guide to exploring locations from Ian Fleming's novels
