Andrew Klavan’s recent run through the James Bond catalogue isn’t just another movie list — it’s a small act of cultural patriotism. Klavan has spent years as a conservative commentator and storyteller, and when he talks about what makes Bond great he isn’t hiding behind trendy academic jargon; he’s defending character, courage, and old-fashioned storytelling.
The broader fight here is not only about which Bond film tops the charts, it’s about who gets to decide what our culture values. Conservative outlets like The Daily Wire have made a point of pushing back against Hollywood’s fashionable rebranding of classics, building their own platforms to produce and promote work that celebrates tradition rather than undermines it. That shift from punditry into actual entertainment creation is real, and it matters in the cultural marketplace.
Watching someone like Klavan rank the Bond films is a reminder that taste still exists outside the woke playbook — and that quality films are judged by craftsmanship, not ideology. Too many so-called critics have turned ranking movies into political litmus tests, elevating films for ticking fashionable boxes while dismissing talent and fun. Conservatives should cheer when voices on our side refuse to play that game and instead judge art by story, character, and skill.
The fact that Daily Wire personalities are using their platforms to offer direct content to Americans — even running promotions to get more subscribers — shows the appetite for an alternative to the Hollywood gatekeepers. The company’s recent membership deals underline a reality Americans already know: people want entertainment that respects them and their values, and conservative outlets are answering that demand.
This is about more than nostalgia. James Bond, at his best, embodies virtues that kept the West free for generations: bravery, personal responsibility, and a willingness to face danger rather than lecture audiences. When studios recast every beloved figure through a prism of grievance politics, they erode those virtues and trade enduring stories for ephemeral headlines. Conservatives should resist that by supporting creators who still believe in heroism.
If you’re tired of being lectured by Hollywood conglomerates that have abandoned audiences in pursuit of woke approval, vote with your attention and your dollars. Back commentators and creators who champion real storytelling, who rank films on merit, and who dare to say some entries in the Bond canon are simply better than others. That’s how taste survives: not by whining about change but by building alternatives that work.
Andrew Klavan’s Bond rundown is a small but principled stand — a reminder that culture matters and that Americans who love real entertainment shouldn’t be ashamed to say so. Keep supporting the creators who fight for good stories, and don’t let corporate virtue-signaling dictate what you watch or what you love.
