# The Newsman Cometh

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Podcast: [The History on Film Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-history-on-film-podcast-7080445)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ross is joined by returning guest, friend of the show, and resident Bondologist Paul Klein to talk 1997's "Tomorrow Never Dies". They look at how the franchise continued to adapt to the End of History 90s and the evolution of the "Bond Girl", as well as the film's (shockingly accurate) prescience. Don't forget to check out HowToReadMovies.com and the Cold War Cinema podcast! FURTHER READING: McLuhan, Marshall. Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. Chapman, James. License to Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films. Moore, Alan. Watchmen. Baudrillard, Jean. Simulacra and Simulation. FURTHER WATCHING: "Yes, Madam" (1985) "SuperCop 2" (1993) "Wing Chun" (1994) "Hackers" (1995) "Watchmen" (2009) "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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