James Bond films were one of my guilty pleasures growing up. Sean Connery’s Bond films were always my favorite because, well, duh. But the whole rah-rah chauvinism of the franchise, with its rampant sexism and misogyny, have made it harder to hold onto that warm nostalgic glow.
So I’m quite happy to hear that the new 007 is a black woman because this is 2020 and it’s time. Now, don’t get too excited. James Bond is still straight, white James Bond. But Lashana Lynch will apparently assume the codename/number in the new Bond film “No Time to Die.” You might remember Lashana in her role as Mrs. Captain Marvel. 
So bring on the next generation. Let them be badass. Give them cool codenames. Suit them up with cool gadgets. And let them be lady magnets – but without all that sexism, misogyny stuff. 