I'd say about every three years. (If it was good enough for Star Wars, it is good enough for 007.) I would guess that more elaborate FX and post production work might account for the longer intervals between releases. Still, three years should be obtainable.
- Walter.
Bowie would have been a pretty inspired choice for a James Bond theme. (While lyrically it doesn't really work, I sort of think that the phrase 'The Man Who Sold The World' is very much of the Bond universe.)
A couple of songs that were in the running for Bond films that were rejected:
Muse -...
I haven't given much thought to a complete ranking of Bond films, but I will offer this...
With the exception of Sean Connery, the first Bond film from every actor portraying the character has been my favorite for that version of Bond...
Sean Connery - Goldfinger
George Lazenby - On Her...
Exact same scenario (and thoughts) for me as well. I guess all really means all. You can't unring a bell, so what what is done is done, indeed.
- Walter.