Stunt coordinators for the new James Bond film, Spectre, have revealed that millions of pounds worth of Aston Martins were wrecked during chase scenes shot in Rome. Chief stunt coordinator Gary Powell told the Mail on Sunday: “There was a risk of skidding into the Vatican – that would have been catastrophic.” Pope Francis would not have been impressed. He once told priests: “If you like fancy cars, think about how many children are dying of hunger in the world.&rdq
01 October 2015, The Tablet
Shaken not stirred
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