James Bond is no longer relevant

Bond's machismo, his sexism, his lavishness - all of these things are symbols of a time gone by, that are no longer relevant to a modern context. Bond is rooted in 50s ideals, "the era of imperial pride, owning a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch and sleeping with your secretary."^[1] There is no reason for Bond movies to continue to be produced. He is a 20th-century symbol of masculinity in a 21st-century context. Any cultural relevance he had is long gone. Many James Bond films display harmful racial and sexist stereotypes. In "Dr. No.", the supposed half Chinese Villain is played by a caucasian actor made-up to look part Asian.^[2] Moreover, many of the Bond Girls have highly sexualized names such as the overtly suggestive "Pussy Galore." Many audience members believe such attitudes and characters are outdated today. Bond also displays highly problematic attitudes towards women. Pussy Galore is supposed to be a lesbian, who is cured of her sexual orientation by her sexual encounter with Bond.^[3] Such storylines are not only irrelevant but actively harmful to the LGBT community. The kind of spy that James Bond encapsulates, a suave white man in a suit, is no longer applicable in the modern world. As critics have pointed out, the world has moved on. Today's spy movies are much more diverse such as Kim Possible, Spy Kids, and Atomic Blonde.^[4]

[P1] The things Bond symbolise are irrelevant in a modern context. [P2] James Bond, as a cultural entity, is no longer relevant.