re: A Thought on How James Bond Films Should be done...In Short, go back to the origins!

I think a Bond period piece would be viable, although personally, I like it more as a companion to the more modern arc.

If you switch to only period films, I think the franchise loses some cache with modern audiences and gets dated fast.

Mixing a few period films would be new without dating the entire franchise. Just please don't make them reboots. If you tie to older films, make them companions to build off some of the iconic villains.