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We're in for a four year interval between two Craig movies.
The last two were handsome and popular on first release but IMO they aren't very likeable or enduring.
DC popped his knee on the last one and appeared gun shy. The last act in that same movie is worse than DAF's.
DC stormed in like a bull from a gate with CR and QoS but he's lost much momentum since then. I'm talking intensity of performance and sheer conviction as Bond.
Finally, the chances of wrapping up his "arc" in an original and convincing way are slim.
No one wants to be mired in mild frustration, but that's precisely where I'd expect many Bond fans to be.
This is a speculation thread, among other things. In lieu of hard facts, all points of view should be encouraged. Even those one doesn't like. If someone is privy to inside information but cannot reveal their source or come out and state why they are sure that something specific is a fact, then they are subject to the same scrutiny as others, until they can validate their position.
The same thing happened to the member who said Nolan was directing/involved- his post was subject to discussion or scrutiny. Same thing happened to the one who said there was a back to back film in the works. He was questioned. I remember you grilling a member on the leaks thread a few years ago for something he claimed to know. I didn't have a problem with that.
That is quite different from someone commenting in general on how the industry or EON works based on their inside knowledge. Even then, when such a viewpoint is offered 'in general' rather than about something specific that they know for a fact has occurred, I don't see why it cannot be questioned. Furthermore, if an insider offers a personal opinion on how they feel about members of EON, then it is just that. An opinion. As an example, I have very positive feelings about my clients but I'm sure I'm not objective about them, precisely because I know them. In fact, I'm quite certain I have a bias. Particularly if I'm paid by them.
That also shouldn't stop other members from offering their point of view on how they feel things are going or have been going, whether it be with EON, with Craig, with MGM or with the films. Positive or negative. Until the day someone confirms to me that any of them read this thread (or forum) and give a toss about what a few internet warriors say that is. So far, I've been informed that the opposite is the case by those in the know here.
Skyfall has has many admirers, I concede that.
As for Spectre, I'd argue it was handsome, as you'd expect from the talent behind the camera. It also made good box office.
With little exceptions her whole tenure in this century is one big hiccup. Again, there's nothing like a coherent vision in all of her produced movies. To me that says just about everything.
We might never know, who came up with the idea, but we know for sure that Daniel Craig said that it was too good of an idea not to make it. Again this says just about everything about everyone involved in the production.
@bondsum, you are correct. Good guy. Very talented. Never rubbed it anyone's face. The difference between the truly knowledgeable, and those that aren't, is humility.
@ColonelSun was sharing his knowledge and giving us insight. There was no boastfulness.
Some have mentioned that he had every right to be questioned like others-- but the others seem to be basing everything on threads of rumours from other websites. ColonelSun was bringing us tidbits not found in rags.
Knowing a little of the business myself, I knew the difference, and knew that this guy had some superior knowledge (not just about EoN, but filmmaking in general), and that is why I reached out to him.
I'm happy I did so since I've been treated to his exceptional experiences-- both inside EoN, and on his other projects (that I've seen with my own eyes).
But it was the loud arrogance and loutishness of some that made him shake his head and walk away from the noise (and I know he realizes that most are great fans on this site; whether we agree, or not, there's always respectful debate; it was the boisterous minority running amok who ruin if for the more emotionally stable of us.). This isn't, as has been stated, about some being upset with differing opinions-- I can assure you, @ColonelSun is far too intelligent to be wounded by someone not agreeing with his point of view (in fact that argument's pretty misplaced)-- but it has everything to do with disrespectful behaviour.
Someone had called themselves "internet warriors"; if getting behind a screen is one's definition of a warrior, I'd suggest trying a sport, instead. Boxing? Crossfit? Something else to release that pent-up frustration and tension.
And folks who fan the flames don't help either. Nothing needs stirring, thank you very much.
I used that term. Thanks for your advice. Noted.
I certainly hope that @ColonelSun decides to rejoin this forum in time. His knowledge is and was valuable.
So anyone who doesn't share your opinion is frustrated while you represent the voice of reason and logic? I tell you something, whenever you find yourself on the same side of opinion with Germanlady it's time to seriously re-evaluate your thinking. Apart from having the hots for Daniel there's just nothing that qualifies her as a bond fan.
Now, I'm going to assume the MODs and Jake himself must be tiring of this. If you'd like to continue this conversation, please reach-out. You have my contact info.
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Ok, I will bite: what was the last tidbit Colonel Sun brought us?
ColonelSun's last two comments before his departure: "What a crock of..." and "Seriously??? I won't even waste my time." What do you call these comments if not disrespectful?
I'm not going to stop expressing myself on this thread in the manner that I have done, and I certainly hope others don't either. As long as we keep our opinions focused on Bond, EON, Craig and the industry rather than targeting specific members here we should be all good.
"As of now, we know that the next James Bond movie will be distributed domestically by Annapurna Pictures when it debuts in Nov. 8, 2019."
https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/12/15/disney-fox-deal-makes-james-bond-the-most-valuable-free-agent-in-hollywood/#3ae2d59f48fe
I read earlier Universal/Paramount whant to take Dreamworks Animated back, but Trolls and The Boss Baby are stil released by Fox. Also Kingsman 2 stil will be released by Fox.
If Disney plan to release Disney movies under the flag of Fox like Fox did with Mgm movies, then mabey then deal can be intresting if it mean more extra's. But on this moment i have feeling it be other way around and Kingsman 2 be last Fox movie under there own flag. Iron Man 3 was stil a bit of Paramount movie released by Disney and other way aroumd Narnia 3 stil a Disney movie released by Fox. Narnia 4 will now be Sony movie.
In all seriousness, please enlighten me as to what qualifies one as a Bond fan. I've seen you use this phrase before on these boards.
@ColonelSun has shared a few detailed stories about the work he did on LTK before and I see no reason not to trust him. Especially if members like @peter have spoken to him outside of here.
Hope he pops back sometime. I always found his posts very insightful and it was nice having someone who actually worked on Bond. I remember he told us once about a longer, more brutal version of Sanchez's death in LTK with an extra line from Dalton. I found that really interesting because that's my favourite Bond film and my favourite scene of the series.
Not expecting any mention of B25, but you never know with Waltz.
Well, a certain fondness for a certain James Bond would strike me as a basic qualification.
If someone only becomes a Bond fan because he or she is horny for the current actor doesn't make the cut in my opinion.
And @PanchitoPistoles: @ColonelSun not only was publicly berated by some forum members, but had some “lovely” pms sent to him.
Yes, he was quite done with bad behaviour.
Once again, this was never about differing opinions, and everything to do with loutish and ignorant behaviour. Yes, express yourself, just do it with Intelligence!
Maybe he will announce his return as blofeld the same way as craig announced his return.
No, Annapurna has NOT been announced as distributor. If it happens, it's LIKELY (but not yet announced) that a new MGM-Annapurna joint venture will release Bond 25 in the United States and Canada, with another studio PROBABLY (but not yet announced) doing it internationally.