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Not sure if I can keep my fingers off this thread...
I dunno how to break this to you, but a deliberate, measured pace isn't bad storytelling. You are too used to rapid fire Hollywood ADD pacing.
Why not? People should be lining up to direct Bond.
That suggests the old days, where you approached it as pretty much a clean slate. Nowadays not only are they painted into a narrative corner, but they have to keep Craig happy, which isn't easy based on what he's looking for. Just remember Sam Mendes was someone Dan got on with very well, and had worked together before yet they still managed to fall out on SP. Imagine the kind of reception a Yan Demange would be greeted to.
As for your "interesting facts" about Spectre, you have two choices: man up and tell us what you know, or keep acting like a 5 year old teasing others saying "I know this secret but I won't tell you what it is!!".
We knew that Danny had a musical in the works at Working Title already. He was either doing that or Bond next. I imagine a lot has to do with which project takes his fancy the most. Personally, a Danny Boyle 1960's set musical sets great. i'd rather see him do that than 007.
I'm equally happy that this "Boyle for Bond 25" rumour has disappeared away as quickly as it started. It was never a comfortable fit for me. I need my boy Yann Demange in the driving seat!
Agree with most of what you say, particularly ceding control to the director. I think there’s a larger discussion, which I’ve hinted at, that takes into account the shift in the landscape. I just don’t think you can do a ‘Cubby’ job these days, a modern Cubby is ‘Feige’ and that brings its own problems - not to mention that Bond can’t be run on that model.
If you look back can you honestly say they’ve had two ‘great’ films in a row since the early/mid 60s? Of the last four I’d have to say two are great, one of those is exceptional. The only issue is time.
I’ve seen Marvel and SW constantly pushed as comparative models, but I personally think M:I is more comparable. 2006-2015, you have CR, QOS, SF and SP. M:I released III, GP and RN. For all the fawning over Cruise, I’ll take that run of Bond films all day long.
You played this game with ColonelSun. It won’t work with me sunshine.
Yeah I loved Spectre. I thought it was great. I was really happy with Skyfall too so to be honest, quality wise, I think the Craig era has actually been very good over the last few years.
But he's been Bond for ages. By the time Bond 25 comes out, a baby born when CR was released will be halfway through high school. I know they haven't had many films out in that time but to be honest I think that only makes it worse, because we're waiting longer and longer for more of the same.
I'm optimistic about 25, especially if Boyle does it. But I really think they should have gone for a fresh start. What also doesn't help is because they weren't sure if Craig would do another, they seemed to make an effort for Spectre to feel like an ending. Which is cool, but now that he's bsck after all I think (for me at least) there's a feeling that they're dragging the Craig era out past its conclusion.
Aren't we all!
Yes, but isn’t Baz reputable?
I wasn’t particularly referring to Baz but rather other sources.
Cool.
Very astute point. I'm careful to only believe what @PanchitoPistoles writes.
Agreed. They can’t find a f****** director. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?!
I jumped for joy when Craig announced he was coming back. Now I’m starting to get the sense we will never get one more film with him.