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Regarding the first encounter with Denbigh, the issue I have with it is there is nothing in the screenplay to suggest that Scott is a villain at that point. Yes, we can surmise that he is (he certainly looks like one), but it's just instinct and doesn't necessitate the 'C' (which means something far more offensive than 'careless' when uttered by Bond) line. He just comes across as being crotchety to me, & quite frankly, a prick. The same goes for the 'enzyme shake' line. One may not like the waiter, but he doesn't deserve that kind of response from Bond for merely serving him a drink.
Still, I agree that we can have a different opinion on the same scene.
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@Gustav_Graves, there is certainly a reason for the delay this time around as we know. I believe they are doing development and script work behind the scenes. However, if you're interested in more timely releases going forward, I'm afraid that doesn't seem to be the current opinion of the top brass. Comments from the MGM head, Broccoli and Craig over the years suggest they don't mind a more relaxed release schedule on Bond films.
I agree with @Mendes4Lyfe that there does appear to be a recent (but inconclusive) trend back to shorter run times with some franchises. I'm not sure if audience ADHD or theatre pressure is causing this. I also agree that there does appear to be a subtle shift in tone towards 'lighter'. Either they will come back with an entirely new approach (which is my strong preference after SP) or their essential cautiousness and comfort with Craig will make them come back with one more with him. They have a history of doing one too many with their long running actors, and it remains to be seen whether the tepidly received SP or B25 will be that film.
Presumably he's heading towards the inevitable conclusion that as Poldark episodes are only an hour long Turner has proven himself at being able to deliver over a shorter running time and thus is the only viable candidate for a Bond era of sub 2 hour films?
A film's running time ought to be what a film deserves. I wouldn't want to watch a 90 minute cut of GONE WITH THE WIND, or a 220 minute cut of JOHN CARPENTER'S HALLOWEEN.
But the run time is only one dimension to it. The point is, the Craig era simply hasn't kept pace with the rest of cinema, and in truth, no Bond era ever does. That's why the first entry in a (successful) tenure always feels like a shot in the arm, and the last always feels tired. Somewhere along the line, the producers become complacent and take their finger off the pulse. We're now faced with a scenario, just like in 2002, where cinema has moved on and its falls on the Bond producers to course correct the franchise. The only difference is whereas the fandom was proudly waving the banner for shaking things up back then, now we're oddly hesitant. What changed, I wonder?
I hear you on the actor tenures losing steam over time. I think it's inevitable. It happened with Connery and with Moore and it has already (imho) happened with Craig. I realize others have a different opinion and they're welcome to it. We will only be able to properly assess in retrospect when we look back on the era with the benefit of hindsight. There is a reason that his first film continues to be his highest ranked on this forum, and why his second is increasingly finding favour with many. 12 years is an awfully long time for any run, irrespective of the number of films put out.
I sure would, my good sir, I sure would. :D
When Purity was originally announced, Showtime said 10 episodes would be telecast in 2017 and the other 10 in 2018.
Has this changed?
Daniel Craig is still the only actor confirmed for the series. So now that we are in July 2017 and with no other casting news (thus no filming done), who knows when on earth Purity will be broadcasted, let alone filmed.
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Why does everyone pick on Chris all the time ? :)
'Purity' was never announced as airing in 2017. It will film in 2017, and air over two years starting in 2018.
Could be difficult for Purity to be filmed in 2017.
Why's that?
How do you film a movie/TV series when you don't have actors?
Again, without any actors it'll be hard for that to happen. ;)
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@ClarkDevlin you silly man! :D
I try! :))
The alternative is to assume that the project is D.O.A.
Does Scott Rudin still have anything to do with Sony? I wonder if this is tied to them getting the rights to B25.
Makes sense to hold off until after the 'Twin Peaks' hype is over.