No Time To Die: Production Diary

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  • edited July 2017 Posts: 12,837
    @Murdock There is a difference though. Nolan's movies are popular because they're good. Critical acclaim and strong word of mouth plus his Batman rep is what makes his money.

    Micheal Bay films make money because they appeal to the lowest common denominator. I think he's aware of what he's doing with stuff like Transformers and Armageddon because he's shown that he is capable of making really fun action films (The Rock, Bad Boys, and I actually enjoyed Pain and Gain too) when he puts his mind to it. So I'm not even saying he isn't talented, but his films make money because of a whole different appeal.

    I get the point about something being popular not necessarily meaning it's good but there's a difference between kids and CGI junkies turning out in droves to see the new Transformers regardless of it getting critically slated and people getting hyped for Dunkirk because of the critical buzz and very strong word of mouth. Things are popular for different reasons and in Nolan's case it's because of genuine quality. You at least have to admit that his films are really well crafted, shot and acted, even if you're not a fan of the tone or his style (e.g. CR is a middle of the pack Bond film for me, I really don't enjoy it that much but as a film it's undeniably very good).

    I'd also say he's demonstrated more variety than you've given him credit for. He's done superhero origin story (Batman Begins), crime thriller (The Dark Knight, Memento), sci fi (Interstellar), big epic action/popcorn movie (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception), mind bending thrillers, and now he's tackling a war movie.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited July 2017 Posts: 23,883
    There is more natural Bondian essence (ironic humour, real stunts, narrative tension, elegant style) oozing through parts of some of Nolan's best entries than in some of the recent Bond films imho. It's organic to the films and comes across authentic, rather than slapped on in a cheap fan service manner. It's proven to me that he's a true fan like us.

    As I've said before, if he gets his hands on this franchise I believe he will take it to new heights. Mendes will soon be forgotten. My concern has always been where we go after he's done with it.

    I agree that he won't repeat the Bat trilogy with Bond. I believe he will take it back to its core espionage roots and deliver a thriller for the ages. He's a creative genius. I sometimes wonder why he shows this franchise so much deference, because he's surpassed it with his films. It's probably because like the rest of us, the best early Bond films probably had a huge impact on him when he was young.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    @thelivingroyale, It wasn't my goal to compare Nolan and Bay, but the point is, just because they are both popular, well received yada yada yada, doesn't mean their a good fit for Bond. I just don't want either of them near the franchise I hold so dear to me.
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
    edited July 2017 Posts: 1,187
    RC7 wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    A quote from Nolan concerning what he would do with Bond; the third sentence is telling.

    “I would never tell you that. Those are the only cards I hold. It’s the only chance I have of scoring the gig — to imply that I have some extraordinary thing that nobody else has thought of. So I’m never going to tell you.” Read more at: https://tr.im/1uk36

    Given the reviews Dunkirk is getting I think EON would be mad not to give him the gig if he is so keen.

    I'm seeing Dunkirk on Saturday so I'm reserving final judgement as I still have my doubts about his action scenes but who out there is a) better, b) guarantees as many bums on seats and c) is as eager to do it.

    Shame they had to shoot their wad already with SPECTRE and Blofeld as giving Nolan total control over a Blofeld trilogy with a new Bond, although maybe not to everyone's tastes on here, would be nailed on box office and could hardly be any worse than the hotchpotch we just got.
    And you lost me, again.

    Makes complete sense. Are you mid stroke?
    I see your still riding on him.
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
    edited July 2017 Posts: 1,756
    bondjames wrote: »
    There is more natural Bondian essence (ironic humour, real stunts, narrative tension, elegant style) oozing through parts of some of Nolan's best entries than in some of the recent Bond films imho. It's organic to the films and comes across authentic, rather than slapped on in a cheap fan service manner. It's proven to me that he's a true fan like us.

    As I've said before, if he gets his hands on this franchise I believe he will take it to new heights. Mendes will soon be forgotten. My concern has always been where we go after he's done with it.

    I agree that he won't repeat the Bat trilogy with Bond. I believe he will take it back to its core espionage roots and deliver a thriller for the ages. He's a creative genius. I sometimes wonder why he shows this franchise so much deference, because he's surpassed it with his films. It's probably because like the rest of us, the best early Bond films probably had a huge impact on him when he was young.

    Yeah but his films are so dreary! He's such a bad director and not suited towards Bond. Even though he's one of the top filmmakers of the generation and every single film he makes gets raving reviews.

    Personally we need another director like Tamahori who can give us another straight forward adventure!
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    edited July 2017 Posts: 24,169
    For me personally--and that's what it is, an honest opinion--Nolan isn't boring. I find his films intellectually stimulating and anything but emotionally cold. But, to be honest, when I saw Interstellar, I nearly cried at the end but mainly because I wasn't in the right place at that time to see and elderly woman on her death bed. So I wouldn't be entirely honest to overgeneralise that.

    I think, @Murdock, you could be surprised. Like you, I think the world of GE, still one of my very favourite Bond films. It has good lines, but there are some colder thriller aspects to that film too and Natalya's grief over her Severnaya colleagues never 'touched' me. Perhaps one of the key things that draw me to GE are the colder mood, the more carefully positioned jokes and the 'engineered' tension. From my POV, that's what Nolan is good at, as exemplified in films like Inception and The Prestige (but without the jokes then. ;-) )

    I sincerely don't think that Nolan would cut a Bond film up to mess with it narratively, so as to deliberately create confusion, but he would give the film brains, no doubt about it. Perhaps that's what I'm drawn to most, in order to avoid another TWINE or DAD. But I will concede that I also want fun in my Bonds, much more than we've gotten in recent times. And I mean fun, the kind of escapist, colourful fun we haven't gotten since, say, the Nassau part of CR. I guess if Nolan were to do the next Bond film (or one of the next Bond films) I'll be interested to see how he delivers that.

    Nolan is no dummy. He knows that when he does a Bond film, it can't just be a Nolan film. It can't be one of those very personal projects of his like Inception. I thought he rather kept himself under control with his Batman films, but we agree to disagree about those so I won't belabour the point. ;-)

    Either way, @Murdock, I highly value your opinion and I see what you mean. And whatever the future of Bond brings, in the end I'm sure we're more or less looking for the same thing. ;-)
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    bondjames wrote: »
    There is more natural Bondian essence (ironic humour, real stunts, narrative tension, elegant style) oozing through parts of some of Nolan's best entries than in some of the recent Bond films imho. It's organic to the films and comes across authentic, rather than slapped on in a cheap fan service manner. It's proven to me that he's a true fan like us.

    As I've said before, if he gets his hands on this franchise I believe he will take it to new heights. Mendes will soon be forgotten. My concern has always been where we go after he's done with it.

    I agree that he won't repeat the Bat trilogy with Bond. I believe he will take it back to its core espionage roots and deliver a thriller for the ages. He's a creative genius. I sometimes wonder why he shows this franchise so much deference, because he's surpassed it with his films. It's probably because like the rest of us, the best early Bond films probably had a huge impact on him when he was young.

    Greats points. I must admit, once I begin to unpack in my head what a Christopher Nolan Bond film would look like, the prospect does begin to excite me more and more. I certainly don't think he's c%ck it up, and EON would be falling over themselves to accommodate him. After the reception Dunkirk is getting, I can see things falling to play such that EON are at a loose end, and Nolan is freed up in his schedule. The fact that he has always can a deep passion for this franchise makes the possibility all the more likely.
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    bondjames wrote: »
    There is more natural Bondian essence (ironic humour, real stunts, narrative tension, elegant style) oozing through parts of some of Nolan's best entries than in some of the recent Bond films imho. It's organic to the films and comes across authentic, rather than slapped on in a cheap fan service manner. It's proven to me that he's a true fan like us.

    I agree with this. The Bond influence is all over Inception and even his Batman films in a lot of ways. So I don't really understand the concerns about him making a Nolan movie rather than a Bond movie. He'd put his own stamp on it as all the directors should to an extent, but he's already shown in some of his previous work that he's a big fan. We definitely wouldn't end up with another Forster situation with Nolan, he's someone who would be genuinely excited to be doing a Bond movie.

    I think EON would be stupid not to try and work something out. Cubby turned down Spielberg in his prime, Barbara and MGW shouldn't make the same mistake with Nolan. He makes great films, best blockbuster director working imo and I really can't see them getting anyone more talented. Plus they've already spent the best part of a decade aping him so why not go for the real thing when he's clearly up for it. It's a no brainer imo. If they were willing to spare no expense and give that much control to get Mendes, they should have no problems doing the same for Nolan.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited July 2017 Posts: 23,883
    bondjames wrote: »
    There is more natural Bondian essence (ironic humour, real stunts, narrative tension, elegant style) oozing through parts of some of Nolan's best entries than in some of the recent Bond films imho. It's organic to the films and comes across authentic, rather than slapped on in a cheap fan service manner. It's proven to me that he's a true fan like us.

    As I've said before, if he gets his hands on this franchise I believe he will take it to new heights. Mendes will soon be forgotten. My concern has always been where we go after he's done with it.

    I agree that he won't repeat the Bat trilogy with Bond. I believe he will take it back to its core espionage roots and deliver a thriller for the ages. He's a creative genius. I sometimes wonder why he shows this franchise so much deference, because he's surpassed it with his films. It's probably because like the rest of us, the best early Bond films probably had a huge impact on him when he was young.

    Yeah but his films are so dreary! He's such a bad director and not suited towards Bond. Even though he's one of the top filmmakers of the generation and every single film he makes gets raving reviews.

    Personally we need another director like Tamahori who can give us another straight forward adventure!
    The Austin Powers era is over thankfully, so we have no more need for Tamahori.

    I get your point about his films being a bit dark & deep. That could be more on account of his brother's writing than Nolan himself. I will be able to comment in a better fashion after viewing Dunkirk tomorrow (Jonathan didn't write that one). Nevertheless, he directs compelling films that resonate. Films that have deep characterizations and meaning. It doesn't mean he will be compelled to do that in a 'caretaker' role with Bond. For all we know he may want to do exactly the opposite, to differentiate himself from Mendes.

    He is far from a bad director. Far from it.
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  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    bondjames wrote: »
    He is far from a bad director. Far from it.

    Amen to that, @bondjames.
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
    edited July 2017 Posts: 1,756
    bondjames wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    There is more natural Bondian essence (ironic humour, real stunts, narrative tension, elegant style) oozing through parts of some of Nolan's best entries than in some of the recent Bond films imho. It's organic to the films and comes across authentic, rather than slapped on in a cheap fan service manner. It's proven to me that he's a true fan like us.

    As I've said before, if he gets his hands on this franchise I believe he will take it to new heights. Mendes will soon be forgotten. My concern has always been where we go after he's done with it.

    I agree that he won't repeat the Bat trilogy with Bond. I believe he will take it back to its core espionage roots and deliver a thriller for the ages. He's a creative genius. I sometimes wonder why he shows this franchise so much deference, because he's surpassed it with his films. It's probably because like the rest of us, the best early Bond films probably had a huge impact on him when he was young.

    Yeah but his films are so dreary! He's such a bad director and not suited towards Bond. Even though he's one of the top filmmakers of the generation and every single film he makes gets raving reviews.

    Personally we need another director like Tamahori who can give us another straight forward adventure!
    The Austin Powers era is over thankfully, so we have no more need for Tamahori.

    I get your point about his films being a bit dark & deep. That could be more on account of his brother's writing than Nolan himself. I will be able to comment in a better fashion after viewing Dunkirk tomorrow (Jonathan didn't write that one). Nevertheless, he directs compelling films that resonate. Films that have deep characterizations and meaning. It doesn't mean he will be compelled to do that in a 'caretaker' role with Bond. For all we know he may want to do exactly the opposite, to differentiate himself from Mendes.

    He is far from a bad director. Far from it.

    @bondjames Sometimes my sarcasm can be a bit hard to detect ;)
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    I would personally be very excited at the prospect of a Nolan Bond film, whether it be Craig's last or the introduction of Bond #7.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    @DarthDimi, I respect your views but I just can't appreciate Nolan's films. I feel like I'm spoon fed information over and over and over again. Everything is over explained, people talk like their giving TED talks. I don't want that in Bond. His films feel over dramatic at times like the moments you need to feel emotions are telegraphed. It feels cheap to me.

    In GoldenEye you don't expect Natalya's colleagues to be gunned down like that. It's shocking and comes out of nowhere. But it doesn't linger there. The base explodes around here. She's trying to survive. Things don't get drawn out for long periods of time and it's not spoon fed to us. In Nolan's films, you can see tragedy coming a mile away. I just don't want that in Bond. I've never seen a Nolan film that wasn't dour or escapist. He's not a good fit for Bond.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited July 2017 Posts: 23,883
    Sorry @dominicgreene, I know there are some who genuinely think highly of DAD around here, and I couldn't remember if you were one of them (nothing wrong with that if you were).

    I get your point though. I think that is the fear about Nolan. That it will be dark and dreary. It's a legitimate concern given some of his output, but I've always believed the man has the deepest respect for Bond and given his age he's probably influenced most by the earliest (60's and 70's) films. So I think he could really surprise us if he ever gets a shot at it.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    If Nolan were to take on Bond, I wonder what is the earliest time they could release that film. I think, if I'm not wrong, that Nolan likes to take a lot of time with his films. Many are ideas he's been kicking around in the back of the old coconut since he was in university. So would he be happy to knock out a Bond film a couple of years from now? Does he have an idea for a Bond film, or how he would approach a Bond story? If not, then it might take some time.

    At the end of the day, I couldn't see Barbara saying "no thanks" to Nolan. It will come down to whether he is interested or not.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited July 2017 Posts: 23,883
    From his recent interviews, it doesn't look like they've spoken to him since the pre-SP conversations (when they were waiting on Mendes). Given where they must (I hope!) be in the development process by now, it means he's not in the cards for B25. So if he's ever talked to again, it will be for a film that will be released in 2022 at the earliest.

    EDIT: I just realized that would be the 60th anniversary. Perfect timing,
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    edited July 2017 Posts: 8,203
    If Nolan were to take on Bond, I wonder what is the earliest time they could release that film. I think, if I'm not wrong, that Nolan likes to take a lot of time with his films. Many are ideas he's been kicking around in the back of the old coconut since he was in university. So would he be happy to knock out a Bond film a couple of years from now? Does he have an idea for a Bond film, or how he would approach a Bond story? If not, then it might take some time.

    At the end of the day, I couldn't see Barbara saying "no thanks" to Nolan. It will come down to whether he is interested or not.

    It sounds like he's given it quite a bit of thought over a substantial amount of time. He may have his vision of Bond plotted out and "pre-vized " in his minds eye; ramp up time might not be that long.

    Based on his most recent quotes, he's very interested.
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
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    Heard from a friend that an announcement is due the beginning of August for Craig's return and the distributor.
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
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    Heard from a friend that an announcement is due the beginning of August for Craig's return and the distributor.

    How credible is that?
  • edited July 2017 Posts: 11,425
    Murdock wrote: »
    @DarthDimi, I respect your views but I just can't appreciate Nolan's films. I feel like I'm spoon fed information over and over and over again. Everything is over explained, people talk like their giving TED talks. I don't want that in Bond. His films feel over dramatic at times like the moments you need to feel emotions are telegraphed. It feels cheap to me.

    In GoldenEye you don't expect Natalya's colleagues to be gunned down like that. It's shocking and comes out of nowhere. But it doesn't linger there. The base explodes around here. She's trying to survive. Things don't get drawn out for long periods of time and it's not spoon fed to us. In Nolan's films, you can see tragedy coming a mile away. I just don't want that in Bond. I've never seen a Nolan film that wasn't dour or escapist. He's not a good fit for Bond.

    You had me on side right up until the point you started talking about Goldeneye, at which point I was immediately reminded how immeasurable better a Nolan Bond film would be than pretty much anything else we've had from the series for the past 30 odd years.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    edited July 2017 Posts: 16,351
    Getafix wrote: »
    You had me on side right up until the point you started talking about Goldeneye, at which point I was immediately reminded how immeasurable better a Nolan Bond film would be than pretty much anything else we've had from the series for the past 30 odd years.
    I'm sorry I keep disappointing you. ;) Do you want me to get out the clubs so you can go to Pierce's home and beat him like a dead horse?
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
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    DonnyDB5 wrote: »
    Heard from a friend that an announcement is due the beginning of August for Craig's return and the distributor.

    How credible is that?
    Very.

  • peterpeter Toronto
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    @QuantumOrganization and @DonnyDB5: if what Quantum is reporting is accurate, that falls in line with the press releases and P&A leading up to LOGAN LUCKY
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    I still think it will come after the release of LL.
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    If this is true, I will most certainly be thrilled. We're long overdue for some good Bond news. :)
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
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    DonnyDB5 wrote: »
    Heard from a friend that an announcement is due the beginning of August for Craig's return and the distributor.

    How credible is that?
    Very.

    Anything else your friend predicted that would give him merit?
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
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    Website: thebondexperience.com

  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
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    How would David Z have the scoop on a potential announcement?
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
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    DonnyDB5 wrote: »
    How would David Z have the scoop on a potential announcement?
    Maybe you should just wait until the announcement before you start asking too many questions.
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