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  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Bond has known Fatima maybe just a few minutes and gets laid immediately.

    He'll later hook up with Valerie Leon.

    Love every frame of this film. It is pretty odd, though when one compares it to Eon.

    If I were to pick one favorite female Bond villain, Fatima is it, though Fiona and Xenia are close behind.

    Agree! But she is way better than Xenia imo. Looks fab and is sexy and psychotic at the same time!
    Xenia was a poor rip off!

    Good point. Carrera is amazing. Always loved her in I, the Jury and Lone Wolf McQuade.

    I first saw her in Centennial.
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Bond has known Fatima maybe just a few minutes and gets laid immediately.

    He'll later hook up with Valerie Leon.

    Love every frame of this film. It is pretty odd, though when one compares it to Eon.

    If I were to pick one favorite female Bond villain, Fatima is it, though Fiona and Xenia are close behind.

    Agree! But she is way better than Xenia imo. Looks fab and is sexy and psychotic at the same time!
    Xenia was a poor rip off!

    Good point. Carrera is amazing. Always loved her in I, the Jury and Lone Wolf McQuade.

    Never seen Lone Wolf McQuade, but did see I, the Jury, she's the best thing in it!

    As far as Mike Hammer films go, that 1982 remake isn't exactly the best, IMO. She makes is quite watchable, though.

    Yes, Armand Assante was no ones idea of Mike Hammer! Ralph Meeker on the other hand..!
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    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Bond has known Fatima maybe just a few minutes and gets laid immediately.

    He'll later hook up with Valerie Leon.

    Love every frame of this film. It is pretty odd, though when one compares it to Eon.

    If I were to pick one favorite female Bond villain, Fatima is it, though Fiona and Xenia are close behind.

    Agree! But she is way better than Xenia imo. Looks fab and is sexy and psychotic at the same time!
    Xenia was a poor rip off!

    Good point. Carrera is amazing. Always loved her in I, the Jury and Lone Wolf McQuade.

    Never seen Lone Wolf McQuade, but did see I, the Jury, she's the best thing in it!

    As far as Mike Hammer films go, that 1982 remake isn't exactly the best, IMO. She makes is quite watchable, though.

    Yes, Armand Assante was no ones idea of Mike Hammer! Ralph Meeker on the other hand..!

    Interestingly, there was a TV remake at the time called MARGIN FOR MURDER with Kevin Dobson as Mike Hammer that had more of the right tone.
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Bond has known Fatima maybe just a few minutes and gets laid immediately.

    He'll later hook up with Valerie Leon.

    Love every frame of this film. It is pretty odd, though when one compares it to Eon.

    If I were to pick one favorite female Bond villain, Fatima is it, though Fiona and Xenia are close behind.

    Agree! But she is way better than Xenia imo. Looks fab and is sexy and psychotic at the same time!
    Xenia was a poor rip off!

    Good point. Carrera is amazing. Always loved her in I, the Jury and Lone Wolf McQuade.

    Never seen Lone Wolf McQuade, but did see I, the Jury, she's the best thing in it!

    As far as Mike Hammer films go, that 1982 remake isn't exactly the best, IMO. She makes is quite watchable, though.

    Yes, Armand Assante was no ones idea of Mike Hammer! Ralph Meeker on the other hand..!

    Interestingly, there was a TV remake at the time called MARGIN FOR MURDER with Kevin Dobson as Mike Hammer that had more of the right tone.

    Kevin Dobson as in Crocker of Kojak fame?
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    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Bond has known Fatima maybe just a few minutes and gets laid immediately.

    He'll later hook up with Valerie Leon.

    Love every frame of this film. It is pretty odd, though when one compares it to Eon.

    If I were to pick one favorite female Bond villain, Fatima is it, though Fiona and Xenia are close behind.

    Agree! But she is way better than Xenia imo. Looks fab and is sexy and psychotic at the same time!
    Xenia was a poor rip off!

    Good point. Carrera is amazing. Always loved her in I, the Jury and Lone Wolf McQuade.

    Never seen Lone Wolf McQuade, but did see I, the Jury, she's the best thing in it!

    As far as Mike Hammer films go, that 1982 remake isn't exactly the best, IMO. She makes is quite watchable, though.

    Yes, Armand Assante was no ones idea of Mike Hammer! Ralph Meeker on the other hand..!

    Interestingly, there was a TV remake at the time called MARGIN FOR MURDER with Kevin Dobson as Mike Hammer that had more of the right tone.

    Kevin Dobson as in Crocker of Kojak fame?

    Yes. He was a pretty good Mike Hammer, I thought.

    Jay Bernstein produced the film and later went on to produce the Stacy Keach Mike Hammer series.

    Barbara Carrera also appeared in one of the Stacy Keach episodes.
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    Dobson's Mike Hammer
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    So ends NSNA.
    I vividly remember the day my folks took me to see this one. Sunny autumn Saturday afternoon showing. Lots of fun that day.
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    So ends NSNA.
    I vividly remember the day my folks took me to see this one. Sunny autumn Saturday afternoon showing. Lots of fun that day.

    It was released this side of the world at Christmas 1983! I went to see it St Stephen's Day! Think it was delayed, if I recall they wanted it to go head to head with OP!
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    Mathis1 wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    So ends NSNA.
    I vividly remember the day my folks took me to see this one. Sunny autumn Saturday afternoon showing. Lots of fun that day.

    It was released this side of the world at Christmas 1983! I went to see it St Stephen's Day! Think it was delayed, if I recall they wanted it to go head to head with OP!

    I remember my folks and I leaving the cinema, after a matinee of OP and my Dad telling me Connery was coming back as Bond in a "different" Bond film.
    Gave me something to look forward to.
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    I'm watching OHMMS right now and realized that there's a question that's been tickling me for EONs ( 8-} ) and never dared to ask. It's about Campbell: while in the novel it's crystal clear he’s an MI6 agent, I feel that in the movie he works for Draco, but I'm not sure at all.
    Is there an actual and accepted quorum about his involvement on Bond's mission?

    Seems like in the film he does work for Draco, as Bond's involvement in Bedlam is totally outside of MI6. Therefore, they probably wouldn't give him any agents to help on his mission.

    That's my headcanon, too.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    This final battle royale in YOLT is so exciting. No wonder I was completely enamored with this film in ‘68, at the age of six. It’s got everything. All three Gilbert films have phenomenal battles in their climaxes. I couldn’t pick a favorite; the only complaint I have about the otherwise superb shootout in space from MR is that Bond himself is not directly involved.

    I'm totally engrossed by it each time - the spectacle of it, witnessing the return of some of the recognizable ninjas from earlier, how much choreography is going on at once on screen, regardless of how choppy it may seem. It's damn exciting.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    Posts: 2,865
    Creasy47 wrote: »

    I'm totally engrossed by it each time - the spectacle of it, witnessing the return of some of the recognizable ninjas from earlier, how much choreography is going on at once on screen, regardless of how choppy it may seem. It's damn exciting.
    Its’ been awhile since we’ve had an “epic” Bond finale close to this scale. And just remember those are real stuntman sliding down those 180-foot ropes!

    While I understand the rationale for using CGI in modern films, there are times when I miss the days of practical effects. For example, just knowing that the Volcano set in YOLT or the bridge in “The Bridge on the River Kwai” (1957) are real creations (not even scale models) leaves me in awe of the job these filmmakers did.

  • Posts: 16,226
    DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

    In honor of Connery's face mask during the PTS, I wore one today when I went out.

    Bond is bored as M lectures him on diamonds.
    I love the M scene here with Sir Donald.

    This film really tends to get thrashed on by Bond fans, but I love it.
    Never tire of this one. Connery has great chemistry with Jill St John and Charles Gray has grown on me as Blofeld.

    Wint and Kidd are fabulous as well.

    New Blu-ray player and am seeing how this film looks.
    My other player stopped loading Blu-rays. I probably used it every day for 6 years.

    As much as I loved that player (my girlfriend had given it to me for Christmas in 2014), the colors and sound on this new machine is superb.

    Wint and Kidd walk off hand in hand. Cut on the ABC Sunday Night Movie.
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    Moneypenny is thrilled that Tracy was killed. She is immediately claiming her (now single) man by suggesting he bring her a diamond in a ring.

    Lois is quite lovely here, I must say.

    Bond is thrilled to be single again as he looks ready to party hard as he drives off.
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    I love the initial meeting with Tiffany. Some great dialogue here.
    Tiffany has long nails (oddly, except her thumb nails). She must go to the same manicure as Magda.
    Q and Bond are finally getting along when 007 hangs up on him.
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    I love the elevator fight. Great Barry score.

    "You've just killed James Bond!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

    She says that line as if she were talking about Sinatra or somebody. Everyone knows who Bond is by now.
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    Norman Burton as Felix.

    For years my least favorite Leiter, but now I feel he has wonderful chemistry with Sean.

    The great Sid Haig.

    The guy sitting next to Sean with the mustache is pretty funny. Never noticed him before. he has some great facial expressions.
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    Bond thinks Shady Tree sucks. His show is pretty lame.
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    Bond is having a blast at the craps table.
    Always liked the casino scenes in this film. They feel fresh and not cliched.
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    The Mustang chase is pretty funny. This Sheriff is later fired and moves to Louisiana to work with J.W.
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    The legendary, iconic, oil rig climax.
    Always loved it, myself.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
    In honor of Connery's face mask during the PTS, I wore one today when I went out.
    Oh, I forgot about that bit, @ToTheRight.

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    Plus I was reminded of this one.

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  • Posts: 16,226
    CLIMAX: CASINO ROYALE

    In honor of Barry Nelson's birthday today I'm enjoying his Bond outing.

    Linda Christian is great. Excellent Bond girl.

    Bond checks the hotel room for listening devices.
    Then turns up the Chopin while he makes out with Valerie.

    I'm digging Nelson's haircut.
    I wonder if his dinner jacket might be a dark gray?
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    Lorre is an excellent Le Chiffre.
    One of my favorite actors.
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    "Sorry you lost your shirt."
    Love that line delivery. He looks good with the cigarette dangling from his mouth.
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    "This gun is completely silent I suppose!"

    My favorite line in all of Bondom.
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    I like this torture scene more than the one in SPECTRE.
    I never tire of Peter Lorre.
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    "You're an ugly little man. What don't you stop talking?"

    Nelson might have made a decent Philip Marlowe or Mike Hammer back in those days.
    I love the film noir he did THE MAN WITH MY FACE. I'll have to find a copy of that one.
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    Great viewing. I'm actually going to back it up and play it again................
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    SPECTRE

    Suddenly in the mood for this particular outing.
    I must say I do love M's office here.
    I like Max Denbigh. C.

    I think anyone who's ever had a job in which their employers went through a merger can emphasize with Bond's immediate disdain for C.
    In my experience, any time one's company is bought out, taken over, merged, etc..................time to update that resume.

    Actually happened with me recently, and oddly I was promoted.

    Still, I loathe corporate take overs.


    Bond and Tanner hanging out

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