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  • BirdlesonBirdleson
    edited January 2022 Posts: 2,161
    I love GF, and I believe it will always be my #1, but I realize I've just seen it too many times. Then again, I have thought that in the past and still managed to have the occasional viewing that felt surprisingly new and fresh. It was just kind of there this time, like familiar furniture. I know it too well.

    If only we could erase these films from our minds, so we can have that initial experience all over again. The guys on JBR have mentioned a similar fantasy in the past. I've often wished that about the books.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
    Posts: 7,022
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I love GF, and I believe it will always be my #1, but I realize I've just seen it too many times. Then again, I have thought that in the past and still managed to have the occasional viewing that felt surprisingly new and fresh. It was just kind of there this time, like familiar furniture. I know it too well.

    If only we could erase these films from our minds, so we can have that initial experience all over again. The guys on JBR have mentioned a similar fantasy in the past. I've often wished that about the books.

    Great observation. My father used to say he felt the same way about The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

    I tend to keep that in mind when rewatching films now, so that I don't rewatch them too frequently, but of course it all depends on the film. And I really treasure the first viewing.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    GF is one I tend to watch less often than some of the others. I give it some breathing room so that it feels fresh each time.
    In other words, I only watch it maybe 3 or 4 times per year.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,478
    I’ve toned down my rewatching of GF in recent years a lot too. Been trying to give some of my less watched ones in general chances lately.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    I'm in the mood for a Bond movie that has a GREAT Gunbarrel sequence.

    LIVE AND LET DIE fits the bill.

    This was also my late girlfriend's favorite Bond film.
    What a superb way to introduce a new Bond actor with this Gunbarrel.

    Could this feasibly be my favorite Binder title sequence of all?
    Quite possibly.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    Sir Roger's Bond wakes up with the lovely Madeline Smith in his arms.
    I think future Bond films need to return to Bond getting laid more often.
    I d like Roger's haircut in this one. Pretty much how mine's looking these days.
    So I'm actually going with the newer 5.1 audio this time rather than the mono track.
    Just has more power , though I do detest the re mixing of Martin's score in a few scenes.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    Posts: 2,848
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I'm in the mood for a Bond movie that has a GREAT Gunbarrel sequence.

    LIVE AND LET DIE fits the bill.

    This was also my late girlfriend's favorite Bond film.
    What a superb way to introduce a new Bond actor with this Gunbarrel.

    Could this feasibly be my favorite Binder title sequence of all?
    Quite possibly.

    Don't forget Paul and Linda's (co-written) theme song. ^:)^
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    My favorite actor, Arnold Williams.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    Dwayne wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I'm in the mood for a Bond movie that has a GREAT Gunbarrel sequence.

    LIVE AND LET DIE fits the bill.

    This was also my late girlfriend's favorite Bond film.
    What a superb way to introduce a new Bond actor with this Gunbarrel.

    Could this feasibly be my favorite Binder title sequence of all?
    Quite possibly.

    Don't forget Paul and Linda's (co-written) theme song. ^:)^

    Absolutely. This could well be my favorite song in the series.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    Speaking of favorites, here is my favorite "Bond, James Bond" delivery in the series.
    I love how Martin's rendition of the Bond Theme kicks in. Also, Sir Roger's casual glance around the room as he speaks those famous words.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    I love 1970's New York.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    007 arrives in New York, has a quick trip to Harlem, and immediately is whisked away to San Monique. he probably didn't even get to lunch with Felix.

    Another favorite in the series: the hotel sequence. I love Martin's music as Bond is checking his suite for bugs. Again Roger Moore's hair is perfection.
    Whenever i shave I try to do it exactly like Roger Moore here. Sometimes I don't finish the job.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    You knew the answer before it was given....................
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    I love this score. So different from Barry, yet so Bondian and iconic.
  • BirdlesonBirdleson
    Posts: 2,161
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I'm in the mood for a Bond movie that has a GREAT Gunbarrel sequence.

    LIVE AND LET DIE fits the bill.

    My favorite one.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    One of the elements I love about this film is it's simplicity. The story more or less written around the locations and set pieces. For me it works.
    The legendary double decker bus chase.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    One of my favorite scenes in the series: Bond's second encounter with Arnold Williams.
    Today is your lucky day, Jim! you're going skydiving.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    Birdleson wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I'm in the mood for a Bond movie that has a GREAT Gunbarrel sequence.

    LIVE AND LET DIE fits the bill.

    My favorite one.

    They really rocked out on the gunbarrel. The musicians probably had a blast recording it.
  • BirdlesonBirdleson
    Posts: 2,161
    It's the coolest pose of the lot.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    "Holy sh*t" is my new favorite swearing phrase. I try to use it whenever the opportunity arises.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    Hmm. Never noticed the other instruments during the Filet of Soul LALD rendition.
    I hooked up some additional speakers and this film now sounds great on my system.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    Birdleson wrote: »
    It's the coolest pose of the lot.

    I think so, too. His walk is perfect as well.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Kananga's pretty disappointed that Solitaire lied.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    Posts: 2,848
    Roger’s performance in LALD works precisely because he doesn’t attempt to emulate Connery. He is his own man. Yet the script plays it down the middle (IMO), half serious, half humorous. We aren’t in the “double-taking pigeon” territory quite yet.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    Dwayne wrote: »
    Roger’s performance in LALD works precisely because he doesn’t attempt to emulate Connery. He is his own man. Yet the script plays it down the middle (IMO), half serious, half humorous. We aren’t in the “double-taking pigeon” territory quite yet.

    Precisely. I actually think the humor works all the better for it. Nice balance of thrills and laughs.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    Ten fingers on the fender!
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    I have to back it up and watch the Billy Bob scene again. it's pretty funny.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    The wedding scene is even funnier.
    Bond likes to eff up other people's weddings. He does it again in AVTAK.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Tommy Lane was great.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,170
    AH BA BO!!!!!!
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