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R.I.P. A Final Farewell To Members Of The James Bond Family

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  • BT3366BT3366
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    While neither LALD or Kananga are among my favorites, Yaphet Kotto's performance scared me as a kid and still comes across as powerful now. Whether he's threatening Bond as himself or Mr. Big or his outburst at Solitaire, then his weird change to charming in the final scenes, it's a highlight of the film and rising in my rankings the more I think about it.

    He was one of those actors whose presence made a film more interesting. I'm surprised Tarantino never included him in one of his films like Jackie Brown or something. He'd have just fit comfortably in that universe.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    BT3366 wrote: »
    While neither LALD or Kananga are among my favorites, Yaphet Kotto's performance scared me as a kid and still comes across as powerful now. Whether he's threatening Bond as himself or Mr. Big or his outburst at Solitaire, then his weird change to charming in the final scenes, it's a highlight of the film and rising in my rankings the more I think about it.

    He was one of those actors whose presence made a film more interesting. I'm surprised Tarantino never included him in one of his films like Jackie Brown or something. He'd have just fit comfortably in that universe.

    I think that Tarantino was only interested in directing Casino Royale so that he could direct the follow up: Live and Let Die, with his trademark style and favorite word.
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    Tracy wrote: »
    Met mr Kotto at HS '15 , RIP (like Lonsdale pretty low key)

    Wow, He was someone i would have dearly loved to have met. RIP
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    I only knew Yaphet Kotto from Live and Let Die and Alien, but what an incredible two films to have been a part of and Kotto gave fantastic performances in both. It says something to share the screen with such talent and yet leave such a memorable impression.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited April 2021 Posts: 16,598
    Paul Ritter, the very talented drama and comedy actor, best known to Bond fans as Guy Haines in Quantum of Solace (but also to UK film and TV audiences for many great appearances), has very sadly passed away at only 54.

    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/apr/06/friday-night-dinner-star-paul-ritter-dies-of-brain-tumour-at-54

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  • Tokoloshe2Tokoloshe2 Northern Ireland
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    Gutted to hear about Paul Ritter. He was utterly brilliant in "Friday Night Dinner" and other things too. Very sad news.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Yeah it's really shocking and sad news- he was one of the most talented actors you'd see on the TV.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    RIP Paul Ritter.
  • Scaramanga1974Scaramanga1974
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    Would have liked to have seen more of Guy Haines. As news. Mr Ritter gave one of the best comedic performances of recent times in the ace Friday Night Dinner.
  • TracyTracy
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    John Ritter also died at 54 , spooky since they have the same last name
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Very sad news about the passing of Paul Ritter. His role as Guy Haines was small but significant enough to make him memorable. It's a pity he wasn't utilized further. RIP.
  • Tokoloshe2Tokoloshe2 Northern Ireland
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    I guess nobody will ever get to ask Paul about his (in)famous deleted ending for QOS. Will we ever know what exactly was going to happen there?
  • MayDayDiVicenzoMayDayDiVicenzo Here and there
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    I was shocked to hear this awful news yesterday. Paul Ritter was absolutely hilarious in Friday Night Dinner.
    I only realised Paul was Guy Haines until I read it on BBC News! Great to know there was a Bond connection.
    RIP Paul Ritter
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I need to see Chernobyl too: apparently he was amazing in that.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
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    mtm wrote: »
    I need to see Chernobyl too: apparently he was amazing in that.

    He was. An excellent performance in one of the best mini-series I've ever seen.

    RIP Mr Ritter
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    edited April 2021 Posts: 41,011
    Sad to hear about Paul, he was a fantastic actor and a very, very funny individual. Of course, despite his short appearance, he also got to appear in one of my favorite Bond installments. RIP, Mr. Ritter.
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    RIP Paul Ritter. Would have liked to have seen his character have a larger role in QOS.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    RogueAgent wrote: »
    RIP Paul Ritter. Would have liked to have seen his character have a larger role in QOS.

    He's in the alternate ending that I'll forever want to see but will surely never see the light of day. What a shame.
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    RIP Paul Ritter. Would have liked to have seen his character have a larger role in QOS.

    He's in the alternate ending that I'll forever want to see but will surely never see the light of day. What a shame.

    Indeed.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Read on The Spy Command page we just lost Maria Andipa- Vavra's girlfriend in FRWL.

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  • Tokoloshe2Tokoloshe2 Northern Ireland
    edited April 2021 Posts: 1,175
    Helen McCrory, who played MP Clair Dowar in SF amongst many other roles, has died from cancer at 52. What an awful shock; a superb actress.

    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/helen-mccrory-death-damian-lewis-b1832776.html

    I didn't know until today she was married to Damian Lewis, either.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited April 2021 Posts: 16,598
    That absolutely sucks, she was magnificent.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
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    So sad. An amazing and brilliant actress.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Damn, that's way too young. Was just thinking of her the other day. I thought, and hoped she was going to play Moneypenny in SF. Loved her in Penny Dreadful and Doctor Who.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Oh man, that's so devastating. I really, really loved her in Peaky Blinders, going to be crushing for that final season as she's one of the most important and talented players involved. RIP to a real talent of her craft.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    edited April 2021 Posts: 7,537
    Oh that is very sad news.
    Agree with Creasy47, she was one of the best things about Peaky Blinders.
    And they were planning a movie version!!
    Wont be the same without her!
    R.I.P. Helen McCrory
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Just read about Helen McCrory. Thus is really tragic. For me, she will always be Medea. If you have the chance, watch the National Theatre production from 2014.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
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    Way too young. RIP Mrs. McCrory :(
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
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    Clair Dowar in Skyfall
    Draco mother in 3 Harry Potter movies
    Hugo (2011)
    Enduring Love (Movie with Daniel Craig)
    Flashbacks of A fool (Movie with Daniel Craig)
    Fantastic Mr Fox (Voice)
    Charlotte Gray (2001)

    Not in my collection, but she also seen in Their Fines(2016) a movie with Gemma (QOS) and her voice is heard in animated movie Loving Vincent about paintings of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh.

    Married with actor who played Brodie in Homeland.

    Rip :(
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Sad news indeed, RIP Helen McCrory
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