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Yes it has had a bumpy ride but things seem to be getting on an even keel now so lets just enjoy the ride, my vibes are despite the issues this is going to be one for the ages and a swansong that caps off this era with some real class.
It’s a somewhat small detail but I’m really happy to see this. Reminds me of the CR/QoS style when we saw a lot more of Bond’s physical injuries, which to me was a part of what defined Craig’s Bond. With SF and SP it kind of went away.
Agreed.
It's only a subtle thing but it really establishes his humanity and fallibility. In fact, I think it was something that Daniel Craig and Martin Campbell wanted to do with the character. Also, scars are cool.
Another thing, I suspect filming may be taking place in London over weekends. When they were filming SF and SP in the city. I guess because the city is practically deserted on a weekend compared to central.
Has anyone seen those yellow crew signs around London recently? I have not.
Also, Dali Bensallah is at Paris Fashion Week. His look seems very similar to Rami's. He's a very handsome man.
And a set visit from a member of the British Royal family and the heir to the throne, creating positive World news is bad for Bond 25 how?
If anything the set visit from Charles just confirms that Bond 25 is not only on track, but also under good leadership from both Fukunaga and EON.
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Across the board it was a positive visit.
It was very good publicity. Mainly because the red-wing tabloids (the exact publications who are attacking the production on the regular) are all unabashedly royalists. So this was great timing by all involved. Both the Sun and the Daily Mail were supportive of the production as a result.
The thing that has me concerned in hindsight is how much the sets and costumes looked like a hangover from the Sam Mendes days. I'd be gutted if Cary essentially does a Sam Mendes impersonation behind the camera. I need him to inject some more irreverent and subversive energy.
I don't want a Sam Mendes tribute act. We already have two films from him.
Do hope that's just them (EON/Fukunaga) wanting to carry on some continuity as far as the MI6 sets goes. Would hate if Bond 25 turns into a Mendes 2.0 or Mendes light kind of film.
The painting hanging on the wall is the 'Battle of Germany' by Paul Nash (1944).
Google Arts and Culture describes the painting as:
"The moment of the picture is when the city, lying under the uncertain light of the moon, awaits the blow at its heart. In the background, a gigantic column of smoke arises from the recent destruction of an outlying factory which is still fiercely burning. These two objects pillar and moon seem to threaten the city no less than the flights of bombers even now towering in the red sky. The moon's illumination reveals the form of the city but with the smoke pillar's increasing height and width, throws also its largening shadow nearer and nearer. In contrast to the suspense of the waiting city under the quiet though baleful moon, the other half of the picture shows the opening of the bombardment."
This could be interesting to the story if so. Maybe brothers? We really don’t have that many story or character details yet. I wonder if SPECTRE is going to be back?
Perhaps he just didn´t deem it necessary to impose his ego in the manner of new Management changing every procedure in the company. Perhaps he doesn´t have the Need to hide lack of ideas behind yet another new Office interior.
The way he appears in those Fotos from the Royal visit, he knows what to Focus on.
"What? Was that the ladies bathroom, you say? I really didn t notice. Ahehe..he.."
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A clearer look at Bonds visitor pass.
Yes, this is the sort of continuity I like. A lot.
On a different note, I wish they'd kept Ralph's M wearing suspenders. They suited the character. And I'm shocked at how old he looks now. He doesn't look 56, he looks older, much older. Love is briefcase, though, must get me one of those.
Also not mad about Bond's blue tie not being a knitted one, or a tad darker. And I dislike that tie pin.
Those are my fanboy nitpicks. Cause everything else is perfect, IMO. Even the painting above M's desk is straight out of TLD. Take a look:
Yes, I think he did, and for that specific purpose, I think. Can't really remember as LALD is not one of my favourite novels. Only read it once, back in the day.
It's one of my favourites, but it's been a loooong time since I've read it. I only think it was mentioned briefly (why he decided on wearing the tie pin).