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Yes, and now I know, Goldfinger is a threatening villain too.
Even in the card game scene in Miami, there's also a threat, like every character that Auric would encounter, there's a lingering threat and danger.
So, that Golf scene, is actually one of those.
Goldfinger is a scary villain, like we audiences, would be scared to know more of what he could do.
It's the what the later villains lacked, with and exception of maybe Savalas' Blofeld or Sanchez, but those in between, were all played with fun (even Scaramanga), the air of danger, menace and threat, like you might feel scared when a villain (like Goldfinger) would encounter some characters.
And that Golf scene speaks to that.
That's another thing as well: if you want your villain to be menacing and scary, make sure he comes off as such not only when he's using a gun, firing a rocket or wielding an axe or a sword. He needs to be threatening playing golf, cards, or petting a cat.
However since we have a blank canvas for the coming film since a new actor is stepping up. I shall pose this one:
Would you rather Purvis and Wade return to write Bond 26 OR should new scriptwriters be brought on board to write Bond 26?
Bonus points if you can suggest someone who might be a good choice for Bond26!
Nolan.
;)
At this point, nothing needs to change more in Bond films than the writing. Enough with Purvis and Wade, that was one regret that DC didn't get a screenplay not written by them.
Yes, even Richard Maibaum took breaks.
As for future writers, I guess Krysty Wilson-Carins, Gillian Flynn, Emerald Fennell, Dennis Kelley, Scott Ryan (as another poster said I’ve noticed he’s a Bond fan too)…. Many people could hypothetically do it.
Yes, other writers could do it. Michael Arndt, who has blockbuster, comedy, sequel and a bit of art-house writing experience. And he's been successful at all of them.
I know that I don't want Chris Terrio writing it. He's a one hit wonder, with his Oscar for Argo. While Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker weren't his fault, I'd feel safer without him.
Maybe David Koepp. Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely would be great as well.
However they should avoid this Escher guy as production designer.
On the last edition of James Bond and Friends they mentioned that Nolan was rumoured to be in the directors chair. If that does indeed happen, he will become the next screenwriter.
Good one! I shall make it our next one to consider! Send me a PM if you have others!
I don't question their talent. I would like to see new writers reanimate the series that captures the flavor of the original films but does so in a contemporary way. Along the lines of Strange New Worlds creating that original Star Trek vibe.
Okay lets move on to another topic!
Posed by @shimplyshocking007
Would you rather do the bungee jump from GE OR the bridge jump from NTTD?
The bungee jump created a world record I believe and does take your breath away when Bond performs the jump. It reminds me of something Tom would do in MI series. The silence while the jump happens adds to the moment.
The bridge jump comes out of nowhere as Bond is scrambling to escape SPECTRE agents. While not as tall as the bungee, you would be without a cord and there is going to be a feeling of flight.
So would you rather do the bungee jump or the bridge jump?
If I had to pick, the nostalgic GE-obsessed fan in me would go with the bungee jump. What an experience that would be. However, the bridge jump in NTTD seems "easier" to manage (albeit not as locked in and secure as you'd be in the bungee jump, if we're going off the actual stunt itself and not the behind-the-scenes safety measures that were taken and digitally edited out).
modern era novel > Fleming era - either work for me but a recent story keeps Bond feeling relevant.
train > jet - Many fond childhood memories of travelling by train. No memories of the other.
golf > backgammon - I played golf several times when I was 11-12yo, it's a great game, and really not that hard to pick up.
P+W > new scriptwriters - You'll get other scriptwriters coming in regardless, I would think, and I've never had an issue with P+W staying on.
bungee jump > bridge jump - the bungee is safer - the other, you'd likely lose hold of the cable when it pulls tight or have it snap.
How could you do this to me?
The thing that makes the bungee jump so daunting is those few few seconds when Michaels stands there, every time I watch Goldeneye I hold my breath. Wonderful stunt