SirHenryLeeChaChing's For Original Fans - Favorite Moments In NTTD (spoilers)

4EverBonded

Exactly, @delfloria! James Bond was the perfect antidote to the times and was intoxicating, saturating our culture in so many great ways. He molded the 60's and was a huge inspiration for many, including just to think big, fantasize, have fun, be as glorious and tenacious and determined to live life to the fullest and give it (whatever your own mission was in life) your all - yet all while being elegantly cool and composed. As for me, I wanted to be April Dancer and marry Noel Harrison. Very vivid memories of that! ;) And when I saw Diamonds Are Forever, I tried to look like Jill St. John the best I could. Bond came along and gave us great escapism, beautifully done, uplifting people all over the world. James Bond was the epitome of a cool British hero, who became a global hero. The swinging sixties would have been different, and a real loss, without Bond. Definitely.

4EverBonded

Also, thank you @Darius for your great points about Quantum of Solace, the story. Food for thought there.

CommanderRoss

@Beatles again a thought provoking review. i wasn't quite aware Fleming wrote Octopussy when he knew his death was imminent. I guess Ill have to read it agian now, for it does shed a different light on the story.
@Darius I wasn't quite aware of that homage. Even worse, I ended up reading the full wikipedia on him just now, instead of worrking.. oh well. ;-)

@Delfloria well saving the world obviously had to come first. Worrying about it's destruction later! It's a good thing teens don't worry too much. You're just very lucky to have been a teen just then!

Darius

"CommanderRoss wrote: »

@Darius I wasn't quite aware of that homage. Even worse, I ended up reading the full wikipedia on him just now, instead of worrking.. oh well. ;-)

Ian Fleming was a huge fan of Maugham. In fact, Fleming often cited him as one of his greatest influences. If you're interested, get your feet wet with Ashenden (aka The British Agent), which was one of Fleming's main influences when creating the character of Bond.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ashenden-British-William-Somerset-Maugham/dp/0099289709/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1444743236&sr=1-1&keywords=ashenden+or+the+british+agent

CommanderRoss

Thanks! I will!

BeatlesSansEarmuffs

CommanderRoss wrote: »

@Darius thank you for your insights in what for me is an enigma, a time I can only imagine. I'm always interested in what it was actually like, how people responded. I find your statement that Bond and the spy craze created escapism from the pressings of day-to-day politics that were so much part of everyday life fascinating. In fact, visiting my mother this weekend she told me she'd had a picture of her father (whom died decades ago) from her brother. She said she couldn't remember him that happy (as he is in that photo) as he was always worrying about the world, politics, and the threat of the cold war in particular. Having just the fantasy of someone beeing able to save the day ought to have been a great relief for people.

Thanks for the kind words, everybody. @Commander, you have here put your finger on the very reason I think this thread is so important: the insight we Originals can provide on the early days of Bond fandom for those who didn't have the good fortune to be around in those heady times. I find your description of your mother's memories of her father very moving...when my own grandparents were entering their later years, I was fascinated to find how strongly their memories of particular times diverged from my own mother's memories of those same times. Just the way memory works, I suppose... At any rate, I hope our memories of the people who matter the most to us can always show them in as happy a light as that shown in your mother's new picture of her father!

4EverBonded

Here's a gem, in my opinion ~

Casino Royale

Lancaster007

@4EverBonded - agreed, the song's a grower, and the titles are arguably the best in the series. I was blown away when I first saw these in the cinema. Brilliant!

4EverBonded

Thanks, @Lancaster007. :)

Folks, I am crashing ... got to sleep ... but just to say I checked quickly and the new snippet from the SPECTRE soundtrack is very lovely, in my opinion. And I will give it to you here below ... but first please NOTE that the track listing, track names for the SPECTRE soundtrack apparently give away spoilers for the film. Yes! So if you do not want any spoilers, do NOT read the track listing on Amazon or anywhere; just wanted to make sure all people who read this thread are aware of that.

Here you are, enjoy: (first snippet of SPECTRE soundtrack) ~



Do you like this? :) I do! Gives me hope, but again we've only heard so little.

And there is at least one more bit that was played on FM radio - but I have no link to that (and that is the one that people are saying copied a good deal, quite a lot ... nearly half ... directly from Newman's work in Skyfall).

Cheers! (and goodnight from me) ...

4EverBonded

Ok, thanks very much to our member, @antovolk, here is another piece of music from SPECTRE (this was played on Classic FM):



What are your first impressions of these two pieces of music? :-B

CommanderRoss

@4Ever I'll refrain from listening to any songs untill I've seen the movie. It's only two weeks to go until it opens here in cinema's. And yes, I know it will take longer for you... except for if you win tickets to London. This is one of the, no, perhaps the coolest promotion I've ever seen: https://www.facebook.com/astonmartin/videos/10153405049983355/

4EverBonded

@CommanderRoss, I certainly understand. You are not alone, I'm sure. If people would like to hear the music, they can click on it - but those not wanting to hear any can avoid that. :) And thanks for the link to the contest!
Interesting the second piece of music was already removed ... by those sly folks part of SPECTRE behind the scenes, no doubt. 8-X

The recent Q&A with Gary Powell was interesting, by the way. I'll try to copy that here later on (no real spoilers in it).

Meanwhile, here is one for lovely opening titles sequence for everybody to enjoy:

On Her Majesty's Secret Service :)>-

4EverBonded

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4EverBonded

Okay - trying to find interesting tidbits with no spoilers for you! B-)

Here are parts (not full) of 2 articles - NO spoilers below (I read all of what I am posting here) from a magazine called The Red Bulletin , that was posted elsewhere by forum member Red Snow. Simply showing the excellent cover with Daniel Craig, and brief bits from Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux.

Waltz talks about his long career, ups and downs; Lea talks a bit about her earlier life & audition for this film. I think these are great photos, too, and wanted to share them with you all on this thead ~

4EverBonded

Here is a new link to listen to "Backfire", a new track from Newman's SPECTRE score; as presented on Classic FM. Just for those of you who'd like to listen to a little more music now. If you are waiting to hear the music when you see the film, that's great. Just don't click on this. ;)


https://audioboom.com/boos/3693183-world-premiere-of-new-bond-score-spectre-by-thomas-newman?utm_campaign=detailpage&utm_content=retweet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

4EverBonded

And here is "the bloody shot" ... followed by one of my favorites, the opening titles of Skyfall ~

4EverBonded

Wow! The countdown has seriously begun. Only days away, folks!
SPECTRE has an official running time of 148 minutes, making it the longest Bond film in the history of the franchise. =D> Very excited about this!

4EverBonded

Also, just read this on twitter:
~~~
David Webb ‏@WebbOfficial

According to what Michael G. Wilson told me #SPECTRE will be finished in about 4 days, 24 hours before the first press screening
~~~

Not quite completely finished as of today. :!! I'm sure lots of coffee is being drunk getting this Bond baby out the door & on the road to cinemas. ~O)

4EverBonded

And James Bond Radio (member here, too) tweeted about their latest interview -
with Bruce Glover (Mr. Wint from Diamonds Are Forever). I have not listened to this, but I will! Just sharing this with you: :)>-

Bruce apparently talked about many things, Bond films in particular of course, and that he gave Warren Beatty some career advice at some point. Hmmm!

You can listen to previous podcasts here, too. A good site to keep handy, I think. :)

James Bond Radio ‏@JamesBondRadio
Have you listened to our killer interview with BRUCE GLOVER yet? Listen/Watch: http://buff.ly/1LnUlsF

Thanks, @JamesBondRadio! :-bd

4EverBonded

Here's a nice look at James Bond films through the years. It is actually a book you can purchase, called All About Bond and it was published in 2012. The photographs are all by Terry O'Neil. It is a bit pricey, in my opinion, £29.99 - but could be well worth it. Also, I see Amazon UK have it - used, through individual sellers - for about £16.33 & up. If any of you have this book, please do let us know what you think of it. I bet somebody here has a copy.

Click here to see it: http://bit.ly/1gNOfc1 :-B

The description of the book reads: (bolding is mine)

There have been seven Bonds, 21 films, and scores of memorable stunts, gadgets, and girls – but never a book like this. Celebrating 50 years of 007, it is packed with classic images of Bond, from Connery to Craig, and the first beguiling Bond girls, Honey Ryder and Pussy Galore.

For Our Eyes Only reveals scores of never-before-seen, behind the scenes photographs, on the sets of Bond movies, by legendary photographer Terry O’Neill. It also includes unseen images of the “lost Bond”, the cult 60s classic Casino Royale starring David Niven as our sauve hero aswell as a stunning “how it was done” set of photographs showing the classic stables fight scene between Connery and Honor Blackman.

Bond fans will find this luxury and exclusive photographic memoir a collectible delight that records the candid humour and camaraderie of Bond filmsets.





I'd love to hear from someone who has read this book. I'm thinking it would make a great Xmas gift. Cheers!

4EverBonded

New book on James Bond - SPECTRE
Found this one on Amazon UK - available on October 27th. Hardcover, £17.00
On the making of SPECTRE:
Blood, Sweat and Bond: Behind the Scenes of Spectre

Description reads ~ (bolding is mine)

In the run-up to the latest James Bond film, Spectre, renowned photographer Rankin takes us from script to screen in Blood, Sweat and Bond: Behind the Scenes of Spectre, curating an ensemble of exclusive photography and cast and crew interviews. Also features contributions from celebrity photographers including Mary McCartney, Graciela Iturbide, Anderson & Low and Brigitte Lacombe.

4EverBonded

Another new book out this month - it is available now ( £17.00, on Amazon UK)

James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Posters

Description reads ~ (bolding & underlining is mine)

Now in paperback: DK's definitive James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Posters is updated with posters from Skyfall and the latest Bond film, Spectre.

This lavish film-by-film guide boasts the most impressive visual collection of James Bond movie posters to date. Featuring a gallery of rare and sought-after posters, as well as spectacular, unused concept artwork, and unique teasers and lobby cards from virtually every country where Bond movies have screened, James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Posters is a stunning collection of the images that have defined cinema's most famous superspy.

4EverBonded

And here is Bond director John Glen's autobiography! B-)
It will be published Nov. 2. You can pre-order it now.
£19.98 (on UK Amazon but I'm sure on other sites as well)
Oh, I do want to get this one!

For My Eyes Only ~



Some info on John Glen (but I know you know ...) ;)
John Glen's association with the James Bond films began in 1969, when he worked on the classic On Her Majesty's Secret Service. He returned to edit and second unit direct The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979), before assuming directorial control of the series throughout the 1980s. Glen directed five consecutive Bond movies - For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983), A View to a Kill (1985), The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence to Kill (1989), a record that has never been matched.

4EverBonded

Lovely latest 30 sec. spot ... if you do NOT want to see any scenes, please do not look. I'm including this here because I think it does not really spoil anything (unless you are unaware of locations or some basic shots we have already seen) - I did not see anything I would wish to avoid, but I have enjoyed all the trailers. So that is my perspective. But I realize plenty of you will be seeing this film in less than 2 weeks and you may wish to wait. It does include parts of stunts.

4EverBonded

Beautiful photo ~

4EverBonded

Monica ~

4EverBonded

Lea ~

4EverBonded

Here is the video for this current contest (hurry!), with amazing prize & worthy cause ...

4EverBonded

http://bit.ly/1jdraSm Click on this to go to the omaze.com site and enter the Bond contest shown in video above. :) If you win, you are flown to the London premiere, meet Daniel, etc.!
The video above is quite fun, in my opinion. And it is all for a good cause.

4EverBonded

Not SPECTRE related, but I couldn't help sharing this beautiful, rare cover ... Richard Chopping's lovely artwork for You Only Live Twice. Published 1964.
What do you think, @Birdleson? @BeatlesSansEarmuffs? And everybody ...

I think the symbolism is quite interesting, too.

First edition for sale, currently going for £100.00 here :-B http://rareandantiquebooks.com/product/you-only-live-twice-ian-fleming/