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Pretty much how I feel about it, too.
I agree that media can be horrendous, and that Craig seems like a very decent guy, and I don't get what's the big deal about swearing, anyway.
Hardy seems like a good guy to me as well, I must have missed the interviews you're referring to - or alternatively you interpret him differently. I don't know which other actors you think are "difficult to interview" but I can imagine there are some, and I expect to come across some such people, eventually, in my interview watching/reading. I have a lot of respect for how well actors (and others) usually handle stupid, ignorant (unprofessional) or rude questions, or being specifically poked for reaction about something, and so on.
I just went and read a bit, initially to get some context to the choking out thingy you mentioned. I ended up reading some other stuff, too, that I had seen before, and was basically pissing myself laughing - again. Concerning the incident in question, I don't know the details, but from what is available didn't seem anything too serious. The wrap-up gifts and the pic and the t-shirt... just had me laughing again.
“Alejandro Choking me out ~ this is the brutality I have to suffer”
Tom Hardy admits he can be difficult, but basically he isn't willing to take shit, and is really lovable as well. He is also liked a lot by a lot of people he works with. And apparently the director can be veeeery difficult himself (makes good movies tho), and the movie was a ridiculously messy, shoot that went waaaaay over schedule, and presumably a lot over its budget and apparently a lot of people from the crew either quit or were fired. In fact, it's not over, yet, they're doing re-shoots now. Hardy was originally supposed to have been in Suicide Squad, but had to drop out and he's still stuck with more work on The Revenant.
Just saying that there's a context, and another party to a row, and far more is often made of on-set stuff that is the actual reality. Various stuff happens, and usually it's not that big of a deal... but will easily look a hell of a lot worse when taken out of context.
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Nobody is bloody perfect, people are just human, including famous people. Where does the Craig-is-not-gentlemanly-enough stuff keep coming from? What's the point? In fact, as far as I can tell, nobody is quite acceptable to the modern internet standards - everybody famous seems to be difficult or rude (at some point to somebody). They're addicts of some sort - or at least once were, so there's always suspicion. Or they cheat on their spouses - possibly. And some even swear. Eek. Poor perfect rest of us.
Yeah, true... I can't really disagree with that.
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As for Gary Oldman. I searched the original interview months ago to read the whole thing and have a context - knowing full well that just the worst sounding bits always get picked out and a lot of things look different that way. True with that piece again. I didn't agree with everything, but I also didn't have any major problems with what he was saying. There IS a lot of hypocrisy and double standards, but lo and behold somebody says that. I didn't feel like he "really messed up" (=did something horrible), and don't think he should suffer for it, either.
Exactly. An actor can ruin their career with stupid conduct or saying the wrong thing to the wrong venue. They are paid huge salaries and are very well coached on how to behave in public and what to say and what not to say. There is no excuse for stupid conduct if they want a long career. Tom Hanks, Clooney, Damon, there are many examples of smart actors who know how to deal with the press and the scrutiny. Craig is sometimes not very good at it.
Though it is Connery he walks on water and can be a objectionable and nasty as he likes but us gullible Bond fans will think he sets a good example to the series.
I'm sure Craig's conduct is shaving millions off the box office as we speak, some of you make me laugh.
In this world we can show as much violence as possible but the sign of male, female genitalia or some naughty words uttered and the world is going to hell.
Actually this is a perfect example of an actor not acting smart. Downey is not stupid, and he is press savvy. He could have deflected the line of questions to move the interview out of the area he didn't want to discuss. Instead, by leaving in a huff, he gave the interview and the topic 1000 times the coverage it would have otherwise received. Given Downey's history, an interviewer asking about his well known troubled past is at some point to be expected unless his PR people only allow the most fawning press types to get to him. Downey will likely make up to $80-90m from the film he was promoting so big deal, he gets some questions he doesn't like. I just think some of these guys are so wrapped in cotton that they think they are far to special for the real world.
Damon has spat his dummy out on many occasions with regards to daft questions from 'journalists'
People having a pop at Craig for being a human being, a bloody down to earth one are nothing but a gang of saints it would seem.
anyway let's try to not derail the thread anymore. We have a trailer on the horizon.
Nope, haven't seen that RDJ interview, and don't know what happened there. Was the interviewer being offensive (I've seen/read that sort of stuff)?
As for Bale, I can only assume you are referring to a basically private row in very specific circumstances that was settled right away (between themselves, plus Bale apologized to the whole crew), but made public by some lowlife scum the following year? How is that even relevant in this context? It's not like he's in a habit of "yelling at people" or something. He is known for being sweet, generous, and absolutely hilarious, and a great guy to work with. He has tremendous patience with interviewers, and people shoving all sorts of stuff in front of him to sign, and he signs a hell of a lot, and he poses for pictures with people (quite regularly with a smile, too) - unless he's with his children (and when only a moron would ask). Bale is not at all likely to show you the finger or snap at you even if you're a papparazzo. On the whole he seems more polite and cordial than Craig does. When at work on a movie set I assume they are both very professional, hard-working and basically wonderful to people - I know Bale is, and have read plenty good things regarding Craig. On the media/press junket/general public front Bale does better job as far as I can see, so I don't know what your point was.
Yes, that's a good indicator, generally. :)
Just keeping our typing digits warm while we wait, sir. ;)
Well with his apartment appearing in SP, perhaps we'll see more into Bond's life than we typically do. Time will tell!
Did you watch the interview? Downey tried to steer away from the topic a few times but he kept on being badgered about his relationship with his father. On the subject of his troubled past he's dealt with it many times over the years but to have the topic brought up again after being in the role of Stark for the 6th time is a joke. The man is trying to promote a comic book movie and some ahole is pressing him continuously about an irrelevant subject matter. How much money Downey makes from the movies he's promoting is beside the point and has sod all to do with being wrapped in cotton. I guess the world will be a better place if we were all harassed for every adverse circumstance of our past being brought up.
I am still not sold on this movie, it will remain a watch at home film for me.
Have people short memories?
"I've really f'd this one up, haven't I?"
During the Casino Royale premiere in France, Sebastien Foucan was asked (in French) what he thought of Daniel Craig's performance during the chase. Daniel Craig was next to him but waited for the translation each time to react. Foucan did a failed attempt at some humour and answered in French something like "Not bad for an old guy". The MC did not dare to translate, Craig was surprised by the "OOOhhh" from the crowd, and quick, quick, another question :)
Well I didn't see it, but based on what you wrote I fully agree with you on this part of your argument. Personal stuff is nobody's business, and actors have just as much right to privacy as anyone, and how much they get paid has nothing to do with that. When they are promoting a movie that's their job - not an analysis of their own lives.
Doesn't sound bad to me... :)
http://jamesbond007.se/james-bond-movie.asp?film=SPECTRE
Andrew Scott plays 'Bruce Denbigh' / 'C'
Brigitte Millar plays 'Dr Vogel'
Wilhelm Iben plays 'Syringe Heavy' --> 'Syringe' literally means 'injection needle', so this man's name means 'Heavy Injection Needle'%
Incidental characters in screenplays have literal names. So he's basically someone who likely uses a syringe to attack Bond or an ally, or if not to attack, at some level on behalf of the villain.
maybe it was just a warning about a rather weighty prop ha ha
http://jamesbond007.se/james-bond-movie.asp?film=SPECTRE
http://www.imdb.com
So this we know:
Andrew Scott plays 'Bruce Denbigh'
Wilhelm Iben plays 'Syringe Heavy' --> 'Syringe' literally means 'injection needle', so this man's name means 'Heavy Injection Needle' :-O
Monica Bellucci plays ‘Lucia Sciarra’ --> Again, it’s Old-Italian for ‘Trouble Maker’, so this could give away a slight plot detail
Peppe Lanzetta plays 'Lorenzo'
Nicholas Marshall and Kumud Pant play 'Lair Staff' --> So, the evil nemesis in “SPECTRE” has a classic evil lair? In Morocco perhaps?
Perhaps by listing the roles per branch –if mentioned- you will get a clearer overview of the antagonist. Other interesting names/roles I have underlined. Also interesting to see how many Ukrainian and Russian roles were mentioned. Linked to current-day geopolitical events? And what are these Japanese aides?:
Main cast:
Daniel Craig as 'James Bond-007'
Christoph Waltz as 'Franz Oberhauser'
Léa Seydoux as 'Madeleine Swann'
Monica Bellucci as 'Lucia Sciarra'
Dave Bautista as 'Mr Hinx'
Ralph Fiennes as 'M'
Andrew Scott as 'Bruce Denbigh'
Naomie Harris as 'Moneypenny'
Rory Kinnear as 'Bill Tanner'
Jesper Christensen as 'Mr White'
Stephanie Sigman as 'Estrella'
Brigitte Millar as 'Dr Vogel'
Alessandro Cremona as 'Marco Sciarra'
Peppe Lanzetta as 'Lorenzo'
Wilhelm Iben as 'Syringe Heavy'
Main Antagonist's Personell?:
Nigel Barber as 'Head of Nation - America'
Wai Wong as 'Head of Nation - China'
Gary Fannin as 'Head of Nation - Germany'
Christopher Marsh as 'S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-Analyst #1'
Tim Hammersley as ‘S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-Analyst #2’
Marc Preston as 'S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-Agent'
Tony West as 'S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-Mob Boss'
David Howkins as ‘S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-Boss’
Marc Zinga as 'Oberhauser's Assistant'
Pezhmaan Alinia as 'Oberhauser's Chief Analyst'
Eiji Mihara as 'Japanese Aide #1'
Junichi Kajioka as 'Japanese Aide #2'
Vuksan Rovcanin as ‘Russian Boss’
Gjevat Kelmendi as 'Spanish Boss'
Romulus Hotea as 'Israeli Boss'
David Olawale Ayinde as 'South African Boss'
Andy Cheung as 'Chinese Businessman'
George Lasha as 'Ukrainian Businessman'
Nicholas Marshall as 'Lair Staff #1'
Kumud Pant as 'Lair Staff #2'
Filip Dordievski as ‘Ukrainian Hitman’
Benito Sagredo as ‘Undisclosed Villainous Role’ (Dan Euston was his stunt-double)
Other Staff Antagonists?
Denis Khoroshko as ‘Palazzo Russian Boss’
Dominic Zwemmer as ‘Palazzo Ukrainian Boss’
Miroslav Zaruba as ‘Palazzo Bodyguard’
Emilio Aniba as ‘Palazzo Security’
Detlef Bothe as ‘Cable Car Man #1’
Bodo Friesecke as ‘Cable Car Man #2’
Dante Briggins as ‘Clinic Patron #1’
Neve Gachev as ‘Clinic Patron #2’
Tristan Matthiae as ‘Clinic Security Guard’
Victor Schefé as ‘Ice-Q Bartender’
Mac Pietowski as ‘Russian Bodyguard’
Steve Barnett as ‘Russian Bodyguard’
Czeslaw Balon as ‘Ukrainian Bodyguard’
Nari Blair-Mangat as ‘Oberhauser’s Guard’
Tyrone Love as ‘Oberhauser’s Employee’
Lasco Atkins as ‘Businessman’
Leona Rogers as ‘Business Woman’
Eric Coco as ‘Bodyguard’
Johnny Lynch as ‘Security Guard’
Interesting
Michael Glantschnig as ‘Snowboarder’
Alan Del Castillo as ‘Groom of the Bride’
What does it matter? Craig is a fantastic Bond. When you play a role with such grace and charisma, your personal life shouldn't matter. Unless of course it directly relates to his portrayal of the character.
Doesn't matter to me.
Incidentally C is the true title given to the head of MI6.
Same here.