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Bond 25 (and Beyond) directors you consider. This can be directors, second Unit Director or D.O.P.

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  • NeverSayNeverAgainNeverSayNeverAgain London
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    There is also a decent amount of Bond connection, she directed Pierce Brosnan in Love is all you need. She is also really good friends with both Ulrich Thompson from TWINE and Mads from CR - which has surely got to help. I also think a female director could help counter some of the points made about Bond as a character in the current "woke" climate. I think if the relationships he had were grounded more and better developed then it would make for a better movie. Bond could be more sensual and the ladies less disposable. Returning Madeleine Swann with more character development and better emotional continuity could also help. Lea is a great actress and I think there's more she could do given the right script and story - though I imagine it's a bit of a downer for Craig's era if they decided to go all OHMSS.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,692
    NeverSayNeverAgain wrote: »
    There is also a decent amount of Bond connection, she directed Pierce Brosnan in Love is all you need. She is also really good friends with both Ulrich Thompson from TWINE and Mads from CR - which has surely got to help. I also think a female director could help counter some of the points made about Bond as a character in the current "woke" climate. I think if the relationships he had were grounded more and better developed then it would make for a better movie. Bond could be more sensual and the ladies less disposable. Returning Madeleine Swann with more character development and better emotional continuity could also help. Lea is a great actress and I think there's more she could do given the right script and story - though I imagine it's a bit of a downer for Craig's era if they decided to go all OHMSS.

    I agree with everything you said. I would also like to see Blofeld and Hinx back, as she could give them something more for their actors.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Lynn Ramsey is an awful director and shouldn’t be let anywhere near bond. I would borderline not watch the film

    We Need To Talk About Kevin says otherwise, but ok.

    I hated you were never really here
  • matt_umatt_u better known as Mr. Roark
    Posts: 4,343
    I saw The Night Manager recently and I found it pretty disappointing. Maybe I had too many expectations, but even with a solid production it was poorly directed. Just mediocre. Plus, I don't see ANY Bond material in Hiddlestone. Even if I don't like him as an actor, I would prefer Cavill if I had to choose between the two.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    Posts: 8,230
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Lynn Ramsey is an awful director and shouldn’t be let anywhere near bond. I would borderline not watch the film

    We Need To Talk About Kevin says otherwise, but ok.

    I hated you were never really here

    I liked it a lot. Nevertheless even if I hadn't, one bad film does not a bad director make.
  • doghousedoghouse
    Posts: 260
    Been a long time since I've posted here, due to all the breakdown of decorum, civility, and general lack of any sort of rationality. There are so many good posters, but they just seem utterly drowned out. It's honestly reflected in our society writ large these days, not just here.

    This place should be a refuge from that, where people can enjoy themselves.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 41,008
    doghouse wrote: »
    Been a long time since I've posted here, due to all the breakdown of decorum, civility, and general lack of any sort of rationality. There are so many good posters, but they just seem utterly drowned out. It's honestly reflected in our society writ large these days, not just here.

    This place should be a refuge from that, where people can enjoy themselves.

    I think a lot of it gets attributed to this downtime since 2015 - much of the infighting and hate and bickering dies down once production of a new installment ramps up and there's more and more to discuss. I think most would agree with you, though: this place should serve as a fun escape to come and relax and talk Bond, not a spot for further stress and headaches.
  • doghousedoghouse
    Posts: 260
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I think most would agree with you, though: this place should serve as a fun escape to come and relax and talk Bond, not a spot for further stress and headaches.

    Yes, I quite agree on the delays exacerbating it. But what you mention here was really more of my point. We spend our days having to stress over all sorts of life and work issues. Why bring that here? At the end of the day, it should be fun and de-stressing!
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,814
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    doghouse wrote: »
    Been a long time since I've posted here, due to all the breakdown of decorum, civility, and general lack of any sort of rationality. There are so many good posters, but they just seem utterly drowned out. It's honestly reflected in our society writ large these days, not just here.

    This place should be a refuge from that, where people can enjoy themselves.

    I think a lot of it gets attributed to this downtime since 2015 - much of the infighting and hate and bickering dies down once production of a new installment ramps up and there's more and more to discuss. I think most would agree with you, though: this place should serve as a fun escape to come and relax and talk Bond, not a spot for further stress and headaches.

    Here's hoping!
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
    Posts: 2,730
    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Lynn Ramsey is an awful director and shouldn’t be let anywhere near bond. I would borderline not watch the film

    We Need To Talk About Kevin says otherwise, but ok.

    I hated you were never really here

    I liked it a lot. Nevertheless even if I hadn't, one bad film does not a bad director make.

    Fair enough. I haven’t seen her other films. But still, I dislike it too much to have an open mind
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    Posts: 8,230
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Lynn Ramsey is an awful director and shouldn’t be let anywhere near bond. I would borderline not watch the film

    We Need To Talk About Kevin says otherwise, but ok.

    I hated you were never really here

    I liked it a lot. Nevertheless even if I hadn't, one bad film does not a bad director make.

    Fair enough. I haven’t seen her other films. But still, I dislike it too much to have an open mind

    I do suggest checking out We Need To Talk About Kevin. It's wonderfully shot, the sound design is excellent, it's grim but powerful, and anchored by a superb Tilda Swinton performance.

    Nothing in it suggests Bond though, granted.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    Posts: 1,318
    matt_u wrote: »
    I saw The Night Manager recently and I found it pretty disappointing. Maybe I had too many expectations, but even with a solid production it was poorly directed. Just mediocre. Plus, I don't see ANY Bond material in Hiddlestone. Even if I don't like him as an actor, I would prefer Cavill if I had to choose between the two.

    I concur with this post +1
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,243
    JeremyBondon wrote: »
    matt_u wrote: »
    I saw The Night Manager recently and I found it pretty disappointing. Maybe I had too many expectations, but even with a solid production it was poorly directed. Just mediocre. Plus, I don't see ANY Bond material in Hiddlestone. Even if I don't like him as an actor, I would prefer Cavill if I had to choose between the two.

    I concur with this post +1
    And I would take Hemsworth over both; along with physical attributes, he has a spark that
    Many candidates lack. He would usher in a return of a fun, classic Bond.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,692
    It's Thursday, think we'll hear something from our "scources?"
  • Goldeneye0094Goldeneye0094 Conyers, GA
    Posts: 464
    I like to think baz will reveal who got the directing job like he did with Danny Boyle before boyle was officially announced here's hoping for that tonight also does any of our insiders know if eon saw white boy rick yet?
  • PanchitoPistolesPanchitoPistoles 2.0
    edited September 2018 Posts: 4,619
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I think most would agree with you, though: this place should serve as a fun escape to come and relax and talk Bond, not a spot for further stress and headaches.
    The Bond 25 production thread always has been an incredibly fun place. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 41,008
    PanchitoPistoles wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I think most would agree with you, though: this place should serve as a fun escape to come and relax and talk Bond, not a spot for further stress and headaches.
    The Bond 25 production thread always has been an incredibly fun place. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

    That's why it gets flagged endlessly, because people can't handle how much fun they're having and how level-headed and cool the discussion is, I'm sure.
  • doghousedoghouse
    edited September 2018 Posts: 260
    Creasy47 wrote: »


    That's why it gets flagged endlessly, because people can't handle how much fun they're having and how level-headed and cool the discussion is, I'm sure.

    lol. Nailed it...
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    Posts: 1,318
    doghouse wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »


    That's why it gets flagged endlessly, because people can't handle how much fun they're having and how level-headed and cool the discussion is, I'm sure.

    lol. Nailed it...

    Reasons being too much testosterone & too little news = frustration?
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,814
    The production thread is a fun place as long as a discussion can be more civilized than writing off a director candidate based on what types of glasses they are wearing.
  • Pierce2DanielPierce2Daniel
    edited September 2018 Posts: 4,410
    Cary Fukunaga was a name I always thought would be terrific. The action in True Detective was terrific (that one shot!).

    Plus he has made some terrific array of diverse films, including a Jane Eyre adaptation and a film about child soldiers.

    The guy is a real talent. His new TV series had its premiere in London tonight. Is there any chance, he could have met with Eon today? could he be the guy?

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  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited September 2018 Posts: 17,814
    Do like the episodes Cary Fukunaga directed of True Detective.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    Posts: 8,230
    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    Cary Fukunaga was a name I always thought would be terrific. The action in True Detective was terrific (that one shot!).

    Plus he has made some terrific array of diverse films, including a Jane Eyre adaptation and a film about child soldiers.

    The guy is a real talent. His new TV series had its premiere in London tonight. Is there any chance, he could have met with Eon today? could he be the guy?

    5023B01000000578-6165283-image-a-118_1536863224856.jpg




    I like Fukanuga a lot. He'd do a great job on the writing front, too.
  • PanchitoPistolesPanchitoPistoles 2.0
    Posts: 4,619
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    PanchitoPistoles wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I think most would agree with you, though: this place should serve as a fun escape to come and relax and talk Bond, not a spot for further stress and headaches.
    The Bond 25 production thread always has been an incredibly fun place. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

    That's why it gets flagged endlessly, because people can't handle how much fun they're having and how level-headed and cool the discussion is, I'm sure.
    Well, I can only speak for myself. I have always had tremendous fun reading that thread and commenting in it. It's a shame that thread had to end.
  • matt_umatt_u better known as Mr. Roark
    Posts: 4,343
    I suggested his name a week ago. He's very talented. But for now my dream director for a Bond movie is named Tom Ford.
  • Goldeneye0094Goldeneye0094 Conyers, GA
    Posts: 464
    It's only temporarily closed and will reopen soon

  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    Posts: 1,318
    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    Cary Fukunaga was a name I always thought would be terrific. The action in True Detective was terrific (that one shot!).

    Plus he has made some terrific array of diverse films, including a Jane Eyre adaptation and a film about child soldiers.

    The guy is a real talent. His new TV series had its premiere in London tonight. Is there any chance, he could have met with Eon today? could he be the guy?

    5023B01000000578-6165283-image-a-118_1536863224856.jpg




    Definitely an admirer of Fukunaga's work and yes I'd be more than glad with him as director. The guy can direct!
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    JeremyBondon wrote: »
    doghouse wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »


    That's why it gets flagged endlessly, because people can't handle how much fun they're having and how level-headed and cool the discussion is, I'm sure.

    lol. Nailed it...

    Reasons being too much testosterone & too little news = frustration?

    Not enough Doritos brought to the movie watch party. ;)
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    Posts: 1,318
    Murdock wrote: »
    JeremyBondon wrote: »
    doghouse wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »


    That's why it gets flagged endlessly, because people can't handle how much fun they're having and how level-headed and cool the discussion is, I'm sure.

    lol. Nailed it...

    Reasons being too much testosterone & too little news = frustration?

    Not enough Doritos brought to the movie watch party. ;)

    That too ;)
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  • Jack_WadeJack_Wade
    Posts: 125
    For BOND 25:

    * Jean-Marc Vallée
    * Yann Demange
    * Edgar Wright
    * Denis Villeneuve
    * Martin Campbell

    For BOND 26:

    * A Christopher Nolan's trilogy

    ;)
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