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MI: Fallout was a showcase of how action should be done. There was also some flair shown in a few shots in the quieter moments. I particularly like the camera work when Tom Cruise and Rebecca Ferguson talk amongst the trees outside the Parisian Chateau.
Good foil for a contemporary mixed with classic Bond film.
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As writer/director he would be high on my list as well. Not because of MI in particular (though i'm sure he would be smart enough to completely differentiate the two) but because i like most of his films, and having followed him on Twitter for a while he seems like a smart guy who knows his stuff. And he also has expressed interest in Bond.
Another option is Reed Morano - but much is dependent on The Rhythm Section. Though I think the next director will be a British female. Maybe Amma Asante or Joanna Hogg or Sarah Gavron
With a more light-hearted incarnation than the Craig era, let's just hire Rian Johnson.
Let's face it. After Lucas sold SW, he was the only one able to inject the mythology with some serious, intelligent ideas. They way he directs is masterful, especially actors. From this standpoint, Knives Out is perfection. Plus, he writes, so we could get rid of the duo.
Wishful thinking on my part.
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Plenty of interesting female filmmakers out there. Though in recent years, Eon have gravitated to drama directors. Someone I’ve had my eye on for a while is Marielle Heller. She’s pretty terrific and is building up a strong body of work. She’s unproven in the action field but so was Mendes. Nontheless, she suits the recent mood at Eon of hiring more high-brow artistic directors. I think if you wanted to get a woman behind the camera, you couldn’t do much better than Marielle Heller….she’s the type of talent looking for a big level-up and I think the Bond franchise (aside the Danny Boyle hiccup) affords directors more creativity and scope that other film series today.
If not, Heller than I’m backing Barry Jenkins. We know he pitched Broccoli a Moneypenny spin-off. But what’s stopping him doing one of the ‘main event’ franchise entries.
I don't care about things being 'woke' - I want great filmmakers. Both Heller and Jenkins are two of the most talented filmmakers working today. I recommend you checking their work out.
Also, how is a half-Japanese hipster who is not only directing but ALSO writing NTTD not 'woke'......this guy looks like he exclusively drinks soy lattes and has deep talks about 'society'. But you what? He's a fabulous filmmaker and Eon can see that.
And see that no matter who he is or was, he's someone who seems to appreciate the Bond world. And I think that's important too.
I think in order to do a Bond film you should be able to relate to the fans, and have your own little fetishes you wanna express through the Bond toolbox. It wasn't always the case, with guys like Apted, and the result was very underwhelming.
I don't know Heller, but she doesn't strike me as a secret Bond fan. (she can always prove me wrong). Would be more open to Jenkins but haven't seen his work.
If you wanna go with contemporary black directors (to fullfill some quota or whatever) I would be open to both directors from the Creed franchise. Both outstanding films.
At the end of the day it should be someone who wants the Jobs as much as EON want him (or her) Because they are fans. As was Boyle.
Fukunaga asked Babs to be considered because he was a huge fan of CR (and possibly maybe longer).
IFP seems to be selecting contemporary authors on the same criteria.
His handheld aesthetic puts me off.
I’m of the firm opinion that CJF is exactly what the franchise needed. Obviously, we will have to wait for NTTD if that bears out.
He hits many of the elements, I think Danny Boyle lacked.
- He’s young and cool.
- He’s inventive and hungry.
- His sensibility is not ‘old and stodgy’
- He has worked in gene before and knows how to play into certain ideas and when to subvert them
- He’s made topical and political films
- He’s ‘new’ – not a filmmaker built in the image of Sam Mendes. But still an exciting auteur-level filmmaker.
- He’s cosmopolitan – speaks numerous languages and is well-travelled
.If CJF nails it – then give him Bond 26.
If CJF wants to move on, then someone similar to him would be great…..O also do endorse the opinion that Ryan Coogler would nail a Bond film.
I will keep my final verdict after NTTD of course but so far i agree with you. I think Cary totally gets the appeal of Bond. And he's fresh in that we have not seen anything remotely resembeling a Bond film in his filmography. He just didn't had the opportunity yet.
Also that recent, long interview with Babs and Michael revealed that he met with Barbara in New York in a Japanese Restaurant (let me guess, Cary chose?) after Spectre, and they discussed a possible successor for Craig for hours. I find it interesting that she would value his opinion, and also that he would be able to discuss this topic in depth with her. He clearly cares.
The reason why I wouldn't want him is right in your statement there. I wouldn't want a director helming a Bond film when it is suggested that he is more interested in a secondary character than Bond himself.
Yes and yes.
That is a brilliant idea!!! I think we're due a change of tone.
Another fantastic suggestion. He's like King Midas. Everything he touches just oozes class and depth.
Currently, I think those filmmakers may be the Safdie brothers. They essentially make thriller movies which have such a palpable sense of tension and anxiety. Their films are truly nerve-jangling. They are real geniuses and look destined for the big leagues.
I think they are also young and hip enough to update the franchise. The Instagram generation has essentially commandeered the Bond aesthetic (beautiful women barely wearing anything in exotic locations, etc) and they would embrace that notion to the hilt. I'm sensing they could be the people to make Bond edgy and dangerous.......
I love their work, but no thanks.
John Hillcoat
Denis Villeneuve
Christopher Nolan
Matt Reeves
Justin Kurzel
Guy Ritchie
Gareth Edwards
Francis Lawrence
I couldn't agree more.
Jack Davenport was vey good in this as play ball between the good and the bad. If there can find M in that direction or Ralph Fienes more in that way. We have seen he have it in him in Skyfall.