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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited June 2021 Posts: 18,270
    Revelator wrote: »
    It happens to the best of us! Whenever I need to quickly check something in Fleming, I consult Project Gutenberg Canada, which has uploaded all but one of the Bond books, and do a text search. Fleming is public domain in Canada and the uploads are entirely legal.

    Yes, I think you may have mentioned that before but I'd forgotten about it. I'll keep it in mind the next time I want to check a quote and I'm separated from my Bond book collection! Admittedly, I have searched Project Gutenberg for other things in the past however such as obscure or hard to obtain books.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,162
    ....and STUART DAMON has died at the age of 84. I think he would have made an outstanding Felix Leiter during the Moore era based on their chemistry on THE SAINT.

    https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/stuart-damon-dead-general-hospital-1235007953/

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited June 2021 Posts: 18,270
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    ....and STUART DAMON has died at the age of 84. I think he would have made an outstanding Felix Leiter during the Moore era based on their chemistry on THE SAINT.

    https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/stuart-damon-dead-general-hospital-1235007953/

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    stuart-damon-0041fa4.jpg?quality=90&resize=768,574

    Aww, that's sad news. Loved him in The Champions when I was a kid after seeing the show repeated on BBC 2 in the mid-1990s. I used to be obsessed with that show along with James Bond and Columbo. I pretty much still am to be honest. I bought the show on DVD some years ago.

    Good call on him being suitable for the role of Felix Leiter. Never thought of that before but I could see it working actually, especially if he was given more of an action-oriented role than some of the other actors who played Leiter. Only William Gaunt left out of the trio now; the stunningly beautiful Alexandra Bastedo having died in 2014.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,162
    Dragonpol wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    ....and STUART DAMON has died at the age of 84. I think he would have made an outstanding Felix Leiter during the Moore era based on their chemistry on THE SAINT.

    https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/stuart-damon-dead-general-hospital-1235007953/

    ExKingOfDiamonds1.jpg


    stuart-damon-0041fa4.jpg?quality=90&resize=768,574

    Aww, that's sad news. Loved him in The Champions when I was a kid after seeing the show repeated on BBC 2 in the mid-1990s. I used to be obsessed with that show along with James Bond and Columbo. I pretty much still am to be honest. I bought the show on DVD some years ago.

    Good call on him being suitable for the role of Felix Leiter. Never thought of that before but I could see it working actually, especially if he was given more of an action-oriented role than some of the other actors who played Leiter. Only William Gaunt left out of the trio now; the stunningly beautiful Alexandra Bastedo having died in 2014.

    If you ever see that SAINT episode, "The Ex King of Diamonds" you'll see what I mean. His chemistry with Sir Roger was brilliant. It's a great comedic episode.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,270
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Dragonpol wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    ....and STUART DAMON has died at the age of 84. I think he would have made an outstanding Felix Leiter during the Moore era based on their chemistry on THE SAINT.

    https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/stuart-damon-dead-general-hospital-1235007953/

    ExKingOfDiamonds1.jpg


    stuart-damon-0041fa4.jpg?quality=90&resize=768,574

    Aww, that's sad news. Loved him in The Champions when I was a kid after seeing the show repeated on BBC 2 in the mid-1990s. I used to be obsessed with that show along with James Bond and Columbo. I pretty much still am to be honest. I bought the show on DVD some years ago.

    Good call on him being suitable for the role of Felix Leiter. Never thought of that before but I could see it working actually, especially if he was given more of an action-oriented role than some of the other actors who played Leiter. Only William Gaunt left out of the trio now; the stunningly beautiful Alexandra Bastedo having died in 2014.

    If you ever see that SAINT episode, "The Ex King of Diamonds" you'll see what I mean. His chemistry with Sir Roger was brilliant. It's a great comedic episode.

    I should have that one on DVD as I have the Colour Episodes boxset of The Saint (as well as most of the B/W ones). I'll certainly check that episode out ASAP. I wasn't aware that he'd guest starred on The Saint but it makes sense as both it and The Champions were ITC shows and they often shared stars around.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Prolific director Richard Donner, known for Superman, The Goonies and Lethal Weapon, has passed away at the age of 91:

    https://deadline.com/2021/07/richard-donner-dead-superman-lethal-weapon-director-1234786372/
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,162
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Prolific director Richard Donner, known for Superman, The Goonies and Lethal Weapon, has passed away at the age of 91:

    https://deadline.com/2021/07/richard-donner-dead-superman-lethal-weapon-director-1234786372/

    Gutted to hear about Richard Donner. I guess I'll be popping in some LETHAL WEAPON tonight.
  • cooperman2cooperman2 Uk
    Posts: 380
    Sad to hear that Richard Donner has passed. The director of what is still the best superhero film ever,the mighty Superman The Movie. Even at the age of 90 he was hoping to do Lethal Weapon 5. Now sadly never to be .
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,135
    Always enjoyed Superman, Goonies and the Leathal Weapon series.
    RIP Richard Donner
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,629
    In memory of Richard Donner, an old post that I had posted in the controversial opinions about other movies thread. I still stand by it.

    We have truly underrated Richard Donner as a director in the movie-going public. He takes risks, tries new genres, learns from his career and mistakes. He’s got classics in action, epic, comedy, and horror. How many other people can say that? Had he not been fired from Superman, he could have helped him and his world go further than where he is now. Enough with Lex Luthor, General Zod and made up villains WB!
    Meanwhile, we over praised James Cameron. Other than special effects, what has he honestly pushed forward? He rips off more in his writing than Quentin Tarantino, and no where more creative when he does. He’s mean and self centered. Talks a lot, and never amounts to anything. Had Titanic or Avatar bombed, he would be the modern day Michael Cimino. Richard Donner is always worth your time, James Cameron isn’t.
  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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    RIP Dick Donner. You and Chris Reeve showed us a man can fly, now you both can together again.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    RIP Dick Donner. So many great films.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Posts: 4,516
    Richard Donner Cut from earth.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 2021 Posts: 25,101
    Sad news Richard Donner is one of a kind and Superman the Movie is one of my all time favourite films. R.I.P.
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  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,179
    This news upsets me, I am truly heartbroken. RIP Dick Donner.
  • Scaramanga1974Scaramanga1974
    Posts: 728
    Another film legend has passed. Superman the Movie is still the best superhero movie imo
    Goonies. Lethal Weapon etc.. He left his mark on so many films. Mr Donner you will be sadly missed.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 2021 Posts: 25,101



    Tribute to Richard Donner – How "Superman" Influenced Today's Biggest Superhero Movies
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,629
    https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/ny-robert-downey-sr-20210707-zmhxgw22ffd4dh2jrlgpn4vpu4-story.html

    RIP Robert Downey Sr.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,968
    Damn shame, I always enjoyed Putney Swope. RIP, Mr. Downey Sr.
  • TracyTracy
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    Wrestler Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,101
    R. I. P. Tom O'Connor



    Simpler times.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
    Posts: 13,384
    R.I.P Tom O'Connor.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,135
    RIP Tom O'Connor, a great entertainer.
  • TracyTracy
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    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVD9Q35N8P4&ved=2ahUKEwj-t-2_svfxAhVJs4sKHV7KBs0Qo7QBegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw0SiR6nAGRehmW5cfAUVJ-7

    10 yrs ago : July 22 , the 9/11 of Norway
  • GerardGerard
    edited July 2021 Posts: 5,993
    French movie star Françoise Arnoul passed away on july 20th, aged 90 :

    https://www.archyde.com/francoise-arnoul-sacred-little-monster-of-cinema-died-at-the-age-of-90/
  • GerardGerard
    Posts: 5,993
    Just learned that belgian writer Henri Vernes, creator of the long-running (more than 200 novels) series Bob Morane, has passed away, aged 102. Like every kid of my generation, I've read a few of his novels, as well as a few of the graphic novels inspired by them. They were pulps, yes, but they hold a special place in the heart of all lovers of adventure and science-fiction novels in France.

    https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210726-henri-vernes-prolific-writer-of-french-adventure-novels-dies

    Another demise of note : french actor and director Jean-François Stévenin has passed away, aged 77.

    https://www.dailyhindnews.com/death-of-jean-francois-stevenin-prolific-supporting-role-and-remarkable-director/
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Never read the books, but have read some of the comic albums illustrated by Vance, and loved that series as a child. Thought The Yellow Shadow was a grat villain.
  • GerardGerard
    Posts: 5,993
    The world of rock music has been hit hard these past few days. First, the drummer of Slipknot, Joey Jordison, has passed away, aged 46 :

    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/joey-jordison-slipknot-dead-1203167/

    And then, ZZ Top bassist, Dusty Hill, has left us, aged 72 :

    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/zz-top-bassist-dusty-hill-dead-obit-1203694/

    Right now, they must be jamming together in the great hereafter.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Charles Connor has passed away at the age of 86.
  • ringfire211ringfire211
    Posts: 654
    Chuck Connors? The Rifleman?
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