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  • BAIN123BAIN123
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    It's been 10 years this week since my A-Level Film Studies teacher Mr Handley died suddenly (he was only 35 - I think the final verdict was some sort of Carbon Monoxide poisoning at his home). I remember him well, he first showed me and the class It's a Wonderful Life and we also studied the crop-duster sequence in North By Northwest.

    RIP
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited December 2013 Posts: 28,694
    BAIN123 wrote:
    It's been 10 years this week since my A-Level Film Studies teacher Mr Handley died suddenly (he was only 35 - I think the final verdict was some sort of Carbon Monoxide poisoning at his home). I remember him well, he first showed me and the class It's a Wonderful Life and we also studied the crop-duster sequence in North By Northwest.

    RIP
    It's amazing the connections and friendships we can sometimes make with our educators. RIP to someone who was surely a pinnacle of the education system.
  • BAIN123BAIN123
    edited December 2013 Posts: 11,189
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    BAIN123 wrote:
    It's been 10 years this week since my A-Level Film Studies teacher Mr Handley died suddenly (he was only 35 - I think the final verdict was some sort of Carbon Monoxide poisoning at his home). I remember him well, he first showed me and the class It's a Wonderful Life and we also studied the crop-duster sequence in North By Northwest.

    RIP
    It's amazing the connections and friendships we can sometimes make with our educators. RIP to someone who was surely a pinnacle of the education system.

    Thanks. I've just had a Facebook conversation with his girlfriend at the time (one of my Spanish teachers). She said she thinks of him everyday which was quite moving.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,282
    Sad to hear of the death of the true crime author Colin Wilson recently.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Wilson
  • timmertimmer
    edited December 2013 Posts: 4,622
    Mandella was in prison 1964-1991. From Goldfinger thru the entire Rog and Dalts era.
    When he emerged Bond was on hiatus, with Broz still 4 years away. Some Bond context.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
    Posts: 7,653
    Dragonpol wrote:
    Sad to hear of the death of the true crime author Colin Wilson recently.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Wilson

    RIP, I am a great fan of his novel Lifeforce/Space vampires

  • GerardGerard
    Posts: 5,997
    Oh Christ ! Just read about the tragic death of Kate Barry. Yes, John Barry's and Jane Birkin's daughter has died after falling from her fourth floor apartment. My God !

    http://www.jeanmarcmorandini.com/article-313844-la-fille-de-jane-birkin-est-decedee-apres-avoir-chute-du-4e-etage-de-son-appartement-parisien.html

  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,981
    Wow, that is incredibly tragic. Looks like it may have been a suicide.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    SaintMark wrote:
    Dragonpol wrote:
    Sad to hear of the death of the true crime author Colin Wilson recently.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Wilson

    RIP, I am a great fan of his novel Lifeforce/Space vampires

    Yes, he was a very prolific author. He was one of the original "Angry Young Men" too. Bond author Sir Kingsley Amis is often included in their number.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited December 2013 Posts: 4,521
    Paul Walker's Brother Takes Over "Fast 7" Role?

    http://www.spitsnieuws.nl/archives/entertainment/2013/12/broer-moet-rol-van-paul-walker-afmaken (Dutch)

    http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/30097/paul-walker-s-brother-takes-over-fast-7-role

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    By Garth Franklin Friday December 13th 2013 06:46PM
    Paul Walker's Brother Takes Over "Fast 7" Role?

    Could Paul Walker's 25-year-old brother take his place to film the final scenes for "Fast & The Furious 7"?

    The Daily Mail reports that Cody Walker, who has worked as a movie stuntman and poses a strong resemblance to his late brother, has been approached according to the paper's source. Their source goes on to say:

    "They can shoot Cody from behind and at distance and if it's a shot they need Paul's face in close up they can CGI it later on. If Cody agrees it's because he wants to honor his brother's memory. There are many details that still need to be worked out, but right now the family and cast and crew are all still grieving."

    Filming on the project has currently been shut down by Universal who is said to be working with the Walker family to settle on a fitting exit for Paul's character.

  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,282
    M_Balje wrote:
    Paul Walker's Brother Takes Over "Fast 7" Role?

    http://www.spitsnieuws.nl/archives/entertainment/2013/12/broer-moet-rol-van-paul-walker-afmaken (Dutch)

    http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/30097/paul-walker-s-brother-takes-over-fast-7-role

    paul-cody_article.jpg?1386982019
    By Garth Franklin Friday December 13th 2013 06:46PM
    Paul Walker's Brother Takes Over "Fast 7" Role?

    Could Paul Walker's 25-year-old brother take his place to film the final scenes for "Fast & The Furious 7"?

    The Daily Mail reports that Cody Walker, who has worked as a movie stuntman and poses a strong resemblance to his late brother, has been approached according to the paper's source. Their source goes on to say:

    "They can shoot Cody from behind and at distance and if it's a shot they need Paul's face in close up they can CGI it later on. If Cody agrees it's because he wants to honor his brother's memory. There are many details that still need to be worked out, but right now the family and cast and crew are all still grieving."

    Filming on the project has currently been shut down by Universal who is said to be working with the Walker family to settle on a fitting exit for Paul's character.

    Never watched any of these films (and I never will; I'm not interested), but I'm really not sure that that's a very good idea. Seems rather tasteless in fact, but what would I know? I think they should either scrap the proposed seventh film out of respect or recast the lead. It would make more sense as he didn't live long enough to even start the filming of a seventh film in the series.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    Dragonpol wrote:
    M_Balje wrote:
    Paul Walker's Brother Takes Over "Fast 7" Role?

    http://www.spitsnieuws.nl/archives/entertainment/2013/12/broer-moet-rol-van-paul-walker-afmaken (Dutch)

    http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/30097/paul-walker-s-brother-takes-over-fast-7-role

    paul-cody_article.jpg?1386982019
    By Garth Franklin Friday December 13th 2013 06:46PM
    Paul Walker's Brother Takes Over "Fast 7" Role?

    Could Paul Walker's 25-year-old brother take his place to film the final scenes for "Fast & The Furious 7"?

    The Daily Mail reports that Cody Walker, who has worked as a movie stuntman and poses a strong resemblance to his late brother, has been approached according to the paper's source. Their source goes on to say:

    "They can shoot Cody from behind and at distance and if it's a shot they need Paul's face in close up they can CGI it later on. If Cody agrees it's because he wants to honor his brother's memory. There are many details that still need to be worked out, but right now the family and cast and crew are all still grieving."

    Filming on the project has currently been shut down by Universal who is said to be working with the Walker family to settle on a fitting exit for Paul's character.

    Never watched any of these films (and I never will; I'm not interested), but I'm really not sure that that's a very good idea. Seems rather tasteless in fact, but what would I know? I think they should either scrap the proposed seventh film out of respect or recast the lead. It would make more sense as he didn't live long enough to even start the filming of a seventh film in the series.

    They pretty much need to continue, though. They've already spent so much time and money on this film that if they stopped now, it'd be insane.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,282
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    Dragonpol wrote:
    M_Balje wrote:
    Paul Walker's Brother Takes Over "Fast 7" Role?

    http://www.spitsnieuws.nl/archives/entertainment/2013/12/broer-moet-rol-van-paul-walker-afmaken (Dutch)

    http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/30097/paul-walker-s-brother-takes-over-fast-7-role

    paul-cody_article.jpg?1386982019
    By Garth Franklin Friday December 13th 2013 06:46PM
    Paul Walker's Brother Takes Over "Fast 7" Role?

    Could Paul Walker's 25-year-old brother take his place to film the final scenes for "Fast & The Furious 7"?

    The Daily Mail reports that Cody Walker, who has worked as a movie stuntman and poses a strong resemblance to his late brother, has been approached according to the paper's source. Their source goes on to say:

    "They can shoot Cody from behind and at distance and if it's a shot they need Paul's face in close up they can CGI it later on. If Cody agrees it's because he wants to honor his brother's memory. There are many details that still need to be worked out, but right now the family and cast and crew are all still grieving."

    Filming on the project has currently been shut down by Universal who is said to be working with the Walker family to settle on a fitting exit for Paul's character.

    Never watched any of these films (and I never will; I'm not interested), but I'm really not sure that that's a very good idea. Seems rather tasteless in fact, but what would I know? I think they should either scrap the proposed seventh film out of respect or recast the lead. It would make more sense as he didn't live long enough to even start the filming of a seventh film in the series.

    They pretty much need to continue, though. They've already spent so much time and money on this film that if they stopped now, it'd be insane.

    Oh, sorry. I see. Well, I think they should re-cast, and not go down the Oliver Reed Gladiators road...
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,981
    What they've spent is insured, though, so if they scrap the footage, they aren't going to lose anything. But, at this point, I'd much rather them cut a little bit out if need be and continue on with what's already happened and work from there. Give Paul another F&F film that the fans can go and enjoy him in next year. Lots of applause will ensue once he hits the screens.
  • WillyGaloreWillyGalore
    Posts: 6,396
    BREAKING:

    Peter O'Toole has died at the age of 81. An absolute legend. Going to be sorely missed. RIP.
  • MrcogginsMrcoggins Following in the footsteps of Quentin Quigley.
    Posts: 3,144
    Just heard Peter O Toole has passed on RIP.
  • SoundofthesinnersSoundofthesinners
    Posts: 3,236
    WillyGalore wrote:
    BREAKING:

    Peter O'Toole has died at the age of 81. An absolute legend. Going to be sorely missed. RIP.

    Wow, I was just reading about him last night. Truly a giant in his profession. R.I.P.
  • LudovicoLudovico
    Posts: 15,132
    Mrcoggins wrote:
    Just heard Peter O Toole has passed on RIP.

    This is really sad news.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
    Posts: 7,653
    WillyGalore wrote:
    BREAKING:

    Peter O'Toole has died at the age of 81. An absolute legend. Going to be sorely missed. RIP.

    Another great actor gone, may he rest in peace.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    edited December 2013 Posts: 13,355
    There's been too much death recently, there is always too much death. RIP Peter O'Toole. I'll miss you.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,139
    Just learned of the passing of Peter O'Toole. What a wonderful actor we have lost.
    If ever an actor deserved an Oscar, then it was surely Peter O'Toole in Lawrence Of Arabia.
    R.I.P
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,981
    Such a loss, but at least he went peacefully in his sleep. RIP, Peter O'Toole. You were one incredibly talented actor.
  • GerardGerard
    Posts: 5,997
    Just read about it myself. Great actor, whether in drama (Lawrence of Arabia, of course) and comedy (What's New Pussycat and How to Steal a Million, a personal favorite of mine). A true legend.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    edited December 2013 Posts: 12,480
    Waking up now and reading about Peter O'Toole's passing. Oh how he has always been one of my favorites! So much respect for him. A truly great actor, one of the best of the best for any generation of actors. A genuine and well deserved legend. He was a shining star on stage and screen ... for all the right reasons. His personal life was colorful, to put it mildly. Yet apparently he was a devoted father. And his talent shone brighter than anything else. His work will long be remembered and admired. They really don't make them like that anymore. He was also a fine writer.

    Rest in Peace dear wonderful, supremely talented, witty, entertaining, and unique Peter O'Toole.
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    This photo is from his last major film, Venus (Oscar nominated performance). We will see many photos of him as Lawrence of Arabia; I just wanted to share this one. He looks relaxed and happy (the young woman is his co-star in the film, Jodie Whittaker).
  • myworldisenoughmyworldisenough
    Posts: 1,143
    RIP Peter O'Toole. Legend.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    Sad to hear of Mr O'Toole's death. There's a Bond connection here too - he appears near the end of the 1967 Casino Royale spoof. "Are you Peter O'Toole? Then you're the finest man that ever lived." Too true.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    And I always liked the line in DAF:
    "Plenty. Plenty O'Toole."
    "Named after your father perhaps?" ;)
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    Sadly learned about Peter O'Toole passing away travelling home in the car. A true acting talent and legend! RIP.
  • Sammm04Sammm04
    Posts: 479
    RIP Peter O'Toole, a great acting talent and an icon of the silver screen. Certainly will be missed by filmgoers and the business as a whole.
  • MrBrownMrBrown
    Posts: 202
    Superb actor. He'll be greatly missed.
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