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From Russia With Love
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  • Tom Mankiewicz was the worst thing that ever happened to Bond! Sacrifizing all sense, story and character just to shoehorn in some ridiculous, asinine jokes? His stint represents the dark age of the series.
    in Tom Mankiewicz Appreciation Thread Comment by jobo August 21
  • Regarding the Amadeus film, I have to say I feel bad for Salieri who is now popularly remembered as the guy who sabotaged Mozart's career or even killed him. We do know from a couple of letters Mozart wrote that, when in occationally bad mood, he wo…
    in The Classical Music Discussion Thread Comment by jobo May 17
  • DarthDimi wrote: » I will start by apologizing for not having any sort of formal training in the matter. I'm not always sure how to phrase things in the proper terminology. I simply enjoy listening to classical music, with a profound admiration fo…
    in The Classical Music Discussion Thread Comment by jobo May 14
  • GoldenGun wrote: » The Swiss song was not my cup of tea, but he did sing well so congrats to them. Italy was my favourite, she ended in 7th, which isn't too bad but I hoped for better. Just as much as in sports, I wish politics could be left…
    in The Eurovision Song Contest Thread Comment by jobo May 12
  • Israeli journamists have apparently been harassing several contestants during the last days trying to provoke a reaction. Looks like they finally succeeded with Joost, the Dutch contestant, as their victim. EBU of course play along and immediately d…
    in The Eurovision Song Contest Thread Comment by jobo May 11
  • GoldenGun wrote: » jobo wrote: » GoldenGun wrote: » Everything else was passable, though nothing special. If one could summarize the whole concept of ESC in one sentence... ;) I know that is what many say, and every year ther…
    in The Eurovision Song Contest Thread Comment by jobo May 8
  • GoldenGun wrote: » Everything else was passable, though nothing special. If one could summarize the whole concept of ESC in one sentence... ;)
    in The Eurovision Song Contest Thread Comment by jobo May 7
  • Agreed. Carlito's Way is very underrated I feel. One of De Palma's best, and deserves to be regarded as one of the classics. It's arguably also one of Pacino's strongest ever performances. It might be a controversial take, but I like him much better…
    in Brian De Palma Appreciation Thread Comment by jobo March 18
  • I don't like Travolta as a person, but when cast in the right role, he is a brilliant actor. He is excellent in both Blow Out and Pulp Fiction.
    in Brian De Palma Appreciation Thread Comment by jobo March 15
  • Talking about overdue actors, Bradley Cooper has been nominated 12 times and never won. As much as I do like and appreciate Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer, I think Cooper's performance in Maestro was more impressive and virtuoso. It also speaks of in…
    in The (insert year here) Oscars Thread Comment by jobo March 15
  • MakeshiftPython wrote: » You can now bet that Cillian Murphy is official on Eon’s short list of Bond villain casting, as the last three Bond villains have all been Oscar winners. Robert Downey JR as well... 😉
    in The (insert year here) Oscars Thread Comment by jobo March 11
  • Hm, I liked Oppenheimer a lot, but there is no way I think it deserves to sweep the Oscars like it's rumored to do. I think it deserves best original score, best supporting actor (Downey Jr) and maybe best cinematography, but I would stop there. …
    in The (insert year here) Oscars Thread Comment by jobo March 10
  • I loved TLJ in the cinema snd I still think it holds up well as a standalone film. My problem with the film started when I had time to reflect and it dawned on me how it disrupts the overall continuity of any comprehensive trilogy. It doesn't develo…
    in Star Wars (1977 - present) Comment by jobo March 10
  • GoldenGun wrote: » I must admit, sometimes I tune out during the 'Baby is asleep' scene of GF. Same. It drags.
    in Is 'For Your Eyes Only' the most boring James Bond film? Comment by jobo March 5
  • I was expecting to see some reviews by now...
    in Denis Villeneuve's DUNE (2021) Comment by jobo February 29
  • So the choice is between an utterly gorgeous intelligent, independent, sophisticated and stylish French mademoiselle who can handle a gun and a mindless bimbo who spends most of her time screaming and is only adept at taking credit for the work you …
    in Would you rather have a car with revolving license plates OR a watch with magnetic powers? Comment by jobo February 9
  • LucknFate wrote: » Sorry for trying. Will save my ideas for myself I guess. Do you all just want May to be a pretty person in the corner? I'm confused. It was a joke. I didn't mean to offend.
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 25
  • LucknFate wrote: » mtm wrote: » CrabKey wrote: » The best use of May would be if she stumbled onto something seemingly inconsequential which she shares with Bond that upon further inquiry leads onto something quite diabolical. I don…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 25
  • It's a trap all Fleming readers and Bond fans should awoid falling into: Wanting to add unused elements from the novels just to tick off boxes without adding anything of real value to the story or the character. Furthermore we need to actually consi…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 24
  • peter wrote: » @jetsetwilly , almost 100 percent of big tentpole or Hollywood films have multiple credited writers and about half a dozen uncredited writers aka script doctors. It's not that there's outside interference on any of these movies. It'…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 23
  • DarthDimi wrote: » ColonelAdamski wrote: » DarthDimi wrote: » ColonelAdamski wrote: » George_Kaplan wrote: » In a way I think they've already been doing that in the last couple of movies; Bond and Madeleine listening to vinyl recor…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 22
  • royale65 wrote: » LALD has underwear scenes, sharks and Felix played by Hedison. Beat that @DarthDimi! They are very much tied. They both have an action scene containing large driving vehicles, an action scene containing planes, an action s…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 20
  • DarthDimi wrote: » mtm wrote: » It had some palm trees in it, sure. Don't forget about the sharks. 😉 And a guy named Felix. You mean the charcarodon charcariases? ;)
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 20
  • mtm wrote: » jobo wrote: » I know I am going against the Fleming faithful sentiments on these boards, but I honestly don't think Moonraker is a good idea for adaptation either. Back when the novel was written, the concept of a nuclear destruct…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 17
  • I know I am going against the Fleming faithful sentiments on these boards, but I honestly don't think Moonraker is a good idea for adaptation either. Back when the novel was written, the concept of a nuclear destruction threat towards a major city w…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 17
  • I don't think we'll ever see a really truthfull adaptation of the the garden of death segment. There are some racial undertones and implications to it, playing on the stereotype that the Japanese are suicidal, just the kind of thing EON likely will …
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 17
  • FoxRox wrote: » Though I know it won't happen, I've long wanted something like DN or FRWL again with a bit less action and more of the detective work, character moments, buildup, etc. The Fleming novels are generally pretty sparing in the amount o…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 17
  • MakeshiftPython wrote: » Because Nolan probably isn’t the best choice. Eon has a whole lot of other options out there. Who is your pick?
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 13
  • Well, if Tony Scott directs Bond 26 it will fit with the resurrection theme, that's for sure ;))
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 12
  • MakeshiftPython wrote: » I dunno how or why Cameron factored in this thread. Might as well name drop Ridley Scott while you’re at it. Though I think Tony Scott would have made a real cracking Bond film with the right script. Ridley Scott…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by jobo January 11