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mtm wrote: » MajorDSmythe wrote: » Escalus5 wrote: » hegottheboot_ wrote: » Cubby likely wouldn’t have gone for a bigger director name but it would be really interesting to get a definitive list of everyone who really was approached or…
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hegottheboot_ wrote: » Cubby likely wouldn’t have gone for a bigger director name but it would be really interesting to get a definitive list of everyone who really was approached or to get more information. What if Young had really considered FYE…
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To get this thread back on topic, the new episode of the James Bond & Friends podcast has The Lost Adventures of James Bond author Mark Edlitz as a guest, and there are some brief comments about Reunion with Death and the Bond 17 story treatment…
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The folks who complain that “Dalton couldn’t fight” are usually the same ones who are perfectly okay with Craig’s CGI-ed head floating around on a stuntman’s body when Bond jumps a fence.
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Spottiswoode is a total hack and the least interesting of the four Brosnan-era directors.
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mtm wrote: » I've always enjoyed Time and The Rani. It belts along and is a pretty fun space adventure as long as you're not hoping for too much. The only Seven/Mel story that I had trouble sitting through is Delta and the Bannermen, and ev…
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Cubby: "Glen's done four movies. We should look for someone different. What about that Landis kid? What's he been doing?" MGW: "Well, he got three people killed on a film set, including two minors who were employed in violation of child labor law…
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RichardTheBruce wrote: » You may also recall the film Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992) and Dalton dropping out when Glen replaced the planned director. It was much more complicated than that. Dalton had it in his contract that he …
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NickTwentyTwo wrote: » That Emmy stuff really is crazy. What about him publishing a book back in October about how he beat the pandemic? Maybe a little premature!
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MajorDSmythe wrote: » The rules are simple. You try it the nice touchy feely way, and people JUST. DON'T. LISTEN. Somtimes you just have to use a more direct method to get your point across. As far as I care, Cruise was right to deal with it this …
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I've long suspected Cruise was an abusive wacko, especially after seeing Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, and I've had to separate the art from the artist whenever I see him in anything. Because of that, the comments of Leah Remini…
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Brosnan has done some excellent work, but I never liked him as Bond. My favorite of his performances is one that is probably little seen -- as Phileas Fogg in the TV mini-series AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. My favorite of his action-thriller perf…
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The '60s Harry Palmer films are a delight -- espionage thrillers that are linked by the Deighton novels, producer (Saltzman) and a few actors (Caine, Guy Dolman, Oscar Homolka) yet helmed by three directors who bring distinctly different stylistic a…
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I'll add that I urge everyone not to skip over Mark's interview with John Peel, who wrote the James Bond Jr. novelizations, even if you disliked the program. Peel has some fascinating anecdotes about writing those books, and you really get a sense o…
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mtm wrote: » Escalus5 wrote: » Richard Smith's Reunion with Death treatment (which was analyzed in an issue of MI6 Confidential and on the James Bond Complex podcast) is summarized as well. I started to listen to this today; thanks for …
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Yes, I have the book. The author includes summaries of the Bond 17 story treatment by Alfonse Ruggiero & Michael Wilson (which is already available from a number of sources) and the screenplay loosely based on that treatment by William Osborn…
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VANILLA SKY is embarrassingly bad. If you're interested in seeing the same story done well, check out the Spanish-language original (also co-starring Penelope Cruz), OPEN YOUR EYES.
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The HOME ALONE comparisons get thrown around by people who have never heard of STRAW DOGS. Of course, the irony is that Purvis & Wade admitted to ripping off one of John Buchan's novels. I've warmed somewhat to the third act at Skyfall. The p…
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My favorite is probably Moore's because of how understated it is -- the filmmakers (wisely) decided to not make a big deal out of it, which helped to exude a sense of confidence in their leading man. And Moore, a real pro, comes off in his very firs…
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I don't remember where this bit of info originates -- it's not in Some Kind of Hero -- but I've read that John Hough was originally supposed to direct FOR YOUR EYES ONLY and got far enough along in pre-production to cast Lynn-Holly Johnson (who he w…
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DaltonCraig007 wrote: » The NY Times has just posted an article that states the following: “The industry needs New York to open as soon as possible,” said Ken Thewes, Regal Cinemas’ chief marketing officer. “Governor Cuomo has done a great job …
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Dwayne wrote: » Also, note that although movie theaters in New Jersey are now open (at the lesser of either 25% capacity or 150 people), they are still closed in New York. Today’s announcement, however, may result in their re-opening (sooner rath…
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I don't think it's possible to remove Fukunaga's name from the credits for Guild reasons even if EON wanted to (and it's far too late to fire him, since the production is apparently finished and the film edited), but I'm pretty certain Fukunaga will…
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MajorDSmythe wrote: » and have watched episodes 1 to 4 of 'Inferno'. Inferno is one of my favorite Classic Who stories -- feverishly intense, nightmarish stuff.
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chrisisall wrote: » Those morons were egged on by agitator white dorks (and in some cases actual police officers) who began the window smashing & fires. Just sayin'. Fine. They're all morons.
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chrisisall wrote: » That's a GOOD thing. I mean, isn't it? The George Floyd murder was appalling, and the protestors had every right to peacefully assemble and petition for grievances. (The morons who showed up to smash and grab and destroy…
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NickTwentyTwo wrote: » It's all fun and games until his policies have a direct effect on your health and well being. Agreed. This isn't a joke.
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AKillToAView wrote: » The most likely reason for the drop in LTK's US box office is also the most simple; it just looked cheap and lacklustre compared to the other blockbusters on offer that summer. And yet I think it's aged better than som…
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