The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: original series & films

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    doubleoego wrote: »
    Expanded universe for Bond? I dont think so.

    Not an expanded universe. But....A universe. Since "Casino Royale" chronology has become way more important to the Bond franchise. It is as if Daniel Craig's Bond is living in a complete new timeline where all Bond films from 1962 - 2002 never seemed to happen. It's really his own...'universe'.

    There were sporadic attempts in the earlier Bond movies to do this. The Maibaum-Hopkins script for Thunderball had a reference to Rosa Klebb in the SPECTRE board meeting scene, but it wasn't used.

    A real pity if you ask me.

    I really liked Kronsteen reference in FRWL to Dr. No's death and its subsequent revenge.

    Or what about Bond's quick remark to Leiter in GF: "They almost had you on Jamaica, didn't they." Another reference to DN.

    And the reference to Tracy's death in FYEO makes the film actually a perfect follow-up to OHMSS.

    But now, with SP, we'll get references to all three previous Bond films.
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    I love the Kronsteen comment about Dr. No. It really resonated when they showed FRWL and DN as a double feature in 64'.

    Back to UNCLE here is some interesting feedback.

    Private screening held last night for "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." in Atlanta, Georgia. The tweets from the general public run something like this: Perfect blend of comedy, action and romance! Loved it........ Classic!............Make sure yall catch the new sexy stylish action flick MFU, it's going to be one for the books..................Henry Cavill is amazing as Napoleon Solo, Entire cast is perfect, soundtrack is A+............. I highly recommend it...........Loved the cast, the story, the 60's fashion, Definitely a must see!.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Very exciting feedback.
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    And Romance is one of the things that sets this apart from the other spy films this year...................
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    ...For now.
  • RC7RC7
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    delfloria wrote: »
    And Romance is one of the things that sets this apart from the other spy films this year...................

    I'm not discounting SP on that front just yet.
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    RC7 wrote: »
    delfloria wrote: »
    And Romance is one of the things that sets this apart from the other spy films this year...................

    I'm not discounting SP on that front just yet.

    Agreed. Even the TV-trailer showed already quite some romantic.....passionate scenes. Bond with Ms Swann and Bond with Ms Sciarra. And it could very well be that Ms Swann is the 2nd girl after Vesper Bond really falls in love with....

    I do think the romance in TMFU is different though. It looks way more....playful. I just love the scenes between Kuryiakin and Ms Teller. Very playful, and sexy in a 1960's style. In a way I thought I saw Mr Bond and Ms Sylvia Trench from DN....but slightly more wild ;-).
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    The UNCLE lightness and playfulness in the romance department will still set it apart from 007. Is there an indication that Bond actually has a Vesper like romantic attachment to Swann? Just curious because it seems too soon for 007 to get really serious about some one again.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Craig really needs a Bond girl who he can be sexually intimate and casually be playful with and have a bit of banter; someone along the lines of Pat Fearing or someone with those characteristics with an added mix of femme fatale like Fiona. Maybe Stephanie Sigman can fill that role.
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    Let's hope so. I hope UNCLE and 007 deliver the goods during the year of the spy 2015 style.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    No Goldsmith UNCLE theme, no chance I will even look at it. Sorry.
  • chrisisall wrote: »
    No Goldsmith UNCLE theme, no chance I will even look at it. Sorry.

    If it turns out there is, will you look at it? At this point we don't know.

  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    chrisisall wrote: »
    No Goldsmith UNCLE theme, no chance I will even look at it. Sorry.

    If it turns out there is, will you look at it? At this point we don't know.
    If they use it, I will RUN to the theatre!! If not, no way.
  • chrisisall wrote: »
    chrisisall wrote: »
    No Goldsmith UNCLE theme, no chance I will even look at it. Sorry.

    If it turns out there is, will you look at it? At this point we don't know.
    If they use it, I will RUN to the theatre!! If not, no way.

    Understood.
  • edited July 2015 Posts: 11,119
    New US one sheet poster. I love it! Creative use of the credits at the bottom. It really gives this poster a 1960's vibe. A bit "Doctor No"-esque, but then with photograped instead of drawn/painted art:

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  • Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer made an appearance on ABC's telecast of the ESPYs. They introduced a long television spot for the movie.
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    The Ukranian trailer has some great shots of Pussy Galore's original helicopter.
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  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    There's something a bit off about this UNCLE movie and I've just realised what it is. The issue I currently have with what the trailers have shown is that every time Cavill speaks he sounds like he's performing a stage play with the way he seems to be over projecting his voice. Maybe it's not an issue in tge final product but ut's just something tgat stands out to me.
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    doubleoego wrote: »
    There's something a bit off about this UNCLE movie and I've just realised what it is. The issue I currently have with what the trailers have shown is that every time Cavill speaks he sounds like he's performing a stage play with the way he seems to be over projecting his voice. Maybe it's not an issue in tge final product but ut's just something tgat stands out to me.

    Hmmm, now you mention it I'm paying attention to it. But I'm sure if you didn't mention it, I wouldn't hear it.

    I've been watching some old UNCLE-episodes, and also there Robert Vaughn has this distinct suave American New England accent....that could be perceived as irritating. Still, it's how he really speaks.

    Minor details if you ask me :-).
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    That is how Cavill speaks,also as Superman. He is just being the Superman from UNCLE.
  • edited July 2015 Posts: 11,119
    That is how Cavill speaks,also as Superman. He is just being the Superman from UNCLE.

    True, but during interviews you can hear Cavill's lovely British accent much better. And I like that too ;-):



    I think Armie Hammer truly loves being part of this franchise. He's constantly fooling with the interviewers :-P.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    It is like he swallows his words when he puts on that Kansas accent.
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    Waverly reissues the U.N.C.L.E. Special to Illya Kuryakin. One of the most iconic spy weapons of all time. 10689813_10204219095508803_604361630884696056_n_zpsfd74wfse.jpg
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    Another new TV spot.
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    Thanks to the movie the original UNCLE is getting some great coverage! Don't missing watching this fun look back at the original U.N.C.L.E. program!
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    And another new trailer, which may be the last.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Thanks. What a time it is to be a fan of the spy genre.
  • delfloria wrote: »
    And another new trailer, which may be the last.

    It's the 2-minute spot that ran on the ESPY awards on July 15.

  • edited July 2015 Posts: 11,119
    I'm more excited to hear Daniel Pemberton's score for "The Man From UNCLE". I am a big fan of this talent. And I am so glad he finally gets a big screen debut. Why am I a fan? I think this man has the "midas touch" that the late John Barry always had.

    Just listen to some examples from his score for the BBC TV-Mini-Series "The Game" (2014). A great cold war espionage TV-series, reminiscent of "The Americans".

    It oozes late 1960's, early 1970's sound. The orchestration with the lush violins, russian klavecimbel-strings and xylophones give his melodies a particular rich and lush feel. In a way it reminds me of "The Persuaders". But most importantly, he composes...melodies! Unforgettable, clearly structured arrangements.....that stick to your mind!:










    Here are some tracks from his only big motion picture soundtrack so far, "The Awakening" (2009). A track like 'The Seance' has this wonderful choir added to it, that makes it sound mysterious and dark. And in a way it sounds like 'Slumber Inc.' from John Barry's "Diamonds Are Forever" score.

    And again, lovely strings of cello's, violins, alt violins, and choirs that give you goosebumps. And again, beautiful arrangements and melodies:






    And, because I can't stop now, here are some tracks from the BBC Documentary "Heroes and Villains" (2007), from the episodes "Attila The Hun" and "Napoleon" to be precise. Wonderful, magnificent, classical arrangements that are entirely focused on a kind of Mozart-esque tradition of writing. A bloody shame that he has been so invisible to bigger movie production companies:






    And to finish this post, a wonderful piece of carnival music from Mr Pemberton. It's absolutely happy, frivolous and I would love to hear this as source music in a carnival scene in a James Bond film:




    And this talent, born in 1978, finally gets to compose music for a big blockbuster spy movie: "The Man From UNCLE". I. Can. Not. Wait. For. This. Score!
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