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DarthDimi

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DarthDimi
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Behind you!
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Location
Behind you!
Favourite Fleming Novel
On Her Majestys Secret Service
Favourite Bond Film
GoldenEye
Favourite Bond Actor
Timothy Dalton
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  • This kind of fantasy was never my cup of tea either, but I was coerced into at least giving the films a try, and so I did. I principally never judge a film until I've seen it, so good or bad, I had to have watched the HP films first before I could s…
  • mtm wrote: » DarthDimi wrote: » mtm wrote: » Have you seen the TV show? Alas, I haven't. Is it good? I haven't caught it myself I must admit! But always seems to get good reviews that I've seen, and Tom Burke is always good. …
  • I just want to throw an unrelated comment in the mix: I love how Gunn takes a piss on angry Internet trolls. He shows them exactly the way I have always thought of them. It's one of many indulgences Gunn has allowed himself in Superman. And while a …
  • mtm wrote: » Have you seen the TV show? Alas, I haven't. Is it good?
  • NicNac wrote: » Weirdly, I have never EVER for even a mili second been interested in the HP books or films. Anything with magical undercurrents leaves me a little bit cold. However, her detective series (written as Robert Galbraith) about Cormora…
  • @mtm It sounds like you and I have slightly different perspectives on the Harry Potter films and their potential future. My concern seems to be maintaining the integrity of the original story without unnecessary additions or retellings that could d…
  • RogueAgent wrote: » DarthDimi wrote: » I'm afraid I will have a hard time giving these people a fair chance. And I know that's unfair. What also doesn't help? Is they are repeating the books again? Why not create new stories for Harry a…
  • I think Gunn was wise to dop us "in media res". No origin story, not too many "beginnings" of anything. Let's skip the bits that hold us back and dive into the story without a clue whatsoever. What I love most about this Superman is that he isn't sl…
  • mtm wrote: » I saw lots of people online criticising the look of these two, I think mainly from an anti-Rowling perspective but claiming it's because their costumes look cheap and/or unoriginal, and I'm kind of puzzled what else a school uniform a…
  • I'm afraid I will have a hard time giving these people a fair chance. And I know that's unfair.
  • StirredNotShaken wrote: » Yeah it was quite nice seeing (Spoiler) 😊 Agreed. I'm frankly amazed that this film got past the Hollywood execs...
  • I have just seen SUPERMAN in the theatre. Oh, man, this was great. Seriously, I laughed harder than I have in a long time. I will need time to fully process things, but I am a fan. And the politics... well, it felt good to see the "real bad guys" ta…
  • LeighBurne wrote: » John Barry’s scores weren’t really anything special until You Only Live Twice. I disagree with that. I think FRWL already shows Barry's brilliance. But the power injected in his GF and TB scores is phenomenal. I consider…
  • MajorDSmythe wrote: » @DarthDimi What about that ending, eh? :)) You enjoyed WRATH s well, great stuff. Apart from it being an enjoyable film in itself, it also brings real-life villains into focus, turning the film into a secret (well... …
  • Thanks, guys, but it was @moneyofpropre2 who suggested the time was right for this thread. Credit where credit is due.
  • @MajorDSmythe I just finished watching The Wrath Of Becky. A lot more comedy in this one, but well balanced with the serious stuff. Lulu is even better in this one, in my opinion. (Spoiler) I had a good time with this second film. It's fast, …
  • MajorDSmythe wrote: » DarthDimi wrote: » MajorDSmythe wrote: » DarthDimi wrote: » MajorDSmythe wrote: » Becky (2020) and Wrath Of Becky (2023) These films were a pleasant surprise, and I had no idea what to expect. I'm glad I to…
  • MajorDSmythe wrote: » DarthDimi wrote: » MajorDSmythe wrote: » Becky (2020) and Wrath Of Becky (2023) These films were a pleasant surprise, and I had no idea what to expect. I'm glad I took a chance, as I had a blast watching both. Neo …
  • LeonardPine wrote: » SomethingThatAteHim wrote: » My issue with the color grading isn’t how it looks on an individual scene basis, it’s that the gold filtering is applied to every scene making the mood and feel of every location feel the same.…
  • I know this is controversial, but I believe that while CR67 is often mocked, it deserves the dignity of serious consideration. Obviously I don't mean that in the sense of being taken seriously as a Bond film. But what about CR67 as an expensive spec…
  • Let's not forget TB, YOLT, DAF, TSWLM and FYEO. In terms of score presentation in film order, there's work there to be done. ;-) But I don't want to sound ungrateful. I'm always happy with what we're given.
  • This is tough! I really, REALLY fancy both ladies. I guess I'll always choose Solitaire in the end.
  • I agree. Just a bit more sightseeing alone would give the film a facelift of sorts. Bregenz, La Paz, Sienna... they chose these intriguing locations and shot certain scenes beautifully, like Bond driving in Bregenz at night and after a bit of rain. …
  • Ludovico wrote: » DarthDimi wrote: » Ludovico wrote: » My son watched CR, QOS, YOLT and OHMSS with me. At his request, I might add. Then suddenly, after a few minutes of LALD, he said James Bond was too scary for him. Was it Roger's…
  • MajorDSmythe wrote: » Becky (2020) and Wrath Of Becky (2023) These films were a pleasant surprise, and I had no idea what to expect. I'm glad I took a chance, as I had a blast watching both. Neo nazis in the 1st film, extremist misogynist cult …
  • Glad to know I'm not the only one who has to negotiate with the missus. I have sat through the entire Twilight saga... three bloody times already! That's a high price to pay, people.
  • Ludovico wrote: » My son watched CR, QOS, YOLT and OHMSS with me. At his request, I might add. Then suddenly, after a few minutes of LALD, he said James Bond was too scary for him. Was it Roger's eye brow? :-P
  • I have always dreamed of a Bond film shot by Dante Spinotti. He's still active, despite having been in this business for almost 45 years already. He has shot some of Michael Mann's best films.
  • Last_Rat_Standing wrote: » Ludovico wrote: » DarthDimi wrote: » A baby is a wonderful gift. I'm very happy for Caterina! I hope her pregnancy goes well for her. All I can attest to is that the older you get, the harder it is to recover fro…
  • A baby is a wonderful gift. I'm very happy for Caterina! I hope her pregnancy goes well for her. All I can attest to is that the older you get, the harder it is to recover from a sleepless night.