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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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Romy Schneider Anna Karina Senta Berger Claudia Cardinale Catherine Spaak Sylva Koscina Marisa Mell Florinda Bolkan Sydne Rome Stefania Sandrelli Sylvia Kristel Laura Antonelli
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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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RogerJonMoorePertwee wrote: » Ah, thank you, that makes sense. 🙂 I think this situation goes to show that the film industry needs to somehow decentralise the apparent financial success or failure of any big budget film away from the US (and to …
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NickTwentyTwo wrote: » My worry would be that, because Democrats don't like Biden, they'll just stay home and not vote, securing another win for Trump. Seems like many only want to vote for fun and exciting candidates (Obama, Sanders). Bide…
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NickTwentyTwo wrote: » I realize now my comment May make it seem like I hope Biden dies, which is not the case; lol, just that he could be declared unfit for service, which is obviously also extremely unlikely. In just about any other elect…
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chrisisall wrote: » Escalus5 wrote: » What I don't understand is why you're so intent on starting another argument with him. But go right ahead, the mods can step in when it gets out of hand. I would say it's to see if he's learned anythi…
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DaltonCraig007 wrote: » What isn't a good look is putting words in other people's mouth (like you just did) and trying to defend someone who claimed all of this pandemic was fake news. So he was not badly mistaken, he was an outright liar. But fee…
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DaltonCraig007 wrote: » fanbond123 wrote: » Based on what I've read online - and you got be open minded about what how accurate things are online - season flu kills around 50 - 60,000 people per year. Coronavirus has killed just over 6,000 pe…
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Dwayne wrote: » @4EverBonded. Be well. As I stated earlier, hopefully we will get through this. For example, today (Monday, June 8th), her in New York City, we move into phase 1 of our re-opening. And while I have little faith in political lead…
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When Michael Wilson became one of the series' primary writers, I believe the creative process became a lot less chaotic than it had previously with, say, the revolving door of writers on TSWLM. Wilson's link to EON and his important role in the prod…
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talos7 wrote: » Also, I've always seen Connery, Lazenby and Moore as the same Bond, Dalton and Brosnan as the same and Craig as the next. Yes there are inconsistencies but I base this on two things; the ages of the actors and the fact that every …
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chrisisall wrote: » The Orange Knotheadzee is pushing it. Covid-19 will keep sweeping through the U.S. like wild fire now. Police & protesters will both suffer losses. Families of both will suffer. The smaller # of provocateurs & bad cops …
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mtm wrote: » Dalton had long been on their radar and obviously one of several they'd approached about being the fourth Bond but I do tend to think Brosnan was the first guy they actually hired. There's a photo of Brosnan signing the contrac…
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Murdock wrote: » On his live viewing of GE, Brosnan mention he was signed up and ready to go for TLD when NBC came a knocking with that Remington Steele renewal. But what he neglected to mention -- or maybe doesn't know -- is that Dalton wa…
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