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LeonardPine

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LeonardPine
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The Bar on the Beach
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Favourite Fleming Novel
Moonraker
Favourite Bond Film
Goldfinger
Favourite Bond Actor
Daniel Craig
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  • moneyofpropre2 wrote: » I saw a extract of the original manuscript he typed : it was "----ing" in it. LeonardPine wrote: » Fleming probably thought there's no need to write the full word because it's a vulgarity. Probably. But if you t…
    in I've never noticed that before... Comment by LeonardPine July 26
  • mtm wrote: » Do we know if he censored himself or the publisher did? I always imagined it to be him but I don’t know. Not sure what the rules were regarding profanity in books during the 50's. I assume Fleming censored himself but i coul…
    in I've never noticed that before... Comment by LeonardPine July 26
  • Fleming probably thought there's no need to write the full word because it's a vulgarity. And he used them very rarely. The 'racist' words were not considered so in 1953. As for writing obscenities, i censor myself if doing so. As do a lot …
    in I've never noticed that before... Comment by LeonardPine July 26
  • mtm wrote: » I guess for the sake of argument, here's Jack Lowden having a bit of fun with his inner 007: Not bad at all. I like his swagger..! A touch of the Daniel Craig about him.. I wonder if he's auditioned..?
    in Who should/could be a Bond actor? Comment by LeonardPine July 21
  • Beakerweb5576 wrote: » Is anyone clever enough to edit the resignation cue to include Dr No, FRWL and TB themes in to it as he goes through the items in his briefcase? This track i found has the integrated themes...
    in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service: Remastered and Expanded Limited Edition (La-La Land Records) Comment by LeonardPine July 21
  • mtm wrote: » Yeah I was excited when I heard there was a new one but it just doesn’t do it for me, the old one is much cooler. Yeah, it's kind of boring. The 'Homage' manufacturers seem to have much more imagination and at less cost.
    in Your Bond watches Comment by LeonardPine July 21
  • I'd say YOLT was when the series 'Jumped the Shark' as it had abandoned any semblance of the Fleming novels, which up until that point the series had been relatively faithful. It's too outlandish even for Bond. The producers wanted everything big…
    in The theories of Bond films! Why was Jaws indestructible in TSWLM and MR? Comment by LeonardPine July 21
  • Torgeirtrap wrote: » I'd say very interesting, @LeonardPine! Always wanted a proper Bond watch myself, but price (obviously!) and the case sizes have always been an issue (my wrists are ridiculously small). I see that the Tissot PR-516, or at l…
    in Your Bond watches Comment by LeonardPine July 21
  • Quite interesting and cool...
    in Your Bond watches Comment by LeonardPine July 19
  • FoxRox wrote: » A History of Violence (2005). One of my very favorite movies! Excellent taste @FoxRox An unusual sort of Cronenberg film. But within his customary slightly off kilter universe. the cast are outstanding, although Willia…
    in Last Movie you Watched? Comment by LeonardPine July 19
  • Re-reading the novels again. Tentatively my rankings are: 1. Moonraker 2. Live And Let Die 3. From Russia With Love 4. Dr No 5. On Her Majesty's Secret Service 6. Casino Royale 7. Goldfinger 8. Diamonds Are Forever 9. The Man With The Gol…
    in Rank the Fleming Bond Novels-Readability Comment by LeonardPine July 18
  • mtm wrote: » Nobody Does It Better. It’s an interesting point of GoldenGun’s that, alongside GF, it might be the most iconic Bond theme with the biggest life beyond the films. I guess maybe LALD might be up there too? Funny how it’s not necessaril…
    in Controversial opinions about Bond films Comment by LeonardPine July 18
  • Mathis1 wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Carrying on with the splendid From Russia With Love we get to Bond nearly halfway through the novel after an expertly conceived set up. We learn that Bond is bored and in the 'blubbery arms of the soft lif…
    in Which Bond novel are you currently reading? Comment by LeonardPine July 18
  • Carrying on with the splendid From Russia With Love we get to Bond nearly halfway through the novel after an expertly conceived set up. We learn that Bond is bored and in the 'blubbery arms of the soft life.' His egg cup is dark blue with a gold rin…
    in Which Bond novel are you currently reading? Comment by LeonardPine July 18
  • sandbagger1 wrote: » Doesn’t Paul get his eyes burnt out and start preaching, or was that in Children? Yes. But he can still sort of see...🫤
    in Denis Villeneuve Announced as Bond 26 Director Comment by LeonardPine July 11
  • Ludovico wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » I'm still intrigued as to how Villeneuve will adapt the actionless and quite frankly bizarre, Dune Messiah... Is it the book where someone's girlfriend or wife has an orgasm watching her partner cl…
    in Denis Villeneuve Announced as Bond 26 Director Comment by LeonardPine July 11
  • Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » Airbag Paranoid Android Just bought the 20th anniversary expanded edition of OK Computer on…
    in Last album you listened to? Comment by LeonardPine July 11
  • I'm still intrigued as to how Villeneuve will adapt the actionless and quite frankly bizarre, Dune Messiah...
    in Denis Villeneuve Announced as Bond 26 Director Comment by LeonardPine July 11
  • Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » Airbag Paranoid Android Just bought the 20th anniversary expanded edition of OK Computer on CD, it has been a long time since I listened to this maste…
    in Last album you listened to? Comment by LeonardPine July 11
  • RichardTheBruce wrote: » George Lazenby lives a full life and has the support of family that loves him. That can carry the day. Exactly this. Not bad for someone who started out as a used car salesman.
    in The GEORGE LAZENBY Appreciation thread - Discuss His Life, His Career, His Bond Films Comment by LeonardPine July 11
  • imranbecks wrote: » Hot Toys NTTD Bond Commando Outfit. This is more like it! Was hoping for the Commando figure..
    in 1:6 Scale 007 figures. Comment by LeonardPine July 11
  • Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » Airbag Paranoid Android Just bought the 20th anniversary expanded edition of OK Computer on CD, it has been a long time since I listened to this masterpiece. Recently been on my playlist too. Magnificen…
    in Last album you listened to? Comment by LeonardPine July 11
  • StirredNotShaken wrote: » JURASSIC PARK (1993) Remains a gripping, wondrous spectacle that sits as one of the movies which changed cinema on the same level as The Wizard of Oz. I can never be bored by Jurassic Park and both the T. rex escape an…
    in Last Movie you Watched? Comment by LeonardPine July 11
  • SomethingThatAteHim wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » After the wonderful re-acquaintance with the Live And Let Die novel, damned if i'm not going to read all of them again.. Just started another read of From Russia With Love and I forgot how m…
    in Which Bond novel are you currently reading? Comment by LeonardPine July 10
  • Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » I loooove gold!!! I expect you to die. I would be sweating at this point that laser beam is way too close. Nose twitch, its Pussy. We will never get a James Bond in the future anywhere close to Connery. …
    in The Award Winning : 'Bond...comments while you watch...' Comment by LeonardPine July 10
  • Mathis1 wrote: » My missus did try to get me to sit with her and watch 'Love Island' but I held firm! (Ahem!) Twilight is one thing, but 'Love Island' is a bridge too far.. :))
    in Last Movie you Watched? Comment by LeonardPine July 10
  • After the wonderful re-acquaintance with the Live And Let Die novel, damned if i'm not going to read all of them again.. Just started another read of From Russia With Love and I forgot how much Fleming delves into Donovan 'Red' Grant's chilling o…
    in Which Bond novel are you currently reading? Comment by LeonardPine July 10
  • Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » Creasy47 wrote: » Sad to hear that actor Michael Madsen has passed away at the age of 67: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/actor-michael-mad…
    in Rest In Peace, show your respects to those who have passed away. Comment by LeonardPine July 4
  • DEKE_RIVERS wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » echo wrote: » CrabKey wrote: » I prefer Mathis, M, and Felix had not been killed. Those deaths give Bond a dramatic moment but have never felt necessary. I would have liked to have seen more ad…
    in Where does Bond go after Craig? Comment by LeonardPine July 4
  • Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » Creasy47 wrote: » Sad to hear that actor Michael Madsen has passed away at the age of 67: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/actor-michael-madsen-death-malibu/3738032/ That is sad news, he had s…
    in Rest In Peace, show your respects to those who have passed away. Comment by LeonardPine July 4