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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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4,564

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  • DarthDimi wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Used to love it but Goldeneye seems to drop a peg or two whenever i watch it. Not sure why exactly. I think it seems two much a 'by the numbers' Bond film, (as if it's someone else's idea of a Bond fi…
  • MaxCasino wrote: » Too move away from the James Cameron is overrated, (he is, in my opinion). I feel that Tim Burton's movies without Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are his better works. Whenever they're in his movies, they are the front of …
  • Used to love it but Goldeneye seems to drop a peg or two whenever i watch it. Not sure why exactly. I think it seems two much a 'by the numbers' Bond film, (as if it's someone else's idea of a Bond film like NSNA) Brosnan's performance i have …
  • "No this time you made yourself look foolish by admitting that you have left out some of the best action movies around and still having a judgement on them and their director." Exactly.
  • Mack_Bolan wrote: » How do you know Terminator 2 is a “debacle” if you haven’t even seen it? How do you know Terminator 2 is not so different from The Terminator if you haven’t even seen it? Again, you criticize from a position of ignorance. …
  • barryt007 wrote: » As for the films mentioned,i have seen them all,and,while I haven't really got on with the Terminator series or The Abyss,the other two,True Lies and Aliens,are two of the best films made in the 90's and are excellent in all way…
  • Remember when the EU was sold as a common economic market? Be concerned what these totalitarian directives could mean for the future of the internet.... https://juliareda.eu/2018/10/copyright-trilogue-positions/
  • jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Certainly controversial to call James Cameron overrated. Surely on of the best …
  • jobo wrote: » Lets not pretend it is only a generational thing. I have encountered people in their 50s claim Tarantino´s films are not action packed enough for them. Not least on this very thread... If you're referring to me then you're bar…
  • Creasy47 wrote: » A Carpenter concert? I bet that was a damn good time, @LeonardPine! I hope you had a blast. It was great, @Creasy47 He has been touring for a while but I think this is his first time playing in Europe. It's amazing h…
  • Saw John Carpenter in concert last night at the O2 Empire in Shepherd's Bush, London Amazing show where he did all his themes including the new Halloween theme.
  • DarthDimi wrote: » There's nothing wrong with Zombie's Halloween. The problem is just that Zombie's films are generally very difficult to get into. If you enjoy House Of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, 31, ... then Halloween isn't too difficult…
  • You Only Live Twice You can see how Connery had got jaded when you watch this. All trace of Fleming had been jettisoned and the hardware had mostly taken over, with little left of the James Bond character. Not that this is a bad film. Its bril…
  • jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Certainly controversial to call James Cameron overrated. Surely on of the best action directors in the history of cinema. …
  • jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Certainly controversial to call James Cameron overrated. Surely on of the best action directors in the history of cinema. I agree on Titanic being a silly overblo…
  • Mack_Bolan wrote: » J.J. Abrams? That made me laugh. So did John Woo....
  • jobo wrote: » LeonardPine wrote: » Certainly controversial to call James Cameron overrated. Surely on of the best action directors in the history of cinema. I agree on Titanic being a silly overblown effort. But I really like Avatar for all…
  • Oh? Then who are the best action directors?[/quote] Michael Bay and Rob Cohen[/quote] LOL!!!!! Better than James Cameron???? Surely you jest! The chase along the flood channels in T2 is better than all those two's action sequences put toget…
  • Certainly controversial to call James Cameron overrated. Surely on of the best action directors in the history of cinema. I agree on Titanic being a silly overblown effort. But I really like Avatar for all its unoriginal plot shenanigans, it's st…
  • Certainly controversial opinions about Spielberg being overrated. Along with George Lucas he sparked my interest in cinema as a youngster and with Jaws practically invented the 'event' movie. And what a run he had in the 70's and 80's. Apart from…
  • DarthDimi wrote: » I'm partial to WWZ. Tried to read the book; couldn't get past the first few chapters. Boring as hell. Apart from the title the WWZ film bears little resemblance to the book. Personally i found the book a clever, fascin…
  • Not sure if this has been mentioned before but in FRWL after Bond playfully slaps Tatiana's behind in the carriage, she glances in the mirror and looks straight into the camera for a split second.
  • From Russia With Love No surprise that this is my second favourite Bond film. It really is a class act. Beautifully directed by Terence Young. Pure Fleming and a really clever adaptation of the book. Has there ever been a Bond film with such a…
  • If Dr Ford didn't have a political motivation what is preventing her from filing a police report? There is not a statute of limitations for her allegation. Because she has no evidence, no police officer or district attorney would ever take her c…
  • In Dr No the flirty receptionist in the hotel after she gives Bond his car Key's seems to check out Bond's arse.... :)
  • Final film in my Brosnan Bondathon, Die Another Day This doesn't get any better the more I watch it. A lot of problems with a lot of it although it does have some good stuff in it. Brosnan gives a good performance in his last appearance. Shame…
  • ClarkDevlin wrote: » Great review. Thanks @ClarkDevlin It's the most I've enjoyed the film since I first saw it at the cinema.
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  • Continuing my Brosnan Bondathon with The World Is Not Enough I'm really fond of this film. It has a good little plot and I do like the script. Brosnan continues on from TND being ever more comfortable in Bond's suit. Another great PTS which…
  • Tomorrow Never Dies This has in recent times become my favourite Brosnan Bond. I just love the (all too prophetic) villains plot and the fast pace of the film. There is a bit too much action in the film in my opinion but it is well done. Br…