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MaxCasino

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MaxCasino
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Favourite Fleming Novel
Moonraker
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Dr No
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Roger Moore
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  • 007HallY wrote: » MaxCasino wrote: » 007HallY wrote: » I like Bier, although she's had her share of duds. Something like The Night Manager is also pretty distinct from Bond (I think Bond and Le Carre stories are very different). I w…
  • 007HallY wrote: » I like Bier, although she's had her share of duds. Something like The Night Manager is also pretty distinct from Bond (I think Bond and Le Carre stories are very different). I would support her, as she is an action directo…
  • https://www.cbr.com/martin-mull-dead/
  • RichardTheBruce wrote: » I took the survey and brought up the idea of novelizations. Or novelisations. Presented it this way: * Would IFP consider modern writers taking on novelizations of existing (or future) Eon films. Limited runs for …
  • From Kim's Substack Email. Scottish Crime Book of the Year A SPY LIKE ME becomes the first Bond continuation novel to be listed for an award + genre debates, my James Bond bookshelf & writing talismans KIM SHERWOOD JUN 28 Dear Reader, …
  • 007HallY wrote: » I'd be up for different authors writing short stories from different time periods, yes. It'd be a nice nod to Bond's longevity/the fact that it has been through so many different iterations. You could even have Anthony Horowit…
  • echo wrote: » I think we will see Blofeld early in the next era because Eon won't be able to help themselves. Hopefully they can tone down the scar, the cat, the Nehru suit, the camp. Yes, EON will probably want a big overall villain for t…
  • mtm wrote: » I forgot to suggest that they do a short story collection, I'd like that. Me too! Once again, with other character’s POVs.
  • CrabKey wrote: » Bottom line: What a waste of a villain. But DAF set the stage for that. If we do see ESB again, hopefully he'll be worthy of being called a villain . I’m pretty sure we will. ESB is more or less Bond’s archenemy. Culturally…
  • Dragonpol wrote: » I saw this email earlier today and filled out the survey. It was quick and easy to fill out and I'd encourage our literary Bond contingent here to take a few minutes out of their day to fill it out. In the suggestions box that w…
  • https://x.com/kimtsherwood/status/1806330724816924892
  • From IFP, in an email: Memorandum sent 27/06/2024 Classification: Gold level (For Your Eyes Only) To our agents in the field, Please down pens, down guns, cigarettes and cocktails (not that you should be drinking at this hour). Word has …
  • Actually, the main plot of gold from OP would be interesting with a modern day Goldfinger. Just don’t have Bond related or connected to him beforehand!
  • HoagyCarmichael wrote: » Just read Devil May Care again. If I wanted to wedge this book into my Bond canon, I guess the continuity gaffes and general passiveness of Bond could be put down to him still suffering from amnesia from the end of You Onl…
  • https://crimereads.com/kim-sherwood-on-women-in-the-world-of-bond/ https://crimereads.com/how-ian-fleming-wrote-casino-royale-and-changed-spy-fiction-forever/ Some interesting articles. She is truly a fan.
  • Mathis1 wrote: » Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » HERE Trailer (2024) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright They still have not quite nailed the CGI for de aging. Young Tom did remind me of Hanks Big era. God, that looks awful! In their min…
  • I'm in! I trust the people in charge.
    in Batman Comment by MaxCasino June 2024
  • echo wrote: » We dodged a bullet here: Logan only had one good Bond script in him: a pansexual villain, kill M. Great ideas, great execution. To an extent that is true of Mendes as well. I can hope that the next writer(s) take some inspiratio…
  • CrabKey wrote: » I believe the greater challenge for the next Bond series will be Bond 27. Bond 26 will come with the hoopla of a new Bond. Typically that first outing with a new actor is a fairly impressive film. What comes after is often a bit o…
  • Gerard wrote: » No. Just... No. https://www.cbr.com/roger-moore-grave-vandalized/ Is nothing sacred anymore ? Benny wrote: » It’s beyond disgusting to do that to anyone’s resting place. I hope they get caught. 007ClassicBond…
  • https://batman-news.com/2024/06/25/andy-serkis-the-batman-part-ii-production/ Still hoping for Robin and Clayface (as a shape shifter) to appear. It's also rumored that 2 and 3 will film back to back. I would still like Ben Affleck to do a gra…
    in Batman Comment by MaxCasino June 2024
  • https://x.com/homeofdcu/status/1805644159010611420 https://x.com/homeofdcu/status/1805687808557768904
  • https://x.com/DCFilmNews/status/1805599639887904825/photo/1 MISS TESCHMACHER!!!
  • Reflsin2bourbons wrote: » I did recently think of an updated Moonraker adaptation that could be interesting for Bond 27 (or maybe 26 based on the direction the films take): A new development of nuclear reactor technology is coming to the UK, bu…
  • I can take it or leave it. Since Superman's costume changes very little over the years, there are other things in this movie that I'm more worried about.
  • Risico007 wrote: » https://batman-news.com/2024/06/20/batman-caped-crusader-voice-cast/ I hope that Mark Hamill can make a voiceover appearance. Also, happy 35th anniversary Batman 89, and 9th anniversary to Batman: Arkham Knight!
    in Batman Comment by MaxCasino June 2024
  • https://www.youtube.com/@RolandHulme Has anyone watched what Roland Hulme has had to say? A lot of his viewpoints line up with mine. His idea of IFP doing an adult Bond novel and a spinoff novel in one year is what I think IFP should do for a few…
  • peter wrote: » mtm wrote: » I don't think it'll ever make my top ten, but the story is quite thoughtful and has good themes running through it. Whether it's still a bit too slight to be a follow up to CR I think is up for debate, but I think t…
  • 007ClassicBondFan wrote: » echo wrote: » I cannot take him seriously as Superman. Compare him to the late, great Christopher Reeve, who made me believe that Superman and Clark Kent were different people, even though both are tall and hunky. …
  • Some highlights from Kim's Girl with the Golden Pen email: And I’ve been editing Book 3 in the Double O series – more on that below. Visit Trip Fiction for a rundown of the Venice locations in A Spy Like Me, featuring incredible photographs by…