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TripAces

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TripAces
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Favourite Fleming Novel
Casino Royale
Favourite Bond Film
Skyfall
Favourite Bond Actor
Daniel Craig
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  • It's difficult to compare Hunt and Mendes or really, any two directors from the 60s and the past decade or two. The budgets and the expectations have changed. I can't imagine what Hunt might have created with CGI and what Mendes would without it. An…
  • Campbell is a very workman-like director (like Glen). Nothing fancy. But for me, CR has not aged well, particularly the first half of the film. It looks like a made-for TV movie. I have voiced this in other threads, so no need to go into too much de…
  • 007ClassicBondFan wrote: » SaintMark wrote: » Bond needs a new tone and the Mendes tone is not a good way to continue, so lets keep Craig away from the 007 franchise for the future. I do find it funny that the Craig era is divided up in…
  • Anyone else get the sense that Daniel might turn his attention to producing and could become an exec producer of future Bond films? He has hinted that he would like to do that, and I am certain that Babs does not want to stop collaborating with him.
  • DonnyDB5 wrote: » Contraband wrote: » DonnyDB5 wrote: » The cloning of viruses & lethal bacteria to create biological weapons seems much more grounded in reality. I sure hope this is the angle they went with. Same here, but ther…
  • John LeCarre (RIP) edition: In the film version of The Constant Gardener, the topic of James Bond is brought up as characters are playing a round of golf. Ironic, of course, in that both Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz starred in the film--which w…
  • jetsetwilly wrote: » GeneralGogol wrote: » jetsetwilly wrote: » Agree with Connery's performance. TB was the pivotal turning point, the hybrid version, where we still saw glimpses of the character from the first 3 films, and then the mor…
  • Creasy47 wrote: » Contraband wrote: » Wild theory: Someone suggested that this is Madeleine. If so, she's part of Safins gang breaking into the lab, kidnapping Valdo. Look at the eyes and height, is that Lea? It does look like a female …
  • Well, well, well...a friend of mine turned my attention to the following, in regards to Safin's plot: (Spoiler) He sent me several links on the topic, especially this one: https://news.stanford.edu/pr/01/bioterror117.html The important part…
  • Jan1985 wrote: » TripAces wrote: » CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: » Nolan's a bit of a whingebag. Nobody is particular happy about this situation - save for the odd few who don't enjoy going to the cinema anymore anyway. Some forward-thinki…
  • CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: » Nolan's a bit of a whingebag. Nobody is particular happy about this situation - save for the odd few who don't enjoy going to the cinema anymore anyway. Some forward-thinking directors are embracing what streaming h…
  • Mr_Beach wrote: » TripAces wrote: » If NTTD is released in theaters, it will be pushed back to summer. Why would it get pushed back for a 5th time? Vaccinations in the US, UK and the EU start THIS month. I am hopeful it won't be. I…
  • Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » Well, to be fair, what has EON given youngsters in the past decade of so to get excited about? Christ has Dan let himself go in that clip... I don't see that at all. He's likely filmed himself on an iPhone, with a de…
  • Zekidk wrote: » "Industry predicts 'No Time To Die' will delay again" The Bond sequel is currently scheduled to premiere on April 2, 2021, but the movie’s financial backers are wary of being the first blockbuster out of the gate because its cor…
  • DonnyDB5 wrote: » Contraband wrote: » Goldeneye The real Observatory radio telescope, already damaged, collapsed completely today https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1333802368408768515 What a shame. Such a unique structure. …
  • Almost on cue: Arecibo Observatory suddenly collapsed today: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55147973
  • MattiaDeVarti007 wrote: » New video with Lashana Oh, they needed to do this with every member of the cast!
  • Dwayne wrote: » TripAces wrote: » FWIW: EPIX has an all-day Thanksgiving day Bond marathon today. Most interesting: the films are not being shown in order. I like that. A very interesting take on seeing the films out of order @TripAces.…
  • fadetoblack7 wrote: » I’ve always thought there should be more PTS’s that introduce the villain(s) and show them doing their thing, like TMWTGG. And FRWL to an extent.
  • DonnyDB5 wrote: » Guarantee this is how it will play out... ~Gun Barrel. ~Safin in Norway. ~ Madeline emerging from the water. ~Matera romance. ~Matera action. ~Bond puts Madeline on train. ~Title sequence. *This will most likely be th…
  • FWIW: EPIX has an all-day Thanksgiving day Bond marathon today. Most interesting: the films are not being shown in order. I like that.
  • JET007 wrote: » TripAces wrote: » Well, folks. I have it. Tested positive today! Feeling OK. Just headaches, sore throat, general fatigue...kinda like Bond felt after being poisoned by LeChiffre. But in all seriousness, I am thankful my sympto…
  • Well, folks. I have it. Tested positive today! Feeling OK. Just headaches, sore throat, general fatigue...kinda like Bond felt after being poisoned by LeChiffre. But in all seriousness, I am thankful my symptoms are mild. Be well out there.
  • Resurrection wrote: » MakeshiftPython wrote: » Me wanting to feel depressed: TWINE. Me wanting to feel depressed: DAF. Ah. That's me, middle of a Wednesday afetrnoon, already drunk.
  • Bentley007 wrote: » Interview with Lee Morrison Speaks about the No Time To Die Triumph Bikes and background behind the choice. Excellent
  • Late night, can't sleep: YOLT
  • jobo wrote: » TripAces wrote: » For me, FRWL, GF, TB, CR, and SF are a slight cut above the rest. Put them in any order you want. I still have SF as my top choice, but it's a subjective thing, and it grabbed me emotionally. DAF, TMWTGG, and LT…
  • For me, FRWL, GF, TB, CR, and SF are a slight cut above the rest. Put them in any order you want. I still have SF as my top choice, but it's a subjective thing, and it grabbed me emotionally. DAF, TMWTGG, and LTK are my guilty pleasures: I know thes…
  • NickTwentyTwo wrote: » He says Vanilla Sky is his favourite film he’s been in. I haven’t seen it but want to check it out. If you love pop culture, you'll love Vanilla Sky. It's Cameron Crowe's ode to music and film, all wrapped up in a min…
  • mtm wrote: » TripAces wrote: » mtm wrote: » suavejmf wrote: » mtm wrote: » suavejmf wrote: » talos7 wrote: » It’s fair to say that “ going rogue” has been overdone throughout the entire spy genre. Agreed. And every t…