Universal_Exports83
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- Universal_Exports83
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- Scotland
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- Favourite Fleming Novel
- Moonraker
- Favourite Bond Film
- From Russia With Love
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- Sean Connery
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MakeshiftPython wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » However, the extras and "The Mission Dossier: The Making of..." features (as narrated by Patrick MacNee) a few of them (I don't recall which, off the top of my head) have some sort of glitc…
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Dwayne wrote: » Unless a new release really has something new to offer (i.e., picture quality, extras, enclosed essays, etc..), we have (IMO) reached the point of diminishing returns on new BOND DVDs/Blu-Rays. And while I’m willing to make an exce…
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Creasy47 wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » Creasy47 wrote: » Yes, after a while it seems like the only reason to buy any new sets, past upgrading in format, is just for a cool looking case or cover art. I don't even double dip on steel…
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Creasy47 wrote: » Yes, after a while it seems like the only reason to buy any new sets, past upgrading in format, is just for a cool looking case or cover art. I don't even double dip on steelbooks anymore, I just don't look at them enough to just…
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Revelator wrote: » Escalus5 wrote: » You need to read the essay "Rogue Royale" by Jeremy Duns (included in the book Duns on Bond). "Rogue Royale" can be found in the free ebook Need to Know, which Jeremy has made available on his websit…
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ToTheRight wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » ToTheRight wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » So I am new to the Community. And this is a long thread. So this may have been brought up earlier in the thread. If so, I'm sorry for rep…
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Remington wrote: » The Inside documentaries were upgraded on the movies that were released on Blu-ray in 2008 (Connery's first four, LALD, MR, FYEO, TWINE, DAD). Not sure why the rest weren't. Ahh that must be it then. It seems strange the …
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ToTheRight wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » So I am new to the Community. And this is a long thread. So this may have been brought up earlier in the thread. If so, I'm sorry for repeating it. But I have the Bond 50 blu ray box set. I p…
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Mallory wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » I would love to see Robert Elswit as cinematographer. Although at age 72 now I don't think it's very likely. Jonathan Sela would be someone I think would be under consideration. Although with th…
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These days many directors work with a preferred cinematographer. So it's likely whoever helms the directors chair will decide who will be the cinematographer.
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I would love to see Robert Elswit as cinematographer. Although at age 72 now I don't think it's very likely. Jonathan Sela would be someone I think would be under consideration. Although with the OP, I agree that I wouldn't want the Bond films to…
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So I am new to the Community. And this is a long thread. So this may have been brought up earlier in the thread. If so, I'm sorry for repeating it. But I have the Bond 50 blu ray box set. I purchased this in 2012 for the 50th Anniversay and it ha…
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MI6HQ wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » And lastly, what would this have meant for Daniel. As presumably Casino Royale would be ruled out as the first of his films? Two possible scenarios if Connery had starred in CR'67 that would…
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BT3366 wrote: » Lots of points to ponder here. I've read that after Feldman couldn't land Connery's participation that he decided to go the comedy route with CR. Connery's disagreements with Cubby and Harry began long before YOLT, that was just…
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MI6HQ wrote: » Escalus5 wrote: » You need to read the essay "Rogue Royale" by Jeremy Duns (included in the book Duns on Bond). It answers a lot of your questions and also gives a detailed overview of Ben Hecht's Casino Royale script, a serious…
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Escalus5 wrote: » You need to read the essay "Rogue Royale" by Jeremy Duns (included in the book Duns on Bond). It answers a lot of your questions and also gives a detailed overview of Ben Hecht's Casino Royale script, a serious attempt at an adap…
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Agent_99 wrote: » Welcome! @Brofeld, I'm gonna smile every time I see your username. And @Universal_Exports83, that was a beautifully eloquent post, so no worries on that front. Thank you @Agent_99 I appreciate your kind words.
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What about Giancarlo Esposito? He is marvelous and quietly sinister as Gustavo Fring in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul". Could he play it different or would he suffer from comparisons as Gus? I think he would be wonderful and I'm sure…
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1. From Russia With Love 2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service 3. The Living Daylights 4. Thunderball 5. Licence To Kill 6. Casino Royale 7. Goldfinger 8. Dr. No 9. For Your Eyes Only 10. Skyfall 11. Octopussy 12. No Time To Die 13. You Onl…
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Connery - "Diamonds Are Forever" - this was tough as there were so many great themes during Sean's tenure. "Goldfinger" really is the, erm... gold standard. "You Only Live Twice" is beautiful. "Thunderball" is bombastic. But "Diamonds Are Forever" b…
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Thunderfinger wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » Dragonpol wrote: » That was a great introduction, @Universal_Exports83 and certainly much better than just "Hi". Welcome aboard and I hope you will enjoy participating here on the "inside…
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CrzChris4 wrote: » GF, OP, GE, QOS. I’m gonna also throw a curveball and say Dr. No - the whole movie is brisk and has a great pace, and every scene is memorable IMO. I agree @CrzChris4 about Dr. No. I love this film and it's a great wat…
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Mathis1 wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » "From Russia With Love" - The first Bond movie I ever saw. I've watched this more than any Bond film. I can watch it over and over again. It's just fantastic and draws you in. "On Her Majesty's …
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Dragonpol wrote: » That was a great introduction, @Universal_Exports83 and certainly much better than just "Hi". Welcome aboard and I hope you will enjoy participating here on the "inside". :) Thank you Dragonpol. I've received a very warm …
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MajorDSmythe wrote: » To all out new members. Brilliant 🤣 MajorDSmythe
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Creasy47 wrote: » @Universal_Exports83, great read, it's delightful to have you finally join us over here. Have fun! Thank you Creasy47 very happy to be here with you all.
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mattjoes wrote: » Universal_Exports83 wrote: » Hi everyone, I'm Sean from Scotland (Yes, really). I have been on the outside looking in for quite some time and decided to bite the bullet and join. Not that I haven't wanted to. But seeing a …
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"From Russia With Love" - The first Bond movie I ever saw. I've watched this more than any Bond film. I can watch it over and over again. It's just fantastic and draws you in. "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" - When I was younger I never watched…
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Hi everyone, I'm Sean from Scotland (Yes, really). I have been on the outside looking in for quite some time and decided to bite the bullet and join. Not that I haven't wanted to. But seeing a lot of your posts you are such an eloquent bunch. Wit…
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