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DaltonCraig007 wrote: » Nowhere did I wrote 'Alien: Covenant' is a bad movie compared to 'Kong: Skull Island'. I never post reviews on this thread based on the quality of the films, but on my enjoyment of them. 'Covenant', by all means is a way be…
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I don't get all this ragging on CGI as a means to criticising a movie. Before CGI, people used to complain about it being only a man-in-a-costume, now they criticise it for not being a man-in-a-costume. If Scott had had CGI available to him back in …
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Dr_Yes wrote: » In a way, I'd just assume not try to rank Bond films. I agree with this statement. I've resigned from ranking Bond movies myself, as they're either "very good", "middling" or "not very good". Very few fall into the bottom cate…
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Neither do I, @GoldenGun. When I think of past Bond movies that could have been better with a change in cast, director/writer, or composer, OHMSS isn't one of them.
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BAIN123 wrote: » Either way Ohmss called for a more experienced actor in the part. Laz had his moments in the film but even he feels it wasn't a good film to start off with. Forgive me, @BAIN123, when has Lazenby ever said: "even he feels it …
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She's definitely Stateside American, @Getafix. Ex-wife of James Cameron. She's the only female director that's been suggested here that I think could do a credible job directing a future Bond movie.
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Me also, @Dragonpol. I sent off a letter to Roger around the time of TSWLM and got a signed photo just before the release of MR. I'd actually forgotten I'd sent it, as it took years to get the reply. The only other actor to bother doing this at the …
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barryt007 wrote: » There must be more to that alternative ,that must be a raw experiment !! A raw experiment? No, it's a demo of Cont's first stab at the FYEO song, before he was told to go away and improve on it. Does anyone remember Shee…
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I will say this for Conti, @BT3366, at least his song resonated with radio listeners and record buyers in 81, which is more than can be said for Barry's OP title song. By the way, have your heard Sheena Easton's alternative version for FYEO, that wa…
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I'm not too sure what Scott meant by his Alien: Awakening comment, but it's interesting to note that author Alan Dean Foster, who is currently slated to pen the official Alien: Covenant novelization, will also be penning an official sequel novel! Li…
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I've read a number of reviews, and no, I'm not going to read them all, but I'm not getting the "messy storytelling" vibe from those that I have read, @boldfinger. Some complain of a "slow build-up" and a "lull" as some consider it too talky in parts…
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Actually, I do remember the Spanish boycotts due to Francisco Franco, @Gustav_Graves. I don't think it spoiled the contest too much, though. There's a film that alleges that Franco, the dictator who ruled Spain for nearly 40 years, rigged Eurovision…
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I thought Depp was very good in Black Mass. Have you seen that movie, @BondJasonBond006? I think his Pirates role is an easy paycheck and one that does't stretch him much as an actor.
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The problem I have with FYEO goes all the way back to the summer of 81 and before. After the release of MR, as a matter of fact, when RM publicly announced to the world that MR would be his last Bond picture. As others have mentioned previously, and…
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bondjames wrote: » Yes, without the same actor there are more similarities. I agree on FRWL/TLD only to a degree. I will add GE/TLD and OHMSS/FYEO to the mix (not just because of the alpine sequences but also the reset feel after the overblown pre…
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I'm not looking forward to it, but I'll probably be dragged along to go see it by the other half, so I'll end up seeing it anyway. The first one was enjoyable enough, but Depp is beginning to get on my John Wick with the same drunken sailor skit in …
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To be honest, @Gustav_Graves, I couldn't care less where it finishes. But there's no point in taking part in a contest if you'll sole ambition is not to finish top. Besides, who remembers an act that finished tenth? I don't.
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I've just listened to the UK entry for the first time. My verdict from the UK: pretty lady, good singer, lousy song. Total dirge to my ears, which means it's probably got a chance of winning.
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I think that was slightly different, @bondjames, as Moog synthesizers are an instrument and it all depends on how they are used. For instance, Chicory Tip and ELP were both using synths in the early 70's but their musical styles are miles apart, as …
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boldfinger wrote: » Creasy47 wrote: » Indeed. Hopefully he incorporates some tracks that really evoke Vangelis' work on the original. The only chance to pull that off would be to not try to evoke Vangelis. Having said that, I´m d*** f***…
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Yes, @bondjames, New Romantics started in '79 and by the summer of '81 were in their full pomp. I think before that it was called New Wave? Electro music was all the rage at this time. not disco, for which groundbreaking Giorgio Moroder could be cal…
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BT3366 wrote: » Maybe I should put in the controversial opinions thread, but I like FYEO's score. It seemed fresh then and I still enjoy it. It energizes the many action sequences and doesn't repeat itself over and over. It works better than mo…
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suavejmf wrote: » Fleming must have quite liked Ursula Andress in DN though. He included her in OHMSS. Indeed he did, like most full-bloodied males of the time, he was completely enraptured by her charms. DN is one of my favourite JB books…
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Torgeirtrap wrote: » Thunderball is my number one summer movie. Will probably do a double feature with Dr No - another summer Bond film for me. Coincidentally, I saw both Dr No and Thunderball as a double-bill feature back in 1972, I think i…
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So true, @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7. That's why it's such a smart movie and book. Another thing I'll throw in is that the very first scene that Lazenby shot for the movie was that kilt-wearing moment where he confidently walks up the stairs and into Piz …
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I believe so, @Thunderfinger. It's released here in the UK next week on 11th, same as Asia. For some reason it's being released much later in the States.
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It looks like early media screenings for Covenant happened a couple of days ago. Hard to gauge the response as there's an embargo that's not lifted until this Saturday, but early single-worded responses are encouraging. The world premiere tonight mi…
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Orlando Bloom is just another Hiddy for me, posh boys wanting to be Bond. Hardy is probably too well known now and too high profile to be considered for Bond, alongside Fassbender, who should have been in contention for Casino Royale, not for Bond 2…
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talos7 wrote: » Goldfrapp has a new album out. They still have a sound that would fit Bond. I think they would have been a good choice maybe ten year's ago, but their allure has waned somewhat since then. It's a tough one choosing a new artis…
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