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peter

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peter
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Favourite Fleming Novel
Moonraker
Favourite Bond Film
No Time To Die
Favourite Bond Actor
Daniel Craig
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  • Dragonpol wrote: » I have an account over there since 2013 under the same username as here but I've never actually posted under it. I see @bjmdds is quoting posts from several members here verbatim over there. Even a moderator on DCINB called Kris…
  • Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » That’s an impressive resume he’s got @peter. Oo I’ve also just seen he…
  • Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » That’s an impressive resume he’s got @peter. Oo I’ve also just seen he’s involved in the script for Fantastic …
  • Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » Even if we were to go as far as to call ATJ a brat, which I don't think is a fair characterisation at all, we put up with grumpy old man bond for years "I'd rather slash my..." and the rest, why is bratty young kid bond any wo…
  • Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » That’s an impressive resume he’s got @peter. Oo I’ve also just seen he’s involved in the script for Fantastic Four apparently. I’m not a huge Marvel f…
  • Denbigh wrote: » peter wrote: » Denbigh wrote: » That’s an impressive resume he’s got @peter. Oo I’ve also just seen he’s involved in the script for Fantastic Four apparently. I’m not a huge Marvel fan but if you cast Vanessa Kirby, I’m th…
  • Denbigh wrote: » That’s an impressive resume he’s got @peter. Oo I’ve also just seen he’s involved in the script for Fantastic Four apparently. I’m not a huge Marvel fan but if you cast Vanessa Kirby, I’m there regardless, and it’s gonna be direct…
  • Denbigh wrote: » Yeah, Craig is brilliant @peter. I'm not sure if the blog is still a thing but I know they're still doing their podcast, Scriptnotes? Such a great podcast and they have great guests on and cover a lot of interesting topics in just…
  • Denbigh wrote: » I think that you also have to keep in mind that we're only so aware of the capabilities of a creative, even by basing it on what they've done in the past, whether it's directors, writers or actors. It's why I'll always keep an ope…
  • 007HallY wrote: » But again, Gilbert was a ‘dramatist’. And one of Young’s big contributions to the films was helping introduce the broader humour. What you’re describing with those examples is (kind of) an evolution of the film Bond and its hu…
  • I like punch-drunk love and school of rock, but most of the time no. Even then I don't want a Bond film that resembles either of those movies. When has a Bond film ever resembled either of these two films??????
  • Last_Rat_Standing wrote: » Creasy47 wrote: » I don't follow hockey at the level below the NHL at all so I do wonder what Macklin Celebrini brings to the table compared to other #1 picks in recent years. Never heard of him honestly …
  • 007ClassicBondFan wrote: » I think a strong argument could be made that (aside from Comedians), Dramatists also have a strong sense of humor. But they also provide nuance (which I'm sure isn't in Mendes's comfort zone from what I've seen he…
  • Mathis1 wrote: » peter wrote: » In the end, gentlemen, I went over there to read what and who they were... They truly sound obsessed and paranoid. Holding an almost 20 year grudge against a filmmaker and an actor, is unhinged. Their obse…
  • The trouble is EON hired dramatists to insert humour and playfulness back into bond, that was never going to end well. They hired who to do what?? Butterworth worked a few polishes, and I don’t think it was for the humour?? Are you talk…
  • EoN will go with more than just their gut-feeling. This will be an exciting time at EoN HQ. A small and intimate group will see history being made in real time. During auditions, it will bring an air of all the possibilities that could transpi…
  • In the end, gentlemen, I went over there to read what and who they were... They truly sound obsessed and paranoid. Holding an almost 20 year grudge against a filmmaker and an actor, is unhinged. Their obsession with you @Benny really shows wha…
  • 007HallY wrote: » DewiWynBond wrote: » Apart from all the fannying about doing contemporary dance poses, he seems like a nice lad. His voice, is smoother/different. Say what you want about ATJ, but that hand stand on the chair was imp…
  • Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » Univex wrote: » I, for one, don’t think they’re looking for the next Craig, as that would be offensive towards Craig himself. Most here don’t want ATJ for his voice and attitude and are adamant that those are their reasons…
  • Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » After Craig we NEED a Bond with flair, ATJ fits that mould. The Gospel according to @Mendes4Lyfe , amen, 😂… Please tell us more of what “we need”…. 😂
  • Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » I think the problem is everyone is trying to think outside the box, expecting EON to pull another Craig, when if the past has taught us anything it's that EON don't work in a predictable pattern, they adapt. ATJ might well be …
  • buddyoldchap wrote: » peter wrote: » Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » Huh? I'm out of the loop clearly, aren't deadline reputable? @Mendes4Lyfe , I know you don’t like reading anything that may go against your ideas. And you like black or white…
  • Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » Huh? I'm out of the loop clearly, aren't deadline reputable? @Mendes4Lyfe , I know you don’t like reading anything that may go against your ideas. And you like black or white, but, if you are interested, one of the foll…
  • Benny wrote: » @peter Confucius say: It’s easy for one to deny being a troll. It’s better to rise above and not feed the troll. Agreed, I’m taking steps back. I think it’s a virus and I don’t want to catch it….
  • DEKE_RIVERS wrote: » Deadline don't let it go. Yep, trolling … 🙄
  • DEKE_RIVERS wrote: » https://deadline.com/2024/03/sam-taylor-johnson-has-vested-interest-in-husband-becoming-james-bond-1235871409/ Deadline again. @DEKE_RIVERS , surely you're trolling by now? Bruce Haring wrote that piece which is a…
  • Feyador wrote: » Heretical, I know ... but for Bond, and based on his varied mastery of genre material, I would prefer Matt Reeves > Nolan > Villeneuve. I didn’t even think of Reeves, @Feyador — good call!! He’d be excellent. Bring so…
    in Batman Comment by peter March 2024
  • jetsetwilly wrote: » peter wrote: » jetsetwilly wrote: » Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » I saw a youtuber late last year say that as long as there's an announcement by the end of April then we're on track, and I've been using that as a guideline …
  • Last_Rat_Standing wrote: » With the way Tampa is playing, I wouldn't be surprised if they jump Toronto for 3rd in the Atlantic Neither would I. Look at the pedigree on that team, from coach on down. They shouldn't be discounted or doubted. …
  • CrabKey wrote: » The only solid bit of reliable news comes at the end of each Bond film. As for the bloggers, Tik-Tokkers, Tubers, Tabs, etc, views and sales. Anything to make a dollar. Yep, 💯.