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vzok wrote: » ringfire211 wrote: » In light of the tremendous success of the last 3 M:I films which are in equal measure well-made films as well as very rewatchable and entertaining, what would you say were the last 3 Bond films (that’s 3 in a…
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I’m with those who agree that a woman should not direct a Bond film. Bond is a man’s world and should stay that way. No offense to any ladies out there. But there are plenty other genres out there for women to direct.
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I thought GATOR was much more enjoyable than WHITE LIGHTNING!! The former had the late great Jerry Reed (love his singin’ too - that opening tune still gets me!!!) as the baddie who was really good! Of course the following year he was on Burt’s side…
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RIP Bill. I didn’t watch BOB NEWHART but I watched JEANNIE regularly.
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In light of the tremendous success of the last 3 M:I films which are in equal measure well-made films as well as very rewatchable and entertaining, what would you say were the last 3 Bond films (that’s 3 in a row) that could compare in terms of exci…
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Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » That film actually sounds interesting. If Rian Johnson's "subverting expectations" schtick works well in any genre, it's the whodunnit. Univex wrote: » The lack of news is turning this thread into a cuckoo's nest. Now…
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I remember having a hard time getting through SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT II. It was a huge step down from the first one. I think the angsty melodrama between Burt and Sally killed it. But I found the finale with all that car/truck mayhem to be VERY satis…
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Burt Reynolds was a legend! In the 70s we had Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson, and Burt Reynolds! Macho superstars, the likes of which we’ll never see again. SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT is a bonafide classic and is the epitome of Burt’s stardom! I’m de…
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Spot on with those screen caps! You look at those earlier films and the colors are bright, warm, and inviting. Bond’s home looks like a cool place to live. But you look at Craig’s home and the place looks sterile, unwelcome, cold. The colors and in…
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I just came back from a second viewing of FALLOUT! This time on a Dolby theater screen. Superb entertainment!! When I get this on Blu-Ray the helicopter finale will be mandatory daily viewing for me! :)
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Cowley wrote: » First Bond film I ever saw was the Christmas Day TV premiere of DAF in 1978 at the tender age of 5. To my embarrassment as I came to see subsequent Connery films on TV for the next few years I never immediately twigged it was the s…
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Just listened to THE STONE KILLER main theme by Roy Budd. Excellent!! I also forgot what was probably Charlie’s first star vehicle of the 70s - THE FAMILY aka VIOLENT CITY/CITTA VIOLENTA by Sergio Sollima from 1970. Easily his best European film!…
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I say just give it to Amy Heckerling and let her direct one. I’m a big fan of EUROPEAN VACATION.
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CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: » ringfire211 wrote: » CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: » ringfire211 wrote: » It’s just funny to me when I see folks hoping for WHITE BOY RICK (haha) to succeed or get good reviews. It’s a bit like... man, I hope DUMB …
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And while I’m remembering I’ll also throw in DEATH HUNT by our Bond vet Peter Hunt. Charlie Bronson vs the great Lee Marvin. Great outdoorsy snowy adventure! It’s from 1981 but still feels like one of his 70s films. I think this was his last pre-Can…
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I forgot about TELEFON by Don Siegel. That’s another great one! Donald Pleasence is in it. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep”
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CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: » ringfire211 wrote: » It’s just funny to me when I see folks hoping for WHITE BOY RICK (haha) to succeed or get good reviews. It’s a bit like... man, I hope DUMB & DUMBER is a success so that next year GOLDENEYE …
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For me personally DEATH WISH II is more satisfying. The first one is more of an urban drama than an urban crime actioner. He doesn’t even get the thugs (including Jeff Goldblum) who killed his wife. He just shoots and scares some random thugs.
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It’s just funny to me when I see folks hoping for WHITE BOY RICK (haha) to succeed or get good reviews. It’s a bit like... man, I hope DUMB & DUMBER is a success so that next year GOLDENEYE can be an awesome Bond film!! Is that a stretch? …
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DEATH WISH II and MURPHY’S LAW were definitely his 2 best from his later years, from the Cannon/Golan-Globus stable. But his best were from the 70s! His best star vehicles were THE MECHANIC, MR. MAJESTYK, and BREAKHEART PASS.
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I can’t understand why folks are going nuts over this new director Yann something. Because of some new film called WHITE BOY RICK? I never heard of it but just looked it up and I have zero interest in it (and I’m actually a huge fan of the 80s). But…
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Shardlake wrote: » ringfire211 wrote: » @Shardlake as for consistent performances in FYEO I’ll repeat again that Roger Moore runs circles around Harrison Ford (and I like Ford). But Ford lacks the charisma. Come on, it’s Sir Rog. He shines whe…
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I'm not looking to rain on anyone's parade who likes M:I-3 but there's clearly a reason why it was GHOST PROTOCOL (and not M:I-3) that set a new standard and new direction for the M:I franchise. Let's face it - prior to GP this was a confused franch…
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@Shardlake as for consistent performances in FYEO I’ll repeat again that Roger Moore runs circles around Harrison Ford (and I like Ford). But Ford lacks the charisma. Come on, it’s Sir Rog. He shines whether he plays it light or dark in FYEO. Even w…
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Interestingly enough I actually prefer Woo’s M:I-2 to FACE/OFF. I always thought that film was overrated. Great boat chase at the end but little in terms of the action that Woo is famous for. I suppose the performances by Travolta and Cage are the r…
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I don’t even agree that Phil Seymour Hoffman was the best villain. His scenes in the film are so brief that it’s little more than a cameo appearance. What does he have like 2 or 3 short scenes in the entire film? He barely has room to make an impres…
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Mendes4Lyfe wrote: » 1. Mission Impossible 3 2. Mission Impossible 3. Fallout 4. Ghost protocol 5. Rogue Nation 6. MI:2 Wow! I think this is the first time I see anyone putting M:I-3 at the top. It’s definitely my least favorite. Not onl…
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MakeshiftPython wrote: » Maybe I'm jaded, but FALLOUT didn't wow me like it seems to have for many here. Comparable to Bond, I'd rank it along with some of the John Glen films which were middling but still fun to watch. The 1996 film and GHOST PRO…
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I’m still recovering from the excitement that was M:I-FALLOUT (which I just saw, I know I’m late to the party). One of the most incredible things I’ve seen on the big screen I literally have lost all hope that modern-day Bond can compete with this n…
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fanbond123 wrote: » For Your Eyes Only features a stuntman driving a motorbike down a bob sleigh. Not only is that insanely dangerous, if you ride off the side or hit the side you can be killed instantly or suffer horrendous injury, it's comparabl…
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