James Bond Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 It's the one Bond film you could say Bond got Pussy at the end and mean it in the most non-vulgar way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Getting Pussy saved his life. In more ways than one. But in all seriousness, sex saved his life. "If I could bang this broad, I could be able to escape and warn M." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Watched From Russia with Love today. Still my favorite Connery film. I feel what made this film was Pedro Armendariz. He was a very likable character and his death scene (and his real life death) was quite tragic. There has been a lot of changes from Dr. No to From Russia with Love.For one, FRLWF has a considerably bigger budget so they could afford to do more locations and most importantly, editing.No just talking about how they edited the beginning to fool the audiences to thinking Bond was killed and not bother to introduce him 16 minutes into the film. It just went smoothly. The best example was the train carriage fight, the sound editing was the best they could do at the time. It was like a Hitchcock film.I've never liked Tatiana, she's hot but that is all she is. Great figure but we already got that with Ursula Andress in Dr. No, why repeat it? Maybe I am just nitpicking. Neither Bond girl holds a candle to Pussy Galore who was a trained pilot who Bond slept with to get her to betray Goldfinger or Domino (Thunderball) who inspite of getting tied up she ultimately gets her revenge. Don't fuck with French girls I guess.The opening credits was awesome, the belly dancer. The title song at the end was meh, they didn't set the standards yet. The gypsy girl fight is probably the sexiest scene in the whole series.I would have liked it if the series started with From Russia with Love than Dr. No. Watch Dr. No until Connery's first scene then shut it off and put on From Russia with Love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I like how mention Hitchcock. I've always felt like if there was a Bond film that could have been a Hitchcock film, it's From Russia With Love. It helps that it's the most down to earth Bond film and that it's a real cold war spy thriller. I could see Hitchcock's style fitting this kind of Bond film really well.Tatiana is okay. Not one of my favorites though. I do love how over the top they make it though, especially on the tape to M:"Will you make love to me all the time and England?""Day and night... now about the decoder."Fun fact: On that tape Bond starts a story "Well, this one time with M in Tokyo..." which would mean he's been to Tokyo. A couple films later he tells Tiger in YOLT that he's never been to Japan before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I feel like I'm the only one here who actually appreciates TWINE for what it is. Obviously it's not one of the best films in the series, but (imo) it is easily Brosnan's 2nd best Bond. The casting of Denise Richards is stupid, but the relationship between Bond and Sophie Marceau's character (Elektra?) was great and the storyline involving stockholm syndrome was pretty good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I feel like I'm the only one here who actually appreciates TWINE for what it is. Obviously it's not one of the best films in the series, but (imo) it is easily Brosnan's 2nd best Bond. The casting of Denise Richards is stupid, but the relationship between Bond and Sophie Marceau's character (Elektra?) was great and the storyline involving stockholm syndrome was pretty good as well.You're not alone. TWINE is my favorite of Pierce's even if GoldenEye is the better overall film. Aside from some questionable acting (Bond's confrontation with Elektra comes to mind), I like the whole dynamic between her and Bond. Richards isn't as bad as most people say, but she's still pretty bad. The flow of the film is awkward most of the time but the action scenes manage to be fun and exciting and with the drama at least they tried. Decent effort overall! I wish they did more with Renard and the "not feeling pain" angle but you can't have it all I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Tatiana (Daniella Bianchi) is actually my second favourite Bond girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Just finished watching Skyfall on Blu-ray finally. It's one of those movies that keeps getting better every time I watch it. The transfer is phenomenal - sound and picture were both superb.I also watched the Shooting Bond documentary which I was happy was an hour long and not just the usual 10 minute featurette that seems to be the standard for most films nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I like how mention Hitchcock. I've always felt like if there was a Bond film that could have been a Hitchcock film, it's From Russia With Love. It helps that it's the most down to earth Bond film and that it's a real cold war spy thriller. I could see Hitchcock's style fitting this kind of Bond film really well.Tatiana is okay. Not one of my favorites though. I do love how over the top they make it though, especially on the tape to M:"Will you make love to me all the time and England?""Day and night... now about the decoder." Fun fact: On that tape Bond starts a story "Well, this one time with M in Tokyo..." which would mean he's been to Tokyo. A couple films later he tells Tiger in YOLT that he's never been to Japan before.I was really hoping he'd finish that story.If they replaced Connery with Cary Grant we'd have a great Hitcock film without Hitchcock directing. I wondered if they were thinking of Hitchcock when making it?Just finished watching Skyfall on Blu-ray finally. It's one of those movies that keeps getting better every time I watch it. The transfer is phenomenal - sound and picture were both superb.I also watched the Shooting Bond documentary which I was happy was an hour long and not just the usual 10 minute featurette that seems to be the standard for most films nowadays.That was actually a really good documentary. I was really surprised. The commentary by Mendes is suppose to be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 DVR Alert http://www.ibtimes.com/oscars-2013-james-bond-tribute-dame-shirley-bassey-adele-honor-bonds-50th-birthday-1101103 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) It's sad that Roger Deakins has no chance of winning the oscar this year because of that Life of Pi. At least Life in Pi like all the films nominated for cinematography was shot using 35mm film. I am glad Hollywood filmmakers still try to embrace film. Digital looks fake. Edited February 23, 2013 by Georgy Zhukov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 The only win I'm expecting for Skyfall is best original song. Anything else will be the icing on the cake.I feel like I'm the only one here who actually appreciates TWINE for what it is. Obviously it's not one of the best films in the series, but (imo) it is easily Brosnan's 2nd best Bond. The casting of Denise Richards is stupid, but the relationship between Bond and Sophie Marceau's character (Elektra?) was great and the storyline involving stockholm syndrome was pretty good as well.IMO it's only slightly better than Die Another Day. It has another good opening sequence, and then drops right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Best song will go to Skyfall. I wish I could see the other films for editing and sound editing though. But Skyfall was a long movie but you don't realize it because it is so well edited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Anyone else hoping for a buddy comedy style film with Bond and Felix? I feel the whole series has been asking for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Or a bromance flick? They should make a prequel to LTK in the vein of I Love You, Man. Felix doesn't have any close friends but needs one to be the best man at his wedding when Bond comes into the picture. Hilarity ensues, and Felix's wife gets killed at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 We'll even cast Paul Rudd as Bond. There's the next risk for the franchise to take!That was actually a really good documentary. I was really surprised. The commentary by Mendes is suppose to be amazing.I might watch it with the Mendes commentary tomorrow. I hear nothing but good things about it.It's sad that Roger Deakins has no chance of winning the oscar this year because of that Life of Pi. At least Life in Pi like all the films nominated for cinematography was shot using 35mm film. I am glad Hollywood filmmakers still try to embrace film. Digital looks fake.Skyfall was shot digitally. You might want to take that back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 According to IMDB it was shot using 35mm filmAnd I found thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RzI9v_B4sxwEnd of an era I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 IMDb is poop. My source is Roger Deakins. Here's an interview where he talks about the camera he used:http://the.me/skyfall-first-bond-shot-entirely-digital-cinematographer-roger-deakins-weighs-into-film-vs-digital-debate/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 No wonder Kodak is going out of business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 I was skeptical early into production when it was announced that it was being shot digitally. I just didn't think it was quite up to par with the traditional way. Naturally, the cinematography in the finished film blew me away so I imagine this may very well become the standard from now on. The end of an era, as you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I know Nolan and Tarantino have been refusing to it but if Deakins can achieve Skyfall with digital it would serve as a convincing case against film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Today I watched Goldfinger. Often said to be the best James Bond movie ever made.Well it certainly is one of the best. A step for the character in the superhero direction even though a many times in this thread, all he did was bang two chicks, played golf and get himself captured (along with a girl klled). Sure he's made several attempts to get away. Even cleverly put a tracking device in a mob bosses pocket with a note wrapped around it for the CIA to find but Goldfinger was one step ahead of him. He really is one of the series better villains and he looks physically imposing. and always one step ahead of Bond. What rescued Bond was sleeping with Pussy which somehow convinced her to turn on Goldfinger. I guess all the money in the world can't beat good sex.The film, along with Thunderball becomes a blue print for the series. It can be argued whether or not that was a good thing but one thing is for sure, it helped the series last this long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Don't forget the fact that she was a lesbian. Bond not only turned her straight but also turned her against Goldfinger. Damn, what a stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 LGBT activists would roll their eyes at it but Bond is that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) I'm watching all the Bonds in order. I had to turn off On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Its vibe was just too jarring for me. I'll watch it eventually... when I'm really intoxicated or something. I can't wait to watch "Never Say Never Again." I'm fascinated by it after reading all the behind-the-scenes stories revolving around that film, and of course it will be interesting to see Connery reprise his role as an older Bond. I watched Moonraker last night, so I'm almost there. The scene below is one of the funniest movie moments ever (for me personally). I haven't laughed so hard in a long time, and all because of one line of dialogue: "I SURE AM BOY!" Edited February 24, 2013 by brainsaber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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