dalsh327 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I am kind of surprised "Nobody Does It Better" wasn't picked because Marvin Hamlisch wrote it (a few people on Twitter commented about that), but I think Streisand already doing "The Way We Were" and Carly's history of stage fright, probably wanted to go with the woman who's known for James Bond theme songs. Jimmy Page is supposedly on the soundtracks to Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice, and Thunderball. He was still doing session work during the beginning of Led Zeppelin, so he might be on OHMSS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Something like that. I think at his meeting with Harry he lied about his acting experience, but then was honest with Peter Hunt about not being an actor and Hunt basically said "You managed to fool two of the biggest producers into thinking you're an actor. That makes you an actor."If you want to be accurate, watch Octopussy first. That was a summer release whereas NSNA was a fall release. Then again, you might want to watch NSNA first to get it over with. Otherwise, you'll be following NSNA with AVTAK and that's two awful films in a row.Either way Connery would be a nice break from Moore. So should I endure two Moore's or just one?Didn't Peter Hunt call them two of the most ruthless producers ever? They clearly didn't give a shit about his lack of experience, he was good looking and was the perfect Bond because they could break him in and have him grow into the role better. Being only 30 he could have gone on until 1985 and retire at age 45.I am kind of surprised "Nobody Does It Better" wasn't picked because Marvin Hamlisch wrote it (a few people on Twitter commented about that), but I think Streisand already doing "The Way We Were" and Carly's history of stage fright, probably wanted to go with the woman who's known for James Bond theme songs.Jimmy Page is supposedly on the soundtracks to Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice, and Thunderball. He was still doing session work during the beginning of Led Zeppelin, so he might be on OHMSS.Yeah, Jimmy Page has been building credibility and friends over the years. The reason behind Zeppelin's success.Let us not mention that abortion of a tribute again. No wonder the actors didn't show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Maybe use Connery to split it up. NSNA is tolerable I suppose, but Octopussy is definitely better.Had Lazenby been on until say Roger's retirement age, then that would have brought him up to (and including) Tomorrow Never Dies. Imagine that - a nearly 30 year tenure as Bond. I wonder if Page's contributions were minimal or significant. I figured Vic Flick was Barry's "go to" guy. Maybe it's Page's guitar we hear in the gun barrels post Dr. No. That'd actually be pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Page probably added a layer or a backup track. I think they always do that to get that studio sound.I think at one point Dalton would be destined to get the role. They've been after him for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Pretending Lazenby signed the seven film deal and the release dates of the films as they are remained unchanged, then that would have secured him through Octopussy, meaning Dalton could have come in for A View To A Kill and then we'd have one extra Dalton film with us. The producers still would have met Pierce during filming of For Your Eyes Only so he'd still be on the studios minds and thus a likely candidate for GoldenEye, so history might not have changed all that much. We just wouldn't have had Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like Roger Moore as Bond. I think he was the right Bond for the 70's. It can be debated whether or not Lazenby would have been eventually accepted. I think Moore's tenure on The Saint helped.I have always been impressed with Lazenby and Rigg's chemistry. Where do people get the idea they've had none? The casino scene and later in the bedroom, they were just perfect. Probably helped that they may have had a fling. Lazenby was a womanizer. Maybe he was a method actor? Thinking about watching DAF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like Roger Moore as Bond. I think he was the right Bond for the 70's. It can be debated whether or not Lazenby would have been eventually accepted. I think Moore's tenure on The Saint helped.I have always been impressed with Lazenby and Rigg's chemistry. Where do people get the idea they've had none? The casino scene and later in the bedroom, they were just perfect. Probably helped that they may have had a fling. Lazenby was a womanizer. Maybe he was a method actor? Thinking about watching DAF.Just watch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yeah, maybe get the first three Roger Moore's out of the way tomorrow. Had to make sure the scene from NSNA wasn't cut so I checked and I must say, the DVD transfer is amazing. And my blu ray seems to touch up the picture so it looks sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I guess I'll only ever have NSNA on Blu Ray...not worth spending more on that film that the Bond 50 set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Man there are some funny lines in this movie.Hilarious. Best thing about this movie is that it goes by fast.Connery does seem to be having a good time. Edited February 27, 2013 by Georgy Zhukov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Just realized something. Lana Wood's character dies from being drowned. Went the way her real life sister Natalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Man there are some funny lines in this movie.Hilarious. Best thing about this movie is that it goes by fast.Connery does seem to be having a good time.DAF or NSNA? Honestly, I think DAF gets a worse rep than it deserves. Not a masterpiece, but a fun movie still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 DAF. I still like it better than YOLO. DAF clearly doesn't take itself seriously and YOLO was like a serious film and to me that makes it worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 And it's racist as fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Mie Hama did make the third act easier on the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 That she did, but unfortunately I'm so bored by that point I'm falling asleep and not enjoying her anyways.Diamonds is a more fun film, I'll definitely agree with that. I still rank Diamonds, YOLT, and AVTAK at the bottom of my list though. Unless you want to count CR '67. God, that movie is horrible, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I think I miss half of YOLO because I've spaced out so many times. Mie Hama wakes me up though. Impressive volcanic set yeah.I couldn't even get 20 minutes into CR 1967. I mean I get "British humor" I understand comedy but it just isn't funny. Even with Peter Sellers. Maybe I will give it a try, I do love the theme.Speaking of theme, this needs to be worked in Bond 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 That's the problem - CR '67 just isn't funny. It's a total mess of a film. I managed to get through it once. The only reason I hold onto the DVD is because it has the '54 Casino Royale as a bonus feature which is, to date, the only release of that on DVD even though the last 5 minutes or so is cut. It's weird because my VHS copy of CR '54 has the full thing (albeit the 5 minutes was restored from a much poorer quality print).CR '54 is worth a watch. It's not bad for the first screen adaption of Bond and made for American audiences. Some of the dialogue is surprisingly sharp.And I love Bond '77! It's so dated but it's awesome. Love that the sole reason Hamlisch composed it was because he was a Bee Gees fan and figured he'd throw that into the score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I might just watch it on YouTube. I am put off by Bond looking like a football player.It is a great theme, isn't it? My favorite part is at 2:55. So disco. Hamlisch was one of the better non-Barry composers. Loved how he integrated Nobody Does it Better in the score.I am excited for the Roger Moore, the controversial Bond. Going to endure his best and worse moments. I am convinced he is a tough Bond. I feel his interviews downplay his performances. If you are going to say you are terrible that is what people will see. I felt he was convincing in his brutal scenes and it is a shame they decided to tone them down. His best acting was in his first three films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 It's very strange but it's aged oddly in light of the film series so it makes no sense. They even rename him: Jimmy Bond. How very American. Still, give it a shot! It's not bad for live television. He does look like a football player though, Hamlisch was indeed phenomenal. Probably the best non-Barry composer, at least until David Arnold came along. Nobody Does It Better is a great song and he used it nicely in the score.That's the thing about Roger - he's very humble and always makes fun of himself in interviews. That's part of his humor. I think he did a fine job as Bond. A different Bond, but he definitely made it his own. The good outweighs the bad in his tenure, which only makes sense since it was the longest one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I can see why people went crazy over The Spy Who Loved Me just because of Nobody Does it Better. It was like Goldfinger or even Skyfall. The important third film that delivers. I think in our hearts we wanted The World is Not Enough to be that film but it didn't deliver. Moonraker and Die Another Day certainly did not live up to Thunderball. Spy has made a lot of money in its day but not as much as Live and Let Die but impressive since MWGG didn't deliver half as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'll probably be in the minority here like I was with TWINE, but DAF is neither entertaining or funny to me. I struggle to watch any part of that movie. Connery just looks bad, the jokes aren't that funny and the end is terrible (imo). Other than DAD, I think it's easily the worst movie in the series.Also that TV version of Casino Royale from the 50's is...differen't. Not like the Bond we know now, but it's definitely worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Jill St. John was also a horrible Bond girl. Nice to look at but that was it.She, Denise Richards and Halle Barry are exactly the reason I do not like American Bond girls.Barbara Bach and Cary Lowell are exceptions but it can't be denied that some of the worse are Americans. Edited February 27, 2013 by Georgy Zhukov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Snow day means I'm finally gonna get around to watching NSNA today. Maybe Everything Or Nothing too, thats in my Netflix queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Live and Let Die now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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