Strider Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I've decided to revisit Bond seeing as Sky have got them all on demand until September 2013. The best place to start then... I was born in 1962. I have not known a world without the Beatles, Rolling Stones, or James Bond. Eatlier this year, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Dr. No", the American Cinematheque screened every James Bond movie made...from 1962's "Dr. No" to 2008's "Quantum of Solace". I didn't see every one, mainly concentrating on the '60s-70s. Saw a couple of the Pierce Brosnan's too, and was struck by how much a cartoon they had become. They reminded me of the Joel Schumacher Batman movies. What was a surprise, given how much the fans rejected him at the time, was how much I loved the lone George Lazenby film, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". This is one Bond movie that really holds up and hits you on an emotional level. Of course, it helps that it also stars Diana Rigg(Emma Peel from "The Avengers" tv show), one of the few actresses to hold their own in a Bond movie amongst the boys and toys. Poor George Lazenby...he was cursed by having the impossible task of following Sean Connery, but his Bond is very human and interesting in his own write. I think you'll be very surprised, Ady, when you get to "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" in your Bond-o-thon. Meanwhile, the latest Daniel Craig Bond opens tomorrow...and I have already had several people who saw an advance screening of "Skyfall" tell me it is the... Best. Bond. Movie. Ever. Well, following the disappointing "Quantum of Solace", I have no doubt it is an improvement over that film. But the best Bond film of all-time? That seems a stretch. I do want to see it as the trailer looks good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Just watched 'Beavis & Butthead Do America' Currently watching 'In Cold Blood' (Robert Blake) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb126 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 "In Cold Blood" was one of the first true crime novels I read when I was young. I've probably read it a few times and have seen the movie a few as well. Maybe because I was very young when I read it, the crime was senseless, the family was so lovely, all of the above, but it has always "stayed with me". The "Capote" film with Phillip Seymour Hoffman had a few scenes in it that I'd rather not see again, and probably won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 ^^^ "In Cold Blood" was the first true crime book I read, too, jb. The movie creeped me out when I saw it as a kid with my family at the Drive-In. Later, I began to appreciate it as much for Conrad Hall's exquisite B & W cinematography as for the performances and script. There is a scene towards the end that any lover of photography will recognize as pure poetry. It is when Robert Blake is talking as he's looking out the window as it is raining outside. The reflection of the rain drops hitting the window against Blake's face gives him the appearance of weeping. It's a haunting moment. There's a giant poster display of various James Bond movies in the lobby of the Arclight Hollywood theatre. It's somewhere between 40-50 feet high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I was born in 1962. I have not known a world without the Beatles, Rolling Stones, or James Bond. Eatlier this year, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Dr. No", the American Cinematheque screened every James Bond movie made...from 1962's "Dr. No" to 2008's "Quantum of Solace". I didn't see every one, mainly concentrating on the '60s-70s. Saw a couple of the Pierce Brosnan's too, and was struck by how much a cartoon they had become. They reminded me of the Joel Schumacher Batman movies. What was a surprise, given how much the fans rejected him at the time, was how much I loved the lone George Lazenby film, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". This is one Bond movie that really holds up and hits you on an emotional level. Of course, it helps that it also stars Diana Rigg(Emma Peel from "The Avengers" tv show), one of the few actresses to hold their own in a Bond movie amongst the boys and toys. Poor George Lazenby...he was cursed by having the impossible task of following Sean Connery, but his Bond is very human and interesting in his own write. I think you'll be very surprised, Ady, when you get to "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" in your Bond-o-thon. It's been a long time since I watched the Bond films (about 15 years), but the three that stood out the most to me at that time were "From Russia With Love", "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and "The Spy Who Loved Me". I think it's a great shame that Lazenby never played Bond again. Meanwhile, the latest Daniel Craig Bond opens tomorrow...and I have already had several people who saw an advance screening of "Skyfall" tell me it is the... Best. Bond. Movie. Ever. Well, following the disappointing "Quantum of Solace", I have no doubt it is an improvement over that film. But the best Bond film of all-time? That seems a stretch. I do want to see it as the trailer looks good: I've heard nothing but good things about it. I won't be watching it until I've finished watching all the others, including the two unoffcial ones, "Casino Royale" (1967) and "Never Say Never Again". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I rented "In Cold Blood" a few years ago. I was so impressed with it, I bought it a few days later, along with a copy of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Strider Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 ^^^ Another CLASSIC! "Do you expect me to talk?" "No Mr. Bond. I expect you to die." Jimmy Page played on the soundtrack sessions, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 ^^^ Another CLASSIC! "Do you expect me to talk?" "No Mr. Bond. I expect you to die." I'm really enjoying watching them again, maybe more than when I was younger. Jimmy Page played on the soundtrack sessions, too! I never knew that, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rock Historian Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I recently watched The Wrestler again for the 5th time. I posted that movie here way back when. Some love it, some hate it. I thought it was great. Gives a good inside look at how strong the human spirit is. It's dark, deep and real. Anyway, on Netflix I watched a B flick (grindhouse movie) called "Hobo with a shotgun":....loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ady Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) I recently watched The Wrestler again for the 5th time. I posted that movie here way back when. Some love it, some hate it. I thought it was great. Gives a good inside look at how strong the human spirit is. It's dark, deep and real. Anyway, on Netflix I watched a B flick (grindhouse movie) called "Hobo with a shotgun":....loved it! "The Wrestler" is on LoveFilm Instant, so I might give it a watch sometime. "Hobo with a Shotgun" looks like fun, so I added to my queue. I did a bit of research and I see that like "Machete", it started out as just a trailer for the Tarantino / Rodriguez 'Grindhouse' double-bill. Edited November 10, 2012 by Ady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Watching "Mrs. Doubtfire" as I type. Classic. Robin Williams is the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Watching "Mrs. Doubtfire" as I type. Classic. Robin Williams is the man. I remember as a kid, watching Mork and Mindy. I used to have the bubble gum cards from the show....good ole' days. Good Morning America and Awakenings are two great Williams movies too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Lincoln is coming and should be good. Daniel Day Lewis who I thought was fabulous in the Age of Innocence, Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field. I have to see this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Lincoln is coming and should be good. Daniel Day Lewis who I thought was fabulous in the Age of Innocence, Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field. I have to see this one. My dad wants to see it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 "The Wrestler" is on LoveFilm Instant, so I might give it a watch sometime. "Hobo with a Shotgun" looks like fun, so I added to my queue. I did a bit of research and I see that like "Machete", it started out as just a trailer for the Tarantino / Rodriguez 'Grindhouse' double-bill. Both "The Wrestler" and "Hobo With A Shotgun" are good, although their approach and intent are entirely different. I thought I had posted something about "Hobo With A Shotgun" last year when it was released, but the search function didn't turn up anything and there is no way I'm scrolling thru the back pages to find it...or "The Wrestler" post. Suffice to say Rutger Hauer is a hobo...and he's got a shotgun...and he's pissed. Look out! Blood, guts and F-U-N, FUN ensue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Fills the Air Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) I watched the Danish film, A Royal Affair, last night and really enjoyed it. Historical drama is one of my favourite genres anyway, and I particularly enjoyed the historical context of the Enlightenment ideas. Edited November 11, 2012 by Magic Fills the Air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb126 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hello Magic Fills the Air. A Royal Affair looks good, I have it saved in Netflix, it's not available yet. Thanks for the link. If you don't mind, what is the title of the painting in your avatar? I tried to find it in google searches, but was unsuccessful. I would like to see a larger version of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Edited November 11, 2012 by Ady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hello Magic Fills the Air. A Royal Affair looks good, I have it saved in Netflix, it's not available yet. Thanks for the link. If you don't mind, what is the title of the painting in your avatar? I tried to find it in google searches, but was unsuccessful. I would like to see a larger version of it. Magic's avatar is the painting "Marianna in the Moated Grange" by John Everett Millais. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb126 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks Strider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) ^^^ You're welcome, jb. Ady, your image in your last post comes out as a question mark. You may need to repost. Really interested in seeing "Chasing Mavericks"; anybody see this yet? Edited November 11, 2012 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 My dad wants to see it also. Good lineup of stars. It amazes me how different Daniel Day Lewis can look from film to film. Just compare him in The Age of Innocence to him playing Boss Tweed. I wonder how the makeup will work for Lincoln? Sally Field is great. Happy to see her in it. I do not know how much focus will be on the assasination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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