#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 You are a deeply un-British person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Bake Off is one of the best shows on TV. I'll stick by my choice of Aiden Turner for Bond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,519 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just don't have Evangeline Lilly as the Bond Girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 She's too good for that. I've always liked her. EDIT: I ACKNOWLEDGE THIS WAS TOO HARSH Nick1Ø66 and mstrox 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,711 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I've always liked her as well, but I don't get the "too good to be a Bond girl" thing. Ursula Andress was a Bond girl. As was Jane Seymour, Grace Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Sophie Marceau, Halle Berry, Monica Bellucci, and Eva Green. Not to mention Barbara Bach, who was very much an equal of Bond in her turn as a Bond girl. And you could argue that Judi Dench was the Bond Girl of Skyfall. Nothing wrong at all with being Bond girl, especially if the writers give her some substance. 1 hour ago, Disco Stu said: I'll stick by my choice of Aiden Turner for Bond. I can see it! Ricard and Disco Stu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 34 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: Ursula Andress was a Bond girl. As was Jane Seymour, Grace Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Sophie Marceau, Halle Berry and Eva Green. Not to mention Barbara Bach, who was very much an equal of Bond in her turn as a Bond girl. And you could argue that Judi Dench was the Bond Girl of Skyfall. Ursula Andress is known as a woman in a white bikini. Not an actress. I also don't consider Yeoh the "Bond girl" of TND. That's Teri Hatcher (I know I'm splitting hairs). Yeoh is also the last time they did anything remotely good with the concept. The whole Bond Girl thing is one of the traditional Bond tropes I don't really care about. They can feel free to change that as much as they want to make it good. Edit: I ACKNOWLEDGE THIS WAS TOO DEFENSIVE OF MY INITIAL HARSHNESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,711 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Well, perhaps, but I think the "too good to be a Bond girl" is sort of an insult to some of the many talented women (or just great women in general) who have played that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I certainly meant it most as an insult to the writers. But I'll take your interpretation too. Many of the women you listed are not good actors at all. Barbara Bach is a terribly awkward performer and all of her line readings in that movie were wooden and kinda funny. Part of the fun of course with the Moore Bonds. That's me insulting her, for those keeping score. She's great at being Lady Starkey though. Edit: GOSH I REALLY LEANED INTO THE WHOLE DEFENSIVENESS THING DIDN'T I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,711 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Don't take it personally Disco Stu, I just though the "too good' thing was a little dismissive. If you're comfortable with it, no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I dunno if I'm comfortable with anything I've ever said tbh Edit: SEE HOW I DECIDED TO DEFUSE THE TENSION WITH SELF DEPRECATION. CLASSIC ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,711 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I wouldn't tell Mrs. Stu that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I'm still banking on her finding my complete lack of self-confidence charming. 36 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: I can see it! Right??? He'd be great! #MakeBondSuaveAgain Nick1Ø66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,514 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Stefancos said: You are a deeply un-British person! That's because, I'm not British, I'm English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Holko said: Just don't have Evangeline Lilly as the Bond Girl. 007 and Tauriel back at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,711 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 33 minutes ago, Jerry said: 007 and Tauriel back at it! Peace be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Why isn't Jeremy Renner British? We could have closed the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I want to see Bond smoke again. He doesn't even smoke cigars anymore like Roger Moore did. The character was written as a smoker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldB 0 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I almost wish Orlando Bloom landed the role just to see the memes. Almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 7 hours ago, Horner's Dynamic Range said: I want to see Bond smoke again. He doesn't even smoke cigars anymore like Roger Moore did. The character was written as a smoker. The character was also written to hold 1950's upper class British ideas about race and homosexuality and women. What's your point? Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 The point is conceded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,711 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: The character was also written to hold 1950's upper class British ideas about race and homosexuality and women. A very good reason for why Tarantino should direct the next one, and set it in the 60s! Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: A very good reason for why Tarantino should direct the next one, and set it in the 60s! Blech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,514 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 "Excuse me, old boy. I'm gonna muthafuckin' kill your ass!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Blech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,514 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,352 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 A Bond shot in 70MM Panavision but that rarely leaves M's office, and is almost 3 hours long with a story way too insubstantial to justify that running time! GREAT! Fuck, what a waste of my time The Hateful Eight was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I mean, the guy kills people. Why can't he smoke? Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 7 hours ago, Horner's Dynamic Range said: I mean, the guy kills people. Why can't he smoke? Sigh ...because in order to do his job well he needs to be healthy. 15 hours ago, Nick1066 said: A very good reason for why Tarantino should direct the next one, and set it in the 60s! It definitely would be different but that's exactly why most people would have a problem with it. Not me though, I like different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Bonds alcohol and smoking addictions are addressed in the novels. Can’t remember which novel it was, but M straight up sends him to rehab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,514 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Sigh ...because in order to do his job well he needs to be healthy. Perhaps he could vape? 2 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Bonds alcohol and smoking addictions are addressed in the novels. Can’t remember which novel it was, but M straight up sends him to rehab. That's THUNDERBALL...I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I could imagine Babs Broccoli aiming to temper Bond and make him more gentle, docile and a sensitive new age guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,514 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 He could make a cappuccino, for his boss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 M will be played by Laura Dern and sport a purple hairdo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 They can do a Puppet James Bond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Richard said: Perhaps he could vape? Too feminine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 You see loads of men vaping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Meaning its not feminine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 How so? That has nothing to do with men being more masculine or feminine. I know smokers that think vaping is for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 You're not masculine unless you're actively killing yourself really slowly. Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 25 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: I know smokers that think vaping is for sissies. And I know smokers who think it is not. And who themselves vape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, Stefancos said: And I know smokers who think it is not. And who themselves vape. Well, they are not gonna think of themselves as being sissies, of course. 23 minutes ago, Cherry Pie That'll Kill Ya said: You're not masculine unless you're actively killing yourself really slowly. Vapers need a new manly role model, like the Marlboro man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Well, they are not gonna think of themselves as being sissies, of course. People who smoke in this country tend not to give a shit about what other people think about them smoking. Or else they would stop. I think smoking in 2018 is a dumb thing to do, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,711 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Stefancos said: People who smoke in this country tend not to give a shit about what other people think about them smoking. Or else they would stop. I think smoking in 2018 is a dumb thing to do, btw. Smoking in 1918 was a dumb thing to do. It's just even dumber now b/c people know it's dumb, and have no excuse. Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just now, Nick1066 said: Smoking in 1918 was a dumb thing to do. Smokers in 1918 were ignorant, because they didnt know. Smokers in 2018 are dumb because they do know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Oh come on let people have a fag now and then. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 So they get cancer and make healthcare more expensive for everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Fun police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 See, you don't really think that. You're just trolling because you're bored. I'm bored with you now. Profile>Settings>Ignored Users. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Same old Claire. Still trying to save the world, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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