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1) The Empire Strikes Back 2) E.T. 3) Star Wars 4) Raiders of the Lost Ark 5) Superman the Movie 6) Jaws 7) Close Encounters of the Third Kind 8) Hook 9) Schindler's List 10) The Witches of Eastwick

George Martin.

It's a bit different from Batman and other reboot series though in that all the Bond films are still considered part of the official Bond "series". Until Skyfall was named it was known as Bond 23. I doubt they'll go back and remake earlier storylines because the series would be repeating itself (some would argue that the Bond films are similar enough already without remaking old storylines!).

Ah, I didn't realize that. Especially since M is still played by Judi Dench. It probably helps to just think of every Bond film as a reboot. Far fewer headaches.

I wouldn't even say Moonraker is a "bad" movie. There are just too many great scenes. The opening skydiving scene is amazing. The entire carnival scene is exciting and tense, especially Jaws appearing in the alleyway. I always loved the boat/waterfall scene (even if the version of the 007 theme is too slow!), and Michel Lonsdale makes a very effective villain. Love the cable car scenes. Damn, there are just too many great scenes for this to be considered a bad movie. Also the score and title song are both excellent. Yes, it all begins to fall apart under its own weight during the slow, ponderous outer space scenes, but the final scene makes it all worth it. "I think he's attempting re-entry, Sir". As for the whole Blofeld storyline not making sense from You Only Live Twice to OHMSS (how come Blofeld doesn't recognise Bond in when they meet in OHMSS???), from OHMSS to Diamonds are Forever (How come Blofeld is no longer bald, and has miraculously recovered from his neck injury despite the fact that this film clearly is set immediately after OHMSS, hence Bond angrily going after Blofeld at the start), and Diamonds Are Forever to For Your Eyes Only (oh hang on, Blofeld IS bald and in a wheelchair after all, never mind)... it makes no sense whatsoever, so I just watch each film on its own merits and have fun with it. Unlike many franchises that include several changes of main actor throughout, the Bond series makes no attempt to explain how the Bond of the computer age is the same 40-year old as the Bond from the cold-war era, or how the last few "prequel" stories are clearly set in the 2000s whereas the Connerys are clearly from the 60s. None of it makes any sense, but it's all terrific fun. I just take each film on its own merits, and hope they keep any references to earlier films to a minimum so as to avoid my getting a headache trying to come up with a rational explanation for the logistics of it all.

Spy Who Loved Me is one of my favourites too. What do people on this board think of Moonraker? I've always really enjoyed it. The thrill it gave me as a child never went away. Yes, it's very comical, but then so is TSWLM. I've never understood why it's almost universally hated, at least in online communities. As a product of its time I think it's great fun. Just checked the subs on Dr No, and it's as BluRay.com said: English and Spanish.

Indeed. Wagner.

I'll check when I get home. According to BluRay.com, Dr No has English and Spanish subs, but I'll check. I will assume that whatever is on Dr No will be the same for the other 21 films.

Absolutely loving my Bond 50 set. Watched Dr No on Sunday, and it absolutely blew me away. The opening Jamaica scenes have such detail and vibrance, especially in the backgrounds. For the first time watching this film I really felt I was there. I'm planning on watching a film a week in chronological order, which will hopefully bridge the gap until Skyfall gets released on Blu.

What's a Jonas brother?

My copy from Quartet finally arrived (despite having not received shipping notice or any replies to my emails...), and it's in good shape. Great product.

Yes, that was a lovely touch. She even looked and acted like she could have been related to the Brig, didn't she? Great casting and subtle performance. Hope we see some more of her.

That's fantastic news! I'm 99% sure it'll never happen, but it's wonderful publicity for the show. Aside from some gaping plot holes and a horribly rushed ending, I thought The Power of Three was by far the strongest episode of the season so far. Really really feelgood stuff, and most importantly it felt like proper television. It didn't feel like a dumbed down Hollywood movie crammed into 45 minutes. Bravo! A few more like that and I'll be very happy.

Mine's going to the USA, so maybe that's why it's taking longer. Hmmm. Fommes, did you get shipping notice?

Skyfall and Hobbit in equal measure. I voted Skyfall. Not too bothered about Lincoln until I read a review or two. Spielberg's historical films are a mixed bag. For every Schindler's list we get a couple of Amistads.

Ok, I've had no contact from Quartet records at all. Not even a reply to my email asking for confirmation of purchase. Their customer service doesn't just suck, it is literally non-existant. No sign of the CD, no communication, nothing. Has anyone had anything at all from Quartet records yet? Any communication? A shipping notice? God forbid an actual CD?

I see someone already has it for sale for $70 on Ebay...

Couldn't resist.

"Spiral" series 1. It's a "Wire"-esque cop drama set in Paris. Tonight we start watching series one of "Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Oh, and Tom Baker as well (who?)

My SAE CD arrived but I'm still waiting for the one from Quartet Records in Spain.

I completely understand. However, do listed to the great violin solo take on the final track. You even get to hear Johnny himself complimenting the violinist. Very nice.

Great CD. Clydie King is such a whining b*tch on the bonus improv track though. Damn I wanted someone to slap her!

If Adele does the theme to Skyfall, she could call it "23". Geddit?