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Post by skywalker on Jul 17, 2007 7:05:53 GMT -5
Here is an opportunity for you to share with us your reasons for becoming a Bond fan. It may be that you prefer the literary 'Traditional Fleming' Bond or the cinematic 'Cubby' Bond. It could be that you like the music or enjoy playing Bond related games.
The Bond world is so diverse and we want to know your thoughts.
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Post by Greg Haugen on Jul 17, 2007 15:06:49 GMT -5
I saw Licence To kill in the cinema and joined Graham Rye's 007 fan club shortly after. I used to love 007 magazine. I don't think they print it anymore. It's all online.
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Post by Alec 006 on Jul 17, 2007 23:28:26 GMT -5
Hello,
It all started for me back in 1979...I was an eager nine year old with my Dad and brother standing in line at the huge Paramount theatre.
The film was "Moonraker". After the famous gunbarrel opening, Roger Moore getting pushed out of a plane without a parachute, Jaws right behind him, ect. I was hooked!
Take Care!
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Post by harrypalmer on Jul 18, 2007 6:58:32 GMT -5
I watched them from an early age on UK tv. Along with the Carry On films, cups of tea, Test match cricket etc they are an English tradition.
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Post by skywalker on Jul 18, 2007 7:28:16 GMT -5
Hello, It all started for me back in 1979...I was an eager nine year old with my Dad and brother standing in line at the huge Paramount theatre. The film was "Moonraker". After the famous gunbarrel opening, Roger Moore getting pushed out of a plane without a parachute, Jaws right behind him, ect. I was hooked! Take Care! Hi Alec. Firstly welcome to the forum and thanks for your input. I too remember MR being my first introduction to James Bond. I'm not sure of the year, but like Harry, I must have watched it on ITV in the UK. MR still holds a special place in my heart and for all it's flaws, I struggle to criticise it. Believe it or not, I had a hard time accepting anyone in the role of 007 other than Sir Rog. Happy to say this is no longer the case.  |
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Post by Nick on Jul 19, 2007 11:54:51 GMT -5
I saw Licence To kill in the cinema and joined Graham Rye's 007 fan club shortly after. I used to love 007 magazine. I don't think they print it anymore. It's all online. All online now I think. Hold onto your back issues! |
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Post by Greg Haugen on Jul 20, 2007 11:12:12 GMT -5
I saw Licence To kill in the cinema and joined Graham Rye's 007 fan club shortly after. I used to love 007 magazine. I don't think they print it anymore. It's all online. All online now I think. Hold onto your back issues! Safe and secure in a binder somewhere  |
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Post by garyseven on Jul 20, 2007 15:36:19 GMT -5
I bought several of the books at a fete when I was at school. Moonraker is the first film I remember watching on the tv too. I think it was a holiday park somewhere in a mobile home. It was raining but Moonraker cheered us up.
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Favourite James Bond Films: The Dark Knight Trilogy, Mission: Impossible and any upcoming action films starring Pierce Brosnan (no, it's not James Bond which is good because he'll need it to expand his reputation as an actor, especially in the action realm)
Favourite Films: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Harry Potter, Middle-Earth, The Matrix, Mission: Impossible
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Post by FormerBondFan on Jul 21, 2007 12:19:42 GMT -5
I remember back in July of 1998 when my dad rent Tomorrow Never Dies. As I was watching it, I was like "man, I have never seen a movie like this before". I was almost 10 years old back then.
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Post by skywalker on Jul 22, 2007 8:08:12 GMT -5
I remember back in July of 1998 when my dad rent Tomorrow Never Dies. As I was watching it, I was like "man, I have never seen a movie like this before". I was almost 10 years old back then. Where does TND rank in your favourite Bond film lists? |
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Favourite James Bond Films: The Dark Knight Trilogy, Mission: Impossible and any upcoming action films starring Pierce Brosnan (no, it's not James Bond which is good because he'll need it to expand his reputation as an actor, especially in the action realm)
Favourite Films: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Harry Potter, Middle-Earth, The Matrix, Mission: Impossible
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Post by FormerBondFan on Jul 22, 2007 17:08:19 GMT -5
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Post by spectreblofeld on Sept 15, 2007 5:07:41 GMT -5
I grew up watching my father's VHS tapes of the movies he had recorded off the television Twenty years ago now, hard to believe. I still have one or two of those, complete with cheesy old car commercials from the early 80's. The movies he didn't have on tape were watched during TBS' yearly James Bond marathons. I eventually snagged a copy of Casino Royale from a used bookstore and it changed my 007 world forever. I strongly recommend that anyone here who hasn't read the Fleming books, do so. I've now read each one 5-6 times each, and every time I have to travel, I'll grab one of the short story collections for the flight. The books are far, far superior to anything put on the screen as of yet. |
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Post by skywalker on Sept 15, 2007 8:14:57 GMT -5
I strongly recommend that anyone here who hasn't read the Fleming books, do so. I've now read each one 5-6 times each, and every time I have to travel, I'll grab one of the short story collections for the flight. The books are far, far superior to anything put on the screen as of yet. You'll be in good company here. There are many members who prefer the literary Bond to the cinematic Bond. |
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Post by domino on Sept 15, 2007 10:52:18 GMT -5
I've never actually thought about this. I'll admit that i never once thought about how much i liked it until one random Christmas Eve morning as I mused about what the hell occupied my mind so much of the day.
To this day, I'm still not sure. I used to hate it when any of the Bond girls died, it was just so incredibly sad. I guess what happened was that week of Christmas, I had just watched the whole marathon and liked how EVERYTHING just 'was'. I think it's because all the Bonds were just very suave and yet somehow sensitive and protecting. And there was so much adventure and it was nice to know the good guy would ALWAYS win.
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Post by 009 on Sept 21, 2007 12:33:50 GMT -5
I like the escapist quality of the films.
I have a soft spot for English spy thrillers, so also love Fleming.
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