One thing to remember, too, is that Craig isn't just wearing the suits out of personal taste, though he certainly has a lot of influence. The Bond films are essentially a big advertisement for any number of products, including Tom Ford suits. As a walking billboard (or race car), he has to try to be a model for whatever product placement is currently being pushed by the film. Certainly, Ford is getting a lot of mileage out of the Bond film placement. His suits are essentially copies of the 1960s stovepipe pants ones, though cut even more narrowly.
It's true that the Bond films are a big advertisement for Tom Ford suits. But with the exception of the black Windsor suit and the Windsor dinner jacket in Spectre, Craig is not wearing the look that Tom Ford typically sells or promotes. Tom Ford did not design the suits that Craig wears in Skyfall and Spectre, costume designer Jany Temime did. For many people I've spoken to, the Bond films have given them a negative impression of Tom Ford, and it's quite an inaccurate impression of Tom Ford.
Craig's suits may well have been designed specifically for the films in some cases, especially with the nods to Connery, but Ford himself absolutely is pushing the same basic style:
It's true that the Bond films are a big advertisement for Tom Ford suits. But with the exception of the black Windsor suit and the Windsor dinner jacket in Spectre, Craig is not wearing the look that Tom Ford typically sells or promotes. Tom Ford did not design the suits that Craig wears in Skyfall and Spectre, costume designer Jany Temime did. For many people I've spoken to, the Bond films have given them a negative impression of Tom Ford, and it's quite an inaccurate impression of Tom Ford.
Craig's suits may well have been designed specifically for the films in some cases, especially with the nods to Connery, but Ford himself absolutely is pushing the same basic style:
Someone I spoke to thought that TH was dating Taylor Swift to help him get the Bond role. ?:) Is his trying to make Barbara Broccoli jealous? Or perhaps the publicity from the breakup song that Taylor Swift writes about him would be just what TH needs.
What in the blazes would Hiddleston dating Taylor Swift have to do with playing James Bond? Unless there is some scandal attached to it at some point, who cares.
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What in the blazes would Hiddleston dating Taylor Swift have to do with playing James Bond? Unless there is some scandal attached to it at some point, who cares.
It matters no more than Craig's dalliance with Sienna Miller, post-Layer Cake, really In the Internet Era, every moment must be filled with something.
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What in the blazes would Hiddleston dating Taylor Swift have to do with playing James Bond? Unless there is some scandal attached to it at some point, who cares.
It matters no more than Craig's dalliance with Sienna Miller, post-Layer Cake, really In the Internet Era, every moment must be filled with something.
You may both be correct. But you may also be wrong. Hiddleston is garnering a lot of attention for cavorting about with the most famous pop star in the world. EON have always avoided casting A-list celebrities. Perhaps Hiddleston-as-Bond was a done deal weeks ago (as some here, myself included, tend to believe), and therefore this has no bearing on the outcome. On the other hand, if Hiddleston was merely in advanced talks, along with other candidates, I could see all of this publicity working against him.
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What in the blazes would Hiddleston dating Taylor Swift have to do with playing James Bond? Unless there is some scandal attached to it at some point, who cares.
It matters no more than Craig's dalliance with Sienna Miller, post-Layer Cake, really In the Internet Era, every moment must be filled with something.
You may both be correct. But you may also be wrong. Hiddleston is garnering a lot of attention for cavorting about with the most famous pop star in the world. EON have always avoided casting A-list celebrities. Perhaps Hiddleston-as-Bond was a done deal weeks ago (as some here, myself included, tend to believe), and therefore this has no bearing on the outcome. On the other hand, if Hiddleston was merely in advanced talks, along with other candidates, I could see all of this publicity working against him.
Good point, but a moot one I think, as I too remain convinced that Tom's being cast is a fait accompli---despite it being an exceedingly (mostly) well-kept secret.
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Apart from being "the guy who plays Loki," TH isn't terribly well known in the U.S. Now, the same was true of DC and Timothy Dalton (and George Lazenby, Sean Connery....but I digress!). I don't think his fun with Taylor Swift is a publicity stunt, but it's certainly making him better known now!
I'd heard this elsewhere. Given the current state of everything, gravitational force draws us all toward the black hole of cynicism
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My daughter told me tonight ( Yes, That's my source)
That this is all being filmed for Taylor's new music video. ?
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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Haha!
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My daughter told me tonight ( Yes, That's my source)
That this is all being filmed for Taylor's new music video. ?
I read the same thing a couple of days ago in the paper - beggars belief if it's true 8-)
I too have heard the theory that the THTS romance is part of an elaborate music video. The source (Heart FM) suggested/pointed out that the pictures of them cavorting have all been released from one picture agency.
Anyway, when is EON going to tell us the they've cast TH?
James Norton? It's really crickets out there. How's a bookie to make an honest living? Create something where there is nothing. ) -{
I think James Norton is a valid candidate: nationality, acting ability, age, looks height all seem ok.
Tim Roth on the other hand is a strange suggestion - being British and a very good actor isn't enough.
Jamie Bell makes Craig look very tall, since Bell is just 5' 7''.
The rest of the list is standard fare.
Not real familiar with James Norton. Might be a fine candidate. Looks a little too much like Hugh Grant for my tastes. Usually the guys who tick off all the boxes don't get the role....may be a bit too generic and easily passed over.
Is anyone else disappointed with the choices for the next film?
IMO Craig is a really hard act to follow - I think they should do something completely different!
Exactly what that entails I have no idea - maybe they should have finally killed him off! )
What I'd really like to see (rather than another film) is all of the guys who played Bond sitting around drinking, smoking cigars, and talking about their experiences over the years! {[]
I know it shouldn't effect his capability to play Bond but this Taylor Swift stuff is really putting me off Hiddleston.
I think it's because all previous Bond actors have all had a certain aloofness to them. A bit of an edge. Hiddleston doesn't tick that box.
The trick is can he portray James Bond convincingly on the big screen. He doesn't need to be Bond except in the movies. As far as aloofness goes, I never saw that in Roger Moore or Pierce Brosnan in their off screen personas and they had pretty good runs as Bond.
We shouldn't let all this internet nonsense cloud our vision. If it came out that the guy was a racist, abused women, was mean to his Mum, etc then I could see that being problematic but he's apparently involved romantically with Taylor Swift....oh how awful 8-) )
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It matters no more than Craig's dalliance with Sienna Miller, post-Layer Cake, really
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
You may both be correct. But you may also be wrong. Hiddleston is garnering a lot of attention for cavorting about with the most famous pop star in the world. EON have always avoided casting A-list celebrities. Perhaps Hiddleston-as-Bond was a done deal weeks ago (as some here, myself included, tend to believe), and therefore this has no bearing on the outcome. On the other hand, if Hiddleston was merely in advanced talks, along with other candidates, I could see all of this publicity working against him.
Good point, but a moot one I think, as I too remain convinced that Tom's being cast is a fait accompli---despite it being an exceedingly (mostly) well-kept secret.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Which is what I thought.
Taylor Swift promoting herself.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2016/07/05/taylor_swift_and_tom_hiddleston_performance_art_rumors_cannot_undermine.html
I'd heard this elsewhere. Given the current state of everything, gravitational force draws us all toward the black hole of cynicism
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
That this is all being filmed for Taylor's new music video. ?
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
1. James Norton - 1/3
2. Adrian Turner - 7/4
3. Tom H Swift - 9/2
4. Idris Elba - 10/1
5. Damian Lewis - 12/1
6. Tom Hardy - 14/1
7. Tim Roth - 33/1
8. Jamie Bell- - 33/1
9. Michael Fassbender - 33/1
10. Henry Cavil - 40/1
He's 5'7" and 55.
And he wouldn't have been suitable for Bond 20 years ago (although he is a pretty good actor).
I read the same thing a couple of days ago in the paper - beggars belief if it's true 8-)
I too have heard the theory that the THTS romance is part of an elaborate music video. The source (Heart FM) suggested/pointed out that the pictures of them cavorting have all been released from one picture agency.
Anyway, when is EON going to tell us the they've cast TH?
I think James Norton is a valid candidate: nationality, acting ability, age, looks height all seem ok.
Tim Roth on the other hand is a strange suggestion - being British and a very good actor isn't enough.
Jamie Bell makes Craig look very tall, since Bell is just 5' 7''.
The rest of the list is standard fare.
IMO Craig is a really hard act to follow - I think they should do something completely different!
Exactly what that entails I have no idea - maybe they should have finally killed him off!
What I'd really like to see (rather than another film) is all of the guys who played Bond sitting around drinking, smoking cigars, and talking about their experiences over the years! {[]
I'd pay good money to see him play Bond
I thought Adrian Turner was the favourite again?
I know it shouldn't effect his capability to play Bond but this Taylor Swift stuff is really putting me off Hiddleston.
I think it's because all previous Bond actors have all had a certain aloofness to them. A bit of an edge. Hiddleston doesn't tick that box.
The trick is can he portray James Bond convincingly on the big screen. He doesn't need to be Bond except in the movies. As far as aloofness goes, I never saw that in Roger Moore or Pierce Brosnan in their off screen personas and they had pretty good runs as Bond.
We shouldn't let all this internet nonsense cloud our vision. If it came out that the guy was a racist, abused women, was mean to his Mum, etc then I could see that being problematic but he's apparently involved romantically with Taylor Swift....oh how awful 8-)