I like the idea of Edgar Wright more and more. I like his sense of pacing and how he puts action sequences together in general. He also tends to get really great performances from his actors.
He does action, humor and drama very well. While he's best known for his comedies, Baby Driver shows he doesn't have to rely on comedy to make a good movie.
There is a big problem here... these days Bond directors have a lot more say in the films, they are no longer the hired hand. Largely because BB and MW are pretty hands-off as producers. This all comes unstuck because you have a Danny Boyle situation where they come up with and idea, it gets green lit (the last film was in final casting and maybe only two months from filming) and then some suit decides, nah, we can't approve this. Now, Boyle may be sanguine about it all - saying he was nicely renumerated for his trouble - but what a waste of time! Can any director afford to do all that, time-wise? On top of which, there's the old thing - Nolan is A-list, and they want a percentage, and the producers usually won't grant that.
Perhaps the reason there are so many odd moments in Casino Royale - scenes that seem scripted for a younger actor, like Cavill, is that Campbell really had it in mind that he was the guy he'd be getting - my point being, again, the director has a big say in the writing to it.
I guess my issue is that Bond movies are supposed to have their own distinctive style rather than rely so heavily on a director to provide his/her style. The main reason (read: not the only reason) the Craig films were so uneven, despite Craig putting in solid performances each time, is because there was too much opportunity given to the directors to impart their own styles. (In fairness, this probably started with Die Another Day). The only Craig film where that didn’t happen is Casino Royale, and it’s no coincidence that is the best of the lot. And yes, I realize that movie relied on Fleming’s source material to a point, but I’d say about 75 percent of the film is not from Fleming.
That is a long-winded way of saying that I think an experienced, competent filmmaker like Martin Campbell is a better fit for the Bond franchise than “visionary” directors. Cubby knew this, which is why Spielberg never got the job despite wanting it. And Spielberg in his prime was a better fit than Chris Nolan or any of the other prestige directors being bandied about in this thread.
Agree... though I think the main and only reason Spielberg didn't get the job is that. being an A-list (Jaws was the film of the decade really, okay maybe Star Wars inches it) he'd want a share of the profits - there's the story about Spielberg meeting Moore by accident at an airport and saying how he'd love to do a Bond film, and Moore eagerly conveying this news to a stoical Broccoli who just pointed out he'd want a cut of the gross.
Probably the reason Tarantino never got the nod despite wanting it. I do think Vaughan was missed opportunity having seen Layer Cake again but as CR did mega business - as did Kingsman - I guess that's solely my loss.
Nobody had heard of the NTTD director, who didn't necessarily do a bad job (though I hate the film overall) admittedly he was hired at short notice.
BB and MGW seem to like Director consistency, where possible, so perhaps had hopes and earmarked Cary Joji Fukunaga to do a second film, before his alleged misconduct misdemeanours..
Barbara Broccoli attended a BFI event yesterday and she confirmed no work had happened on Bond 26, though was non-committal about the prospect of Denis Villeneuve directing, the latter seemed enthusiastic though.
Hopefully, BB is being coy and they have got some things lined up already. Using a car analogy, I can't help thinking she treats the Bond films now as a Garage Queen, whereas Cubby would get out and drive it every weekend.
Nolan admits to Villeneuve that Tenet was his 'Bond' film and Nolan says OHMSS is his favourite Bond and also how he likes the spy world of the Le Carre books - he wrote Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which was made into a good film with Gary Oldman and a host of other good British actors.
Interestingly Villeneuve references Spielberg and the fact that he wasn't allowed to make an EON Bond.
I think it gives some interesting insights into what we might see if Nolan does ever get to do an EON Bond.
To me Inception felt more like a Bond movie than Tenet did. I also notice that the only new entry on Nolan's IMDB page is the script for a new version of Momento. So far he isn't the director or producer of that project. This isn't proof of anything, it just makes it possible that Bond26 is his next big project. Villeneuve on the other hand has too much on his hands to work on Bond for years.
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To me Nolan is a strong candidate to direct Bond26 until he isn't. That is until he launches a big non-Bond movie project or EON signs on some other director.
The 16 Feb. would have been the BFI bash they were both at where Nolan was given a Fellowship, but BB's face doesn't strike me as too positive. The photographer probably captured a friendly hello by Nolan.
I know Nolan said that, but what would you expect a director to say at this point? Of course he can be telling the truth. But if he is somehow connected to the next Bond movie and the time isn't right to say so, what would you expect him to say? "No comment" or "I can't say anything about this yet"? This is why I only see Nolan taking on a new big project or EON saying someone else is hired as definite proof that he won't direct Bond26.
I agree Nolan might want to deflect enquiries and perhaps stop future questions, and maybe that's why he used such strong language but what he is saying could also be true. I think Vaughn's recent comments about EON not being keen on him indicates they have been talking to directors. Thinking about it, and after being so sure about it being Nolan a few weeks ago, I can't decide if Nolan really is likely to do it, especially after Denis Villeneuve's comment to Nolan about Spielberg not being allowed to do a Bond. Has Nolan suffered the same fate?
Whomever, whenever a Director's announced it's going to be an exciting time.
It feels very much at the moment like sitting in a car on a fairground ride, waiting, static, the lights are off and the operators are nowhere to be seen. As soon as there's an announcement, things start to show signs of life and the handbrake is released, even slowly, it will feel like the ride has begun again.. 😊
What is Denis Villeneuve's secret project? World of Reel speculate it might be bond. Baz Bamigboye wrote on Deadline that he see him and Barbara Broccoli together at a recent BFI event.
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I like the idea of Edgar Wright more and more. I like his sense of pacing and how he puts action sequences together in general. He also tends to get really great performances from his actors.
He does action, humor and drama very well. While he's best known for his comedies, Baby Driver shows he doesn't have to rely on comedy to make a good movie.
There is a big problem here... these days Bond directors have a lot more say in the films, they are no longer the hired hand. Largely because BB and MW are pretty hands-off as producers. This all comes unstuck because you have a Danny Boyle situation where they come up with and idea, it gets green lit (the last film was in final casting and maybe only two months from filming) and then some suit decides, nah, we can't approve this. Now, Boyle may be sanguine about it all - saying he was nicely renumerated for his trouble - but what a waste of time! Can any director afford to do all that, time-wise? On top of which, there's the old thing - Nolan is A-list, and they want a percentage, and the producers usually won't grant that.
Perhaps the reason there are so many odd moments in Casino Royale - scenes that seem scripted for a younger actor, like Cavill, is that Campbell really had it in mind that he was the guy he'd be getting - my point being, again, the director has a big say in the writing to it.
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I guess my issue is that Bond movies are supposed to have their own distinctive style rather than rely so heavily on a director to provide his/her style. The main reason (read: not the only reason) the Craig films were so uneven, despite Craig putting in solid performances each time, is because there was too much opportunity given to the directors to impart their own styles. (In fairness, this probably started with Die Another Day). The only Craig film where that didn’t happen is Casino Royale, and it’s no coincidence that is the best of the lot. And yes, I realize that movie relied on Fleming’s source material to a point, but I’d say about 75 percent of the film is not from Fleming.
That is a long-winded way of saying that I think an experienced, competent filmmaker like Martin Campbell is a better fit for the Bond franchise than “visionary” directors. Cubby knew this, which is why Spielberg never got the job despite wanting it. And Spielberg in his prime was a better fit than Chris Nolan or any of the other prestige directors being bandied about in this thread.
Agree... though I think the main and only reason Spielberg didn't get the job is that. being an A-list (Jaws was the film of the decade really, okay maybe Star Wars inches it) he'd want a share of the profits - there's the story about Spielberg meeting Moore by accident at an airport and saying how he'd love to do a Bond film, and Moore eagerly conveying this news to a stoical Broccoli who just pointed out he'd want a cut of the gross.
Probably the reason Tarantino never got the nod despite wanting it. I do think Vaughan was missed opportunity having seen Layer Cake again but as CR did mega business - as did Kingsman - I guess that's solely my loss.
Nobody had heard of the NTTD director, who didn't necessarily do a bad job (though I hate the film overall) admittedly he was hired at short notice.
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BB and MGW seem to like Director consistency, where possible, so perhaps had hopes and earmarked Cary Joji Fukunaga to do a second film, before his alleged misconduct misdemeanours..
Barbara Broccoli attended a BFI event yesterday and she confirmed no work had happened on Bond 26, though was non-committal about the prospect of Denis Villeneuve directing, the latter seemed enthusiastic though.
Nice to see Sir Michael there. I don't think I've seen Villeneuve talk about Bond like that before either.
Curious amount of Sunak bum-licking in that article though. Stick to the showbiz Baz, you're not writing for the Mail anymore.
Hopefully, BB is being coy and they have got some things lined up already. Using a car analogy, I can't help thinking she treats the Bond films now as a Garage Queen, whereas Cubby would get out and drive it every weekend.
The link doesn't work for me. "Page not found".
Didn't work for me either but you can find the clip on-line in various places through a Google search.
Villeneuve has Cleopatra next and then either Rendezvous with Rama or Dune Messiah so I can't see him being available for Bond26.
I find it hard to imagine a Villeneuve Bond film, great though he is.
Nolan talks a lot about Bond in this recent interview with Denis Villeneuve.
Nolan admits to Villeneuve that Tenet was his 'Bond' film and Nolan says OHMSS is his favourite Bond and also how he likes the spy world of the Le Carre books - he wrote Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which was made into a good film with Gary Oldman and a host of other good British actors.
Interestingly Villeneuve references Spielberg and the fact that he wasn't allowed to make an EON Bond.
I think it gives some interesting insights into what we might see if Nolan does ever get to do an EON Bond.
To me Inception felt more like a Bond movie than Tenet did. I also notice that the only new entry on Nolan's IMDB page is the script for a new version of Momento. So far he isn't the director or producer of that project. This isn't proof of anything, it just makes it possible that Bond26 is his next big project. Villeneuve on the other hand has too much on his hands to work on Bond for years.
Seems like that entry for Memento has been on his page for a while. Not sure why a new version has to be made, the current version is perfect.
But Nolan has said the rumours about him doing Bond26 are "bollocks". See the link to my previous post below.
https://www.ajb007.co.uk/discussion/comment/1066681#Comment_1066681
Interesting new paparazzi photo taken on 16 February 2024
https://twitter.com/Born4Bliss/status/1759000676892319873
To me Nolan is a strong candidate to direct Bond26 until he isn't. That is until he launches a big non-Bond movie project or EON signs on some other director.
But Nolan has said the rumours about him doing Bond26 are "bollocks". See the link to my previous post below.
The 16 Feb. would have been the BFI bash they were both at where Nolan was given a Fellowship, but BB's face doesn't strike me as too positive. The photographer probably captured a friendly hello by Nolan.
I know Nolan said that, but what would you expect a director to say at this point? Of course he can be telling the truth. But if he is somehow connected to the next Bond movie and the time isn't right to say so, what would you expect him to say? "No comment" or "I can't say anything about this yet"? This is why I only see Nolan taking on a new big project or EON saying someone else is hired as definite proof that he won't direct Bond26.
I agree Nolan might want to deflect enquiries and perhaps stop future questions, and maybe that's why he used such strong language but what he is saying could also be true. I think Vaughn's recent comments about EON not being keen on him indicates they have been talking to directors. Thinking about it, and after being so sure about it being Nolan a few weeks ago, I can't decide if Nolan really is likely to do it, especially after Denis Villeneuve's comment to Nolan about Spielberg not being allowed to do a Bond. Has Nolan suffered the same fate?
If I were a betting man, I'd bet on Nolan. I don't care what he says publicly as it's all a deflection game.
Whomever, whenever a Director's announced it's going to be an exciting time.
It feels very much at the moment like sitting in a car on a fairground ride, waiting, static, the lights are off and the operators are nowhere to be seen. As soon as there's an announcement, things start to show signs of life and the handbrake is released, even slowly, it will feel like the ride has begun again.. 😊
Nolan has been awarded an honorary Cesar at France's Cesar awards, their version of the Oscars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6AboWS6vHY
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He'll put Bond in a dress. It'll be called Bond Strikes Camp.
What is Denis Villeneuve's secret project? World of Reel speculate it might be bond. Baz Bamigboye wrote on Deadline that he see him and Barbara Broccoli together at a recent BFI event.
It's of course possible he has pushed back his other projects.