The BJMDDS General Discussion Thread......

[katied]

I would say if Craig does Bond 23 and another (non-Bond) project with Barbara not long after then he starts to lose his dignity.

I don't disagree with that....Every time I think Babs can't sink any lower she does.Whatever next? casting Craig in the remake of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or that book they have the rights to?

[bjmdds]

I will be on 43rd street/6th Avenue a week from Saturday seeing Bye Bye Birdie with my current lady and a bunch of other couples. A Steady PAIN is playing at 45th street/8th Avenue. Both end around the same time. I plan on walking over a few blocks to pass by Craig's theatre and I would love to see him walking on the street after the show. I would probably be the ONLY New Yorker who would recognize him and I would love to say hello to him on behalf of the Sweenster and his pals.......BUT.....that 'ain't' what would happen if I happen to see him. No autographs for moi.

BJ, I was just wondering as you were talking about New York, have you ever seen Woody Allen out and about or does he keep a low profile?

I sat next to Neil Simon last month in a chinese restaurant in mid-town. He was there with his 4th or 5th wife. I almost started to talk to him about The Odd Couple but decided to let him be. I have never seen Woody Allen, nor would I care too.

[bjmdds]

On a related note, while DC is working with the legendary Barbara Broccoli again, Henry Cavill is actually in the new Woody Allen film.

The next Bond if jackman is not utilized quite soon.

[bjmdds]

BJ, you'll have to give us a full report, on both Bye Bye Birdie and on the fans hanging out after the show at A Steady Pain

That you shall receive.

[bjmdds]

I would say if Craig does Bond 23 and another (non-Bond) project with Barbara not long after then he starts to lose his dignity.

I don't disagree with that....Every time I think Babs can't sink any lower she does.Whatever next? casting Craig in the remake of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or that book they have the rights to?

The other 5 actors playing Bond were just that....actors. Craig has become Broccoli's protege, that is the problem. She has some perverted driving force to prove to the world that this crumb matters in show business, not only Bond. She is failing miserably.

[katied]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Babs hiring DC for A Steady Pain is incestuous, for lack of a better word.

[Captain Nash]

On a related note, while DC is working with the legendary Barbara Broccoli again, Henry Cavill is actually in the new Woody Allen film.

The next Bond if jackman is not utilized quite soon.

Jackman aint gonna happen BJ, get that one out of your head. Craig has at least two more films untill his contract is up.
Though I'd say Henry Cavill stands a good chance next time around.
I wonder if the role he lost out for CR will return to him again? Seems to be a family tradition. Having a future Bond star waiting in the wings untill the time is right. Cubby pursued Timothy Dalton through the 70's and 80's untill he signed in '86.
I'd say the same may be true of Cavill.

[Captain Nash]

I would say if Craig does Bond 23 and another (non-Bond) project with Barbara not long after then he starts to lose his dignity.

I don't disagree with that....Every time I think Babs can't sink any lower she does.Whatever next? casting Craig in the remake of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or that book they have the rights to?

The other 5 actors playing Bond were just that....actors. Craig has become Broccoli's protege, that is the problem. She has some perverted driving force to prove to the world that this crumb matters in show business, not only Bond. She is failing miserably.

That's just being silly BJ. Daniel Craig had a proven record as an actor before Bond, has been widely accepted by many as Bond, and will have a career after Bond. The fact that you and katie choose to dislike him is your problem. It makes it very hard to have a sensible discussion with you, when you make comments like that.
Considering his success as Bond and now the early positive reviews for a steady rain, I'd say that Craig is proving a winner for her.

[Captain Nash]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Babs hiring DC for A Steady Pain is incestuous, for lack of a better word.

I wasn't aware that Babs and Dan were now related.
I'd say that there is a better word, not a lack of.

[katied]

Incestuous: Excessively close to and resistant to,outside influence.

Thought I'd post that, since there is more than one meaning to the word and not just the Dueling Banjos one everyone thinks of first.

True, using a word like nepotism would have been better when describing Babs and DC but I think incestuous is closer to the truth!

[Skywalker]

First time I've logged on in ages (numerous reasons why). I must admit I absoloutely p*ssed myself laughing at the new Craig avatar (brilliant stuff).

[katied]

First time I've logged on in ages (numerous reasons why). I must admit I absoloutely p*ssed myself laughing at the new Craig avatar (brilliant stuff).

DCINB needs moar embarassing Craig avatars(for those who want them and don't seem to mind that they're embarassing. )

[Kristatos]

DCINB needs moar embarassing Craig avatars(for those who want them and don't seem to mind that they're embarassing. )

How about the photo from that fake news story about Craig being burned in a fire at Pinewood Studios? The one where he looks like the villain from some crappy kids' comedy film who has just blown himself up, all blackened and smoking.

[katied]

How about the photo from that fake news story about Craig being burned in a fire at Pinewood Studios? The one where he looks like the villain from some crappy kids' comedy film who has just blown himself up, all blackened and smoking.

LOL what movie is the blown up Craig picture from?

[bjmdds]

First time I've logged on in ages (numerous reasons why). I must admit I absoloutely p*ssed myself laughing at the new Craig avatar (brilliant stuff).

Where have you been? Get back here as the battle for the future of Bond continues in this Fortress of Bond Solitude.

[bjmdds]

Craig and Jackman were on Oprah from Central Park NYC Friday for a moment I was told by my friend. Jackman did all the talking. They gave her tickets I believe. Craig stood there like a nice statue.

[katied]

Craig and Jackman were on Oprah from Central Park NYC Friday for a moment I was told by my friend. Jackman did all the talking. They gave her tickets I believe. Craig stood there like a nice statue.

LOL whut? I would think Babs would have her boy Daniel doing all the talking!

[bjmdds]

http://www.asteadyrainonbroadway.com/index.html Why would Jackman allow the billing with Craig's name first unless Broccoli ordered it this way?

[katied]

That picture with the combo of Hugh and DC's faces is unflattering.They could have made Hugh look better(but I'm sure Queen Babs has say on anything related to the play so that ain't happening. )

[The Sweeney]

http://www.asteadyrainonbroadway.com/index.html Why would Jackman allow the billing with Craig's name first unless Broccoli ordered it this way?

Why would Craig allow Jackman to have his name first? Depends on who is judged as the bigger star these days. Arguably I would say Craig is.

Another reason could merely be the fact that they have appeared alphabetically.....?

(reminds me of the Towering Inferno cover...who first - McQueen or Newman....and was settled with one name slightly higher on the right than the other).