Classic Bond Forum

I thought maybe it was less expensive to go to the movies in the 1960s regardless of inflation, that you have to take this into account as well. But perhaps I got this all wrong?

It's based on number of tickets sold worldwide. More people went to see Skyfall in the cinema than Thunderball ...

bjmdds wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 8:36 pm Craig, by contrast, “changed that somewhat in that he was much tougher.”

Yes, in the overly sensitive, weeps in his martini kind of way.

So, what's the mind-blowing franchise first?


What if M assigns Bond to a mission that he has no personal connection to? :shock:


Whoa there friend, let's not get ridiculous!


On another note I personally can't wait for the role to be recast so Daniel Craig will no longer be "the face of ...

To co-sign Omega's point. There's a big difference between a barely known actor starring in a B tier super hero film mouthing off in an interview and the reigning James Bond telling half his audience to piss off.

I'm here!


To Omega's point yeah the games fell off a cliff during the Craig years, too many slap dash cash grabs, go figure for the Craig era. The new one is a hard one to nail down, the positive is it's made by the company behind the wildly popular Hitman games and it had a lot of buzz leading up ...

I'm inclined to agree with Kris, this is definitely a Denis Villeneuve film (for better or worse), why else bring in a super expensive auteur to launch this new era. Unlike Babz who brought them in so she could polish her lapel at Hollywood parties as she lists in her most snobbish accent all the ...

Bookie's odds , at this point I think even Kris and I may be on the boards at 10-1.

Another breathy, wispy tune with lyrics straight out of Chat GTP, same as the last two films, I would even throw Skyfall in there except Adele has a much stronger voice which elevated it some. I guess we know who won't be singing the theme for the next film, as they're not likely to use the same ...

HAHAHA! Especially ironic considering the shift Dan's films took in the later half of his run!

kater23 wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 4:35 pm It’s more striking when you see a picture of him with Rachel.She’s what I would call an English Rose.

I guess that would make Dan the thorn?!

So Craig is going up for roles against men 15 years older than him? Craig was born in 1968, Neeson 1952! Remember when Craig was the "fresh face" replacing Brosnan? Now a man the same age as Pierce is considered Dan's contemporary? Should have moisturized old boy!

bjmdds wrote: Wed Mar 04, 2026 12:59 am How many of these will Broccoli run to the stores to buy? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vsfiq8Su ... ture=share

I don't know about Babz, but I can guarantee David "The Underpants Gnome" Zaritsky will buy more than a few!

What BJ's A.I. doesn't mention is the vindication we are receiving as everyone begins stepping back from Craig's era in anticipation of the next. Even the vaunted lap dogs over at MI6HQ are showing cracks in the facade on their forum!




Dirtybenny,you get it! :clap:


And you in turn my lady ...

Don't let the door knob hit yer backside on the way out Babz! Like Kater said DRAMA QUEEN!

Also this:
"a closed-door meeting with cast, crew, and longtime collaborators"

What cast and crew? Nobody's been cast yet! The script isn't finished, how can you have a crew?! In reality it was the "long ...

Hey gang, take this in the spirit in which it is intended, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, but has the dearth of Bond news really have just just sitting around and talking about the weather? :jack: :lol:
Don't worry DB. By this time in 3 years there MAY be a Bond film from Amazon. In the ...

I sometimes see comments from people saying "how is this site still going?" I think it's evolved beyond it's original purpose, now that Craig is gone, and is more of a friend group. I'm pleasantly surprised when new people join at this late stage, though.

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Hey gang, take this in the spirit in which it is intended, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, but has the dearth of Bond news really have just just sitting around and talking about the weather?

Kristatos wrote: Sat Feb 14, 2026 5:43 pm Can't get into this site on my laptop, though I can using Tapatalk (for now).

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Are you using a VPN on the laptop Kris? I find it very hit or miss on this site.

How about bookie's odds stories, those are still ok right?

Not a good sign at all, it's the dialogue that sets Bond apart from his peers. Sure it may be a bit cheesy at times, but without it Bond ceases to be and becomes just another action figure no different than any other.