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  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    The Daniel Craig Effect
    John Williams joins me for a discussion about what makes Daniel Craig's interpretation of Bond so impactful....and why does Craig influence the style and purchase patterns of so many? John also shares some tips on how to share your hobby with others in your life!
    https://youtu.be/6ZEysg_DHRI


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  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    The Bond Community: The Ian Fleming Foundation

    We have a chat with Doug Redenius of The Ian Fleming Foundation and hear some amazing stories of collecting and preservation. The IFF is dedicated to the study and preservation of the history of Ian Fleming's literary works, the James Bond phenomenon, and their impact on popular culture. One of the IFF's goals is procuring, restoring, preserving, and archiving the original works of Ian Fleming and all of the subsequent products of that original body of work. These include the films, as well as the merchandise and memorabilia spawned by the films. Oh and did we mention the incredible vehicle archive they have amassed....?

    https://youtu.be/sTVPKnQKLi0


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  • Smithers500Smithers500 Spectre IslandPosts: 1,341MI6 Agent
    David, I’ve got to say I’m really enjoying your videos, especially liked the He Said, She Said one with your daughter. Can we look forward to another Christmas Bond Gift ideas video this coming Yuletide?
    Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Yes indeed!
    David, I’ve got to say I’m really enjoying your videos, especially liked the He Said, She Said one with your daughter. Can we look forward to another Christmas Bond Gift ideas video this coming Yuletide?
  • mark3811mark3811 Posts: 6MI6 Agent
    Yes indeed!
    David, I’ve got to say I’m really enjoying your videos, especially liked the He Said, She Said one with your daughter. Can we look forward to another Christmas Bond Gift ideas video this coming Yuletide?

    David I have to agree whole heartedly with this comment, you daughter was great, her nuanced understanding of the Bond world and how it fits in today was wonderfully refreshing in this time of extremes, so thanks for the vid
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    A NEW VLOG released 24 hours early just for AJBers! Our very own BARBEL is interviewed! Barbel is one of the gents who keep Absolutely James Bond running and in good order, and we discuss the creation of the site, it's passionate members, and how they developed their trajectory. Then we discuss HIS amazing journey through the world of Bond.

    https://youtu.be/G9X4kQZqG5o


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  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    A NEW VLOG released 24 hours early just for AJBers! Our very own BARBEL is interviewed! Barbel is one of the gents who keep Absolutely James Bond running and in good order, and we discuss the creation of the site, it's passionate members, and how they developed their trajectory. Then we discuss HIS amazing journey through the world of Bond.

    https://youtu.be/G9X4kQZqG5o


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    This is incredible! Barbel has been an incredible leader of this community (as have our other moderators) and I'm so happy to see him recognised in this way. And I love being able to put a face to the screen name and to learn more about him! His contributions are amongst my favourite here. We indeed adore him.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Great interview, just open a beer and enjoy {[]
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,417Chief of Staff
    That was a joy to watch and I genuinely can’t think of a better spokesperson for AJB than BARBEL -{
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  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    I absolutely agree....the passion, the stories, its all there!
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    I absolutely agree....the passion, the stories, its all there!

    ...and Higgins.
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    :)) AND Higgins!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
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    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Miles MesservyMiles Messervy Posts: 1,757MI6 Agent
    Well done, David. -{
  • CheverianCheverian Posts: 1,446MI6 Agent
    David, I predict you will come around on the Massimo Alba suit, especially if you have it tailored to suit your fitting preferences. The corduroy doesn't feel like (or even look like) corduroy. It's super, super soft and light. My tailor raved about it. Also the color would definitely work on you if you can wear the Morocco stuff from Spectre.

    We shall see....
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Cheverian wrote:
    David, I predict you will come around on the Massimo Alba suit, especially if you have it tailored to suit your fitting preferences. The corduroy doesn't feel like (or even look like) corduroy. It's super, super soft and light. My tailor raved about it. Also the color would definitely work on you if you can wear the Morocco stuff from Spectre.

    We shall see....

    Yeah, you're probably right... :D
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Never Say Never Again Review

    My son joins me in reviewing Never Say Never Again as we discuss the pitfalls, misses, and even merits of this film!

    https://youtu.be/NqDwlylXxNA

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  • Smithers500Smithers500 Spectre IslandPosts: 1,341MI6 Agent
    Great looking forward to watching this after work! -{
    Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
  • Golrush007Golrush007 South AfricaPosts: 3,418Quartermasters
    Interesting video to watch, because NSNA is a film that I have always struggled to get through. There are occasional moments that I like, but they are few and far between, and by the last third of the film I am always really bored and I stop watching. As a result it has been a really long time since I've seen the film all the way through.

    My favourite moment has always been when Bond tricks the tough guy to hold that gadget that he claims is a bomb completely still while he does his thing with Largo and Domino, then comes back afterwards and gets it back from him. That really makes me laugh.

    It was interesting that you watched the version that has the music replaced - I've never seen that version myself. Truly the music in the original is really bad, but I've also never had any real desire to see the film with official Bond music for two reasons... One - because I've always thought it would be quite distracting because I would spend the whole film identifying where the cues comes from. Two - I don't really want to see my beloved Bond soundtracks associated with this film that I dislike. :#
  • Smithers500Smithers500 Spectre IslandPosts: 1,341MI6 Agent
    I’ve not seen David’s video yet but I was surprised to read there is a version of NSNA with the music replaced? For me Legrand’s insipid score has always been a major problem with this film, so I may well enjoy a revised version!
    Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
  • Golrush007Golrush007 South AfricaPosts: 3,418Quartermasters
    I’ve not seen David’s video yet but I was surprised to read there is a version of NSNA with the music replaced? For me Legrand’s insipid score has always been a major problem with this film, so I may well enjoy a revised version!

    I seem to recall that in the early 2000s there was a project known as 'Never Say McClory Again' which replaced the Legrand score with music from other Bond soundtracks. I only ever saw a few sample clips of this version. I would guess that this is probably the version that David was watching.
  • Smithers500Smithers500 Spectre IslandPosts: 1,341MI6 Agent
    Ah interesting thanks.
    Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    NSNA and all the official Bond films are on Amazon Prime video. Surprised you didn't stream it for the authentic :# experience.
  • Smithers500Smithers500 Spectre IslandPosts: 1,341MI6 Agent
    Another great video David, your son is as knowledgeable about movies as your daughter!

    You are forgetting OHMSS though when Lazenby broke the fourth wall in the pre-title sequence. It’s interesting to see you preferred the film with the improved soundtrack and makes me wonder whether I’d prefer Goldeneye with a new score too.

    The end of NSNA is bad, but say what you will, Connery’s wink to the audience is still miles better than the fish wink at the end of Licence to Kill...
    Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    All very good observations! Forgot about the OHMSS break.....
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Fantastic review of the film! It's always great to see Ellis on the channel.

    I watched this edit of the film with the music replaced with EON Bond music, and I thought it hurt the film more than the original music did. All it did was remind me of the better scenes where the music originally came from. I think that if the music had all come from one Bond film, like Thunderball, it would have at least given the film a consistent sound, but when the music comes from all over the Bond series it is very distracting and feels too fake.

    What I can't believe is that this film is from the same director as The Empire Strikes Back.

    David, Connery was one year older than you are now in NSNA, so that's what you have to look forward to next year.
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  • Golrush007Golrush007 South AfricaPosts: 3,418Quartermasters
    Matt S wrote:
    I watched this edit of the film with the music replaced with EON Bond music, and I thought it hurt the film more than the original music did. All it did was remind me of the better scenes where the music originally came from. I think that if the music had all come from one Bond film, like Thunderball, it would have at least given the film a consistent sound, but when the music comes from all over the Bond series it is very distracting and feels too fake.

    Your description perfectly sums up what I've always feared seeing NSNA with an assortment of EON-Bond music edited in would be like. The disjointed, uneven musical style is something that I always felt would make it a frustrating experience. This is probably the main reason that I've never bothered to watch the 'Never Say McClory Again' version. Plus the fact that I would be constantly reminded of scenes from other Bond films.
  • chriscollins007chriscollins007 North Somerset , England Posts: 1,154MI6 Agent
    By the way Love the xmas 007 top David , where can we get that ?
    I have a few xmas functions coming up where xmas jumpers are a must and I really don't like them.
    Yours is cool though :007)
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  • chriscollins007chriscollins007 North Somerset , England Posts: 1,154MI6 Agent
    thanks david seems these are proving well popular since your vlog , only a small left everywhere :))
    Managed to get a slightly different version in M too
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