The New Bond

[poliphilo]

I don't like James Bond. Never have done. He's a psychopath, a hired goon. I've only ever watched one Bond film all the way through and that's because I was dragged to the cinema by children.

The Bond films are infantile. The first two or three had something about them (though they're over-rated) but since then they've been nothing but mindless thrill-rides. Bond initiated the cinema of big bangs and zero imagination. He's to blame for Sly and Arnie.

Bond destroys careers. It took Connery decades to get out of the shadow. Moore never did. And whatever happened to Timothy Dalton?

Daniel Craig is the new Bond. Lucky him. He's a better actor than Piers Brosnan. I just wish they'd chosen someone we could better dispense with.

Comments

[besideserato.livejournal.com]

Yes, Nielsen ratings are all that matters, unfortunately. Somehow I still like to think that loyal fanbase and high ratings correlate in some way. As for the Emmy, I would not know. My television time is extremely limited.

I should like to see some Nikita, but not if only the first two seasons are available! What about the other three--or, rather, the two and the debacle? On VHS only? Unavailable?

[arielstarshadow.livejournal.com]

There are noises saying the third season will be out some time this year, but it all depends on sales. If the second DVD set sells well, they will put out the third, etc. The 3rd thru 5th seasons are, as yet, unavailable unless you can find a kind LFN fan to make copies for you and send them to you (which used to be quite common, actually).

[besideserato.livejournal.com]

It strikes me as absurd that there is no way to get ahold of them. I am going to give my friends in China and Taiwan a call and see whether they are available there. I'd hate to rent any season without being given a conclusion.

That's why I stopped watching Alias, actually. I just can't handle not having it. Like, right this second NOW!