The CineFiles - The James Bond 007 Films (1969 - 1977)

Here's our 2nd James Bond Show show. We continue our discussion of the 007 series with the casting of a new Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service with George Lazenby and conclude with with Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me.

The CineFiles can be seen every Wed at 8PM on Channel 67 in Manhattan. It also streamed on the web as it as airs on www.mnn.org

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[ladslad]

Ooh touchy aren't we! As a REAL fan I'd do better if I were going to portray myself on the internet as an 'expert' by making sure I got my all my facts right. Facts are facts - they cannot, by their very definition, be 'fast and loose'. I am not questioning the validity of your 'opinions' to which you are entitled and many of which I agree with. I just take issue with you styling yourself an expert when quite clearly you are not.

[cinefiles]

And you're an expert? Explain how... and what "facts" did we get wrong (actually, yeah, there were some gaffes there. And, no, Eric never claimed to be a Bond expert -- that was Mike's tongue in cheek introduction of him). However, one of the groups in these eps actually knows the assistant editor (worked with Peter Hunt), has held the original screenplays in his hand and has heard all sorts of stories from a source he may trust more than current PR verbiage, supposed film historians, etc....

[cinefiles]

You do realize that the "facts" regarding the Bond films change every five years, right? FIrst Thunderball was never meant to be the first Broccoli/Salzman flick. Then it was "considered." And it's only very recently that Richard Burton's name came out as a contender for the role. Or that Howard Hawks was gonna' do HIS take on Casion Royale with Cary Grant. Next we'll find out that Dr. No was an error, they originally wanted to make a Sam Spade film or somethin' and they lost the rights....

[cinefiles]

In other words: for a person who so joyfully points out how one claims to be an expert, and how one should know what they are talking about, should step back and ask if they don't have their facts in check, nor if they've actually been paying attention to what's being said on the show. In any case, IF you feel so compelled in your approach, it only betrays the fact that you have nothing better to do in your life. Try going outside and getting some fresh air.

[tastyspunker]

OHMSS is one of the best Bond films, and you guys are right as it was the 2nd biggest hit movie of that year. I'm glad the bland John Gavin didn't do Diamonds as it would've been terrible.

[davyjones2001]

you should really be more aware of your screen time

[AgentGordonCole]

Can you guys do a show on films based on Highsmith's Ripley books?

[icingdeath1]

I'm not defending MOONRAKER, I think it's crap, but before they actually go into space, it's a regular Bond movie. Yes, it copied THE SPY WHO LOVED ME down to the female pilots getting killed in both films, albeit Bond kills the first one and the other is killed by dogs, but it is still in both. Jaws is turned into comedy relief... crap!

You guys didn't even go over the whole Lana Wood and Jill St. John coincidences in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER... missed opportunity.

[icingdeath1]

Growing up, before VHS, there was no narration in OHMSS that I remember. Could only see it on tv in the early 70's. Had a copy that I recorded off tv probably in 1980 and there was no narration.

[Numinous20111]

The Bond series of shows is still my favourite Cinefiles. There was plenty of time for the discussion (no ticking clock this time) and I think the show works best when there are three members of the Cinefiles. I'm not saying that one member should be left out, but three people (whichever three) is the optimum number for everyone to get enough time to make their points. I agree with Mike about Connery possibly being in OHMSS and Bassy's song in Moonraker.

[knowpassword]

you look at the guy and go "Good God" jump cut... LOL

[ghostmanlostsoul]

I think the 007 series has finally run out of steam.

[metfilmguy2009]

It's interesting because the ending of OHMSS was meant to be saved for the begining of Diamonds are Forever, as Lazenby was signed up for two Bond films, but because he was being awkard the producers decided to bring the ending forward for OHMSS then get rid of Lazenby after. Well this is what I was told, but I could be wrong.

[lynhoward1]

A very good discussion. Look forward to next part. Agree OHMSS was best Bond film.

[MrJhamlin]

on her majesty's secret service is one of my favorite.

diamonds forever is okay

live and let die is great

man with the golden gun sucks

spy who loved me great

[dafmurray]

Did American TV really edit the movie and add narration for O.H.M.S.S.?!!! It's always been shown in Ireland and Britain in its original form.