Oh that one. Yes, I did watch it, I now remember…
Still, might as well not.
Your posts as always are a delight to read, I shall endeavour in my own fumbling way, to respond , isn’t there another type of hero prevalent in the 40s and cast aside for the hero you describe and hasn’t yet returned, is perhaps due a return.
Take Bogart in the Big Sleep, he is a settled and rounded person who , perhaps because of Bogart’s earlier career playing villains has more depth , without anguish, than say a John Wayne/ Gary Cooper archiatype.
Move forward a couple of decades and you have McQueen in Bullitt playing a similar type of hero , flawed a bit testy when woken early, but not anguished. The narrative places him under stress and his basic self assurance sees him through.
Perhaps this is a character that can be re -examined, a professional, self assured , man , comfortable in their own skin but real or rather realistic.
I think Craig’s tenure has brought us to that point in Spectre and I’m hopeful that NTTD presents him as the Bogartian/ McQueenesque hero he deserves to be , whilst the plot throws various curve balls at him .
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The trailer seems to emphasise those aspects, certainly.
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It does alright
I saw the NTTD trailer on the big screen before The Rise of Skywalker, and they had a cardboard cutout promoting the film outside the theatre. Bond is definitely back, guys.
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Not sure if we knew this news already? On the 007 shop it names Suttirat Anne Larlarb as the costume designer of No Time To Die - she says: “When thinking about how to dress James Bond in this latest film, I knew that everything about his look had to be instantly iconic and definitive. We chose pieces that are going to withstand the test of time as a classic, while also very much being steps ahead of the current moment”
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It’s been known since the reveal at Jamaica that she’s taking over from Jany Temime which is a welcome change in my books, I think we’ve already seen all the suits in the movies from the trailer.
I really wish they did the suits the way they did them in Quantum, it was instant love for me the moment I saw them. It’s what got me into Bespoke suits in the first place even though I live in a non western society where people don’t wear them.
David Arnold will apparently NOT return or replace Dan Romer as composer. He twittered:
You’re very kind but I haven’t been approached about NTTD, so I can sit back and enjoy it with everyone else . Trailer looks great!
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And in other news Roger Moore’s not doing OP 
It ain’t over til the fat lady sings the title sequence!
However, Joking aside I do see CJF wanting to go in his own direction.
I’m very confused where to put this …
So here’s Fukunaga taping Lea Seydoux dancing to Michael Jackson at Pinewood. Yes you read that right.
PS:they seem to have gotten extremely close during this production.
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The title song has a different vibe than I expected. 
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Filming pick-ups too I see…
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Thats amazing. I used to listen to that song on a loop when I was younger. She’s so attractive.
And she can bring it!
And the tweet has disappeared.
Well…
Looking sharp.
She’s got moves.
Bond’s ‘superhero’ outfit has always been a tuxedo. It’s expected, but still great to see him wearing one. And Craig still looks suitable for the part age wise. I think he could easily go on, but leaving petrol in the tank leaves us all with fond memories.
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