addicted_to_steve
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Post by addicted_to_steve on Nov 10, 2008 3:26:48 GMT -5
I just watched the trailer. This movie looks absolutely FANTASTIC! watching the trailer has also gotten me motivated for my exam tomorrow (The Experience of War).
I CANNOT WAIT!
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Post by Prior Engagement on Nov 10, 2008 7:13:33 GMT -5
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Post by beckettologist on Nov 10, 2008 14:34:35 GMT -5
It seems different to me but there are so many versions out there I think they just rearrange it. The Brian Singer version was the only one that really looked different. |
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Post by hollandazed on Nov 18, 2008 19:39:57 GMT -5
I saw the trailer at the cinema last weekend before seeing Quantum of Solace. Can't wait!!!
Does anybody know if the code name "Valkyrie" was used in reference to Hitler's favorite composer, Richard Wagner? "Die Walküre" (The Valkyrie) is the second of four operas that comprise his famous "ring cycle" and includes the famous piece, "Ride of the Valkyries." Its literal translation is "chooser of the slain."
On another note, it's funny that a few of you have mentioned The Last Samurai because I've been catching it on TV for the last two nights. I agree that Cruise did a great job in that film!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2008 20:49:00 GMT -5
I saw the trailer at the cinema last weekend before seeing Quantum of Solace. Can't wait!!! Does anybody know if the code name "Valkyrie" was used in reference to Hitler's favorite composer, Richard Wagner? "Die Walküre" (The Valkyrie) is the second of four operas that comprise his famous "ring cycle" and includes the famous piece, "Ride of the Valkyries." Its literal translation is "chooser of the slain." On another note, it's funny that a few of you have mentioned The Last Samurai because I've been catching it on TV for the last two nights. I agree that Cruise did a great job in that film! WOW!...thats an interesting thought....actually...your probably right about the title...no doubt it will end up in the dvd bonus features as to how the name came about.  ....your quick! Also..on the topic of "The Last Samurai" ... I have to agree...its actually my favourite Tom Cruise movie....I also love it for the fact of how great Ken Watanabe is in that....he is up there with my favourites...... not quite as high as Tom though One more thing.... please tell me what Quantum of Solace was like...pretty please... I can't wait to see it! |
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Post by hollandazed on Nov 19, 2008 20:42:15 GMT -5
One more thing.... please tell me what Quantum of Solace was like...pretty please... I can't wait to see it! Hi, Dani! I'll try to remain somewhat vague but will warn everyone of the *SPOILER-ISHNESS* in the following text! TONS of action from the getgo, and then....MORE action!! there's not much downtime in this film to marvel at the Aston Martin, cool gadgetry or some of the other beloved and familiar Bond-isms. a lot of brawn here and also an environmental scenario. i was left reeling at the end. it felt abrupt and i didn't think the constant high-flying action/all systems go! clamoring throughout allowed for much depth in the storyline so in a way it was somewhat unfulfilling. anyway! all that aside, i really enjoyed it!! the stunts and cinematographic charm of this movie are entrancing!! this was my first time seeing the new 007 and he definitely has my vote!  IMHO, any of the non-believers still out there will be converted after this performance. now I need to watch Casino Royale! |
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Post by ukelelehip on Dec 6, 2008 13:16:15 GMT -5
Press kit is online: www.valkyriepresskit.comDon't know if there's anything Tom related on it. p.s.: yay, Frost/Nixon ad on Hollanderia.  |
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Post by beckettologist on Dec 6, 2008 14:31:55 GMT -5
Press kit is online: www.valkyriepresskit.comDon't know if there's anything Tom related on it. p.s.: yay, Frost/Nixon ad on Hollanderia. Ohh! I love Press Kits! Thanks!  There is a really big version of that still with Tommy at the table. |
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Post by Prior Engagement on Dec 17, 2008 18:33:02 GMT -5
p.s.: yay, Frost/Nixon ad on Hollanderia. ....not that I am biased! I saw Valkyrie tonight. WOW - what an amazing cast. Those of you who don't know me should understand that I avoid looking at any info about a film before I see it because I try to see anything and everything (i.e. I don't read about a movie to decide if I am going to see it - I just go to see it with an open mind). Tom's role is very small and I am not about to spoil but I will say that one of his few scenes gives one of the few smiles of the movie and he appears briefly in the first 10 minutes (and then twice more at about 30 minutes in and then much further on. I can't quite adequately express what an incredible cast is wandering around in this. I mean, even the smallest role is taken but Britain's finest. Fabulous film and Tom should be proud to be a part of it. |
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Post by beckettologist on Dec 17, 2008 23:51:11 GMT -5
Wow! Thanks for the heads up PE! We still have about a week to wait.
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Post by The Lioness on Dec 18, 2008 3:32:39 GMT -5
To Spain, the film not come until February  |
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Post by topaz on Dec 18, 2008 10:47:50 GMT -5
Take heart, Lioness, Hopefully, it will go to DVD quickly so then we will youtube Tom's scenes for you! |
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Post by The Lioness on Dec 18, 2008 11:04:03 GMT -5
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Post by Green Eggs And Tom on Dec 19, 2008 9:46:24 GMT -5
Awww, Lioness all the good movies come there late for you. *pats* It should be worth it, though; TOM HOLLANDER!  |
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Post by The Lioness on Dec 19, 2008 10:03:48 GMT -5
Oh dear. to the end, the movies come to me ....!! not worry!
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....your quick!
IMHO, any of the non-believers still out there will be converted after this performance. now I need to watch Casino Royale! 
