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1st November 20, 06:57 PM
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 Originally Posted by Me cousin Jack
Interesting, thanks. I look forward to a Bond movie marathon.
As do I! But even more so a comprehensive non-Bond marathon of Sir Sean's other fine efforts-I am especially fond of "Marnie", "The Untouchables" and "The Hunt For Red October", but am frankly ashamed of not yet having seen "The Offence", "The Name Of The Rose", "The Man Who Would Be King", "Finding Forester", et al., in their entirety. He was absolutely a consummate Actor's Actor, and left an arguably underappreciated body of high-craft work that proves it. Bring It On.
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2nd November 20, 05:59 PM
#2
 Originally Posted by DyerStraits
As do I! But even more so a comprehensive non-Bond marathon of Sir Sean's other fine efforts-I am especially fond of "Marnie", "The Untouchables" and "The Hunt For Red October", but am frankly ashamed of not yet having seen "The Offence", "The Name Of The Rose", "The Man Who Would Be King", "Finding Forester", et al., in their entirety. He was absolutely a consummate Actor's Actor, and left an arguably underappreciated body of high-craft work that proves it. Bring It On.
Hate to admit it, but as much as he hated it, I actually really loved The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. I thought he did a great job with his role, and it illustrated his dedication to his craft that he could do as good of a job as he did for something disliked that much.
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3rd November 20, 01:06 PM
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 Originally Posted by MichiganKyle
Hate to admit it, but as much as he hated it, I actually really loved The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. I thought he did a great job with his role, and it illustrated his dedication to his craft that he could do as good of a job as he did for something disliked that much.
Yes I read that Connery had a blowup with the director, who wanted to shut down a location shoot (which is incredibly expensive) because he didn't like the look of a prop rifle.
The whole thing so disgusted Connery with the Hollywood filmmaking process that he retired. He even turned down the Indiana Jones reboot. Seeing him and Ford reunited onscreen would have been great, even if the film was mediocre.
The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen is odd for sure. Connery's Quatermain is terrific. There are several very interesting characters. But somehow the film as a whole just doesn't work for me, or for most people. I can't put my finger on just what the problem is.
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3rd November 20, 01:09 PM
#4
 Originally Posted by DyerStraits
I am especially fond of "Marnie", "The Untouchables" and "The Hunt For Red October", but am frankly ashamed of not yet having seen "The Offence", "The Name Of The Rose", "The Man Who Would Be King", "Finding Forester", et al., in their entirety.
I've still not seen Man Who Would Be King, shame on me!
Do see The Name Of The Rose, it's wonderful.
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6th November 20, 12:10 AM
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 Originally Posted by DyerStraits
As do I! But even more so a comprehensive non-Bond marathon of Sir Sean's other fine efforts-I am especially fond of "Marnie", "The Untouchables" and "The Hunt For Red October", but am frankly ashamed of not yet having seen "The Offence", "The Name Of The Rose", "The Man Who Would Be King", "Finding Forester", et al., in their entirety. He was absolutely a consummate Actor's Actor, and left an arguably underappreciated body of high-craft work that proves it. Bring It On.
"The Man Who Would Be King" is definitely a great movie, and I love movies. But, "Finding Forester" is actually my favorite Sean Connery movie...that's right, not a Bond film.
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He kens na where the wind comes frae, But he kens fine where its goin'.
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