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For those who like the James Bond films ....the director for the next Bond movie has been announced....
Denis Villeneuve The Dune director said in a statement released by the studio that he was a "die-hard James Bond fan" and intends to "honour the tradition" of the franchise.

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How OL describes himself, suave and good looking, he's a good contenter for the next Bond. 😎
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Ray B wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 15:17
How OL describes himself, suave and good looking, he's a good contenter for the next Bond. 😎
Not with his bad back he's not :P :P
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…….and his lack of loyalty to the crown.

The only job offer he’d get is in the tea factory as Brook Bond.

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Stephen wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 15:53
…….and his lack of loyalty to the crown.

The only job offer he’d get is in the tea factory as Brook Bond.
Shouldn’t you be auditioning for one of those PG tips Adverts oo, oo, oo, ahh, ahh, ahh! ;) :D

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All in the cause of diversity………you can see where I’m going.?
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Stephen wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 15:53
…….and his lack of loyalty to the crown.

The only job offer he’d get is in the tea factory as Brook Bond.
Even that would be pushing it

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Portsmouth wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 12:42
For those who like the James Bond films ....the director for the next Bond movie has been announced....
Denis Villeneuve The Dune director said in a statement released by the studio that he was a "die-hard James Bond fan" and intends to "honour the tradition" of the franchise.
So presumably the next Bond will be male, white and straight :thumbup: .

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:thumbup: but should a black actor fits the bill and doesn't boost its another victory for black people , I have absolutely no problem.
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I do. It's unacceptable these days, quite rightly, for a white actor to play Othello, for example. James Bond is well established as a white Brit so it works both ways for me. By all means write a great story with a black hero, but if he is "honouring the tradition" don't mess with it.
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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 20:31
I do. It's unacceptable these days, quite rightly, for a white actor to play Othello, for example. James Bond is well established as a white Brit so it works both ways for me. By all means write a great story with a black hero, but if he is "honouring the tradition" don't mess with it.
Fair point, Sir Merv.

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 20:31
I do. It's unacceptable these days, quite rightly, for a white actor to play Othello, for example. James Bond is well established as a white Brit so it works both ways for me. By all means write a great story with a black hero, but if he is "honouring the tradition" don't mess with it.


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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 20:31
I do. It's unacceptable these days, quite rightly, for a white actor to play Othello, for example. James Bond is well established as a white Brit so it works both ways for me. By all means write a great story with a black hero, but if he is "honouring the tradition" don't mess with it.
I don't have a problem with that either Merv, it's all about Bond, but anyone can play 007.
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Ray B wrote: 28 Jun 2025, 08:01
anyone can play 007
They can, but not necessarily play Bond - take Roger Moore for example!

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I can’t say I really enjoyed watching any of the James Bond films…probably only watched two in total. :thumbdown:

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Onelife wrote: 28 Jun 2025, 13:01
I can’t say I really enjoyed watching any of the James Bond films…probably only watched two in total. :thumbdown:
Understandable Keith, Bond is not everyone's cup of tea.
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It’s frightening how well you know me, Ray :clap: ;) :)


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdWWxzf072E

Watch the quartet in an arresting performance of Mozart’s String Quartet No. 21 in D major, K.575, Allegretto; and Brahms’ Intermezzo Op. 118, No. 2, which was originally composed for piano, but was arranged for string quartet .......Enjoy

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A truly virtuoso performance by all four musicians…absolutely beautiful.

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