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[Zorin Industries]

If this idea has been brought up before then I apologise.

I was thinking that the next (or some future) Bond film may benefit in taking the unique approach of having a series of shorter films in one. Kind of like Fleming' short story collections, they would be various, progressive chapters in Bond's life, though not necessarily related to each other.

I admit this would be a bold move on the producers' parts, but the creativity that could go into such a film may be great. A number of directors could be utilised, and some of the popular directors who don't want to be tied to the extensive schedule of a full-length Bond feature might give a short Bond film a crack. Each short could also have a different writer, etc, and each would explore Bond in unique creative styles.

The whole film could be made up of just five or six shorts of 20-30 minutes each, and would give fans and audiences in general various tastes of Bond's world from several different viewpoints.

Just a thought. Don't see it happening...

Awful idea.

[Automan]

If this idea has been brought up before then I apologise.

I was thinking that the next (or some future) Bond film may benefit in taking the unique approach of having a series of shorter films in one. Kind of like Fleming' short story collections, they would be various, progressive chapters in Bond's life, though not necessarily related to each other.

I admit this would be a bold move on the producers' parts, but the creativity that could go into such a film may be great. A number of directors could be utilised, and some of the popular directors who don't want to be tied to the extensive schedule of a full-length Bond feature might give a short Bond film a crack. Each short could also have a different writer, etc, and each would explore Bond in unique creative styles.

The whole film could be made up of just five or six shorts of 20-30 minutes each, and would give fans and audiences in general various tastes of Bond's world from several different viewpoints.




Just a thought. Don't see it happening...

Awful idea.

Naw everyons slated QOS for being rushed; if ya hgd to cram four stories into 2 hrs it would not be Bond.

[00Kevin]

traditionally bond films would stick with the same director for several films before the torch was passed on to another (terrance young, john glen) but the past 2 decades have been mostly 1-off directors. but there was 1 man who did 2 and he is the man who made my 2 favorite bond films and clearly understands how a good movie, and a good bond movie, should be made.

Martin Campbell

Steven Spielburg will never direct a bond movie, he is way past that. he no longer has a need to direct one and Eon does not need him, if it were 1980 than maybe we'll talk but it will not happen

[00Kevin]

If this idea has been brought up before then I apologise.

I was thinking that the next (or some future) Bond film may benefit in taking the unique approach of having a series of shorter films in one. Kind of like Fleming' short story collections, they would be various, progressive chapters in Bond's life, though not necessarily related to each other.

I admit this would be a bold move on the producers' parts, but the creativity that could go into such a film may be great. A number of directors could be utilised, and some of the popular directors who don't want to be tied to the extensive schedule of a full-length Bond feature might give a short Bond film a crack. Each short could also have a different writer, etc, and each would explore Bond in unique creative styles.

The whole film could be made up of just five or six shorts of 20-30 minutes each, and would give fans and audiences in general various tastes of Bond's world from several different viewpoints.

Just a thought. Don't see it happening...

i think reaction to this idea has been harsh.

it's actually a really fresh reimagining on the bond films, I can imagine it an experience similar to Sin City. but while each part will be the child of a different writer, it is important that there be 1 central writer *cough*Bruce Feirstein*cough* in order for the film to have an underlying theme and connect to itself in the way a film should. having multiple directors control different chunks of the film could throw it into chaos, you can use different techniques for each segment but 1 director is a must if this is to be a serious film.

i think if you use sin city as a guide it makes more sense. this is a radical idea for traditional bond fans to swallow but Eon is a group of professionals that can pull it off in a way that exceeds expectations. it wouldn't be the first time they did something radical. look at duran duran, look at james blond.

doable

[Zorin Industries]

It is not a good idea. Sorry. The Bond films do not operate nor do their audiences expect them to operate in that way. And using a template of SIN CITY is wrong in this context. Bond is not a tableau formula. It doesn't suit portmanteau storytelling.

[blueman]

It is not a good idea. Sorry. The Bond films do not operate nor do their audiences expect them to operate in that way. And using a template of SIN CITY is wrong in this context. Bond is not a tableau formula. It doesn't suit portmanteau storytelling.

I think it could be pretty fascinating. Doubt it would ever happen, but I'd be on board with the idea of it.

Say four directors, each telling 30 minutes worth of the story one after the other. Jeepers I really like this idea!

[Aris007]

I have a strange feeling that Tony Gilroy can make a very good job directing films such Bond. I don't mean the OTT films, but the darker ones like CR and FRWL. His job in Michael Clayton was impressive. Especially the camera job.

[volante]

What about Ron Howard?

Okay, I'm really putting my vote behind Chris Nolan; but if we're talking about dirctors; Mr Howard can put together a descent film

[Gogol Pushkin]

What about Ron Howard?

Okay, I'm really putting my vote behind Chris Nolan; but if we're talking about dirctors; Mr Howard can put together a descent film

Umm, The Da Vinci Code anybody?

Alright, I'll concur, Mr Howard has put together many a good film, Apollo 13, Ransom and Frost/Nixon, but when it came to delivering a big slice of Hollywood blockbuster like the Dan Brown adaptation, he stumbled. Kinda worrying that.

Edited by Gogol Pushkin, 23 July 2010 - 10:12 AM.

[Zorin Industries]

It is not a good idea. Sorry. The Bond films do not operate nor do their audiences expect them to operate in that way. And using a template of SIN CITY is wrong in this context. Bond is not a tableau formula. It doesn't suit portmanteau storytelling.

I think it could be pretty fascinating. Doubt it would ever happen, but I'd be on board with the idea of it.

Say four directors, each telling 30 minutes worth of the story one after the other. Jeepers I really like this idea!

But four directors making one Bond film would not work creatively let alone logistically. And because something would be fascinating doesn't make it workable sadly.

[blueman]

It is not a good idea. Sorry. The Bond films do not operate nor do their audiences expect them to operate in that way. And using a template of SIN CITY is wrong in this context. Bond is not a tableau formula. It doesn't suit portmanteau storytelling.

I think it could be pretty fascinating. Doubt it would ever happen, but I'd be on board with the idea of it.

Say four directors, each telling 30 minutes worth of the story one after the other. Jeepers I really like this idea!

But four directors making one Bond film would not work creatively let alone logistically. And because something would be fascinating doesn't make it workable sadly.

Sure it could work. Be tough to pull off but that doesn't make it impossible. There's even history with Bond being done this way with the '67 CR... okay okay, badly.

Still think an awesome Bond film could come from such a paradigm.

[Zorin Industries]

It is not a good idea. Sorry. The Bond films do not operate nor do their audiences expect them to operate in that way. And using a template of SIN CITY is wrong in this context. Bond is not a tableau formula. It doesn't suit portmanteau storytelling.

I think it could be pretty fascinating. Doubt it would ever happen, but I'd be on board with the idea of it.

Say four directors, each telling 30 minutes worth of the story one after the other. Jeepers I really like this idea!

But four directors making one Bond film would not work creatively let alone logistically. And because something would be fascinating doesn't make it workable sadly.

Sure it could work. Be tough to pull off but that doesn't make it impossible. There's even history with Bond being done this way with the '67 CR... okay okay, badly.

Still think an awesome Bond film could come from such a paradigm.

No. I don't. It is not how they are made nor how they work. It is a dire idea.

[Quantumofsolace007]

Sam Mendes as far as i feel this is his film he's helping to develop it my vote gos to him.

[DamnCoffee]

Generic contribution. You've mentioned Mendes about 5 billion times.

If Spielberg was attached to direct, you'd be saying the same thing about him. Have you actually seen any other films by Mendes, or is your judgment based on 'Oh, he's attached to direct, he must be good!"

[Quantumofsolace007]

Generic contribution. You've mentioned Mendes about 5 billion times.

If Spielberg was attached to direct, you'd be saying the same thing about him. Have you actually seen any other films by Mendes, or is your judgment based on 'Oh, he's attached to direct, he must be good!"

nope it's based on Road to perdition which i though was quite good. I'm tempted to see American beauty.

and if Spielberg was attached to direct I'd be scared.

[LoneWolf]

Matthew Vaughn would be a good choice. Very good at creating memorable scenes in both Layer Cake & Kick . There are many cool moments in Layer Cake, all of which hit the right notes with Craig's potential.

[Single-O-Seven]

Matthew Vaughn would be a good choice. Very good at creating memorable scenes in both Layer Cake & Kick . There are many cool moments in Layer Cake, all of which hit the right notes with Craig's potential.

He was a strong contender for QoS. Didn't he back out due to other commitments? His day may come yet.

[CardShark]

I look foward to Sam Mendes directing bond 23 but if he were to back out I'm not sure who I'd pick.

Edited by CardShark, 31 December 2010 - 01:15 AM.

[x007AceOfSpades]

Matthew Vaughn as previously stated by LoneWolf.

[Cody]

Matthew Vaughn would be a good choice. Very good at creating memorable scenes in both Layer Cake & Kick . There are many cool moments in Layer Cake, all of which hit the right notes with Craig's potential.

He was a strong contender for QoS. Didn't he back out due to other commitments? His day may come yet.

It was Casino Royale that Vaughn was up for. According to him, early on the producers brought him and Craig in together for a meeting. For whatever reason, Vaughn didn't make it much further than that. I would like to see him get to direct a Craig Bond. (And he himself thinks he would "nail it".)

[x007AceOfSpades]

I agree maybe Bond 24 with Craig might be his lucky day for him, they've already done Layer Cake together and from what I read a long time ago the original writer of the novel is writing a follow up novel that Vaughn would like to produce into a film. Craig has even stated that he would do a follow up film to Layer Cake as long as Vaughn returns to direct it. If Layer Cake 2 isn't made, we still may get a Vaughn/Craig Bond film.

[SPECTRE ASSASSIN]

I would love to have Matthew Vaughn to direct BOND 23. "Layer Cake" was pretty good. Very flashy action pic, and Vaughn could add a sprinkle of humor in there as well.

[JimmyBond]

I think Vaugn is a phenomenal director. Much better choice than Mendes (who I'm not really excited about either way, to be honest) and some of the other suggestions in this thread.

[blueman]

Count me on the Vaughn wagon.

[CardShark]

Matthew Vaughn would be quite nice for bond 24

Edited by CardShark, 11 January 2011 - 11:40 PM.

[JimmyBond]

Matthew Vaughn would be quite nice for bond 24

Yes I quite agree QoS...oops, I mean CardShark.

[JB007YH]

I am so excited to see Sam Mendes get a shot at Bond. His films are a work of art and I hope the writers come up with a script that he can turn into something of substance. Why don't they try getting Paul haggis to direct a future one? He did a great job writing/improving upon Pervis and Wades material. I liked Crash and the Next Three Days. He is one crazy suspenseful mofo! Also, I love the Coen Brothers films, I like the quality and overall feel of their films. I think they could do a bond film justice. They like making films that influenced them as kids and I believe they would take it as a serious challenge and make a great addition to the Bond Cannon. David Fincher might do a good job as well plus Darren Aronofsky makes some crazy films but not sure if he'd be right for Bond. I hear great things about Danny Boyle but have yet to see a film of his, I hear he makes very powerful and engaging films

Edited by JB007YH, 01 February 2011 - 06:16 AM.

[Angus]

Hi I'm new,

Personally I didn't like the cinematography one bit in QoS and for that reason I hope its not Forster again. They should get M Campbell back in the game, after all he has d. CR and Goldeneye - two of the best Bond films out there. I know its sounds boring but surely its a safe bet?

Maybe Tom Hooper? Taking our Bond back to the 60's?

Angus.

[Shrublands]

Hi I'm new,

Personally I didn't like the cinematography one bit in QoS and for that reason I hope its not Forster again. They should get M Campbell back ....

I’ve got a wild idea, what about Sam Mendes?

Isn’t it about time this thread was unstuck?