tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post556248547501184415..comments2023-11-17T11:08:31.857-06:00Comments on Michael May: Me, Myself, and James BondMichael Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-34110414636695137262014-02-17T10:38:14.859-06:002014-02-17T10:38:14.859-06:00I can't imagine there are all that many becaus...I can't imagine there are all that many because Die Another Day clearly didn't have a story. <br /><br />I often joke about how some movies are "mad libbed" into completion, but this film seemed to be pitched as "Start in Korea, end in the ice palace and we'll figure out the rest as we go along". Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-36199250090847635012014-02-17T09:52:34.329-06:002014-02-17T09:52:34.329-06:00I vaguely recall wondering that when Die Another D...I vaguely recall wondering that when <i>Die Another Day</i> came out too. I have <i>Colonel Sun</i> on my bookcase, but have never read it. I'll keep an eye out for similarities when I do. Michael Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-40045037479413280732014-02-17T09:42:54.380-06:002014-02-17T09:42:54.380-06:00Well I couldn't help but wonder if "Colon...Well I couldn't help but wonder if "Colonel Sun" was supposed to be an influence on Colonel Moon, the villain from the disastrous "Die Another Day", but thats just a snap judgment based on the title. Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-36690322125928717172014-02-17T09:27:05.782-06:002014-02-17T09:27:05.782-06:00Thanks for the tip on the other podcasts! I'll...Thanks for the tip on the other podcasts! I'll give those a listen.<br /><br />I'm actually thinking about going through the non-Fleming novels, but reserving the right to change my mind if I'm worn out by the time I get there. I kind of feel like <i>License Renewed</i> plays a tiny role in <i>License to Kill</i> though and I' curious if any other elements from non-Fleming books have snuck into movies.Michael Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-7850906851086353162014-02-17T01:28:50.819-06:002014-02-17T01:28:50.819-06:00Now Playing Podcast recently did a year going thro...Now Playing Podcast recently did a year going through all the films in order, and even covered Fleming's original novels on their sistercast Books & Nachos.<br /><br />I'm guessing you aren't going to go into all of the non-Fleming novels, but you may at the least want to give Colonel Sun by Kingsley Amis a go as elements of that were worked into a couple of the films, too.NoelCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744014386233716741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-42974627609748577432014-02-10T16:32:21.556-06:002014-02-10T16:32:21.556-06:00I think it's smart to avoid projects that are ...I think it's smart to avoid projects that are similar to something you're working on. Totally agree.<br /><br />And I'm already rubbing my hands together at the thought of being able to talk Bond with you guys. Woo hoo!Michael Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-19154333057288296482014-02-10T14:40:02.883-06:002014-02-10T14:40:02.883-06:00I probably won't listen to Bames Jonding until...I probably won't listen to Bames Jonding until our project is complete. Don't want anything coloring what we're doing with our show.<br /><br />It's possible we'd cover Bond again on Nerd Lunch despite James Pod. If so, we'll get you on as a guest for that.Carlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231696811992944049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-72277505863359843012014-02-10T12:20:21.324-06:002014-02-10T12:20:21.324-06:00They stay on topic only slightly more than you guy...They stay on topic only slightly more than you guys do. :) They're funny though, so it's a nice companion to PJP. Michael Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-17080157529659158282014-02-10T11:25:46.757-06:002014-02-10T11:25:46.757-06:00I still haven't listened to "Bames Jondin...I still haven't listened to "Bames Jonding…"Carlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231696811992944049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-70544249776132631522014-02-07T13:27:01.449-06:002014-02-07T13:27:01.449-06:00Thats a very generous offer, especially since my c...Thats a very generous offer, especially since my copy of "From Russia with Love" and "Thunderball" were damaged in a basement flood last spring that I had to throw them away. <br /><br />I had thought about just buying the Connery DVD box set at Best Buy when it was marked at only $10, but felt guilty because it was a Christmas sale and shouldn't be shopping for myself. <br /><br />Don't know if I'd feel right putting you out for the postage that would cost, especially since I likely wouldn't watch much of the Moore era. His movies were always a little too much on the side of farce for my taste.Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-34137165165650542202014-02-07T10:47:51.180-06:002014-02-07T10:47:51.180-06:00If you have a way to play VHS tapes and are intere...If you have a way to play VHS tapes and are interested in the rest of the series, let me know. I've just upgraded to DVD on the Bond films, so you can have all my VHS copies. It's everything up through Dalton.Michael Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-4604983789083912612014-02-07T10:25:06.624-06:002014-02-07T10:25:06.624-06:00What a coincidence, James Bond has been on my mind...What a coincidence, James Bond has been on my mind lately ever since last weekend when I was looking for something to watch and I discovered a VHS copy of "Goldfinger" that I forgot I had.<br /><br />I can sympathize with your dilemma. As an artist/creator, I want to make sure any offspring I have are exposed to the best material there is, especially knowing how they'll grow up in a world saturated with entertainment options. But at the same time pacing is going to be very important. <br /><br />Perhaps these podcasts you recommend will help scratch the itch further. Thanks for the heads up.<br /><br />Looking forward to your discussion of the novels. Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.com