Everyone gets their own musical theme-Q, Wint and Kidd, Blofeld, Willard Whyte, Burt Saxby, the Bond theme and the 007 theme. John Barry lets loose on his JB Seven and jazz roots, and the Vegas music makes you snap your fingers and listen for Sammy and Sinatra.

Listen especially to the last tracks at the end. There are rich shadings of themes that get more fully developed in Octopussy and A View To A Kill among others…

…Sorry, but DAF is one of the best Bond films, still!

Greatest Marches Not Included

I heard reports of this yesterday, but didn’t really think it was serious. With Bond movies and rumors, it’s always best to be cautious. Now it’s in The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, and these are highly reliable sources (especially in combination!).

The long-running drama surrounding MGM’s future took an odd turn Tuesday with rumors sweeping through the town about Sam Mendes directing next James Bond film.

The beleaguered studio refused to confirm reports about Mendes being in talks for the 23rd Bond pic. MGM also denied other reports that pre-production had been halted after producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli told Total Film magazine that the uncertainty surrounding the Lion’s ownership had left the project’s timeline “a little up in the air what with the situation at MGM, so we have to be flexible.”

Speculation about Mendes as a Bond director has emerged in recent weeks, possibly due to his having directed Daniel Craig in “Road to Perdition.”

Note that Variety still calls it a rumor. THR is more definitive, also stating that Peter Morgan is joining Purvis & Wade for the script.

This is bad news. Mendes doesn’t have action chops, although he’s better than Marc Forster in that regard, having some action experience with Road to Perdition and Jarhead. But he’s a Serious Director™ and that concerns me more than the lack of action experience. He’s Meaningful and Important and it says to me that Wilson & Broccoli haven’t learned the lesson of Quantum of Solace which is, in a word, that you can go too far down that road. (Okay, that’s more than a word.)

Please, somebody throw in a joke!

Overall including the White/Keys title track, the Quantum of Solace soundtrack is a fine addition to the canon. I believe composer David Arnold has made up for TWINE and DAD stumblings with CR and QOS.

…but I’m not sure completists will find the “bonus tracks” out from QOS and CR worthwhile. They drag along, mostly, and I can see (hear) why they’d be left off the original (digital) pressings.

Your thoughts? What are you seeking in the Bond 23 soundtrack (other than we’d not wait two years to hear it, as now seems likely).

"David Ahh-nold will be baack to terminate more music for Bond's enemies..."

http://commanderbond.net/8854/cbe-awarded-for-tomorrow-never-dies-star-jonathan-pryce.html

Unlike Bond, he refused to refuse this honor.

Pryce has dazzled in productions like Miss Saigon and Evita. He offered to sing the TND title song but was refused. Could he have been wrong based on the lackluster acclaim received by Sheryl Crow’s big TND number?

"...And Pryce is the only way to live..."

Like most people, I first saw Dalton in his debut as Bond in The Living Daylights. The film itself is entertaining, albeit far from perfect. But the best part of the movie is Dalton, no question about it. Though I grew up with Roger Moore as Bond, seeing Dalton bring out the darker and tougher side of the British spy is so refreshing and captivating to watch. Ok, I’m a woman so naturally I expect Bond to be somewhat of an eye candy too, and Dalton — who at 6′2″ is the tallest Bond ever — is both devastatingly handsome and sexy in that dark & dangerous kind of way. Not to mention that irresistible deep and raspy voice — I could read this guy read a phone book all night long! But looks alone doesn’t make an actor, and Dalton is definitely one whose talent and acting tenacity transcend even that impossibly chiseled looks.

Read the whole thing.

Although this may seem like a minor decision, it’s actually one of the most significant choices you will make in the game. Deciding which poker hands to play and which hands to fold is vital to making money or just winning in general.

Starting Hands in Limit Texas Hold’em

What must be understood about limit online Texas holdem is that there is indeed a limit on how much you are permitted to bet. This means that hands that are trivial and not very good should not be played, as most of the time you will not be able to bluff your opponent into folding. Good starting hands to play in limit Texas hold’em are medium to high pairs. However, suited connectors or an ace or king high hand can be considered, based on the other players’ bets.

Starting Hands in No Limit Texas Hold’em

No Limit Texas hold’em allows you to be more open-minded with the hands you choose to play. Being allowed to bet as much as you want will give you the ability to bluff out other player’s if need be. Small pairs and random hands can be played more frequently in No Limit. If you get medium to high pairs however, you should lay low for a while and then start betting big near the end when your opponents make an attempt to bluff you into folding, or try to raise you, when you most likely have the better hand.

Starting Hands in Texas Hold’em Tournaments

You must be more cautious when playing in a tournament, as all tournaments are primarily based on stack sizes and blinds. If you have a bigger sized stack, you can have a similar mindset on playing cards as you would in No Limit Texas hold’em. Depending on the size of your stack, you should consider playing a more laid-back style, only throwing in chips if you believe you have a good shot at winning more chips. However, if you have a tiny stack, you should be waiting for an opportunity to throw all your chips in with a medium to strong hand. Any high card, pair, suited connector or even suited hand will do.

It’s all we fans can do to keep from screaming aloud–and it’s your fault for making Craig’s Broadway show so popular!

May his family and friends be comforted. Thank you, Mr. Wiseman, for your memorable and iconic portrayal.