(Sir) John Barry - Britmovie

Marky B · 06-01-2005, 03:50 PM

Again,our leading film composer has been ignored in the annual hand outs. And why did Eric Sykes get only a CBE (or whatever)? This genius is well over due for a knighthood like John Barry.
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Jim · 07-01-2005, 08:13 AM

You are spot on there Marky B. Both of them are evocotive of an era now gone. Although both of them are still working. Hopefully, they will realise that what they do for a living is reward in itself, but it nice to be recognised for what you do, especially when they give so much pleasure to us!

smudge · 14-01-2005, 08:16 PM

Whilst both still working their profiles have, arguably, diminished in recent years - hence they are never likely to be recognised in Blair's 'let's please the masses' populist gong scheme.

Mind you, I have long been outraged that Christopher Lee is merely a CBE ; so prolific an actor with such a long and illustrious career (ok, let's skip Count Dooku fighting the CGI snot-blob!) SURELY deserves a Sir-hood ?

SMUDGE

Allen Dace · 13-02-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally posted by smudge@Jan 14 2005, 08:16 PM
Whilst both still working their profiles have, arguably, diminished in recent years - hence they are never likely to be recognised in Blair's 'let's please the masses' populist gong scheme.

Mind you, I have long been outraged that Christopher Lee is merely a CBE ; so prolific an actor with such a long and illustrious career (ok, let's skip Count Dooku fighting the CGI snot-blob!) SURELY deserves a Sir-hood ?

SMUDGE

Long been outraged about Christopher Lee's CBE? Well as he only got it in 2001 you'd be (rightly) even longer outraged that he had no recognition at all!

Here's hoping that Barry's BAFTA Fello wship might prompt someone to upgrade him from his 1999 OBE soon.

smudge · 13-02-2005, 06:10 PM

[quote] Long been outraged about Christopher Lee's CBE? Well as he only got it in 2001 you'd be (rightly) even longer outraged that he had no recognition at all!

Here's hoping that Barry's BAFTA Fellowship might prompt someone to upgrade him from his 1999 OBE soon.

Yes Allan, you're quite right ; it WAS annoying year-on-year to see both Lee and Cushing overlooked. When awards finally did arrive, they were far less than one would have hoped for !

It sticks even more given Tony Blair's populist sportsmen/women awards in the run up to the election for that 'feelgood factor.' I mean they have done well, given, but they have hardly lived !

Anyway - I too hope there will be some good John Barry news.

And now that His Holiness is out of hospital, I hope we can take positive steps towards the beatification of Mr. Cushing...

SMUDGE

Allen Dace · 13-02-2005, 07:24 PM

I don't mind so much the likes of Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson as a real groundbreaking inspiration for the disabled or Sir Matthew Pinsent with 4 straight Olympic wins but although I have great admiration for Dame Kelly Holmes and Dame Ellen McArthur I do think that 'Dame' at this stage is a step too far too soon considering the way others have to work long and hard to get less.

Don't you have to perform a miracle to be a Saint? Well I suppose Peter Cushing worked miracles time and again with substandard scripts!!

smudge · 13-02-2005, 08:06 PM

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Don't you have to perform a miracle to be a Saint? Well I suppose Peter Cushing worked miracles time and again with substandard scripts!!

See Allen - you knew exactly what I was talking about,

SMUDGE

06-01-2005, 03:50 PM	#1
Marky B is still looking for a new job Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Billingham,Cleveland Posts: 3,846 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	(Sir) John Barry Again,our leading film composer has been ignored in the annual hand outs. And why did Eric Sykes get only a CBE (or whatever)? This genius is well over due for a knighthood like John Barry. Ta Ta Lord Marky B of Billingham thumbs_u __________________ I once shot an elephant in my pyjamas - how he got in my pyjamas,I'll never know

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Jim has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LEICESTER, ENGLAND Posts: 826 Country: iTrader: (0)	You are spot on there Marky B. Both of them are evocotive of an era now gone. Although both of them are still working. Hopefully, they will realise that what they do for a living is reward in itself, but it nice to be recognised for what you do, especially when they give so much pleasure to us! __________________ Good morning boys.

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smudge has no status. Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,271 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (11)	Whilst both still working their profiles have, arguably, diminished in recent years - hence they are never likely to be recognised in Blair's 'let's please the masses' populist gong scheme. Mind you, I have long been outraged that Christopher Lee is merely a CBE ; so prolific an actor with such a long and illustrious career (ok, let's skip Count Dooku fighting the CGI snot-blob!) SURELY deserves a Sir-hood ? SMUDGE __________________ Welcome to my house. Enter freely, and of your own will...

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smudge has no status. Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,271 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (11)	[quote] Long been outraged about Christopher Lee's CBE? Well as he only got it in 2001 you'd be (rightly) even longer outraged that he had no recognition at all! Here's hoping that Barry's BAFTA Fellowship might prompt someone to upgrade him from his 1999 OBE soon. Yes Allan, you're quite right ; it WAS annoying year-on-year to see both Lee and Cushing overlooked. When awards finally did arrive, they were far less than one would have hoped for ! It sticks even more given Tony Blair's populist sportsmen/women awards in the run up to the election for that 'feelgood factor.' I mean they have done well, given, but they have hardly lived ! Anyway - I too hope there will be some good John Barry news. And now that His Holiness is out of hospital, I hope we can take positive steps towards the beatification of Mr. Cushing... SMUDGE __________________ Welcome to my house. Enter freely, and of your own will...

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13-02-2005, 07:24 PM	#6
Allen Dace has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Guildford Posts: 119 Country: iTrader: (0)	I don't mind so much the likes of Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson as a real groundbreaking inspiration for the disabled or Sir Matthew Pinsent with 4 straight Olympic wins but although I have great admiration for Dame Kelly Holmes and Dame Ellen McArthur I do think that 'Dame' at this stage is a step too far too soon considering the way others have to work long and hard to get less. Don't you have to perform a miracle to be a Saint? Well I suppose Peter Cushing worked miracles time and again with substandard scripts!!