Those patronising, ageist metropolitan tossers at the BBC

[Marky B]

Originally Posted by Marky B They are great films with the subtle discrepencies that you used to find in the old films of yore,such as Indy going into the U-boat and hiding in it for miles and when he tried on a German uniform,only to find it a size too short. Of course there is the throwaway line:"I'm making it up as I go along." I also like the Last Crusade - the chemistry of Ford and Connery was brilliant. The scene with the wingless aircraft passing their car in the tunnel was hilarious. Ta Ta Marky B

Did anyone see the programme last night about the real Indiana Jones on C5?
Ta Ta
Marky B

[batman]

Originally Posted by Marky B Did anyone see the programme last night about the real Indiana Jones on C5? Ta Ta Marky B

I forgot it was on .... .

If anyone sees a repeat date for this I would appreciate the info.

[Harleybloke]

Good Grief!! Dirty Harry in the PC 21st Century???

It'll never get past the opening titles..............................

[scholes]

Originally Posted by Harleybloke Good Grief!! Dirty Harry in the PC 21st Century??? It'll never get past the opening titles..............................

Lets just hope fatso's description of who Harry really hates is watered down then!!

[Marky B]

There is a good feature in next month's Empire about the Indiana Jones films,including a "diary" about the new film with interviews with Spielberg,Lucas,Cate Blanchett,John Williams,Vic Armstrong and others who had worked with the films. A good read.
Ta Ta
Marky B

[lordtednfs]

Originally Posted by Marky B I've heard that our Clint is coming back as Harry Callahan,but at 77+ the emphasis will be on his age. Ta Ta Marky B

Can Clint still hold up the 44 Magnum? I can imagine him shooting one shot off (from the gun) and breaking his wrist (from the recoil).

No more Clint....do what you do so excellently now, direct.

I don't think I will be watching this one if it's ever made.

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[scholes]

Originally Posted by lordtednfs Can Clint still hold up the 44 Magnum? I can imagine him shooting one shot off (from the gun) and breaking his wrist (from the recoil). No more Clint....do what you do so excellently now, direct. I don't think I will be watching this one if it's ever made. _______________ Hooked off the line

This is just sacrilege Lordted!!

[Edward G]

Not sacrilege - just common sense!
This silly fashion for digging up action legends for one last hurrah is stretching things beyond our natural patience. Die Hard, Rambo, Rocky, Indiana Jones etc - the list goes on. People will only watch because they enjoyed the earlier instalments in the series - not because the movie can stand on it's own merits. I would have no intention of watching a geriatric version of Dirty Harry. At this stage the only dirty thing about him would be his soiled diaper!
This blatant commercialism can only take away from the legacy of the original by diluting its' appeal. The original Jaws would have been better seen as a one off ; the increasingly ludicrous sequels just took away from the original...
It just gets embarrasing. Is there anything our studios and actors won't do for money?

Originally Posted by scholes This is just sacrilege Lordted!!

[marker]

Originally Posted by Marky B I've heard that our Clint is coming back as Harry Callahan,but at 77+ the emphasis will be on his age. Ta Ta Marky B

well I think its great that clint is still going strong and at 77 I take my hat off to him, I can remember going to the pics to watch him in For a Few Dollars More

[scholes]

Originally Posted by Edward G Not sacrilege - just common sense! This silly fashion for digging up action legends for one last hurrah is stretching things beyond our natural patience. Die Hard, Rambo, Rocky, Indiana Jones etc - the list goes on. People will only watch because they enjoyed the earlier instalments in the series - not because the movie can stand on it's own merits. I would have no intention of watching a geriatric version of Dirty Harry. At this stage the only dirty thing about him would be his soiled diaper! This blatant commercialism can only take away from the legacy of the original by diluting its' appeal. The original Jaws would have been better seen as a one off ; the increasingly ludicrous sequels just took away from the original... It just gets embarrasing. Is there anything our studios and actors won't do for money?

Agree with your sentiments.
Was said with a large hint of tongue in cheek.
Not sure whether Clint needs to do it for the money, but frankly I am surprised he's agreed to do it.
I will be watching Indiana Jones though.

[Edward G]

Sorry Scholes,
I obviously ain't as sharp as I used to be!

[lordtednfs]

Got everyone wound up. Sorry folks just making an honest opinion, but loved the responses.

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