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Maniac — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:39:35 -0000

I am a HUGE Bond fan and I couldn't wait to see the movie. However, I was a little disappointed in the film. What ever happened to Bond, James Bond? Actually asking for a Martini Shaken, Not Stirred. The Gadgets. Not one gadget. Are gadgets too common place now? I will have to get the DVD and watch it again to see if QOS grows on me.

OH and the HORROR, wrecking a Aston Martin in the opening sequences and never having Bond in a decent car the rest of the movie.

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Sidney — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:47:48 -0000

Like many I've seen all the Bond films and read all the Fleming books more than once. "QOS" had lots of action, and the plot is not "complicated" but it didn't break new ground. Can M trust Bond? (saw that in CR and DAD); Woman he just slept with is murdered and M and crew show up to clean up (see CR); Bond uses phone yet doesn't use the camera feature at the dock to ID the hottest babe in the film (yet he uses it at the play backstage later in the film); M's bodyguard of FIVE years (and she's known him for eight) is a double agent yet she still feels she can trust the team around her? And my last point, CR was supposed to be a reboot, yet all the villains know Bond is 007 already. I guess being a spy isn't what it used to be.

Where's Q and Blofeld when you need em.

(This mini review does not reflect the opinions of management) :-)

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Tara — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:20:56 -0000

Tim, Tim, Tim! For the first time since I've read your book, you've really disappointed me. James Bond, really?!?

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Nicolette — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:13:19 -0000

Just my opinion and can be argued. But one thing missing from these new Bond films: Q.

I always enjoyed seeing the grand reveal of gadgets. Yes, the new films have plenty of cool devises - GPS phones, glass table projectors, etc. But I wanted to see a watch that was also a knife/camera/laser/chicken potpie maker. Is that so much to ask?

Also, Daniel Craig didn't smile once. I think every other Bond gave a certain confidence and charm when he smiled.

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Trent — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:38:25 -0000

Tim,

Just finished your book. Loved every bit of it. Saw the premier of QS in Denver, while dressed in a tux after a Bond Martini. I wasn't as impressed with it as I wanted to be. 7/10 on my scale, but the opening sequence and song, opera scene, and part with Mathis were the best of the film.

Thomas Crown Affair 2 is coming out in 2009. We'll keep our eyes peeled for that one!

Thanks for the Inspiration,
Trent

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B.D. — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:43:57 -0000

I saw Q.O.S. last night and loved it. The critics have not been so generous. The main complaints have been: 1) It's nothing but action, and 2) It's so complicated it's impossible to follow.

Well, it's not ALL action. It does have quiet dialogue scenes (that I think are necessary for a great thriller). And the plot is cohesive and makes perfect sense IF YOU PAY CLOSE ATTENTION. Having read before I saw Q.O.S. that it was complicated, I made sure to pay close attention to every snippet of dialogue and every document/photo/clue shown on the screen, and was well rewarded for my efforts. Absolutely everything fits, if you pay attention.

If you can't follow the plot, then it's certainly nothing to be PROUD of, as so many (stupid?) critics seem to be.

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isabelle — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:14:43 -0000

6 martinis? Bet Bond knows the old "super model trick" - drink some cream before going, and you won't get (as) drunk... Maybe something to try out:P

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Daniel Massicotte — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:06:24 -0000

I actually wasn't so impressed with QS...not as much as Casino Royale. I found myself going home Friday night shuffling through old DVDs looking for Casino.

You know Tim, you're going to have to post a follow up to this post about your comments on it...after watching Casino 20 times! That's incredible btw!

Dan

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Rick — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:56 -0000

How about a review? I'm going tomorrow, haven't heard much I've been working everyday. Better than Casino Royale?

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Raina Gustafson — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:33:39 -0000

Thx for hooking us up last night! Vik and I had a great time, as I'm sure everyone did.

Also pleased to report I finally have a DIY version of AWeber up and running since their turnkey solution didn't quite fit my needs. Feeling very empowered by the automation! ;)

Cheers,
Raina

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Rhea — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:21:48 -0000

what? I neglect reading your blog for a mere two weeks and find out the morning after that I missed out on the fun? i guess the good news is it was time well spent anyway. hopefully you will feel inspired to have more events in the bay area. If you (or any of the bay area readers) want to have an amazing time tonight I think there are still a few tickets left for the levydance show- they put together a stage on Heron street (an ally) and took a giant risk to have outdoor performances in November. Anyone notice that the weather responded nicely? levydance.org is where you can get tickets for tonight. Fun Times! (if no tickets left you can stand on one end of the ally and be a witness, or talk a neighbor into letting you sit on their roof)

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doug vanisky — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:30:12 -0000

thanks for hooking up the event tonight. the movie was awesome. very cool group of people ended up showing up. good times.

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Marcie — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:24:23 -0000

Hope you're having a blast...couldn't justify the carbon footprint to fly cross-country to see a movie :) Maybe to finally meet you someday, though! Cheers!

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Ian Patrick Hughes — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:19:31 -0000

Looks like I just earned a ban. I don't think I am going to be able to make it out of the FiDi in time to make it.

Fingers crossed!

PS - $20 surcharge was worth the gamble; mostly, because the concept is brilliant.

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Nico — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:54:05 -0000

Tim!
Ahhh, not only are the tix all gone (a lesson I should have already learned: follow Tim's Tweets!), that's on my to-do list, but I'm out of town in Big Sur for the weekend...and I just moved to Oakland (no, not to be closer to you).

One thing I did notice, as I mournfully scrolled your tweets just now to see if tix were still left, is that you use Pandora. Have you checked out Grooveshark? It absolutely kicks @$$.

Thanks for the continued inspiration.

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Alec — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:34:18 -0000

Hi, Tim!

Perhaps a disproportionately personal question to such a light-hearted post, but here goes!

Do you always have the attitude you exhibit in this post? Is your internal monologue like the voice from which you write? Do you always feel this alive, engaged, and confident? Has it always been this way? Were you on cloud nine as regularly before, say, your book hit stores, or even before you had success with BrainQuicken? In a sentence: do you have the regular ups and downs of normal mortals in between your invigorating posts?

Thank you!

Alec

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leslie — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:12:25 -0000

My family and I stayed up and went to the 1201 showing. Very nice! Better I think even than the first which was damn cool even so. Not sure I've watch Royale as many times as Tim -- it seems he has more time to devote to counting such things ;-) -- but it is a favorite of mine. The new one too.

I was at first skeptical of the new Bond ... but no longer! These two movies are a new high water mark for others to test.

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Jagermeister — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:42:32 -0000

Hehe... Kid's stuff... I am the oldies who hung on "Golden Eye"... I went also far to another city in Germany to see TT's Golden-Eye show.

I love the action in any movie, but funny how fantasies run high about how they shoot heavy guns and romance at same. Unlike real war and heavy guns dealerships.

I prefer the romance part, I think that him-kissing-her-back-scene is indeed my favorite... I had that cat laugh in your tee... hehe.

Jagermeister

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kupka — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:02:24 -0000

Aaah the chorus of Casino Royale fans makes me feel less freakish for my 20-ish viewings of it. A wee-bit crazy, indeed.

everything moderation, including moderation!

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Kay — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:40:04 -0000

@Nicolette - I never knew that. Probably just as well I didn't name my daughter Vesper! But it's a great name

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Anthony — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:03:28 -0000

Saw the film Sunday in Bucharest, Romania. You'll love it! :)

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yinxing — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:20:16 -0000

007???

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Kris — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:18:21 -0000

MR. FERRIS HELP!! i know your busy so. . . . who do you use to design/program your website?? and do you recommend any work-out supplement wholesalers---what about worldwidebrands.com (wholesaler database)?

PS. Your book was very liberating! This time next year i will be outsourcing my lifestyle blog, driving a maserati, and sipping pina coladas on the beach in Monaco with a couple 007 babes!!, thanks for your inspiration!

Kris

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David — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:59:04 -0000

looking forward to the movie, wont be watching in SF but thanks Tim, great book.

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Mick — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:47:18 -0000

Hey Tim,

Have fun at the movie! Just wanted to give a quick shout out to the under-appreciated team in the Bond films, the Stunt guys, especially my buddy Ben Cooke who doubles for Daniel Craig, his site is http://www.bencookestunts.c... Benny and the boys apparently pulled out all the stops for Quantam so it should be an awesome movie. Enjoy!

Cheers

Mick