Without gunfire or breathtaking chases, this is still one of the most intense confrontations in Bond history.
In Skyfall (2012), Bond first faced Silva – an enemy dangerous not only for his ruthlessness, but also because he knew exactly how to make Bond lose control.
The conversation lasted only a few minutes, but it was enough to make Silva one of the most memorable villains in the 007 series.
With Javier Bardem's haunting performance, this was the moment that made viewers realize Bond was no longer the only one in control.
Growing up, I was an enormous fan of Brian Johnson's work in shows like Thunderbirds & Space: 1999 and was absolutely thrilled when he joined the Star Wars saga. A true pioneer in the field of miniatures & VFX. May he Rest In Peace. ❤️
Spain v Cape Verde is the World Cup’s only group-stage match where both countries’ highest points are volcanoes in Macaronesia.
Spain tops out at Mount Teide in Tenerife. Cape Verde tops out at Pico do Fogo on Fogo.
Stay tuned for more cutting-edge, geography-based World Cup analysis.
SKYFALL (2012) still looks unreal. Roger Deakins turned a James Bond film into a showcase of silhouette, color, and scale, from the neon-lit Shanghai sequence to the burning Scottish finale. Few blockbusters of its era are photographed this beautifully.
Director John Frankenheimer insisted that the car chases in Ronin be filmed as realistically as possible.
Many of the stunt drivers were professional racers, and the production used specially modified high-performance cars capable of reaching remarkable speeds through the real streets of Paris and Nice, France.
This commitment to practical stunt work and authenticity helped make Ronin one of the most celebrated car-chase films in cinema history.
The fight scene in the glass building in Shanghai was filmed almost entirely in silhouette, creating one of the most iconic images of the Daniel Craig era.
Director Sam Mendes and cinematographer Roger Deakins deliberately used light from the exterior LED billboards instead of traditional lighting to create a modern, cold, and mysterious atmosphere.
Although the scene appears to take place on the upper floors of a Shanghai building, much of it was filmed on an elaborately constructed set in England.
The image of Bond and Patrice confronting each other amidst the reflected blue light has become one of the most talked-about frames of the entire James Bond series.
In the history of James Bond, perhaps never before has a humble car like the Citroën 2CV created such a memorable chase scene.
No gadgets, no secret weapons—just Bond, his quick wit, and a small car that refused to give up.
🎬 For Your Eyes Only (1981)
In Quantum of Solace (2008), many of the aerial sequences were filmed with real aircraft and practical stunt work rather than relying entirely on CGI.
Director Marc Forster and the stunt team used actual planes flying through the deserts of Panama and Chile, helping create a sense of speed, danger, and realism that made Bond's airborne chase one of the film's most memorable action scenes.
🎬 En 1983 Garci ganó el primer Óscar para una producción española. Pocas películas han captado con tanta elegancia la mezcla de felicidad y tristeza que acompaña a los recuerdos. 'Volver a empezar' sigue siendo hoy una lección de sensibilidad. 😀
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (Spielberg/Lucas) ‘81
revolutionized the action-adventure genre by blending 1930’s pulp serials with blockbuster spectacle. Driven by breathless pacing, practical effects, John Williams’ incredible score and Harrison Ford’s iconic performance, it remains a cinematic masterclass in storytelling and suspense.
Happy 45, Indy… it’s not the years, it’s the mileage.
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In 300, Rodrigo Santoro was not a giant, he was made huge because of a deliberate combination of CGI, forced-perspective camera angles, and intensive physical training and the famous pit scene was all green screen.
One of Steven Spielberg’s smoothest transitions comes in INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989): young Indy puts on the fedora, and the film smash-cuts to Harrison Ford lifting his head into frame years later. A perfect handoff.
45 years ago today, our favorite archaeologist set off on his first cinematic adventure. Raiders of the Lost Ark was only ILM's second project outside of the Star Wars saga, and our first collaboration with director Steven Spielberg. It's been many years since those early days, and even more miles!
Watch the film today on Disney+ !
Es del 2004 (se dice pronto) y se folla a todas las películas de acción que quieras comparar de los veinte años siguientes.
Esta escena ahora la harían con la mierda esa 360º con fondo digital que todos sabemos para ahorrar y el resultado sería para verlo.
El Papa ahora mismo desayunando en el Vaticano con su asistente y su depresión postvacacional: "A esta hora me estaba tomando yo mi molletito en España".
Steven Spielberg tenía una idea muy vaga de cómo sería la nave nodriza cuando filmaba las escenas de "Encuentros cercanos del tercer tipo" (1977). Decidió que sería grande, imponente y muy oscura, pero que estaría brillantemente iluminada. Se inspiró en una refinería petrolera.