"Stone Cold" Steve Cobden
@stephencobden.bsky.social
Not doing a "posh idiot" routine, just a posh idiot. History buff. Classic cinema lover. Formerly resident of Alexandria, Dublin, Sofia and Los Angeles. Enjoys the odd video game. Great War Living Historian. Heritage Railway porter. Penguin.
Cis. He/him
Cis. He/him
Q: "Now Bond, we're replacing your old Omega"
Bond: "But how will I know what time it is?"
Q: "I have it written down on a piece of paper"
Bond: "But how will I know what time it is?"
Q: "I have it written down on a piece of paper"
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Q: "Now Bond, we're replacing your old Omega"
Bond: "But how will I know what time it is?"
Q: "I have it written down on a piece of paper"
Bond: "But how will I know what time it is?"
Q: "I have it written down on a piece of paper"
After Lazenby, I don't think they will want to take a chance on another Aussie.
(Realistically, considering how long Bond movies take, he's probably two old. Might only get two films out of him - need someone about 30-35)
(Realistically, considering how long Bond movies take, he's probably two old. Might only get two films out of him - need someone about 30-35)
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
After Lazenby, I don't think they will want to take a chance on another Aussie.
(Realistically, considering how long Bond movies take, he's probably two old. Might only get two films out of him - need someone about 30-35)
(Realistically, considering how long Bond movies take, he's probably two old. Might only get two films out of him - need someone about 30-35)
Honestly, the when the Bond actor changes, they should alternate between serious and silly. Connery, Dalton and Craig were all serious. Moore and Brosnan silly. They need a silly Bond again. Which also means they can just ignore the end of the last one, with at most a "I got better" throwaway line.
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Honestly, the when the Bond actor changes, they should alternate between serious and silly. Connery, Dalton and Craig were all serious. Moore and Brosnan silly. They need a silly Bond again. Which also means they can just ignore the end of the last one, with at most a "I got better" throwaway line.
M is played by Tom Holland and Thomasin McKenzie in alternating scenes. This is never commented upon.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
M is played by Tom Holland and Thomasin McKenzie in alternating scenes. This is never commented upon.
Elba's big problem is that he is 53. The timescale of the movies means that by the time he finishes the second one he'll be drawing his state pension.
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Elba's big problem is that he is 53. The timescale of the movies means that by the time he finishes the second one he'll be drawing his state pension.
Just use a variant of the opening of OHMSS.
Big opening sequence. Ends with "I thought you were dead", cut to new Bond "I got better".
Done and dusted.
Big opening sequence. Ends with "I thought you were dead", cut to new Bond "I got better".
Done and dusted.
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
(come to think of it, about half of Casino Royale just consists of Bond having it off with Vesper in a French B&B. Which might improve it's popularity, but may limit the sort of cinemas you could show it in)
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
(come to think of it, about half of Casino Royale just consists of Bond having it off with Vesper in a French B&B. Which might improve it's popularity, but may limit the sort of cinemas you could show it in)
Accurately following the Fleming books sounds like a good idea until you get to Live and Let Die.
Which is the second book.
Which is the second book.
November 11, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Accurately following the Fleming books sounds like a good idea until you get to Live and Let Die.
Which is the second book.
Which is the second book.
Just use a variant of the opening of OHMSS.
Big opening sequence. Ends with "I thought you were dead", cut to new Bond "I got better".
Done and dusted.
Big opening sequence. Ends with "I thought you were dead", cut to new Bond "I got better".
Done and dusted.
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Just use a variant of the opening of OHMSS.
Big opening sequence. Ends with "I thought you were dead", cut to new Bond "I got better".
Done and dusted.
Big opening sequence. Ends with "I thought you were dead", cut to new Bond "I got better".
Done and dusted.
I think the best term is "loose continuity" - occaisionally they will mention something that happened in a previous film (for example the ending of OHMSS is reference a couple of times later), but in an era before streaming and boxsets and even VHS, strict continuity was always sort of pointless
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I think the best term is "loose continuity" - occaisionally they will mention something that happened in a previous film (for example the ending of OHMSS is reference a couple of times later), but in an era before streaming and boxsets and even VHS, strict continuity was always sort of pointless
Dad doesn't need to work due to land income (and usually has a title) - Upper class
Dad works in an office and wears a tie - middle class
Dad works standing up and wears overalls - working class.
(Dad can in the past tense here too).
Dad works in an office and wears a tie - middle class
Dad works standing up and wears overalls - working class.
(Dad can in the past tense here too).
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Dad doesn't need to work due to land income (and usually has a title) - Upper class
Dad works in an office and wears a tie - middle class
Dad works standing up and wears overalls - working class.
(Dad can in the past tense here too).
Dad works in an office and wears a tie - middle class
Dad works standing up and wears overalls - working class.
(Dad can in the past tense here too).
Having no idea what The Thing could be, and on the understanding that you would have shared if you wished to, I have decided to myself that The Thing you had to do was restore a Mountbatten class cross-channel hovercraft to working condition. I have no desire to be disabused of this notion.
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Having no idea what The Thing could be, and on the understanding that you would have shared if you wished to, I have decided to myself that The Thing you had to do was restore a Mountbatten class cross-channel hovercraft to working condition. I have no desire to be disabused of this notion.
The Old Odeon by the Whately Hall Hotel? Alas, that sticky floored yet glorious monstrosity is now departed, and replaced by a overly shiny "The Light" by the canal.
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Old Odeon by the Whately Hall Hotel? Alas, that sticky floored yet glorious monstrosity is now departed, and replaced by a overly shiny "The Light" by the canal.
Yeah, I think somethings that are missed is that the rather bulbous bonnets that are fashionable these days are in fact a pedestrian safety feature (less space between soft bonnet and big engine), and of course the fact that brakes are so much better that a pedestrian is less likely to be hit.
November 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Yeah, I think somethings that are missed is that the rather bulbous bonnets that are fashionable these days are in fact a pedestrian safety feature (less space between soft bonnet and big engine), and of course the fact that brakes are so much better that a pedestrian is less likely to be hit.
Once again demonstrating my theory: the problem wasn't with men in fedoras, it was men in fedoras who have no idea about what else you should wear with them (they are an informal hat. They look daft in anything more casual than sportscoat and tie - which our anti-fascist Frenchman here understands)
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Once again demonstrating my theory: the problem wasn't with men in fedoras, it was men in fedoras who have no idea about what else you should wear with them (they are an informal hat. They look daft in anything more casual than sportscoat and tie - which our anti-fascist Frenchman here understands)
November 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Once again demonstrating my theory: the problem wasn't with men in fedoras, it was men in fedoras who have no idea about what else you should wear with them (they are an informal hat. They look daft in anything more casual than sportscoat and tie - which our anti-fascist Frenchman here understands)
"HE SUFFERED NOT NOR KNEW ANY PAIN WHEN HE WAS LAID TO REST AT ALAMEIN".
End/
End/
November 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"HE SUFFERED NOT NOR KNEW ANY PAIN WHEN HE WAS LAID TO REST AT ALAMEIN".
End/
End/
But we found his resting place. After all these years (about 65) she got there. Got to see where he fell, feel the heat of the desert that he felt, see the landscape he lost his life in, and see the inscription on the grave. 6/?
November 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
But we found his resting place. After all these years (about 65) she got there. Got to see where he fell, feel the heat of the desert that he felt, see the landscape he lost his life in, and see the inscription on the grave. 6/?
As soon as my grandparents were able to come over, we made the trip - not an onerous one. The War Cemetery is in the desert, and is just bare desert with a few trees. It is incredibly evocative of the terrain these people died in. 5/?
November 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
As soon as my grandparents were able to come over, we made the trip - not an onerous one. The War Cemetery is in the desert, and is just bare desert with a few trees. It is incredibly evocative of the terrain these people died in. 5/?
Yet she was determined that he would not be forgotten. That photo was always there. Then, fortune played its hand. My father was posted to Alexandria. His resting place at the El Alamein war cemetery, previously some far off land it might as well be Timbuktoo, was less than a two hour drive away 4/?
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yet she was determined that he would not be forgotten. That photo was always there. Then, fortune played its hand. My father was posted to Alexandria. His resting place at the El Alamein war cemetery, previously some far off land it might as well be Timbuktoo, was less than a two hour drive away 4/?
My grandmother considered herself lucky. She had nine brothers, all of whom served (I believe all in the RE), several were pre-war regulars. It was a military family - even in her pre-war domestic service, she found herself the maid to a Admiral. Jack was the only one who didn't make it. 3/?
November 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
My grandmother considered herself lucky. She had nine brothers, all of whom served (I believe all in the RE), several were pre-war regulars. It was a military family - even in her pre-war domestic service, she found herself the maid to a Admiral. Jack was the only one who didn't make it. 3/?
A bit of black silk ribbon was attached diagonally in one of the corners. It was a photo of Jack. Or, as the army knew him, Corporal Parks 2032270, Royal Engineers. Killed whilst clearing mines just after the 2nd Battle of El Alamein had concluded. 2/?
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A bit of black silk ribbon was attached diagonally in one of the corners. It was a photo of Jack. Or, as the army knew him, Corporal Parks 2032270, Royal Engineers. Killed whilst clearing mines just after the 2nd Battle of El Alamein had concluded. 2/?