Scott A. MacKenzie
@5thborderstate.bsky.social
Canadian historian of the American Civil War, author of The Fifth Border State: Slavery, Emancipation, and the Formation of West Virginia 1829-1872 (WVU Press, 2023), remover of mattress tags. Big #hatm fan.
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Bad luck Ghorman, they should have calibrated their enthusiasm. #hatm
Final Thoughts: Casino Royale is a thrilling entry in the long running James Bond franchise. The new 007 enters a high stakes poker game to deter a terrorist financier. Along with the beautiful Vesper, he wins. The plot isn't as important as awesome stunts and thrills. #hatm
"the b is dead" is literally the last line in the book. #hatm
This is the way. #hatm
Now, as crazy as it seems, Eva actually shot these scenes in a cage underwater. She had great confidence in the crew to protect her, because no one wants to be in a cage while underwater. #hatm
In Venice? Those buildings are irreplaceable. #hatm
I have personal connections to AIK. Plus I own their jersey. In 2015, someone at the Bellagio recognized it. Two years later, two Swedes approached me at Atlanta airport about it. Memorable moments. #hatm
These scenes were filmed at Pinewood - great sets. The sinking building was in fact a 12 foot model later CGI-ed into the actual location. More great designs by Peter Lamont and Chris Courbould. #hatm
On the commentary track, MC and MW said that Venetian hotel lobbies are not this big, not even close - this interior was filmed in Prague. #hatm
The treasury department man is played by Phil Meheux, the film's director of photography. He also did Goldeneye. #hatm
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The actor there is Richard Sammel, best known for the tough Sergeant in Inglorious Basterds and the leader of the Ghorm in Andor Season 2. #hatm
Ah, Venezia! One of the world's great cities.
I once sent a resignation letter this short. I also dropped it off in a Christmas card. Surprise!
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I once sent a resignation letter this short. I also dropped it off in a Christmas card. Surprise!
#hatm
If you ask me, this part could have been edited down or removed entirely. It slows down the movie. #hatm
Well, if I had $120 million to transfer, I'd expect my banker to come to me with a super-duper-wuper secure device. #hatm
Ah, Lake Como in northern Italy, one of the most beautiful places on earth. #hatm
I have worn the same brand and type of $25 watch for years. I prefer digital with big faces. Also, if it gets damaged or goes dead, I can replace it quickly and easily. #hatm
The plot called for it in both situations. #hatm
Richard Hammond drove one on Top Gear. #hatm
It also set the Guinness Book of World Records for car flips in a movie - the Aston Martin flipped 7 times. The 2024 film The Fall Guy broke that record with 8 and a half. #hatm
Craig stopped smoking and started working out for this movie in a big way - and he looks amazing. #hatm
Okay this is one of the great car stunts of all time: they destroyed three Aston Martin super cars costing $250,000 each. That's about 1% of the budget right there. MC said that they didn't want another car chase, so they did it this way. #hatm
No, I didn't see that coming a mile away. #hatm
Aces and 8s, the dead man's hand. Wild Bill Hickock had that hand when someone shot him in the back. It became a familiar trope in John Ford movies. #hatm
On the commentary track to Ocean's 11, Brad Pitt said that he plays poker hit and miss; Matt Damon is more methodical, but George Clooney is horrible at it. He just couldn't get the cards. #hatm
To be fair, if I had won that $1.8 billion Powerball late last year, I'd risk $10m in Vegas just to see what it felt like. #hatm
I also have responsibilities now. Yeah, I know but it's better than being poor. #hatm
Okay: one does not get up so quickly from cardiac arrest or a resuscitation via electric shock. I had a colleague who had one last year and it was a terrible ordeal for him - and us. But okay plot. #hatm
If I had it, along with Perfect Dark, I'd never get anything done. #hatm