Christopher Lee dies aged 93

Original post by Stiff Little Fingers

Not what I said now was it. Simply put, he was a legend - a stupendous actor with a remarkable life.

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It's what you implied. I think we should also take the time out of the day to celebrate all those people who never returned home to their families because he killed them, as well of the death of this actor. That moment's silence can start now, if you'd like.

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Original post by AbdulKoyes

This thread is a tribute to a wonderful actor who has very recently passed away. If you want to tarnish his name and start an argument, simply start a new thread and go for it. Btw, your attempts to undermine me by calling me child, despite me being an adult, is laughable.

P.S. I too like Steven Seagal, but he is in no way a 'good' or 'great' actor

Why wait? I am making a serious point about celebrating someone who self-admittedly signed up to kill people in war and indeed did do so, and also got roles in movies because of his war-time escapades. You might disagree, but you have to deal with that. I called you a child because the attitude you have is childish (i.e. telling someone to piss off because you don't like the truth they are telling).

I think it's quite good, but I meant in terms of fame and relevance. Seagal is very famous but also relevant in the world of MMA where he trains people to engage in a high-calibre sport, athletes such as Machida and Anderson Silva.

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Not a very good actor, RIP nonetheless.

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Original post by callum_law

It's what you implied. I think we should also take the time out of the day to celebrate all those people who never returned home to their families because he killed them, as well of the death of this actor. That moment's silence can start now, if you'd like.

No it's not. I didn't imply that he was great because he killed people, you inferred that. He was a remarkable person, in part because he was essentially a real life bond. He was a fantastic actor, and you do him a disservice with how you describe him (not to mention being more wrong than humanly possible)

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Original post by Stiff Little Fingers

No it's not. I didn't imply that he was great because he killed people, you inferred that. He was a remarkable person, in part because he was essentially a real life bond. He was a fantastic actor, and you do him a disservice with how you describe him (not to mention being more wrong than humanly possible)

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You mentioned his service in the precursor of the SAS when trying to explain why he should be celebrated. How on earth is that not implying that his killing is not something to be celebrated? Is killing not an implicit part of being in the SAS or its precursor?

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OP

Sir Christopher Lee - it has been a pleasure to see you on screen.

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Original post by callum_law

You mentioned his service in the precursor of the SAS when trying to explain why he should be celebrated. How on earth is that not implying that his killing is not something to be celebrated? Is killing not an implicit part of being in the SAS or its precursor?

No, I said that his stint in the Special Operations was what inspired James Bond. He was a fantastic actor, I would say the greatest British actor of the 20th Century and the inspiration for one of the most iconic cinema characters: he was an absolute legend. You can disagree if you want, but you're wrong: not a matter of opinion, factually wrong.

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Original post by Stiff Little Fingers

No, I said that his stint in the Special Operations was what inspired James Bond. He was a fantastic actor, I would say the greatest British actor of the 20th Century and the inspiration for one of the most iconic cinema characters: he was an absolute legend. You can disagree if you want, but you're wrong: not a matter of opinion, factually wrong.

I'll always prefer his work with Hammer over the James Bond, LOTR and Star Wars stuff, but what a varied and storied career he had.

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Original post by Mackay

I'll always prefer his work with Hammer over the James Bond, LOTR and Star Wars stuff, but what a varied and storied career he had.

Aye, his time with Hammer coincided with some of the greatest horror movies made, particularly his spell as Dracula. For me, the best work he did was his music: heavy metal concept albums about Charlemagne. I think he's also the only actor to play both Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes...

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Original post by Stiff Little Fingers

I think he's also the only actor to play both Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes...

He sure is. I wouldn't mind seeing Gatiss portray Sherlock, though.

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Original post by Stiff Little Fingers

No, I said that his stint in the Special Operations was what inspired James Bond. He was a fantastic actor, I would say the greatest British actor of the 20th Century and the inspiration for one of the most iconic cinema characters: he was an absolute legend. You can disagree if you want, but you're wrong: not a matter of opinion, factually wrong.

I am factually wrong in saying that being a killer isn't something to be celebrated? OK.

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Original post by Mackay

He sure is. I wouldn't mind seeing Gatiss portray Sherlock, though.

I'm not sure about that tbh, Gatiss seems a bit too dark to play Sherlock: I've always seen him as cheery, if incredibly aloof.

Original post by callum_law

I am factually wrong in saying that being a killer isn't something to be celebrated? OK.

Again, not what I said. Try harder next time.

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Original post by Stiff Little Fingers

Again, not what I said. Try harder next time.

You implied it.

Like I said, let's celebrate the lives of the people he killed on this special day. The lives he ended prematurely.

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His best on-screen moments: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/film-obituaries/11667275/Sir-Christopher-Lee-5-key-moments.html

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