Crazy Stupid Shirtlessness

Shots like this one make me laugh. Steve Carell's strategically placed head in front of a nude Ryan Gosling. I know I will like this movie because Ryan Gosling takes his shirt off in at least two scenes - definitely worth whatever astronomical sum they are charging for movies these days. I've been referring to this film as "Crazy, Stupid Abs." In any case, I'm happy to see that the romcom is making a resurgence. Two "Friends with Benefits" and "Crazy, Stupid Love" have received halfway decent reviews which gives me hope for the future. Let me qualify that my hope for the future is defined strictly in terms of romantic comedy and not in terms of the debt ceiling which currently seems like a needlessly hopeless situation.

I'm about to start rehearsals for the Rocky Horror Show at The Hangar Theatre and have suddenly realized that there is about to be a lot of shirtlessness in my life. I'm hoping the choreographer will let me rip off someone's shirt at some point in the show because that is what the President of IMS should do. We'll see! Until then, I am...

Yours in shirtlessness,
Nandita
President
IMS

Heat wave!

As the heat wave in the Northeast finally subsides, I have to share the status update of a friend on Facebook who remarked that it was "hotter than Ryan Reynolds abs" this weekend. Indeed it was! I salute her ability to make lemons into lemonade and keep even sweltering heat seated in the positive. I knew that the weather had been truly outrageous when yesterday's 91 degree weather seemed "cool." Currently, I am enjoying a balmy 85 degrees. But of course, as the above picture shows, hot weather leads to increased shirtlessness. So I will learn from my friend's positivity and thank Mother Nature for the silver lining in every cloud, or in this case, the loss of shirts in debilitating heat.

What I love about New York is that in spite of the heat, people still need to get out and get their arts. On Saturday night, I went to see a dance performance in Central Park that was packed with people, sweating to see some modern dance. I can't imagine another city in America where such a thing would happen. It was close to 100 degrees at 9pm, and people just took off their shirts and watched. I love New York!

Hopefully the rest of the week will bring relief to New York and the rest of the country. let's hope that even as the temperatures cool down, the shirts stay off! Until then, I am...

Yours in shirtlessness,
Nandita
President
IMS

Friends with Benefits Indeed!

Admittedly, I came late to the JT bandwagon. When one of my close girlfriends was obsessed with the "Justified" album, I pooh-poohed her, but after "SexyBack"I had to give it to her. Justin Timberlake does consistently bring sexy back, and always in surprising ways. Just when I thought he was just another boy band has-been, he turned out some great music on his own, continued to excel with his Michael Jackson moves, and then showed he could make fun of himself on SNL. Recently, he has been turning up in movies and proving himself as an actor. I liked him in "The Social Network." So in honor of his upcoming romcom that I certainly want to see, I'm posting him here. Justin, you can be my friend with benefits anytime!

Until then, I am...

Yours in shirtlessness,
Nandita
President
IMS

Shameless Post

Sometimes when times are tough, I like to turn to old stand-bys who always have something for a dejected IMS president. Hugh Jackman is just such a man. He is a gentleman and good dancer and is very good at combining shirtlessness with water as pictured above. Good stuff!

I was trying to find new shirtlessness from Daniel Craig, but alas he seems to keep his shirt on for his new film "Cowboys v. Aliens" (note to Jon Favreau, always make Daniel Craig take his shirt off). Congratulations to him and his new bride, Rachel Weisz, not only on their marriage but on keeping it a secret from the media! Fit and clever!

In the midst of a heat wave, I'm surprised by how little shirtlessness I have seen of late. What is going on? Perhaps post-Congressional scandals, people have decided to show a little bit more discretion. Ahh, the swing of the pendulum...may it return to the center where good shirtlessness can work for good and not infidelity. Until then, I am...

Yours in shirtlessness,
Nandita
President
IMS

In loving memory

I lost a dear friend and mentor this week, and in his honor, I post this video. He supported so many people in the theater with his love, humor, and constant presence. I miss you already, Tony.

Yours in sorrow and shirtlessness,
Nandita
President
Indians for Male Shirtlessness

While I have been rather despondent on the shirtless front for the past month, it hasn't stopped people reporting to me on some excellent shirtlessness happening around the world. This Korean star, Rain, has been generating quite a bit of excitement, and recently I have received many reports on his wondrous shirtlessness. He certainly has more ab muscles than I thought humanly possible. I feel that Rain may just wash my despondence away!

While all the negative shirtless publicity has been a real downer, I have started to remember the joy that good male shirtlessness, when used properly, can bring. As of late, times have been a bit tough, but good male shirtlessness has been one of the few things that is helping me through. Knowing that multiple abs are out there being exposed in positive ways makes me feel like maybe there is some good in the world. We'll keep working on it, on torso at a time. Until then, I am...

Yours in shirtlessness,
Nandita
President
IMS

Renewing the Hope

Gentle readers, I must apologize for my extended absence from this blog as well as for the lack of a photo in today's entry. The last month has been a difficult one for the cause as male shirtlessness became a tawdry headline instead of a force for good in the world. Honestly, I have needed the last month to recover from the shock of it. After working so hard for good male shirtlessness for the past 3 years, it was a great blow to see the cause co-opted for less than honorable uses. I won't name names, but I must strongly state that members of Congress should think twice about their shirtlessness and its use in the future.

In any case, I think I have recovered and will return to my twice weekly schedule for the rest of the summer. Surely there must be some good shirtlessness out there to lift my spirits and yours. Until then, I am...

Yours in shirtlessness,
Nandita
President
IMS