Late Skyfall

In the better late than never category comes today's post, late because after going to the opening of the latest Bond film, "Skyfall," I was to swoony to turn on my computer and post.  We all know how I love the Bond films, and how Daniel Craig started it all for me by helping me discover that I am a visual person.  This film, however, went beyond my expectations of an action-thriller and my expectations for shirtlessness.  After the iconic water scene in "Casino Royale," I wasn't sure what to expect from this movie, having been so disappointed in "Quantum of Solace."  In "Skyfall," Sam Mendes went in the other direction for shirtlessness; instead of creating stand apart moments of shirtlessness, he simply peppered the film with Mr. Craig going about his business, shaving, showering, sleeping with beautiful women, swimming, all shirtless.  It was very laissez-faire, and frankly I loved it!

The other thing I loved about this movie was the twist on the "Bond girl."  While this film like the others features several beautiful ladies, I emerged from the theater asking my friends, "But who was the Bond girl in this one?"  There is usually one woman with whom Bond forms an emotional connection and partners with to destroy the villain.  On the down escalator, I realized that in "Skyfall" the female partner was M, Dame Judy Dench!  I love it!  A septuagenarian Bond girl is amazing.

So I'm feeling very happy these days - we have a shirtless-ready President and a constantly shirtless Bond.  For today, all is good in the world.  I'm going to enjoy this rare moment of contentedness, and gentle readers, I hope you will too.

Yours in shirtlessness,
Nandita
President
IMS