Shaken and stirred

Forgive the hokey title of this posting, but my God, have you seen CASINO ROYALE? Have you seen Daniel Craig?

Well, if you haven’t, rent it. He is so delicious, and as someone who has seen almost all of the Bond films multiple times, this was the best Bond ever. Really. No corny jokes (okay, maybe one), no dirty female character names, no weird gadgets. Just one dashing Bond who fights and chases and gets bloody and sweaty. Unthinkable in the old Bond films.

I have loved Daniel Craig since LAYER CAKE and he did a rather different turn in the unseen INFAMOUS. I also saw clips of ELIZABETH (with Cate B.) the other day and he was in that, too. Played a monk. So clearly he’s versatile.

And listen, even if you don’t dig these kinds of pictures, it may surprise you.

The Power of Suggestion – SPOILER ALERT

Ah, so much do I trust the recommendations of Emily and Mike that I plunged head first into BATTLESTAR this season and I must confess, I am in love. Totally and utterly.

Is it the dimly lit grey, brown, and steel interiors? Is it the rad outfits worn by the Cylons? (who knew space could be so sexy) Is it the rapid, cutting dialogue? No. It’s the characters! I love them all. I am a bit afraid I’m a tiny bit too much in love with Lucius, though, which is slightly troubling.

The finale was mesmerizing, and when I was recovering from the last twist, the next scene sent me spinning. The oh-my-god-I’m-a-cylon meeting, the Lucius not guilty verdict (did anyone think his lawyer looked like Dave Matthews?), Lee and Papa having it out, Madame President’s freaky dream, and the reappearance of Starbuck. I just hope her re-emergence is not some weird heaven thing or dream. Or else it'll feel a bit too much like CONTACT.

Whee! I’m just bummed we have to wait until 08 for new episodes…