Daniel Craig Dances

 I still recall the screening that nice evening in New York City. The exciting British crime thriller was called LAYER CAKE and I was totally engrossed thanks to the performance by an actor named Daniel Craig. I was unfamiliar with his previous work but what glued my attention to him in that 2004 movie was  his movie star handsomeness and charisma. Like a new Steve McQueen.

The next time he had my eyes pinned to the screen was in the very mature 2003 drama, THE MOTHER. In that, he was a brawny and bearded handyman doing work on a home. In the home is the married daughter of THE MOTHER. The mother, staying with her daughter and now a widow, is quite middle-aged and has allowed herself to fall into a visual state of dumpiness. But there's something about her that attracts the younger handyman. They talk. Eventually, he reignites her spark of creativity and sexual feelings. She hits the beauty parlor for a makeover. They start dating. Of course, this works the daughter's last good nerve.

       

As you know, Daniel Craig went on to great international success as the newest James Bond. I totally dug   him as Agent 007.  However, I really loved him in the hit mystery/comedy KNIVES OUT as the Southern American detective who sings Sondheim show tunes to himself. Craig not only rocked that role, he seemed to be having extreme fun playing that character. He'll reprise that role in the eagerly-awaited follow-up.

In the meantime, the handsome and talented actor is showing off a few dance moves. He's doing it for an upscale vodka. Keep this in mind come cocktail time.  

You can thank me during Happy Hour. Make mine a double. Mr. Craig made me......thirsty.