I've always felt Bond's success was due to Sir. Sean Connery. I don't think it was about race at all, it was about charisma. I even go further and say we woul

I've always felt Bond's success was due to Sir. Sean Connery. I don't think it was about race at all, it was about charisma. I even go further and say we would probally not have a Bond theatrical legacy, if it wasen't for Connery's decision to be an actor. Oh yea, Rolex owes so much advertising dollars to the estate of Connery. That iconic wrist shot sold millions of Oyster Subs. I repair watches part time. There are guys who bring me their overpriced broken watch, and when we meet at the door, I would swear they were brought up watching Bond movies. Most sub owners just want a working quality watch, but there are others that take on Connery's persona in little ways. Kinda like the young guys who wanted to be fighter pilots after watching Top Gun, or be Bud in Urban Coyboy, or living Tony's life after watching Saturday Night Fever. Most of you are probally to young, but after Saturday Night Fever, America became disco dancers. After Urban Cowboy, Stock brokers were doing the two step, and had a slight accent overnight. It was funny. And yes--I bought a polyester shirt. And yes--I bought cowboy boots. I let it go though. I'm embarrassed even writing about it. My point is certain charismatic actors are the reason certain films are great. The color of America is changing, and there will be actors that out shine some of our greats. (I am a total movie snob. I don't think Bond movies are magic. I do think Connery, and Travolta, had huge natural star power though. All my great movies were are in black, and white. I've noticed The Last Picture Show is on tv today. If you haven't seen it you must. Peter Bogdonovich captured a certain time in Texas brilliantly. All the actors did a phenomenal job. Billy is Timothy Bottons brother in real life. Have a good weekend guys.)