I Think I Like This New PM

"Women are not breeding machines, you know. Women are unique people in their own right. If they want to marry and have children, that's lovely. If the want to remain single and build a professional life, that's wonderful."
-Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia

Good on ya!

The Princess Bride AKA How I Fell in Love with Inigo Montoya

One of my favorite movies is definitely The Princess Bride. I came late to this movie. I didn't find it until a couple of years ago when I rented the DVD on a whim. Several people had raved about this film, but I am not a big fan of Robin Wright, so I was never that interested in it.

Within the first ten minutes I met farm boy, Westley, and found a reason to watch intently. Cary Elwes has never looked better than he does in this film. He is a joy, a pure joy, to watch. He had me at first glance. He does naughty little boy very well. Did Buttercup ever say, "Take me now!" That would have been perfect followed by, "As you wish."

I was not prepared, however, for what came next. I am introduced to Inigo Montoya, swift swordsman, eloquent revenge seeker, and Captain Hook look alike. I do not know what exactly it is about this character, although the leather pants play a role, but wow, I like like like this character. I think I even choose him over Westley.

I admit, I have always had a thing for the pirate. I enjoy the romantic notion of being whisked from seaport to seaport alongside a hot pirate with long hair and a long sword. Yes, I know this is not reality. (shhhh, that is why it is a fantasy...)

Anyway, Inigo Montoya not only fulfills the pirate checklist, but he also has a funny cute Spanish accent, a good heart, leather pants (did I mention that already?), and intelligence. Mandy Patankin - great actor. Inigo Montoya - hot revenge filled package of sex.

I know, I am bonkers, crazy - fill in the blank.

Oh, and then, added to all the scenery mentioned above, The Princess Bride has an outstanding cast of characters, action, love, an identifiable bad guy who gets punished, and thousands of quotable moments. Inconceivable! No, not at all, but I had to throw that in there.

This is a great movie and I regret that I put it off for so long. I just rewatched it and my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.


And now "I must...." "Get used to disappointment."