My husband is a big James Bond fan, so last night when
asked me to watch A View to a Kill with him…AGAIN, I did. Having seen this one
(and the other Bond movies numerous times) there wasn’t a huge need to focus on
the plot. This led to me focusing on other things like Tanya Roberts, the Bond
Girl’s, shoes.
I become fixated with how those shoes stayed on
while she dangled in an elevator shaft, ran through a mine, climbed up and down
scaffolding; even when she was picked up and pulled into the Zorn blimp.
Now we aren’t talking about sneakers or even a pair
of flats. NO! Try stilettoes. Yep, the chick wears a pair of pencil thin heels
that added at least four or five inches to her height. Still, no matter how
tuff the going got, those bloody shoes never fell off.
How?
Glue? Double-sided tape? Or were they so small and
tight the wardrobe department had to use a wedge to get them on her feet? And
how did they get her out of them for the shower scene with JB at the end…or did
they?
Those questions led me to thinking about other
movies where realistic isn’t part of the plot, and yes, most of the Bond films
fall into that category, especially the earlier ones. Come to think of it, so
do a lot of films in the 50’s, 60’s and beyond.
So, today’s question: What films come to mind that little things,
like shoes, grab your attention and you become fixated on?
10 comments:
LOL, I always wonder about these kinds of things too. How the hell do they run in those things?
I know, right! And how does someone swim in water that has a tower shooting electric sparks everywhere and not feel the 'shock'...LOL
It's usually the hair that fascinates me. I wish I could find the secret to all weather all action proof hair.
You're right, Susan. Now that I think of it, she went through all that fun and not a hair out of place! Amazing!
The heroine's clothes. Always perfect, the little while she has them on, and never a wrinkle. Obviously they're not from my wardrobe. lol
I bet they use several identical pairs of shoes. Wouldn't be surprised if double-sided tape comes into it.
Since Daniel became Bond, I've trashed the previous ones. He's a tad more believable - tough with a soft center and a not-so-good past - but some of those plot holes and escapes are just as unbelievable as the earlier ones. I used to hate those 'funny' one-liners because you could practically see them coming.
And, of course, her make-up. Through wind and sleet and snow and rain, etc., not a smudge, smear, fleck, or scrape.
Drag queens I knew used Aqua Net to set both their hair and their make-up. That's gotta be it.
I know, Sloane. Mine don't even come off the ironing board that perfect!!
Probably true on all the shoes, Vonnie. And at least double-sided tape has to come into play. No way could they stay without something!
And yes, Daniel does bring a bit of an edge to Bond. Though I'm still pissed they killed off Judy's M.
I didn't know that Andy. Something to keep in mind for the future when I need my makeup to hold up the event happenings. Thanks for the tip.
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