Austin Powers 1

Join me for a lighthearted romp thru the annals of espionage and adventure with everyone's favorite international man of mystery, Austin Danger Powers. I analyze the film as a spy movie, a spoof, an homage, a pastiche, and a romantic comedy. I say I'm not going to play "spot the reference" but in fact I do. I forget to mention which actor who was one inspiration for the character of Austin Powers played his father in the third film (spoiler: Michael Caine). I point out the arcs of Austin, Vanessa, and Dr. Evil. I admire Elizabeth Hurley a bit too much. I make a few too many complaints about the other films in the series. And I reference the director's commentary a little too much. A good time was had by all until it became known that George W Bush liked doing Dr. Evil impressions.