Skyfall

Skyfall is the title of the newest James Bond flick. And in the movie, it is a place and a feeling and a legacy. Overall it's not a bad movie. I'll give it three out of four stars. The humor was a bit sparse and dry (or perhaps a wee bit too subtle is a better way to put it), but the action was pretty decent and fairly well distributed.

The story though was actually a bit too simple and rather pointless, given the outcome--well, unless keeping in mind the intended change in direction for the Bond franchise. Still, I expected a bit more sophistication in the plot for a Bond movie. It does have its moments and we get to know more about Bond the man, his past, and his relationship with M, played here by the wonderful actress Judi Dench.

The cure for loneliness is unconditional love. Love for myself and for all others--reaching out to others, being outward in my contribution. Seems simple and straightforward, and it is. But of course the ego mind--my ego mind--wants to think and believe otherwise.

Luck. randomness, concidence. The ego mind wants to make something out of it all--when in fact it is all completely meaningless until I give it meaning.