Video Interview: ‘Skyfall’ Director Sam Mendes on Bond, James Bond

“To me, the true father of the Bond movies is Hitchcock.” Bond is back, and better than ever. And the man responsible for bringing him back in one of the greatest Bond movies of the modern era is director Sam Mendes. The Oscar winning director’s filmography includes American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road and Away We Go, but he finally takes the leap into action and intensity with 007. After seeing the film a few weeks ago in New York City, I had the chance to interview Mr. Mendes and discuss everything we could about Bond, James Bond and the 23rd 007 movie. “From one Bond fan to another…” Mendes references everything from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and John le Carré, to Alfred Hitchcock, to Ian Fleming and Casino Royale of course, and Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson (who I interviewed separately – posting soon). I …