• Twenty years ago this week, Austin Powers, the International Man of Mystery swung onto our screens in a parody of 1960s James Bond movies, and told us to behave!
• Some interesting facts about the movie:- Mike Myers initially wanted Jim Carrey to play the role of Dr Evil, but ended up playing the role himself due to Carrey’s ‘Liar Liar’ commitments.- Austin’s hair and glasses were inspired by a young professor Stephen Hawking.- Elizabeth Hurley and Mimi Rogers were allowed to keep their tight leather outfits from the movie…
• I can’t believe this film is 20 years old! I remember watching it when it came out, and quoting it endlessly in the months/years to follow. I still use the occasional ‘laser’, and occasionally demand the sum of 1 MILLION DOLLARS! Shh.
• Forthose familiar with the movie, what’s your favourite line/part?

Read more:

http://www.sbs.com.au/comedy/article/2017/05/02/austin-powers-turns-20-after-long-why-does-he-still-make-us-horny

http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/10-austin-powers-moments-that-are-still-shagadelic-20-years-later_us_5907f542e4b05c397681d391

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