This Michelle Monday is extra special! Happy birthday to my fellow Taurus, the woman who inspires so much of my writing, and whose film work has defined so much of my life and brought me immeasurable amounts of joy. Happy 66th birthday, Michelle. We Taurus signs gotta stick together.
Month: April 2024
Hot Shots of the Week: Shannon Tweed
It’s an established fact that Shannon Tweed is a Starfire Lounge VIP, thanks largely to her impressive body (of work) in a host of direct-to-video erotic thrillers. In this fan’s not-so-humble opinion, Shannon is the undisputed queen of that genre. Yes, she made a ton of DTV films, but it’s about quality over quantity, and … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Shannon Tweed
Bombshells: Marie Wilson
Lovely, innocent-looking, well-endowed comedienne Marie Wilson was a featherbrained delight instantly reminiscent of the zany Gracie Allen. Unlike Allen, however, Marie was a knockout--with high cheekbones, a wide slash of a mouth and a figure that wouldn't quit. IMDb That’s taken from golden age of Hollywood starlet Marie Wilson’s IMDb bio. Besides offering a less-than positive … Continue reading Bombshells: Marie Wilson
Dee Dee and the Dum Dum Girls
Former indie rock band the Dum Dum Girls released an album in 2011, Only in Dreams, that basically saved my life during late 2011 and all the way through 2012. The record is a masterpiece, a supersonic slice of dream pop heaven on earth. Spearheaded by the group’s singer and songwriter Dee Dee Penny (real … Continue reading Dee Dee and the Dum Dum Girls
From the Vault: Sheryl Lee in Vampires
This post originally appeared in a slightly altered form at my old blog. I’m sharing a revised version today to celebrate Sheryl Lee’s birthday yesterday, April 22nd. After turning in a towering performance as the tragic Laura Palmer in Twin Peaks, and the film that immediately followed the series, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), … Continue reading From the Vault: Sheryl Lee in Vampires
Michelle Monday
Michelle, going full-on bombshell for the October 1991 issue of Vogue. Did someone say “bombshell”? The great Herb Ritts took these sexy shots. Michelle, in her white negligee and platinum blonde bob, is giving us her very best Marilyn vibes. Wonder if she’d share that scotch with us? Can’t hurt to ask. The following year, … Continue reading Michelle Monday
Hot Shots of the Week: The Big Heat
This week’s hot shots come from the publicity photos and poster for the excellent 1953 film noir, The Big Heat. The publicity shots are some of the most provocative of their era, with Gloria Grahame kneeling suggestively before Glenn Ford and his gun—clearly meant to stand in for his other piece, if you know what … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: The Big Heat






