The night of October 28, 1990 was a night when unexpected greatness touched many of our lives. You see, that was the night of a momentous television event for young, impressionable Gen Xers like myself. Boomers might remember where they were when man touched down on the moon, but my generation can tell you exactly … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Kelly Bounces Back
Month: August 2025
Lost and Found: The Lair of the White Worm
In which a ravenous Amanda Donahoe devours the English countryside. With The Lair of the White Worm, based on Bram Stoker’s novel of the same name, director Ken Russell (The Devils, Tommy, Crimes of Passion) combined some of his favorite themes into one truly bonkers horror-comedy about an ancient snake god's horny and hot-as-sin priestess (Amanda … Continue reading Lost and Found: The Lair of the White Worm
Marilyn Monday
In which Marilyn Monroe gives good leg. Our favorite blonde bombshell publicizing The Seven Year Itch (1955) and showing off the world’s most perfect set of pins. On the set of Love Nest (1951). How does one get that person’s job? Asking for a friend. Giving Cary Grant a glimpse of her jaw-dropping legs in … Continue reading Marilyn Monday
Hot Shots of the Week: Cirque de la Isabelle
I’ve never seen the 1989 French circus workers flick Roselyne and the Lions, starring French actress and model Isabelle Pasco. Clearly, I’ve made a huge mistake. I’m very interested in the plot. The plot: I’ve added it to the list for…reasons. The reasons: The film doesn’t appear to be streaming anywhere, darn it. For now … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Cirque de la Isabelle
Book Love
Some thoughts on book collecting, book reading, and book love, on National Book Lovers Day. Sometimes I look at the stacks of unread books that litter the rooms of our house and it dawns on me: I’m never going to read all of these books before I die. That’s a deep, existentially dreadful thought for … Continue reading Book Love
Damn, Pam!
With Pamela Anderson back in theaters right now in The Naked Gun, here’s a small selection of classic Pamela shots to make you exclaim, “Daaamn, Pam!” For further reading on (and more pics of) Pammy, follow these links: https://starfirelounge.com/2023/03/17/lost-and-found-v-i-p/ https://starfirelounge.com/2025/07/15/late-night-memories-go-dodgers/
Bad Girls We Love: Maggie Manzoni from The Family
In which Michelle Pfeiffer caresses our insides. When a notorious Mafia clan is relocated to Normandy, France under the Witness Protection Program, hilarity—and violence—ensues. As unsung Michelle Pfeiffer pfilms go, Luc Besson’s 2013 dramedy The Family might be far from perfect, but’s is actually a lot of fun. Teaming Michelle with Robert De Niro is … Continue reading Bad Girls We Love: Maggie Manzoni from The Family






