Giallogy: Cold Eyes of Fear

Two Giallogy posts in the same week? And back-to-back, no less? To what do we owe this treat? Well, Cold Eyes of Fear (971), that’s what. However, I must admit up front that Enzo G. Castellari’s film isn’t really a giallo at all. It’s more of a languidly paced home invasion thriller. When a man … Continue reading Giallogy: Cold Eyes of Fear →

Giallogy: Torso

Giallogy returns with one of the most rewatchable giallo films ever made. Enter at your own risk. Many gialli blend together in our minds, coalescing into a dizzying melange of impossibly beautiful women, shadowy black-gloved killers, countless bottles of J&B Scotch Whiskey, and enough convoluted plot holes to drive a Mac truck through them. This … Continue reading Giallogy: Torso →

Margot

I dream about sex, flying, and being chased by Nazis. Margot Kidder, “The Education of Margot Kidder, Rolling Stone, 1981. Picture it: The early 1980s, somewhere in the sprawling suburbs of America. You’re just a geeky kid, reading Batman comic books and playing with Dukes of Hazzard action figures. Over the next few years you’ll … Continue reading Margot →

Bombshells: Joey Heatherton

Pneumatic sex symbol Joey Heatherton shows us what “NSFW” really means. Long Island born Davenie Johanna "Joey" Heatherton is a singer, dancer, actress and, above all else, a true sex symbol. Her IMDb bio refers to the bodacious babe as “pneumatic” and that ain’t lying. Heatherton’s film and music careers never quite reached the dizzying … Continue reading Bombshells: Joey Heatherton →

Vinyl Fantasy

Well, we missed posting this in time for Record Store Day, which was on April 18th. No matter, because there’s really no bad time to share a post full of scorching hot slabs of vintage vinyl album covers, is there? Enjoy… For more vinyl fantasy, check out this post from a few years ago: https://starfirelounge.com/2024/04/20/go-put-your-records-on-publish-on-april-20/

May the 4th Be With You

Like many Gen Xers, Star Wars was a huge part of my childhood. Between the classic, original trilogy, the Kenner action figures, and the Marvel Comics, Star Wars definitely defined a large part of my childhood. She could lure me to the Dark Side of the Force any day. All these years later and people … Continue reading May the 4th Be With You →

Hot Shots of the Week: Carrie On

She loves literature and lingerie equally, because she’s deep and complicated. They’re most definitely not going to laugh at her. Stephen King’s debut novel Carrie was published on this day in 1974. Famously, the manuscript for Carrie was rescued from the trash bin by King’s wife Tabitha after ol’ Uncle Stevie tossed it out in … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Carrie On →