Category: 1980s

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 →

Go Put Your Records On

Of all music formats, from eight-tracks to cassette tapes, CDs to downloadable files and then streaming, none have ever achieved the caché of the analog king, vinyl records. After a drop in sales for all music-listening mediums, vinyl has seen a resurgence in popularity over the last decade or so. Hipsters love their vinyl, after … Continue reading Go Put Your Records On →

Michelle Monday

Released during the glut of mid-1980s fantasy films, Ladyhawke (1985) is a lovely showcase for Michelle Pfeiffer at her most ethereal. The movie is heartfelt and romantic, with two lovers (Michelle and the dearly departed Rutger Hauer) trying to reverse an evil bishop’s curse. Michelle is simply mesmerizing as Isabeau of Anjou (the titular “Ladyhawke”). … Continue reading Michelle Monday →

Michelle Monday

Let’s ease into the work week by gazing upon some seriously sexy Michelle photos. If she doesn’t combat those Monday morning blues, nothing will. Apparently, these photos were “touched up” by Esquire staff, an industry-wide practice that has gone on for decades. Such a shame, as anyone with working eyes and a brain in their … Continue reading Michelle Monday →

Behind the Scenes on The Howling

I’ve always told anyone who will listen that my affection for The Howling (1981) is unending. Directed by the cinematic wizard himself Joe Dante (Hollywood Boulevard, Gremlins, The ‘Burbs) from a script by indie legend John Sayles (Lianna, Eight Men Out, Lone Star), after radically altering a first draft by Terrence H. Winkless, The Howling … Continue reading Behind the Scenes on The Howling →