Category: movies

Hot Shots of the Week: She’s a Shue-In

When it comes to formative 1980s crushes, few compare to actress Elisabeth Shue. From The Karate Kid (1984) to Adventures in Babysitting (1987) to Cocktail (1988), she charmed audiences with her stunning, “girl next door” beauty and charismatic onscreen presence. Then in the 1990s she elevated her game—and we all elevated our crushes to downright … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: She’s a Shue-In →

Lost and Found: Vice Squad

We’re back with more buried treasure from the Lost and Found, and once again we’re wallowing in the supremely sleazy streets of early ‘80s downtown Los Angeles. Clearly a favorite genre of mine, nighttime-set, neo-noirs rarely let me down, and Gary Sherman’s Vice Squad (1982) is an especially rewarding example of the genre at its … Continue reading Lost and Found: Vice Squad →

Michelle Monday

In my demented mind, we’ve already been living in the spooky season forever, but for more normies, October is when their thoughts turn to thoughts of witches, goblins, full moons and whatnot. So, with October just around the corner, and because we just recently had a full harvest moon, this Monday belongs to Michelle in … Continue reading Michelle Monday →

Hot Shots of the Week: Proto-Cougar Alert

As the venerable Pulp International once noted, “Cougars of the world, meet the proto-cougar.” That would be Dame Joan Fucking Collins, seen here in promo photos for the 1972 television movie The Man Who Came to Dinner. As you no doubt remember, Joan is a Starfire Lounge VIP, and still rocking today. This cheeky shot … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Proto-Cougar Alert →