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 →

Barbarella, Space Babe

I once read a review of Barbarella (1968), from some long-forgotten blog, that called the titular heroine a “space slut.” That blogger seemed to mean it as a negative thing. Well, we’re decidedly slut-positive around here at the Starfire Lounge, so let’s make it clear we see “space slut” as a positive. There’s been a … Continue reading Barbarella, Space Babe →

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 →