Crushing on WKRP

Among a certain subset of straight, male Gen Xers, few choices will engender as much spirited debate as the eternal chestnut, “Jennifer or Bailey?” Obviously I’m talking about Jennifer Marlowe and Bailey Quarters from one of the greatest situation comedies of all time, WKRP in Cincinnati. I’m such a fan of Jennifer, Bailey and the … Continue reading Crushing on WKRP →

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 →

Lost Highway

Look up the definition of “mind fuck” and you’re likely to see a picture of David Lynch’s Lost Highway (1997) next to it. No surprise, as the legendary filmmaker’s work has even inspired an adjective to describe this unique brand of mind fuckery (“Lynchian”), thanks especially to the television series Twin Peaks and films like … Continue reading Lost Highway →

Serleena Returns

One year ago today, I posted an ode to the Victoria’s Secret-inspired, voraciously hungry alien Serleena, played by Lara Flynn Boyle in 2002’s Men in Black II. It was just another entry in the Bad Girls We Love series which, somehow, against great odds, managed to snowball into the second most popular post here at … Continue reading Serleena Returns →

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 →

Giallogy: Five Dolls for an August Moon

It's taken a few Giallogy posts, but we've finally landed on one of Mario Bava's giallo films. Five Dolls for an August Moon (1970) isn't as celebrated as noted Bava masterpieces like Black Sunday (1961), Bay of Blood (1972), or his early giallo, which influenced the evolution of the genre, Blood and Black Lace (1964). … Continue reading Giallogy: Five Dolls for an August Moon →