I’ve been plowing through the Harley Quinn animated series on HBO. I’m absolutely loving it, especially how hilarious, twisted, raunchy, and R rated it can be. If you’re going to do Harley Quinn right, you have to bring the vulgarity, and this series does it well. Kaley Cuoco voices Harley and she does something I … Continue reading Harley
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
Favorite Film Posters: Adventures in Babysitting
American artist and illustrator Drew Struzan, who passed away last fall, left an indelible imprint on popular culture, thanks to the many memorable movie posters he created. I could list so many of them as favorites—The Thing (1982), Back to the Future (1985), Big Trouble in Little China (1986)—but my artistic and sentimental favorite* has … Continue reading Favorite Film Posters: Adventures in Babysitting
TGIF13
Wow, this must be from a Friday the 13th sequel I missed! And here I thought I was a completist! It’s always special when a Friday the 13th rolls around! Today is the second of three on the calendar for 2026. They’re infrequent, so it’s important to cherish them. A Friday the 13th marathon is … Continue reading TGIF13
Sucker Punch
I know it’s easy to rip on director Zack Snyder‘s films. I’ve done it plenty of times myself—the less said about his DC Comics movies the better. Still, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to a major soft spot for his 2011 fantasy-action extravaganza Sucker Punch. With this one, it’s like Snyder harnessed all … Continue reading Sucker Punch
The Foxiest Angel
In which we bow down to the hottest, sexiest, and sultriest of Charlie’s Angels: Cheryl Ladd. Certain arguments among friends were a rite of passage for young Gen Xers during their misspent youths: Chrissie or Janet? Ginger or Mary Ann? Jennifer or Bailey? And which one of Charlie’s Angels was the hottest? Personally, I’ve always … Continue reading The Foxiest Angel
Michelle Monday
A while ago I sort of retired the “Michelle Monday” posts because, well, every day is Michelle Pfeiffer’s day here at the Starfire Lounge. Even if she doesn’t show up in a post that day, her presence is always felt. Heck, this entire blog is built on my love for her movies, with special inspiration … Continue reading Michelle Monday





