In which we revisit the tragedy which befell a group of five youths on August 18, 1973. The film which you are about to see is an account of the tragedy which betell a group of five youths, in particular Sally Hardesty and her invalid brother, Franklin. It is all the more tragic in that … Continue reading Memories of the Mad and Macabre
Don’t Mess with My Comfort Films
Recently, I fell down an internet rabbit hole about one of my favorite movies, Jonathan Demme’s Married to the Mob (1988). Featuring one of the most tender and exquisite performances of Michelle Pfeiffer’s career as former mob wife Angela de Marco, along with more stellar work from the entire cast and crew—Matthew Modine and Mercedes … Continue reading Don’t Mess with My Comfort Films
Lost and Found: The Lair of the White Worm
In which a ravenous Amanda Donahoe devours the English countryside. With The Lair of the White Worm, based on Bram Stoker’s novel of the same name, director Ken Russell (The Devils, Tommy, Crimes of Passion) combined some of his favorite themes into one truly bonkers horror-comedy about an ancient snake god's horny and hot-as-sin priestess (Amanda … Continue reading Lost and Found: The Lair of the White Worm
Marilyn Monday
In which Marilyn Monroe gives good leg. Our favorite blonde bombshell publicizing The Seven Year Itch (1955) and showing off the world’s most perfect set of pins. On the set of Love Nest (1951). How does one get that person’s job? Asking for a friend. Giving Cary Grant a glimpse of her jaw-dropping legs in … Continue reading Marilyn Monday
Bad Girls We Love: Maggie Manzoni from The Family
In which Michelle Pfeiffer caresses our insides. When a notorious Mafia clan is relocated to Normandy, France under the Witness Protection Program, hilarity—and violence—ensues. As unsung Michelle Pfeiffer pfilms go, Luc Besson’s 2013 dramedy The Family might be far from perfect, but’s is actually a lot of fun. Teaming Michelle with Robert De Niro is … Continue reading Bad Girls We Love: Maggie Manzoni from The Family
From the Vault: Coffy
This review of the Pam Grier Blaxploitation classic Coffy first appeared six years ago in slightly different form at my old blog. "She's the Godmother of them all ... the baddest one-chick hit squad that ever hit town!" "They call her Coffy and she'll cream you!" Starring in Jack Hill's exploitation classic Coffy (1973) effectively established Pam Grier as … Continue reading From the Vault: Coffy
Late Night Memories: Go Dodgers
Okay, okay, so this latest edition of “Late Night Memories” is a cheat. These photos, of our favorite late night date Rhonda Shear and babelicious Baywatch star Pamela Anderson, are not from any late night broadcasts like USA Up All Night. These publicity shots were taken during Major League Baseball’s 1992 All Star Game festivities … Continue reading Late Night Memories: Go Dodgers






