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 →

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 →

Michelle Monday

It’s been a hot minute since Baby Pfeiffer dropped by, so let’s welcome her back with open arms and puckered lips—dreaming is free after all, right? Debbie Harry and Blondie taught us that. These Monday motivation shots of Michelle are publicity shots from the short-lived Animal House spinoff TV series Delta House from 1979, where … Continue reading Michelle Monday →

Giallogy: Puzzle

At first glance, Puzzle, or L’uomo senza memoria (The Man Without a Memory) appears to center on an amnesiac man’s (Luc Merenda) quest to unlock a past that is now a mystery to him. In actuality, director Duccio Tessari’s 1974 giallo is just as much, if not more, concerned with how the amnesiac’s slowly unfolding, … Continue reading Giallogy: Puzzle →

Lost and Found: Night of the Juggler

Several years ago at my old blog, while writing about the criminally unsung Night of the Juggler (1980), I lamented that the now-forty-four year old movie is increasingly difficult to find, having never been released on DVD or Blu-ray. In the 1980s and early 1990s, I was introduced to the film thanks to my beloved … Continue reading Lost and Found: Night of the Juggler →

Lost and Found: Gas Pump Girls

In the grand tradition of horny teen sex comedies, Gas Pump Girls (1979) pads the running time with cheap gags and copious nudity—not that there’s anything wrong with that! It also boasts a familiar plot this sort of movie, with a band of plucky underdogs going up against a (supposedly) heartless corporate overlord. For all … Continue reading Lost and Found: Gas Pump Girls →

The Art of the Ad: Choose Your Vice

Mid- to late-twentieth century advertisements for alcohol, tobacco, and other legal(ish) vices offer some of the most entertaining—and groan-worthy—time capsules of their era. Here are a few groovy examples. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the two newest members of the Mile High Club. It’s always Fishnet Friday with Passport Scotch! She definitely makes Genny a little … Continue reading The Art of the Ad: Choose Your Vice →