These beautiful photos from Guy Webster of ascending star Michelle Pfeiffer are from the April 1986 issue of Esquire. The shots of a casually dressed, tousle-haired Michele capture the future three-time Oscar nominee just before her career kicked into overdrive, thanks to her first Academy Award nomination, for her stunning work in Dangerous Liaisons (1988). … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Michelle Pfeiffer, Esquire
Tag: 1980s
Random Image Dump #50
How on earth do you celebrate a momentous occasion like the fiftieth Random Image Dump?? Well, by regurgitating fifty old images from throughout the six year history of this site and pretending it’s something new—or not pretending at all because I’m spelling it out right anyway. Heh heh, whatever. Just pour yourself some single malt … Continue reading Random Image Dump #50
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
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
Favorite Film Posters: Tequila Sunrise
Celebrating my favorite film posters. Robert Townes’s 1988 neo-noir crime drama Tequila Sunrise is one of my favorite Michelle Pfeiffer films. With a killer cast—Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Mel Gibson, Raoul Julia—exquisite, Oscar-nominated cinematography from Conrad Hall, and a memorable musical score by Dave Grusin, the Southern California-set Tequila Sunrise is a film that rewards repeat … Continue reading Favorite Film Posters: Tequila Sunrise






