Retro Fitness Babes: Jane Fonda’s Workout

From beautiful 1960s ingenue to interstellar sex goddess in Barbarella, from controversial 1970s anti-war activist, to advocate for working women via the film 9 to 5, and on and on, Jane Fonda is an American institution. For now though, and seeing as this post falls under the “Retro Fitness Babes” umbrella, let's bask in the glory of … Continue reading Retro Fitness Babes: Jane Fonda’s Workout

Lost and Found: Just Before Dawn

In which our Final Girl transforms from shy, modestly dressed wallflower to sexy and fierce survivor while vacuum-sealed into a pair of extremely tiny Daisy Duke shorts. Jeff Lieberman’s Just Before Dawn (1981) is an odd duck from the golden age slasher boom. Somehow I missed it all these years, but recently caught it streaming … Continue reading Lost and Found: Just Before Dawn

Hot Shots of the Week: By Crom!

As Conan and Valeria, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sandahl Bergman sure did bring the toned, glistening heat to barbarian cinema, no? Conan’s sword is ready for a little sorcery action with Valeria, if you know what I mean, and I think you do. Here are a few sizzling hot photos of Ah-nald and Sandahl doing the … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: By Crom!

Late Night Memories: Toxic Avenging with Phoebe Legere

When I sat down to watch The Toxic Avenger double feature on USA Up All Night in either 1991 or 1992, I had no idea the level of batshit crazy that lay in store for me. A quick note: I say 1991 or 1992 because I’m finding conflicting dates online and, sadly, my total recall … Continue reading Late Night Memories: Toxic Avenging with Phoebe Legere

Michelle Monday

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about one of my favorite Michelle Pfeiffer comfort films, Into the Night (1985). Directed by John Landis and costarring Jeff Goldblum and a cast of thousands, including Dan Akroyd, David Bowie, a slew of respected veteran actors, dozens of memorable cameos by filmmaking friends of Landis, and even some … Continue reading Michelle Monday