The Art of the Ad: Sex, Lies, and Video Games, Part VI

The series within a series that will never die—the Jason Voorhees of the Starfire Lounge’s roster—“Sex, Lies, and Video Games” returns for a sixth installment of vintage video game advertisements. Vintage video game and arcade ads are endlessly entertaining—sometimes more so than the games they were advertising—so it’s always a good time looking back at … Continue reading The Art of the Ad: Sex, Lies, and Video Games, Part VI →

Miss Baltimore Crabs

In which we further sing the praises of Bad Girl Supreme, Miss Baltimore Crabs 1945 herself, Velma Von Tussle. Those poor runner-ups might still hold some grudges. They padded their cups, but I screwed the judges. — Velma Von Tussle By all accounts, Hairspray’s resident villainess Velma Von Tussle is a reprehensible character. She’s snide, … Continue reading Miss Baltimore Crabs →

She Could Never Be That Guy’s Woman

In which Michelle Pfeiffer spreads ‘em for posterity. Last year, I highlighted a particularly funny and memorable scene in Amy Heckerling’s wonderful I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), starring Our Queen and Savior, Michelle Pfeiffer. As I wrote then, Television writer Rosie (Pfeiffer) is stuck next to two condescending and judgmental studio executives while … Continue reading She Could Never Be That Guy’s Woman →

May Queen

In the British Isles and parts of the Commonwealth, “the May Queen” is a personification of the May Day holiday of May 1st, and of the rebirth and renewal of springtime and the coming growing season. So, what does that have to do with the image above of a scorching hot woman in a slinky, form-fitting dress? Nothing, … Continue reading May Queen →

Lovely Rita

Oh! lovely Rita, meter maidWhere would I be without you?Give us a wink and make me think of you “Lovely Rita” by the Beatles It’s been a long time since I last saw I Am Sam (2001), but the other night I slid the disc into the player and gave it a spin. This rewatch … Continue reading Lovely Rita →