Bombshells: Brigitte Bardot

French actress, singer, and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot was, quite simply, one of the most iconic sex symbols of the twentieth century—and beyond. She existed in our public consciousness in rarified air space, alongside icons like Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren. She left the entertainment industry behind before turning forty and devoted her time … Continue reading Bombshells: Brigitte Bardot →

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 →

Lost and Found: Angel

In which a Hollywood high school hooker becomes ensnared in a serial killer’s reign of terror. For my money, Angel (1984) deserves a spot on the Mount Rushmore of “hookers in danger” films that were so prevalent in the 1980s. I’ve already extolled the virtues of another masterful example of this cherished genre, Streetwalkin’ (1985), … Continue reading Lost and Found: Angel →

Sydney Seduces and Strings Us Along

Every now and then we like to break from our usual nostalgia-tinged coverage of classic Michelle Pfeiffer films, horror and exploitation cinema, and random images of beautiful people in order to comment on the news of the day. And today, folks, we have a hard-hitting news story that has rocked the world. Yes, we’re talking … Continue reading Sydney Seduces and Strings Us Along →

Lost and Found: My Wife Goes Back to School

In which Italian sex symbol Carmen Russo puts the “erotica” in “commedia erotica all'italiana.” The commedia erotica all'italiana ("sex comedy Italian style") was a highly popular genre of Italian cinema during the 1970s–1980s. To say they are an acquired taste would be an understatement. I’ve watched several over the years (usually thanks to YouTube) and they’re often … Continue reading Lost and Found: My Wife Goes Back to School →

Favorite Film Posters: Stripped to Kill 2: Live Girls

The first of many posts celebrating my favorite film posters. As an artist and a cinephile, I’ve long been enamored with the art of the film poster. I was fortunate to grow up during a golden age for movie posters—the seventies, eighties, and into the nineties, when real, honest-to-goodness artists crafted 27x40 inch masterpieces to … Continue reading Favorite Film Posters: Stripped to Kill 2: Live Girls →

Hot Shots of the Week: Christmas Unwrapping

Hope you all had a marvelous Christmas unwrapping gifts from Santa. On a related note, and to put the “Hot” in “Hot Shots,” here’s the total smoke show Paula Garcés unwrapping herself in a very memorable scene from a very forgettable movie, the lame A Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011). Thank you for your … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Christmas Unwrapping →