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

It’s back, the series that just won’t die! These posts on old school video game and arcade advertisements could potentially keep pumping out new installments for a long time. For now, here’s the latest, vintage-fresh batch of sexy/sexist ads. If you grew up from the 1970s–1990s, many of these will continue to be familiar to … Continue reading The Art of the Ad: Sex, Lies, and Video Games, Part V →

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 →

Late Night Memories

As you no doubt remember, because I harp on about it frequently, I spent most Friday and Saturday nights in the early to mid-1990s watching B-movies on late-night television. And when Rhonda Shear hosted these gonzo cult movies on USA Up All Night I was absolutely glued to the boob tube. Ahem *cough cough* I … Continue reading Late Night Memories →

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 →

Rapture: Debbie Harry, Live and on Fire

I’ve done some research but I’m having difficulty pinpointing the exact date, location, or photographer for these stunning stage shots of Debbie Harry. I believe they’re all from the same Blondie show in 1978, but which show that is I’m not sure. 1978 was a big year for the band as their third album, Parallel … Continue reading Rapture: Debbie Harry, Live and on Fire →

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

The golden age of arcade and video game advertising is such a fertile period for unabashedly sexy and blatantly sexist ads that we’re back with a fourth installment of material. This is starting to become the Friday the 13th of the Starfire Lounge, with sequel after sequel. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if I got … Continue reading The Art of the Ad: Sex, Lies, and Video Games, Part IV →

Rhondaween

If you’re anything like me, the last few days of October always trigger conflicting emotions: extreme joy and excitement over tomorrow being Halloween, but also extreme sadness and a sense of loss at the monthlong celebration drawing to a close. In order to combat those tough emotions, I’ve invited Lounge VIP Rhonda Shear back to … Continue reading Rhondaween →