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
Tag: movies
Sucker Punch
I know it’s easy to rip on director Zack Snyder‘s films. I’ve done it plenty of times myself—the less said about his DC Comics movies the better. Still, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to a major soft spot for his 2011 fantasy-action extravaganza Sucker Punch. With this one, it’s like Snyder harnessed all … Continue reading Sucker Punch
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
Bad Girls We Love: Sandii from New Rose Hotel
In an unspecified future Japan, nightclub singer and call girl Sandii is hired by Tokyo-based, freelance industrial spies Fox and X, who specialize in helping R&D scientists defect from corporations that would rather kill them than see them work for a competitor. The two men have been hired by Japanese firm Hosaka to assist a … Continue reading Bad Girls We Love: Sandii from New Rose Hotel
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
