Random Image Dump #15: Bombshells Edition

Late last year, I was formulating a series of posts on the Hollywood archetype known as “The Bombshell.” Well, those posts haven’t come to published fruition yet. While we wait for them to (hopefully) appear at some point, let’s get a teaser taste (of cheesecake?) by turning this Random Image post over to Bombshells. Diana … Continue reading Random Image Dump #15: Bombshells Edition

Hot Shots of the Week: Fill ‘er Up

As much as I love doing the Random Image posts, they can take a bit of time to put together. I was trying to think of alternatives when I remembered one of my favorite cult movie sites Cinema Retro runs a semi-regular feature called, amusingly, “Gratuitously Sexy Photos of the Week.” So, in the spirit … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Fill ‘er Up

Random Image Dump #14

Earlier this year we lost the beautiful Jane Birkin. In this photo, she’s positively radiant. More recently, we lost the talented, sexy, and lovable comedic actor and businesswoman extraordinaire, Suzanne Somers. Absolutely killer movie poster art by Bruce Timm for Dracula A.D. 1972. Timm (Batman: The Animated Series and Mad Love) expertly captures the feel … Continue reading Random Image Dump #14

Calendar Girl: Julie London for November

The branches of the trees are bare.The smell of burning leaves is in the air.November twilight steals across my heart. With my Halloween hangover and Julie London’s breathy singing of “November Twilight,” I got so distracted I almost missed the “smell of burning leaves” line—stop singing, and call the fire department, Julie! Look, the only … Continue reading Calendar Girl: Julie London for November

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

Season of the Witch: Witches’ Brew

I’m going to take a note of inspiration from a fellow blogger who, for years now, has consistently and impressively populated his site Coffee for Two with a seemingly endless supply of essays on things he loves—many of which, it turns out, I love too. Dan Seeger and I are members of the same generation—Gen … Continue reading Season of the Witch: Witches’ Brew

Horror, Surf Rock, and Torn Fishnets: Meet Zombierella

What if I were to tell you there’s a beautiful and talented Russian musician with legs that go on for days and a Bettie Page-meets-Vampirella horror-burlesque fashion sense? Too good to be true, you say? Well, I’ve got news for you: she’s the real deal, and a newly minted inductee into the Starfire Lounge VIP … Continue reading Horror, Surf Rock, and Torn Fishnets: Meet Zombierella