Tag: pop culture

Hot Shots of the Week: Caroline Munro

In which we celebrate the extremely beautiful and absurdly sexy English actress, model, and singer Caroline Munro, who recently celebrated her 76th birthday. Munro shot to prominence as a premiere “Hammer Horror Hottie” in such Hammer films as Dracula A.D. (1972) and Captain Kronos—Vampire Hunter (1974). She became a Bond Girl thanks to The Spy … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Caroline Munro →

Random Image Dump #31: Vintage Vixens

We’re declaring it Vintage Vixens Day here at the Starfire Lounge. What’s that, you say? Well, funny you should ask, because we just made it up. Who cares anyway? Just enjoy the lovely and scenic views. Legendary pinup babe Lili St. Cyr. A true beauty. Look out, double trouble! Hammer horror hottie Veronica Carlson. Hop … Continue reading Random Image Dump #31: Vintage Vixens →

Late Night Memories: Rhonda at the Golden Apple

On September 17, 1993, at the height of her late night goddess fame, Rhonda Shear made an in-store appearance at the famed West Hollywood comic book shop, the Golden Apple. She was there promoting USA Up All Night and signing copies of the latest issue of Playboy, which featured an astonishingly sexy photo spread of … Continue reading Late Night Memories: Rhonda at the Golden Apple →

Late Night Memories: Rhonda’s Playboy Spread

First, a brief note to warn the wanton daredevils among us who read this blog during work hours: As you might expect from seeing “Playboy” in the title, this post is definitely NSFW. The stuff teenage dreams were made of. At the height of her Late Night Goddess status, as Friday night host of USA … Continue reading Late Night Memories: Rhonda’s Playboy Spread →

Bonus Hot Shots of the Week: Jinkies! Zoinks!

The animated series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? debuted fifty-five years ago this past September. The Hanna-Barbera classic became a Gen X touchstone for many of us, and spawned a successful franchise that continues to thrive today, with more series, movies, comic books, and merchandise than you can shake a Scooby Snack at. Fred, Daphne, Velma, … Continue reading Bonus Hot Shots of the Week: Jinkies! Zoinks! →

Bad Girls We Love: Sofia Falcone in The Penguin

I watched The Penguin for the plot. The plot: Hallelujah, our savior has arrived. It only took thirty-two years, but the spiritual successor to Michelle Pfeiffer’s Selina Kyle has finally emerged. Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Cristin Milioti, as Sofia Falcone. In the recent HBO series The Penguin, my new crush Cristin Milioti … Continue reading Bad Girls We Love: Sofia Falcone in The Penguin →