I once read a review of Barbarella (1968), from some long-forgotten blog, that called the titular heroine a “space slut.” That blogger seemed to mean it as a negative thing. Well, we’re decidedly slut-positive around here at the Starfire Lounge, so let’s make it clear we see “space slut” as a positive. There’s been a … Continue reading Barbarella, Space Babe
Tag: pop culture
Michelle Monday
Released during the glut of mid-1980s fantasy films, Ladyhawke (1985) is a lovely showcase for Michelle Pfeiffer at her most ethereal. The movie is heartfelt and romantic, with two lovers (Michelle and the dearly departed Rutger Hauer) trying to reverse an evil bishop’s curse. Michelle is simply mesmerizing as Isabeau of Anjou (the titular “Ladyhawke”). … Continue reading Michelle Monday
Lost Highway
Look up the definition of “mind fuck” and you’re likely to see a picture of David Lynch’s Lost Highway (1997) next to it. No surprise, as the legendary filmmaker’s work has even inspired an adjective to describe this unique brand of mind fuckery (“Lynchian”), thanks especially to the television series Twin Peaks and films like … Continue reading Lost Highway
Serleena Returns
One year ago today, I posted an ode to the Victoria’s Secret-inspired, voraciously hungry alien Serleena, played by Lara Flynn Boyle in 2002’s Men in Black II. It was just another entry in the Bad Girls We Love series which, somehow, against great odds, managed to snowball into the second most popular post here at … Continue reading Serleena Returns
Michelle Monday
Let’s ease into the work week by gazing upon some seriously sexy Michelle photos. If she doesn’t combat those Monday morning blues, nothing will. Apparently, these photos were “touched up” by Esquire staff, an industry-wide practice that has gone on for decades. Such a shame, as anyone with working eyes and a brain in their … Continue reading Michelle Monday
Hot Shots of the Week: The Horror Pulp Art of Emanuele Taglietti
Italian illustrator Emanuele Taglietti was born in 1943. His dynamic art is a salacious stew of horror, sex, and violence that practically leaps off the page and slaps you right in the face. The scenarios depicted are never anything less than completely insane, like hopped up B-movies on steroids. Here’s but a small sampling of … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: The Horror Pulp Art of Emanuele Taglietti
Random Image Dump #21: Dua Lipa Edition
We’ve featured countless legendary leg shows here at the Starfire Lounge, but music sensation Dua Lipa just arrived to give them some stiff competition. “Hold my beer,” she says, as her jaw-dropping legs carry her across the room before she climbs onstage. The audience, the staff, and even the inanimate objects are all immediately enraptured. … Continue reading Random Image Dump #21: Dua Lipa Edition






