Cult Sirens

The Girls Rebel Force of Competitive Swimmers

Blundering Man — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:41:39 +0000

Hmmmm, what? How can the Japanese movie industry come up with this crazy titles and projects? This time, seems like a female swim team is up against a madman bent on creating an army of killing machines. Now, I haven’t seen this yet but the DVD cover sure is appealing (isn’t that a chainsaw?).

Video Watchdog 140

Blundering Man — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:08:37 +0000

Of course, everybody likes fine reading. The fact is, since the popularity of the Internet, I less and less continued to buy movie magazines, as prices went up and the topicality became out of touch. There are some rare exceptions to my shopping habits, though, and one of them is Video Watchdog, still going strong.

Doubly sweet for that last issue is the fact that you can find the usual quality reviews of the last important DVD releases, but you can also take delight in two very important articles on a couple of legendary Sirens with very different backgrounds and careers, namely the sadly recently departed Hazel Court and the iconic and enigmatic Meiko Kaji.

It’s not for nothing that our Links section makes available to you Video Watchblog, VW editor Tim Lucas’ own fascinating space on the web. Go visit!

Cyd Charisse 1921-2008

Blundering Man — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:54:58 +0000

Of course engraved in our memories will always be the perfect legs and the exceptional talent, but also we’ll miss a very classy lady…

Catwomen

Blundering Man — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:18:21 +0000

First appearing in print for Batman #1 (Spring 1940), Catwoman is one of the most recognized female character in the comic world. Named Selina Kyle, she was portrayed as a burglar who liked to use a whip in her nocturnal activities. The popularity of the campy Batman television show of the sixties was of course a great help for getting more recognition all around the world. For that series and a couple of movie projects that came much later, Catwoman was mainly portrayed by the following five actresses, five very different women in terms of acting experience and looks.

Julie Newmar
Born August 16, 1933
Having played Catwoman the most often for the TV series, Julie Newmar is eternally associated with the character, probably her best part ever. Her impressive beauty and height were of course appealing, but let’s not forget her awesome timing for comedy.

Lee Meriwether
Born May 27, 1935
Replacing Julie Newmar who was endlessly shooting the troubled western McKenna’s Gold, Lee Meriwether was elected to portray Catwoman for the Batman movie, which reunited the original male cast from the show. She stood her own, bringing great looks and sexiness to a role already defined by Julie.

Eartha Kitt
Born January 17, 1927
Eartha Kitt was a bold choice for the time as a replacement for some episodes, with the producers going on a completely different look, her the daughter of a white farmer and a black Cherokee mother. She already had a cat-like personality as a performer so it would have been interesting to see her grow into the character, if more episodes have been shot.

Michelle Pfeiffer
Born April 29, 1958
Catwoman got a real shot in the arm in terms of popularity for Batman Forever, the second episode of a newly hot superhero movie franchise. Michelle Pfeiffer was also very high on the list of top Hollywood actresses at the time, so nothing could go wrong. Her costume is still a classic of the genre and produced great interest for latex/rubber fashions.

Halle Berry
Born August 14, 1966
Even before a single scene was shot, that 2004 production was already reviled and shrouded in controversy. Hailed as one of the turkeys of the year, I’m one of the nine people worldwide who actually had some fun seeing it in an empty theater. Of course, Halle Berry fared much better as Storm for the X-Men franchise. But is it any worse than Elektra or The Punisher, I can only ask?

Is there any possibility left that Catwoman could make a return to the big screen? In a future Christian Bale movie episode, maybe? Recently, throaty actress Gina Gershon has done some voice work for the character in the animated The Batman TV series. I could easily picture her in the flesh with that kind of costume, though…

Mylène Demongeot or Michèle Mercier?

Blundering Man — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:15:00 +0000

These two amazing French beauties are patiently waiting to become official Cult Sirens for quite some time. But which should be crowned first? Why don’t YOU decide? Drop me a line and make your main suggestion right now!

(Of course, Mylène’s on the left on your screen, Michèle’s on the right.)

Lucy Pinder revisited

Blundering Man — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:18:19 +0000

The last time I posted a Lucy Pinder picture, it was met with great success and enthusiasm. I wonder why…? Why not strike back, all in the name of good friendship and essential visual study? I know you won’t blame me.

Whazzup with Lucy these days? Well, she’s been asked to write a novel… and more importantly, to read it on video to her thousands of fans. She already started a similar trend, when reading books including Shakespeare’s Henry V and Hamlet, lectures that you can witness for yourself on YouTube! (example) Give the gift of literacy today!

Festival of Fear: Tura Satana

Blundering Man — Sat, 31 May 2008 17:58:39 +0000

Canada’s largest horror event will be held in Toronto on August 22-24, 2008. Yes, the Rue Morgue Festival of Fear will strike back, with Guest of Honour Wes Craven attending. More important to us, screen legend and Cult Siren Tura Satana will be present, probably talking among others things of her voice work for Rob Zombie’s new animated movie The Haunted World of El Superbeasto!

A couple of years ago, I have met at that very Festival the incomparable Elvira. The question remains: will I strike back with another favorite sex symbol? Truth is, on that same weekend in Montreal, another convention is going on that I would dearly appreciate visiting. Tough choices, tough choices…

Anyway, here’s the Fan Expo Canada 2008 info and the Rue Morgue official info.

Oluchi Onweagba

Blundering Man — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:31:18 +0000

Born on August 1, 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria, this gorgeous creature was at first embarrassed by her thin frame. Still, persuaded by friends and family, she entered a local model competition and history was made. She eventually became a Victoria’s Secret angel and took part in many photo shoots for four consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues. With her exceptional beauty and height (6 ft 2 in!), will there be a chance to see her cast in a superhero movie, by any chance? How about the title role in a remake of Cleopatra Jones?
(This could be this blog‘s biggest picture ever! But can you really blame me?)

Melina vs. Beth Phoenix

Blundering Man — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:58:58 +0000

When was the last time you’ve seen a female “I Quit” Match? Pretty much never, right? This confrontation will be part of WWE One Night Stand on June 1 and it could be a sleeper. There are still a few skilled women wrestlers in the WWE, amidst that crowd of useless Divas and Playboy cover model wannabes. Beth Phoenix has been impressive as a monster heel since her debut (remember recently when she actually carried TWO opponents on her ample shoulders?) and I’ve been a Melina supporter for years now, as she and TNA’s Gail Kim are currently my two favorite performers in pro wrestling today (regardless of sex). These last two possess the right attitude, talent and look to make their mark in a more often than not backstabbing business. Oh, what a dream match this could be, though… bring on your favorite steel cage!

Pam Grier: 59

Blundering Man — Mon, 26 May 2008 22:39:56 +0000

Closer and closer to the big 6-0, Pam Grier still looks absurdly young. Her movie schedule has slowed down a bit, but she can be seen in The L Word television series.