Style Icons: Female »Sissy Spacek

Carrie

While Sissy Spacek made bloody horror movie history (and inspired one of my Halloween costumes – see below) in her role as Carrie White, she’s no typical scream queen.

An incredible talent, she’s shone as a shy mass murderer in Badlands (what would be my first stop in a Spacek movie marathon), sang beautifully as a Coal Miner’s Daughter, and later graced independent dramas In the Bedroom and Affliction with her subtle complexity. All the while maintaining a perfectly normal and non-Hollywood marriage and family life.

She’s always been very earthy and graceful style wise and is a huge argument against the pervasive rite of women cutting their hair off at a certain age.

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Posted on October 29, 2011

Hunks »Colin Clive

It’s Alive!

Universal Films classic Frankenstein is still the ultimate adaptation despite many lesser ones throughout the years.

Of course Boris Karloff’s monster is most famous (thanks in part to make up genius Jack Pierce) but let’s not forget Dr. Frankenstein himself!

Colin Clive with his classic, yet severe Hollywood era good looks- strong chin, deep eyes – delivers an imitable performance of madness and obsession.

He dies tragically young of tuberculosis.

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Posted on October 28, 2011

Hunks »Gregory Peck

Atticus Finch

Dignity. It is the word that comes to mind when you think of Gregory Peck both with his personal convictions and his iconic role as the justice seeking, perfect father figure Atticus Finch.

Handsome would be the other word that comes to mind.

Check him out in hipster beard mode below, growl!

 

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Posted on October 14, 2011

Hunks »Peter Dinklage

Another GoT Hunk

Total babe.

Papa to be.

Indie darling.

Tyrion F-ing Lannister.

And now Emmy Winner. Congrats, Peter Dinklage.

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Posted on September 21, 2011

Style Icons: Female »Julie Newmar

Catwoman!

As long as my household is in Batman mode, enjoying the zany, still ahead of it’s time sitcom during dinner, I might as well carry on with the theme and give praise to the gorgeous Julie Newmar who leads purring sexuality and glamour to the role of Catwoman.

Her wild eyebrows, her purrfect undefinable accent, her henchmen in furry tiger striped suit jackets, her insistence on being a lady even as she plans dastardly crimes, her jumpsuit (which Newmar made herself!), those cute dimples, there’s just so much to adore about her!

She’s still a knockout today and has been a muse to Theirry Mugler as well as credited with beautifying parts of LA with her investment properties (and her beautiful smile).

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Posted on September 1, 2011

Hunks »Frank Gorshin as The Riddler

Green Tight Spaz

I’m not sure if my attraction to Frank Gorshin‘s portrayal of The Riddler is one of my strange quirks (like thinking Benjamin Horne was kind of a babe) or if he gives everybody hotpants.

I mean sure if you were dating him and brought him out to dinner to meet your friends, undoubtedly he would be referred to as a total spaz – probably because he’d have made his entrance by exploding a Moldavian friendship cake in a plot to steal a priceless stuffed pachyderm BUT wouldn’t you agree that he’s like a leaner, funner James Cagney type who fills out a pair of green tights just fine?

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Posted on August 29, 2011

Hunks »Tom Wlaschiha

Jaqen H’ghar

Well, I am just beside myself.

One of my favorite characters from A Clash of Kings, Jaqen H’ghar will be played by blue eyed German hunk Tom Wlaschiha.

Thanks to Winter is Coming for the latest casting info.

And do enjoy the most amazing fan art below.

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Posted on August 3, 2011

Style Icons: Female »Soledad Miranda

Blood Queen

Gorgeous, mysterious, as delicate as a flower, yet dangerous and brooding, I have no doubt that Spanish actress Soledad Miranda would have been an international star.

Everything was aligned for her to achieve world wide fame when a car accident tragically took her away at the age 27.

She has since become a cult super star with many Westerns and horror flicks on her resume, most famously the lesbian vampire flick, Vampyros Lesbos, which definitely has it’s charms and style galore but is still a difficult movie to get through.

Miranda, however, is a joy to watch on screen no matter how tedious the film.

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Posted on August 3, 2011

Style Icons: Male »Peter Falk

Columbo

I was sad to hear that Peter Falk had passed away and even sadder to hear that he spent his last years battling dementia and Alzheimer’s.

He was world famous for his role as Columbo, but his career consisted of much more than that iconic role.

He’s breathtaking in Cassavetes, he’s charming and touching as a former angel in Wings of Desire and who can forget his narration in The Princess Bride?

He left an indelible legacy with wit, charisma, and talent.

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Posted on June 24, 2011

Hunks »Iain Glen

Scottish Actor

I have a crush on Sir Jorah in Game of Thrones, played with gravitas by Iain Glen.

Whether he’s sporting rugged capes or dapper top coats, whether he’s taking to the stage or being villainous in a crappy franchise (both Tomb Raider and Resident Evil!) the Scottish gent is undeniably handsome.

I am thrilled to learn he will be joining the cast of Downton Abbey for season two, but fear for what this means for Jorah.

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Posted on June 15, 2011