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Flight to Mars is a tightly-paced, emotionally complex and nuanced science fiction adventure story that makes the most of a modest budget and a fine cast of familiar faces.
This author first saw this movie at a private screening in 2017 at a journalism convention. Its entertainment value still holds and it's one I revisit every now and then. Tasha Smith made her feature film directorial debut with this one.
The Grammy-nominated singer kicked off her "Tell Me You Love Me" World Tour in 2018, which ran from late February to late July. The author caught Demi at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Today, Kehlani has north of 16 million followers on Instagram and over 5 million on TikTok. The two-time Grammy Awards nominee is sure to add more after dropping the “Next 2 U” music video on May 31, 2024.
Liv Hanna stays busy transforming her written ideas to music. This vocalist has carried a childhood passion for the arts through adulthood. Since 2020, she’s released several music videos and in 2024 she’s continuing to push out new music.
Last year, adult content creator Allie Dawson, whose specialty seems to be public exposure, picked a event that was right up her alley; the San Francisco Bay to Breakers run.
Arianna Jones stays busy doing what she loves. This spring the actress starred in FireFlies, a Live Arts two-hander community theater production in Jones’ hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Jacey Love is one tough cookie. She’s known as Sasha Sparks on WOW - Women of Wrestling. This WOW superhero is a member of Team Spirit and sports her team’s patriotic colors inside the squared circle.
Battle Beneath the Earth told of the discovery of tunnels being dug under the United States by a rouge red Chinese Army unit. Heroic Kerwin Matthews leads the counter-attack forces.
Author’s Forward: This phone interview between Gino Terrell and Kim Kimble was originally published as an article for the now-defunct online platform MCXV and updated in In-Depth in 2018.
This interview between Gino Terrell and Thee Jenny Valdes was originally written as an article for the now-defunct online platform MCXV. This article is updated through January 2018. It has been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Gino Terrell.
Cindy Margolis is the only woman Vanity Fair listed in their 2010 feature; “The 100 Most Influential People Who Developed and Shaped the Internet.”
Michael Jackson certainly earned his title of "The King Of Pop." In the 80s. truly, the Jackson sound defined 80's pop music. Once a member of the Jackson Five, Michael embarked on a solo career which produced hit after hit.
Heather Langenkamp returns as Nancy, now a dream psychologist who discovers Kruger is again trying to slay the teenage children of Elm Street.
The TV show Bizarre Murders features cases that are "inspired by" true stories. meaning the episodes are not reenactments of actual events, but rather loosely based on actual murders with names, places, and other case details changed.
Romanian-born author Joana Geier immigrated to Germany in late 2003. Over the past 20 years, as an author, Joana has published poetry and fiction, most of which has been translated into English for a more international readership to appreciate.
Pinup model extrodinnare Mala Mastroberte often does retro photo shoots that are stunningly accurate. Mala usually does it all herself, from wardrobe to final editing.
The Toronto Triumph only played one season in the US Lingerie Football League, in which they went 0-4 and played their second and final season in 2012 in the Canadian LFL, going 1-3. A victory in their final game saved them from a winless existence.
In keeping with the spirit of the season and Idol Features tradition, here is our annual Christmas compilation, featuring ladies who have graced our pages over he past 12 years. At left is singer and model Alicia G, who is still ink free.
As a special NSFW Holiday treat, here are some nude scenes from such Yuletide classics that feature Debbie Rochon, Greta Scacchi, Michelle Monaghan, January 1982 Playboy Playmate Kimberly McArthur, and Gretchen Mol.
News presenter Maryam Moshiri recently made Internet infamy thanks to her ill-timed digit display that wasn’t intended to be seen by the masses. Because of her track record with the BBC thus far, it seems unlikely that this slip-up will cost her her job.
What you are seeing here is not 3D animation. It's Canadian body painter extraordinaire Kay Pike modeling her own artwork. To see more of Kay's work, visit her Linktr.ee for links to pretty much everywhere she can be found on the net.
As it falls in the month of October, this is a very special Friday the 13th. So, on this rare occurrence, we are featuring arguably the best-known personality to portray one of Jason’s victims, who was one of the most deserving of his wrath.
The Car leaves you with many unanswered questions, like; “so how long has she owned this car and has it ever shown any carnivorous tendencies before, or was that a first?”
The 2019 horror short Smiling Woman is one of those short films that made me say after I had watched it; “Huh? That’s it? Did I miss something I was supposed to understand about the smiling woman?”
In honor of it officially being the Halloween season and today being National Mean Girls Day, here’s a sort of mock movie trailer created by the team at Pace University Media, Communications, and Visual Arts.
After being fired from her low-rated cable access show in 2012, horror hostess Veronique Von Venom produced her own show. It was unfortunately short-lived, ending in early 2013
Gunslinger is the brisk tale of a widowed woman who takes on the responsibility of wearing her deceased husband’s tin star. Her efforts to clean up the town don’t sit well with the locals.
Jenna Marie has been modeling for 17 years, but she has just recently joined a class of models know as the “James Girls,” an elite group of ladies who have posed before esteemed, and very selective, pinup photographer Mike James’ lens.
In the world of independent filmmaking, not every project makes it all the way from the script to the screen and everyone involved in the business, on either side of the camera, is well aware of that.
Director, Roger Corman sometimes did things just to see if he could. Known for his speed, Corman decided to put himself to the test and shoot a picture in just two days.
Susan Lynn Kiger was one of the most popular Playboy Playmates of the late-1970s. After her January 1977 centerfold issue hit the newsstands in late-1976, Susan went on to an acting career that included such B-classics as H.O.T.S. and Seven.
For this installment of our traditional Friday he 13th article, we go back to victim number nine from the original 1980 Friday the 13th, Brenda Jones, played by actress Laurie Bartram in her last screen credit.
This interview with fetish model Gwendolyn Eve Hill was conducted back in March 2012 by Tom Heckbert for the now-defunct website Eyestrane.com. It’s been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Tom.
What began as a filler piece back in the 2013 Christmas season, has become an Idol Features tradition. Our 9th annual Christmas Compilation features ladies who have graced these pages over the past several years.
The last time artist Ditha De Rablo was featured here was exactly four years ago. Even though the pandemic was a setback for her, Ditha made the best of that “down time” to continue creating and developing her skills as an artist.
This interview with alternative model Violet Eyes was conducted back in March 2012 by Tom Heckbert for the now-defunct website Eyestrane.com. It’s been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Tom.
Craig Railsback’s horror-comedy Down and Out in Vampire Hills will have its grand premiere at the prestigious Culver City Film Festival on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 4:00 PM PST.
The 1980's was arguably the golden age of slasher films, with many of the now-iconic franchised either starting up (Friday the 13th) or hitting their stride (Halloween) during the Regan years.
To kick off Halloween month, from the same show that brought us "One Point English," here is the "Zombie Family" from the Japanese late night show Vermilion Pleasure Night.
A week after her drug-induced reckless driving spree through the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, actress Anne Heche was declared dead. To celebrate the legacy of Anne, here is a look back at some of her sexiest scenes throughout her career.
This interview with musician and singer Linda Ong was conducted by Amy Goh for the now-defunct website Eyestrane.com, where Amy was an occasional contributor. It was originally published in March of 2012 at Eyestrane and it’s been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Eyestrane editor-in-chief, Tom Heckbert, with a thanks going out to Amy.
In recognition of US Independence Day, here are a select group of actresses showing their patriotism in some memorable film scenes.
Singer Katharina Boger is fresh off releasing a music video to her track “Breaking Rules.” The Kazakhstan born and Germany-raised singer shared that her song is not about being rebellious.
Musician, actress and producer Freda Steffl participates in a questions and answers segment. She covers everything from working with Hollywood superstar Vivica A. Fox, serving in the military and her latest music video "Bend Over.”
On this Friday the 13th, we present Jane’s death in the Friday the 13th horror film franchise’s 1988 installment; Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood Staci Greason, the actress portraying Jane, is a face soap opera buffs may know.
This interview with model Amy Dynamite was conducted back in May 2012 by Tom Heckbert for the now-defunct website Eyestrane.com. It’s been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Tom.
Only six months to go until Halloween and for some, like the good people at Phoenix, Arizona-based Yandy, the Halloween season has already started. We endorse theme because they have quality costumes and accessories to fit every budget.
Last time Idol Features caught up with director Lauryn Green, production had just wrapped on her debut feature film, JED. These days, the North Carolina-based artist is gearing up for her next film; a dramatic short set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
This interview with actress Julia Morizawa was conducted back in October 2011 by Tom Heckbert for the now-defunct website Eyestrane.com. It’s been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Tom.
The 2009-2010 New York Majesty ended their one and only season 0-3-0 with 26 points scored by them and 126 points scored against them, which made them the worst team that season and one of the worst teams in LFL history.
Since her last feature here, artist Natasha Novy has taken her singing to the next level. Besides performing outstanding covers, she has been writing her own songs and preparing an EP slated to be released next year.
Not being a website to break with tradition, here’s our annual Christmas compilation featuring recent photos of ladies, dressed in the spirit of the occasion, who have all graced these pages in the past. Click
The late night Japanese TV show Vermilion Pleasure Night, could be described as a Japanese version of a combination of Saturday Night Live and Monty Python's Flying Circus.
If you're of that age group who fondly recalls the late-70s to mid-80s, then Jayne Modean should be a familiar face to you. Her first major exposure on the big screen came with 1983's Spring Break, in which she played the sweet and sexy Susie.
While many actresses migrate from more rural areas to Southern California, indie actress Erin Perez did the opposite. The native Southern Californian moved from the Golden State to Kentucky, where she prefers the slower-paced lifestyle.
Austrian actress Martina Martinz may be unknown to US readers, but she is beginning to attract notice from indie film reviewers due to her lead role in Andreas Ortner's 2020 award-winning short film Change of Course.
With just a three-minute runtime, Kim Garland's 2017 short film Body Image, leaves us with quite an impact, thanks to the powerful performance of the film's sole actress, Jocelyn Vammer.
On October 11th, Mabig Film Festival held its second annual event. Director Andreea Boyer welcomed filmmakers and guests at Augsburg’s Il Gladiatore, restaurant, hotel, and winebar.
This interview with model Xanny Disjad was conducted back in October 2011 by Tom Heckbert for the now-defunct website Eyestrane.com. It’s been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Tom.
Even after several decades and numerous Bonds, it remains a fact that 1965's Thunderball, with French actress Claudine Auger at Connery's side, was the biggest Bond adventure of all.
This interview with model Jennifer Nguyev was conducted back in March 2012 by Tom Heckbert for the now-defunct website Eyestrane.com. It’s been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Tom.
She wasn’t a camp counselor, but part of a trio who were tormenting the counselors in 1982’s Friday the 13th Part III. Still, “Fox” (played by Gloria Charles) was on Jason’s kill radar, just the same. Good guys, bad guys, it didn’t matter to Jason.
Nebraska native Becki Bullets began modeling as a teenager and has since caught the eye of many prominent photographers around her area and has been featured in publications all over the Internet, as well as in print.
Russian actress and model Valerie Lewis is the most recent talent to join the line-up of curvaceous beauties at RAK Films. She's also been in several, still-unreleased, shorts and has helped direct other RAK productions with Russian actresses.
Columbia offered some cool sci-fi films in the 50s. 20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH, one of the most famous, is considered by many to be Ray Harryhausen's master work of the B&W era.
A gem from the Eye on Entertainment archives conducted by Dawna Lee Heising with the legendary Florence Henderson at the 2009 Television Academy's Animation Peer Group event.
The 2019 award-winning German short film Der Schein zum Sein (English title; The Ticket to Be) from director Joachim Böttcher stars Anita Stenke and members of the 1. FFC Frankfurt Soccer Team, now know as Eintracht Frankfurt.
Besides hosing her successful Mabig Film Festival last October, actress and filmmaker Andreea Boyer, has recently branched out into the world of fashion.
It hasn't been uncommon for famous singers and musicians to appear on popular sitcoms over the years. Sometimes they appear as themselves, while other times they play characters who are usually struggling to make it in the music industry.
Most of the ladies Easyriders magazine featured on the covers in their early days weren't well-known or even professional models. However, some were professionals who were well-known in the adult entertainment industry.
Carrying on with what’s become a Christmastime tradition at Idol Features, here's a select groups of ladies who have graced these pages in the past, decked out in holiday attire. Merry Christmas and let's look forward to a brighter New Year!
1984's Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter sure wasn't the final chapter for the classic horror franchise, but Samantha, played by Judie Aronson, sure wrote her final chapter after setting out in this raft.
As a Halloween treat, here's Messer Chups' bombshell bassist, Zombierella, reciting a poem she composed in the spirit of the occasion, which one can reasonably assume, is her favorite holiday.
In 1948, Universal combined their most popular comedy team with their top monsters. There's much to say about this classic comedy-horror, but let's focus on the only two ladies in the cast.
This year, Halloween will be on a Saturday, there will be a full moon that evening and, because we will be setting out clocks backwards an hour (at least those of us in the US) we will have an extra hour of party time.
Authorities believe the death of Korean actress Oh In-hye was a suicide, although details have yet to be made public. Here is the last video Miss Oh posted to her Youtube channel on September 12th, which was two days before her death.
Following You Only Live Twice, Sean Connery decided he'd had enough of 007. After a search for a new Bond, producers chose young unknown Australian actor, George Lazenby.
Comedienne and satirical news journalist Claudia Stavola is the driving force behind Madhouse Magazine, “where comedy meets rock & roll.” Madhouse brings a twisted satirical view of the music and entertainment industry.
Actress, model, and author Liane Langford passed away on July 14th, 2020. Despite being in poor health and undergoing surgeries within the last few years of her life, Liane kept her fighting spirit all along as well as her wonderful sense of humor.
A Bucket of Blood was one of Roger Corman's experimental pictures. Presumably assigned a title and told to run with it, Corman crafted a hysterical comedy all about murder.
Barbara Colby played the role of Phyllis' boss, Julie Erskin, for only the first three episodes of the sitcom Phyllis. Barbara didn't quit or get fired. Tragically, she only lived long enough to film the first three episodes of the show.
Angela Tropea, who was also know and credited as "Ela Tripp," made quite a name for herself in the Texas indie film industry when she was with Gothic Films and starred in 2010's Naked Horror.
Holding a BS in neuroscience and pre-health, actress Crystal Loverro originally set her sights on a career in medicine, but she always had a passion for acting and eventually that passion became her focus.
I must admit some of the funnest work I’ve done involved drawing Warren-style, adult-themed horror stories for Bloke's Terrible Tomb of Terror.
This interview with model and latex fashion designer Caliente was conducted back in August 2012 by Tom Heckbert for the now-defunct website Eyestrane.com. It’s been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Tom.
Katie didn't have quite the right chemistry with Sheldon and Leonard, so the character was rewritten and recast with Kaley Cuoco in the role of the much more likable "Penny."
It's hard to imagine anyone other than Sally Struthers as Gloria Stivic, but here's Kelly Jean Peters as Archie and Edith's daughter in the original pilot for the then-titled sitcom, Justice for All before it became All in the Family.
I suppose you could consider Dakota Skye (and please don't confuse her with the porn performer of the same name) the muse of filmmaker Robert Kotabish and the female face of R.A.K. Films.
Actress, model, burlesque queen, and “High Priestess of the Low Brow,” Tristan Risk recently held a contest to come up with the best name for her critter creations.
Horror hostess Janet Jay, aka Janet Decay, is one of the best-known personalities to horror fans in the Cleveland area. Besides co-hosting her show, The Mummy and the Monkey, Janet has appeared in quite a few indie films.
Morgan Ziva made her film debut in Kenny Carpenter's Salvaging Outer Space. Since then, a few of her more notable film appearances have been in Robert Kotabish's comedy, Moon Shine Vixens and Jason Croot's drama, Hello Au Revoir.
You Only Live Twice was a pull-out-all-the-stops, give-the-audience-what they-want grand scale adventure Connery decided would be his last as the world's most popular spy.
This phone interview between Gino Terrell and Alura Jenson was originally written as an article for the now-defunct online platform “MCXV” in July 2017. It has been republished at Idol Features courtesy of Gino Terrell.
Besides Annette Funicello, this one introduced Bobbie Shaw. She did other parts, but she'll be best remembered for her performance as the Swede in the fur-trimmed bikini.
Dawn DuVerger landed her first film role in the 2001 horror film, Cremains, after director Steve Sessions saw her erotic vampire stage performance at a Biloxi club and knew she was right for the part of Lisa.
The War in Space was Toho's Star Wars cash-in. Pop singer Yuko Asano puts in a memorable bit when she's captured by the enemy and forced to wear a black leather bathing suit.