4 Katie Holmes' "DISTURBING BEHAVIOR"
The star of DAWSON'S CREEK elaborates on her role—as a sexy punkster—in
this summer's sci-fi shocker. Article by Frederick C. Szebin
8 "BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER"
She's about a new generation of "teen-targeted horror": angst, luscious
babes, safe sex & the "drive-in" influence. Article by Thomas Doherty
12 "BUFFY" BABE: JULIETTE LANDAU
She's embroiled in an alliance described as "the Sid & Nancy of the vampire
set." Landau discusses decadent Drusilla. Article by Mitch Persons
14 "BUFFY" BABE: Bianca LAWSON
Cast as a Caribbean vampire slayer, Buffy's rival, an 18-year-old SAVED BY THE
BELL alumna delivers kicks & quips. Article by Mitch Persons
16 "BUFFY" BABE: Charisma Carpenter
What makes "Cordelia Chase" tick? Carpenter analyzes her TV femme's
"bitch appeal," vulnerability and the fan mail. Article by Mitch Persons
19 "BUFFY" BABE: Alyson Hannigan
Baby pictures, beanie babies, mothballs, an alien mother & vampires: Hannigan
is —and isn't—"Willow Rosenberg." Article by Mitch Persons
22 "BUFFY" BABE: MUSETTA VANDER
Formerly cast as a warrior queen and whip-wielding spitfire, this sci-fi siren
buffed-up to play a praying mantis. Article by Mitch Persons
24 JOANNA PACULA: VAMP VS. THE "VIRUS"
Co-starring with Jamie Lee Curtis, the Polish femme fatale drops glamour to perform
as an alien-busting Soviet. Article by Chuck Wagner
28 ARABELLA FIELD: GODZILLA'S GAL
Last year, she eluded a volcano. This summer, Ms. Field survived something tall
and equally temperamental. Article by Chuck Wagner
32 WHISPERS FROM A SHALLOW GRAVE
Independent filmmakers recreate a slain starlet's life: and David Lynch focuses
on the murder of a legendary ingenue. Article by Ari Bass
42 ROBERTA COLLINS: DRIVE-IN DIVA
Her legacy: DEATH RACE 2000, CAGED HEAT, etc. She recalls bustin' out of the stammer
with Pam Grier, et al. Article by Fred C. Szebin
48 Shannon Tweed: WITHOUT A NET
Welcome to Tweed's most candid interview to date: reflections on acting, A-movie
sex, B-movie sex and sex & violence. Article by Ari Bass
56 LYDIA CORNELL: Pam Anderson OF THE 80s
The ex-sitcom sex kitten/bikini bombshell, juicy in a JAWS rip-off, has made a
QUANTUM LEAP as a screenwriter. Article by Zoe Alexander
5 FATALE ATTRACTIONS
62 LETTERS EDITORIAL
It finally happened. Jenny Huss and yours truly slipped past armed security guards,
night watchmen, hounds and the mine field in our preplanned escape to Los Angeles.
Not a vacation, mind you, we were spotting property for "the big move"
(that's right, we're transplanting the FF offices to L.A.). We were elated to
unite with friends, during a 3-day period, from whom we've been geographically
separated: soon, we'll all be neighbors. Special thanks to actress/writer Vivian
Schilling and video mogul Eric Perkinson for literally turning our first evening
into a carnival (sorry that I was a bit hysterical on the scariest ride, that
spinning, zero-gravity, centrifuge-thing...okay, the Ferris wheel). Enjoyed our
traditional visit to Stuart Gordon's office: Stuart, director of darkly comic
Grand Guignol (e.g. RE-ANIMATOR, DOLLS, et al), has helmed THE WONDERFUL ICE CREAM
SUIT—this year's "feel good" movie. Go figure! He's making a genre
comeback with DOWN-LOADER: we peaked at the production designs of the sci-fi film's
metamorphic "femme fatale," a virtual—um—any further leaks
are prohibited. For now. We also sincerely appreciate the hospitality accorded
by Tane Mcclure, Jacqueline Lovell, Kevin Tenney, the filmmaking/ comedy team
of Dave & Dave (aka Latt & Rimawi—and, fellows, 1963's NUTTY PROFESSOR
is not a Lewis & Martin film), etc. We also rendezvoused with FF staffers
Ari Bass, Craig Reid & his lovely wife Silvia, and the exquisite Laura Schiff,
whom we met at Benihana (La Cienega) after I barreled-down 4 heated vases of Sake
(which reminds me: to the customers whom I thought were Tom Arnold and Al Franken—the
physical resemblances were uncanny—you have my humblest apologies. It was
the rice wine talking.).
Back to work. Angie Everhart is prepping for a photo shoot....We're all jubilant
that actress/writer Amelia Kinkade —sometimes sweet, sometimes tart—is
returning to the FF bullpen...And Brinke Stevens, the cover woman of FF #1, is
composing more behind-the-scenes chronicles...And—getta grip—FF may
be released more often than monthly!
Bill George
