Aug 6, 2023

Antonio Sabato Jr. in Code Name: Wolverine (1996)





AKA how many times we can get him to lose his shirt in 90 min. Surprisingly competent, but not by much. Code Name: Wolverine (1996) is primarily a vehicle showcasing the eye candy that is Antonio Sabato Jr., who consistently looks great in (or out of) various outfits, but his monotone acting chop leaves more to desire (and wildly miscast if you really thinks about the character). Everyone around him out-acts him, including Danny Quinn, who in an unexpectedly homoerotic climax, has a man-to-man battle in a mere Speedo (while Antonio in half of a wetsuit). Still, plot-wise this movie has surprisingly amount of twists and turns, and not shy on outlandish stunts. So even though it’s wholly disposable, I was entertained.

Aug 2, 2023

Paul Newman in Torn Curtain (1966)



There seems to be a moment in Paul Newman's career, where he was contractually required to take off his shirt in every production—as he did here in Torn Curtain (1966). I'm not complaining, rather I wish I was the one massaging his torso, trying to find the bruised rib! 

Also, the high definition of Blu-Ray transfer definitely breaks some of the illusion—you can now clearly see the outline of a skin-colored tight through the translucent shower curtain, Mr. Newman was definitely not naked!

Jul 30, 2023

Peter Wyngarde in Burn, Witch, Burn (1962)




A gem of a vintage horror film! Burn, Witch, Burn (1962) has some stellar direction, haunting visual, and a story with endless momentum (even though its last act does spiral out of control slightly). Peter Wyngarde is the cherry on top, showcasing his tight hairy torso.

Jul 28, 2023

George Nader in Robot Monster (1953)




Robot Monster (1953) is pure genre schlock: silly, cheap, dated, yet those are the reason why I found it so entertaining. Greatly appreciate the no-budget costume department, making sure George Nader is either shirtless or in a torn tee for most of its runtime.

Jul 27, 2023

Brad Johnson in The Birds II: Land's Down (1994)



Not sure which movie exec thought it would be a good idea to do a TV sequel to an Alfred Hitchcock classic, but at least The Birds II: Land's Down (1994) gives us plenty of shirtless Brad Johnson. Anything else he starred in worth checking out?