Nikita's going out in style

The Nikita TV series has been canceled. But judging from this photo from an upcoming episode, she's getting bound one more time, at least.

The name of the episode is "Canceled," which shows the writers at least have a sense of humor about the situation. Merry Christmas, everybody!

Charlotte Gainsbourg gets kinky in Nymphomaniac

Director Lars von Trier's latest opus, Nymphomaniac opens very soon and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg looks like she has a very interesting scene in the film. I have no idea on any further details of her scene (or if there's more than one), but this film might have some fun in store for bondage fans.

Star Wars (sans shoes)

When I was a kid, I received this nice poster of Star Wars, which was created by the Brothers Hildebrandt. Like many other kids in the 1970s, I got this poster long before I saw the film. And, judging from the poster, I was fully expecting Princess Leia to be barefoot in the film.

Of course, when I finally saw the movie, I still loved it (and still do today), regardless of the fact that Leia wears shoes throughout. I also still enjoy this poster, because it gives us a look at a Star Wars that might have been: one that was closer to its Flash Gordon pulp origins, with a heroine who still stood tall, even in her bare feet.

Lair Of The White Worm

It's hard to believe, but 2013 is the twenty fifth anniversary of The Lair Of The White Worm, Ken Russell's fun horror movie that's an enjoyable riff on old Hammer horror films with its outrageous imagery. Like this:

There are nightmarish dream sequences throughout the film with nuns impaled on stakes, and the like, but the really wild (and fun) stuff comes at the end, when Lady Sylvia (Amanda Donohoe) tries to sacrifice Eve (Katherine Oxenburg) to the big snake in the well.

The fact that Eve is tied up barefoot and clad only in her underwear makes this one a plus for me. But although she's fully dressed, Sammi Davis still joins in on the bondage fun, too. Fans of Doctor Who might want to give this a look-see for an early peek at Peter Capaldi, who will be taking over the role of the good Doctor in 2014. This movie basically got something for everyone.

You can view the clip (by Sam) right here.