My interests range from novel to mundane, from sacred thru profane.  I love alternative and fringe culture, radical expression, cult movies and dark humor. If you like this lens, please peruse my lens collection or my group Orthia's. My lenses on the movie Cloverfield and the Monkeybrain debate on Sex Education NOW! have both been honored as Lens of the Day picks. I became a Giant Squid in July 2008. ... http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Orthia Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:45:31 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.squidoo.com/tattoo_designs This lens features the best in tattoo design pictures.  Check out the hottest star, lower back, arm, Japanese koi, butterfly and wing tattoo designs.  See the latest in tattooing designs and get ideas for your own tattoos! And don't forget to vote for this lens too! entertainment Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:33:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mensbodypiercings This lens is about men's genital piercings.  It has descriptions of the various placements along with pictures showing some representative piercings, including the Ampallang, Apadravya, the Guiche and the Prince Albert. health Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:17:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ink-not-mink As a spin-off from their "I'd Rather Go Naked" anti-fur campaign, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) created "Ink, Not Mink." Tattooed celebrities show their body art and voice their support for animal rights and fake fur. animals Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:30:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/skin-branding Branding was most often used historically to mark property, most often livestock but also sometimes human.  It was also utilized as a method of marking or punishing criminals both in Europe and Asia, and as recently as the founding US Pilgrim fathers. In modern day body art, the technique is being explored as a way of making a monochromatic, permanent skin design which is more organic in line and color than what is created by tattooing. education Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:45:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/teen-sex-education Abstinence-only programs and a lack of discussion about birth control methods and prevention of disease transmission have left many teens and young adults at risk of unwanted pregnancies and various sexually-transmitted diseases. The best thing that could be done would be to provide access to technically-accurate and honest sex education. I think the education needs to come from outside the home, so that kids get more and better answers and I think our government needs to get off their religiously-blinded backsides and keep their moral opinions out of education if they really want to reduce teen pregnancies and slow the transmission of STDs. Sex education doesn't lead to more sex, it leads to safer and more responsible sex! What do you think? health Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:40:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dark-knight The Dark Knight is another name for the character of Batman. Starting with his birth on the pages of DC Comics in 1939, the fictional character of Batman has remained one of the most popular superheros ever created.  He's still alive on the colored page, but has also been portrayed on tv (live and animated) and in two different series of movies. In the current movie series, Batman is portrayed by Christian Bale. The latest movie, titled THE DARK KNIGHT, opened in North America and parts of Europe on Friday July 18th and quickly broke box office records for midnight showings, single-day and opening weekend earnings. moviesandtv Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:29:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bettiepage Bettie Page was an artist's model whose all-American good looks and perky smile made her an icon.  Her image has moved into the realm of pop culture and continues to be an influence decades after her retirement. To take a look at Bettie's "darker" modeling work, please visit The Notorious Bettie Page. (not work-safe) people Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:49:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/womensbodypiercings This lens is about women's genital piercings.  It has descriptions of the various placements along with pictures showing some representative piercings, including clitoral hood piercings, the fourchette, and labia rings. health Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:18:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/truth-about-penis-enlargement Male enhancement myths are the biggest scam on the Internet today. Despite the claims and promises made by a wide array of products and methods, nearly all those different techniques and exercises for penis enlargement will NOT make your penis bigger. health Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:28:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ropebondage Variations in American, European and Asian cultures have spawned varieties in styles over the years and if you look, you can find an international rope bondage culture, teaching and tying all over the world. If you liked this lens, please rate it. ~~ whips & kisses, O education Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:42:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bodypiercingvideoshowcase These videos showcase a variety of body piercing modifications, from ear and eyebrow piercing to tongues studs and navel rings.  See corset piercings close up, watch how hook suspensions are done, and be amazed by a belly dancer with pierced wings! moviesandtv Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:21:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dreadlocks-hair-falls Hair falls are attachable/detachable hairpieces that can be made in almost any way you can imagine, using yarn, real or synthetic hair, plastic tubing or even strips of fabric. They can be straight, curled, dreaded, however you want! education Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:34:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/reallyscary..horrific The criteria used for ranking these top 10 horror movies were entirely personal.  I like a good dose of humor and a strong original story with my creepiness. For horror devotees, there's a quote listed with each entry.  Can you guess who says each  line quoted?...enjoy!  If you don't get scared off, the quiz answers are at the bottom of the lens. moviesandtv Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:20:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/three-hundred 300 is Frank Miller's fictional depiction of the historical Battle of Thermopylae, when the Spartans held back invading Persian forces from Greece. The graphic novel was first serialized in 1998.  The movie adaptation went into wide release in the US on March 9, 2007.  It set a new all-time high for March movie openings and produced the third-highest opening for an R-rated film to date.  It held the #1 spot at the movie box office it's first two weekends in the US, quickly earning over $100 million in attendance revenue. moviesandtv Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:46:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/anarchistcookbook THE ANARCHIST COOKBOOK is one of the most protested and banned books in the history of modern publishing.  Even the author has periodically denounced and decried his own work.  There is a lot of debate to both sides of the discussion about this book and all of it is passionate. arts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:56:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/inkcity..tribal-house Tribal House offers you the hottest tribal body jewelry styles anywhere!  Steel, stone, glass, acrylic, and rubber; claws, spikes, talons, flares, plugs, spirals and more! shopping Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:36:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bettypage Bettie Page is considered one of the first fetish models and her fun and sexy image is so iconic, it still exists as inspiration and a visual standard nearly 50 years after she retired. To take a look at Bettie's mainstream image, please visit Bettie Page - American Icon. If you found this lens exciting, please rate it. ~~ whips & kisses, O people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:55:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/velvet wrap yourself from head to toe in luscious, sumptuous velvet shopping Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:13:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/red-band-trailers THE FOLLOWING PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR RESTRICTED AUDIENCES ONLY BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.   "Red-band" trailers are movie trailers that have been given an R-rating, versus the usual "green-band" trailers that are approved for general audiences. entertainment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:38:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/condom Here is information about condoms, how they work, what people think of them and where you can get them. I'm someone who came of age just as AIDS was happening and I have to say the condom has been my constant sexual companion.  This image is one that I have on a magnet on my refrigerator.  I've had it since the early 1990s.  It's interesting to see how folks react to it first thing in the morning, before they've had coffee.... health Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:55:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fucking-machines One of the most unusual and interesting instances of human cyber-fantasy is the modern fucking machine.  Some are motor-driven, some are bicycle-powered, some are from large-scale toy manufacturers and some are down-right homemade. xxxadult Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:48:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/footworship This lens will present material on foot fetishes and worship, shoe fetishism, boot service and trampling.  If you found this lens helpful or exciting, please rate it. ~~ whips & kisses, O diy Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:56:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/millenium MILLENNIUM was the second tv show created by writer-producer Chris Carter, best-known as the creator of the X-Files.   The show followed former FBI profiler Frank Black and his experiences with the Millennium Group, a secret organization working around events connected to the approaching millennial calendar date.  The show ran from 1996-1999 before it was canceled. NBC Universal's horror channel, Chiller, will begin showing Millennium starting in February 2008. moviesandtv Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:24:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/suicidegirls Suicide Girls is a web site that blends tattooed and pierced fetish girls, sex-positive fun, cutting-edge pop culture and more, all with a DIY attitude. if you like this lens, please vote for it! ~ whips and kisses, O entertainment Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:37:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tattoo-apparel Fantastic club and streetwear, all decorated with the hottest tattoo designs!  T-shirts, skirts, shoes, men's and women's clothing, all covered with tattooed rock star style.  Lots of leather and denim, featuring great tattoo designs! shopping Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:37:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-dita-von-teese Dita Von Teese is a fashion model and burlesque performer known for her retro style and love of corsets. people Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:23:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/steampunks Steampunk is a term that was coined in the late 1980s to describe a type of science fiction or fantasy writing that fused a Victorian setting and technology with later technological and mechanical developments to create a 19th century that never was.  The genre has now expanded beyond writing to include people who are creating and building modern components to reflect 19th century styles and hardware. arts Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:52:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hrgiger This lens will take a look at H.R. Giger's unique biomechanical art and how he's explored and expanded it throughout his career, including paintings, furniture design, movie designs (Alien, Species) and more. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:47:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/erotic-cakes Erotic cakes are both naughty and nice! They most often turn up at milestone birthdays, retirement celebrations and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Take a closer look at adult confectionaries and erotic bakeries.  food Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:56:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-angelina-jolie Angelina Jolie is one of the most closely watched celebrities in the world.  She juggles a busy movie career and humanitarian work while raising a blended family with partner and fellow actor Brad Pitt. She's currently pregnant, and expecting twins but nonetheless has two films about to be released this year. Debuting at the Cannes film festival will be THE CHANGLING, directed by Clint Eastwood, in which Angelina plays a woman searching for her missing son. Then this summer, she portrays "Fox" a super assassin in WANTED, which comes out this summer, along with KUNG FU PANDA, where she voices an animated tiger.  people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:01:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ditavonteese Dita Von Teese is a fetish model and burlesque performer credited with making Bettie Page, burlesque and fashion-dressing of any flavor fashionable again.  Her latest ventures include campaigns for Vivienne Westwood, MAC cosmetics and marrying, and now divorcing rocker Marilyn Manson. shown here, Dita models a Vivienne Westwood handbag.  And nothing else. if you like this lens, please vote for it! ~ whips and kisses, O   entertainment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:19:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/borisvallejo Boris Vallejo is a painter known for his fantasy images which almost-universally depict heavily-muscled men and women. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:59:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/theaddamsfamily   Celebrating all that is macabre and creepy is The Addams Family.  Created by cartoonist Charles Addams, this beloved and ooky family has gone from print to television to movies.  A new musical based on the creepy family is currently in the works. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:59:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/egl Elegant Gothic Lolita is a mode of dress that was birthed from Japanese pop/Harajuku culture and is now being taken up by fans in Europe and America. shopping Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:03:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fakirmusafar Fakir Musafar has practiced myriad forms of body modification and has championed these practices as an essential part of spiritituality for many decades. photo of Fakir by Charles Gatewood. people Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:05:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cbt In the world of adult sexuality and BDSM, the abbreviation CBT refers to Cock and Ball Torment, i.e. male geni-torture and stimulation.   If you found this lens helpful or exciting, please rate it. ~~ whips & kisses, O education Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:10:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/panslabyrinth PAN'S LABYRINTH (El Laberinto del Fauno) is a movie from director Guillermo Del Toro, best known to American film audiences for HELLBOY and BLADE II.  This incredible story is set in 1944 and is about a young girl who uses her imagination and fantasy to escape the horrors of post-WWII, facist Spain. This film gained its first accolades when it debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006, receiving a 22 minute standing ovation.  It went on to win seven Goya Awards, Spain's highest film honors, and three Academy Awards at the 2007 Oscars! moviesandtv Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:25:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gothfashion Goth fashion is a blend of old and post-modern. Elizabethan and Victorian era finery meets post-punk streetwear. Vampires and graveyard fashion combine with period wear with a dash of fetish accessories.  Break out the black hair dye and the blacker lipstick... shopping Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:38:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ninahartley Nina Hartley is one of the biggest stars ever in American porn and was one of the first to add the role of sex educator to her job description. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:58:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pasties Pasties can be fabulous and flamboyant. Rhinestones, sequins, velvet, lace or tassels. Or they can be utterly discrete, a form of fashion camouflage. In skin tones, sometimes from moleskin or silicone, they act as a modesty panel beneath transparent blouses and dresses. diy Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:04:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hotgirlz This lens may or may not be work-safe, depending on where you work.  Some images are suggestive but not pornographic. if you like this lens, please vote for it! ~ whips and kisses, O   entertainment Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:51:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/playpiercing Play piecing is done using sterile hypodermic needle tips, which can then either be pulled out right after piercing or left embedded through the skin for a short period of time.  This can be done as performance art, as a body art experience, or as part of BDSM practices. If you enjoyed this lens, shoot me some stars! ~~ whips & kisses, O education Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:50:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cloverfield-movie Multiple Sightings Of Case Designate "Cloverfield" Camera Retrieved at Incident Site U.S.447 Area Formerly Known As "Central Park" The premise of this movie is that it's "found footage" discovered after a massive attack by a creature on New York City, all shot from the POV of the characters in it.  J.J. Abrams (Lost) is producing, Drew Goddard (Lost, Alias) is the screenwriter and Matt Reeves is handling the direction. (Abrams and Reeves created the tv show Felicity) moviesandtv Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:48:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thegrinch You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch. The Grinch is a storybook villain who learns the true meaning of Christmas, created by famed illustrator Dr. Seuss.  First introduced in the book How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, the Grinch first came to life in an animated holiday special in 1966.  He was brought to life by actor/comedian Jim Carrey for a big-budget Hollywood movie. In 1998, the Grinch was reimagined as a seasonal musical, and he appeared on Broadway in 2006 & 2007. arts Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:23:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/viggo-mortensen Although he is known primarily as an actor, Viggo Mortensen is also a photographer, poet, spoken word artist, painter, occasional musician and is fluent in several languages. His latest film was EASTERN PROMISES, which re-teamed Mortensen with HISTORY OF VIOLENCE director David Cronenberg.  He recently was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role in this film... congratulations, Viggo! moviesandtv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:17:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/apocalyptic Here are my favorite top 10 apocalyptic movies.   Some are funny, some are serious.  Life after "the big disaster" is a theme that gets revisited regularly in the movies.  War, natural disaster, biological accidents, alien invasions, you name it, someone's probably made a movie that's dealt with it. moviesandtv Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:58:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-marilyn-manson Marilyn Manson is a singer and songwriter known for "shock rock."  Blending elements of industrial and heavy metal music, his look and sound are meant to provoke. music Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:16:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/georgeeads George Eads plays CSI Nick Stokes on the tv show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," with season eight having just finished airing on CBS. Season nine will begin airing in the fall of 2008. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:15:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/annie-sprinkle In her long career, Annie Sprinkle has done a lot of things, all of them erotic.  Now with a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, this performer-turned-educator is still writing and teaching as much as she did with her images and one-woman shows. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:09:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/flame I'm a human who collects stuff, and I love to collect clothing and accoutrements with flame motifs on them.  Boots, watches, belts, shoes, fabric, household items..., I love just about anything that has a good flame pattern on it! And I've got friends that spin, spit, dance around or otherwise play with fire too, and they often like to collect flame motifs too. Are you one of Us who is into Hot Stuff? shopping Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:06:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/giger-art The distinctive biomechanical style of H.R. Giger is known worldwide and he is considered by many to be the greatest living surrealism artist. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:28:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/michaelmanning Male and female, human and animal, East and West, real and fantastical, black and white all merge in and out of one another simultaneously in Michael Manning's illustrations.  In his worlds, almost anything you can imagine comes to life. arts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:45:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-brad-pitt Brad Pitt is one of the top movie stars in the world, and is half of the celebrity couple "Brangelina" with his partner Angelina Jolie. He first came to the public movie eye as the sexy but thieving hitchhiker in Thelma & Louise and then went on to some great performances in Interview With A Vampire, SE7EN, 12 Monkeys, Fight Club and Babel. His next projects are The Curious Case of Benjamin Button which reunites Pitt with director David Fincher and Burn After Reading being made by the Coen brothers. moviesandtv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:19:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pantys Looking for some cute panties?  Whether for yourself or a gift for a friend, this lens has got lots of lacy, silky and hot panties! shopping Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:21:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/foxmulder Special Agent Fox Mulder is one of the main characters from The X-Files, a television show which aired from 1993 to 2002.  He is played by actor David Duchovny. After a six year break, there is a second X-Files movie currently filming in Vancouver, BC, Canada. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:33:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/orthia My interests range from novel to mundane, from sacred thru profane. I love alternative and fringe culture, radical expression, cult movies and dark humor. See, the cartoon avatar isn't really that far off the real deal. Please take your time and look around, I'm sure you'll find something interesting. people Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:26:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/big-lebowski Let me explain something to you. Um, I am not "Mr. Lebowski". You're Mr. Lebowski. I'm the Dude. So that's what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing. - the Dude (Jeff Bridges) moviesandtv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:23:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..r-rated Get a babysitter and leave the kids at home! Welcome to R-RATED, the group for R-rated Books, Music, Entertainment and Movie lenses! (G and X-rated lenses need not apply) entertainment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:07:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gothicbellydancevideoshowcase Gothic Bellydance is a growing part of the Tribal Belly Dance world, allowing dancers to fuse gothic costuming, industrial/electronic music and elements of tribal fusion dance.  moviesandtv Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:26:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/david-lynch David Lynch is an American flimmaker known for his juxtapositions of the ordinary and the fantastical.  He frequently makes movies where reality merges into dream states or the stories unfold in non-linear fashion. moviesandtv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:20:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/westwood Vivienne Westwood got her start in the Kings Road, designing clothes for punk rockers back in the 1970s.  Over the decades she moved from streetwear to haute couture, mixing elements of club style with tradtional UK fashion however she wishes. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:22:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/harrison-ford Harrison Ford was a struggling actor who had turned to carpentry to feed his family when he got the chance to audition for the role of Bob Falfa in the George Lucas movie AMERICAN GRAFFITI.  After that he worked with Lucas on STAR WARS and a movie career was born.  With two adult sons from his first marriage and teen children (one son, one daughter) from his second marriage, Ford is rumored to be planning a summer wedding with present girlfriend Calista Flockhart. His latest film INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL picks up 19 years after the last Indy film. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday May 18th and hits theaters starting at midnight on May 22nd. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:02:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/buckangel Buck Angel is an female-to-male transsexual porn star who used to be married to dominatrix Ilsa Strix until she divorced him to start dating film director Larry Wachowski (Matrix, V for Vendetta). people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:18:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..boutique The Lingerie Boutique for all your lingerie needs shopping Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:23:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..orthia     lenses by Orthia Turan people Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:43:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-christopher-walken He sings and dances, has won an Oscar and is the only guest host on Saturday Night Live to have his own recurring character.  Christopher Walken has a style and vocal delivery that have not only made him distinctive in the world of acting, but over the decades of his career they've developed a highly-devoted fan base. moviesandtv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:25:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kinky (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes; "kinky sex"; "perverted practices" education Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:53:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-clive-barker Clive Barker is an author, illustrator, painter and film director who frequently works in the  fantasy-horror genre.  Originally from England, Mr. Barker now makes his home in Los Angeles. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:31:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-young-ones The Young Ones was a tv series from the UK which debuted in that country in 1982. In the later 80s it ran on MTV in the US, and later was re-run by Comedy Central. The show was about four mismatched college students in London. Many strange things happened in their filthy flat, including regular musical guests and a supporting cast that reads like a who's-who of modern British comedy. The young ones, Darling we're the young ones, And young ones shouldn't be afraid. To live, love While the flame is strong, For we won't be the young ones very long.  - Cliff Richard people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:03:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/williamgibson Wiliam Gibson came to widespread attention with his 1984 novel NEUROMANCER, winning both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.  The word and concept of "cyberspace" was invented by him. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:26:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hottergirlz Ready for something hotter than Hot Girlz? How about hot ass, fetish femme fatales, tranny girlz, and a few women packing in more ways than one?   if you liked this lens, shoot me some stars! ~ whips and kisses, O entertainment Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:23:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/belalugosi Bela Lugosi was an early era film actor who rose to fame with his portrayal of Count Dracula. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:33:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rollins Starting with a sudden offer to become the lead singer of the LA punk rock band Black Flag back in the early 80s, Henry Rollins has built himself up into a multi-media powerhouse.  He runs his own book company, tours with both his band and doing spoken word, hosts his own tv show (the Henry Rolins Show on IFC) and makes appearances overseas on USO tours, traveling to entertain soliders currently serving in the Middle East. Rollins will be on the road this summer in the UK with his latest spoken word tour.  Check his website for specific dates and cities.  people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:01:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/midori Midori is one of the world's leading sex educators, an erotic writer/columnist, photographer and occasional performer.  A unique upbringing, and a love of experiences and education have produced a funny, thoughtful, creative, brash and sexy one-of-a-kind woman. She not only write books, regular magazine columns and her own prolific blog, she also travels the world extensively, teaching hundreds each year about adult sexuality.  In her "spare time" she devotes copious energy to producing women's events and crewing for the CA AIDS Lifecycle Ride.  Midori annually raises and donates thousands of dollars in support of the fight against AIDS. When she's not doing all that, she resides in San Francisco with her partner and several cats. Midori's nickname of "Fetish Diva" came from Fakir Musafar.  people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:44:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jeanpierrejeunet French film director Jean-Pierre Jeunet is known for his quirky storytelling and fantastical settings. The post-apocalyptic apartment building of DELICATESSEN.  The haunting city and simple hero of THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN.  Or the movie which brought him widespread international attention, AMELIE, the tale of a girl who sets about to fix a few simple things in her life and winds up changing the lives of many people around her. moviesandtv Sun, 25 May 2008 15:31:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/william-s-burroughs William Burroughs was a Beat generation novelist who drew on his own life experiences for his writing. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:34:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/davidcronenberg Sometimes nicknamed "the King of Venereal Horror," David Cronenberg is a Canadian film director known for exploring themes of bodily mutation and psychological transformation in his movies. His latest film is EASTERN PROMISES and it won the top award at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival.  moviesandtv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:25:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/vampire-movies Here are my personal favorites, my top ten best vampire movies.   Some are modern, some are older as far as films go.  Sometimes I like sophisticated and sometimes I like a bit of splatter.  You know... you want something you can really sink your teeth into... moviesandtv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:46:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/videodrome VIDEODROME was released in 1983, written and directed by Candadian filmmaker David Cronenberg.  The story is about cable tv mogul Max Renn, who's made his niche in the soft-core market.  He's looking for the next big underground hit, something that will be profitable if it goes mainstream.  He thinks he wants Videodrome to be Civic TV's next big hit... moviesandtv Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:55:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/about-david-beckham The biggest star in international soccer these days is David Beckham.  He rose to fame playing for Manchester United, then went on to play for Real Madrid in Spain and now is the captain for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the US.  Whether on the playing field or off, his life with wife Victoria (Posh Spice of the Spice Girls) is closely followed by celebrity watchers. sports Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:21:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/welovebladerunner Now celebrating it's 25th anniversary, BLADE RUNNER is a classic among science fiction films.  Directed by Ridley Scott, the story is loosely-based on Philip K. Dick's novel DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?  Considered "cyberpunk" at the time, its dystopian vision of the future, as designed by futurist Syd Mead, has influenced countless movies that were produced in the years since it was released. moviesandtv Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:25:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/herebedragons In mythology, a dragon is described as a large beast having the scales and tail of a snake, the claws and beard of a lion, wings and able to breathe fire. animals Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:03:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/naked-lunch On July 7, 1966, the Supreme Court of the state of Massachusetts cleared William S. Burrough's novel NAKED LUNCH of obscenity charges, reversing an earlier Superior Court decision. They stated that Burroughs frank descriptions of drug use and graphic sex were protected by the First Amendment, and prevented the book from being banned in the state. The novel has also been declared non-obscene at a trial in 1965 in Los Angeles. arts Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:59:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/charlesgatewood A social anthropologist by education and professional photographer by occupation, Charles Gatewood has been documenting American subcultures since the late 1960s. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:45:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/laurie-anderson Laurie Anderson is a performance artist and musician who first captured public attention with her single "O Superman" back in 1980.  In April 2008, after 16 years as an unmarried couple, she wed fellow musician Lou Reed. music Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:29:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tildaswinton Tilda Swinton began her acting career with British filmmaker Derek Jarman.  You may recognize her as the gender-fluid title character in ORLANDO, the angel Gabriel from CONSTANTINE, or the White Witch in THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Michael Clayton in February 2008. moviesandtv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:31:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hero-beowulf Beowulf is most often encountered as the main character of an epic poem.  A live action movie was made about the character, starring Gerard Butler, but most recently the story is was adapted into a feature-length, motion-capture, animated movie helmed by director Robert Zemeckis. arts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:35:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/who-is-v "...Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it's my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V." moviesandtv Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:28:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sexblogs Mark this lens as a favorite and stay up-to-date on the latest in the world of Online Sex Culture!  Check out what the Hottest Sex Bloggers are saying!  Pics and stories are up-dated via live feeds so you don't miss a thing! newsandpolitics Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:55:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/john-waters Starting with his breakthough film PINK FLAMINGOS in 1973, John Waters has made movies that salute bad taste, explore his personal obsessions and exude an undeniable playfulness that keep audiences coming back for more. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:29:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lordvoldemort Lord Voldemort is the evil wizard and foe of Harry Potter in the famous children's book series by J.K. Rowling.  In the movie series, he is played by British actor Ralph Fiennes. arts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:22:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sisters-of-perpetual-indulgence "The Sisters devote ourselves to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. The Sisters believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit." - mission statement of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:35:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sexpositive Often when I tell a guy I'm sex-positive, he thinks I just said I want to have sex with him, right there and then.  Sadly, those guys are thinking of 'nymphomaniacs.' Being sex-positive is believing sex is a natural part of life, it's healthy to have sex, and sexy to think having sex keeps you healthy.  Promoting tolerance of all sexualities and access to accurate, non-judgmental sex information are also key to being sex-positive.  So, hi, I'm sex-positive!... 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Buckaroo Banzai was a bit of commercial flop at the time of its release, but it's combination of science fiction, comedy and 80s style have won it a strong cult following over the years. moviesandtv Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:01:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..sexed SEX CENTRAL Info on sexuality, health, politics and more! Get Educated, it's Sexy! xxxadult Sat, 24 May 2008 17:50:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/malcolmmclaren Malcolm McLaren has dabbled in the worlds of music (Sex Pistols, Bow Wow Wow) and fashion (with Vivienne Westwood), and no matter what he touches, it has to be dramatic. His most recent achievement was quitting the cast of the British reality tv show I'm A Celebrity, claiming the entire thing is staged.  people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:33:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/brucesterling Bruce Sterling is described less and less as a "science fiction writer" and more and more as a "futurist."  He first came to widespread public attention editing the seminal collection MIRRORSHADES, but now speaks and writes more on the media and open cultures. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:36:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/vale V. Vale is the publisher behind RE/Search Publications.  His books offer up intelligent views of non-mainstream and counter culture slices of modern society. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:27:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/armoire How to be a Steampunk, or Just Dress Like One! shopping Tue, 27 May 2008 19:55:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups..screening-room   The Screening Room a private virtual home theater by invitation only moviesandtv Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:07:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/houdini-magician Magician Harry Houdini was the first great magician of the 20th century, building a sensational career by becoming a master of the escape act and for a time was the highest paid performer in the US. Many people still consider him one of the greatest magicians even today, more than 80 years after his death. people Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:35:57 -0600