Sizzling Ladies At Fantastic Fest 2011

Julie R. Ølgaard & Synnøve Macody Lund in “Headhunters”

Julie R. Ølgaard is an award-winning actress who is also one of the most charismatic actresses that have ever graced the Danish Film scene. Formerly a student at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in LA, she returned to her native Denmark and swiftly began dazzling the industry over there. Famed for being the missing woman (the US remake calls her Rosie Larsen) so central in the hit Danish series “The Killing”, Julie has heaps of magnetism that it wouldn’t be inconceivable for anyone to want to rescue her. She’s appearing in the fast-paced heist thriller “Headhunters” screening at Fantastic Fest that promises to be hugely exciting. Fellow Blonde Synnøve Macody Lund is the film’s obvious leading lady who is nude in a number of scenes on her debut. What better than to be mesmerized by this pair of Danish Vixens.
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Ashley Bell in “The Day”

She announced her arrival as an intense actress with an emotional tidal wave of a performance in “The Last Exorcism”. As Nell Sweetzer, Ashley Bell’s version of the Linda Blair-like demonic possession dispenses with the pea vomit, opting for a scarred psyche and some astounding back contortions which she gamely performed herself without any CGI! She’s making a habit of being a survivor onscreen be it from The Devil or the horrors of an apocalypse such as in “The Day”. It’s “Mad Max” meets “The Road” as Ashley wields her 9mm Berretta and shotgun in the face of impeding death. The psychedelic rock from “Explosions In The Sky” in the teaser (above) already foretells of the disquiet tension before the storm for this must-see film. Yet another demanding role in which Ashley will evidently ace!
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Emma Lock In “The Human Centipede:Full Sequence”

About to play a major part in “The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence”, Emma Lock is destined to achieve cult status by the time this even more controversial sequel ends its run. She’s in the largely British cast who have been tasked to deliver on the ’100% medically inaccurate’ shocks that shook up the genre last year and spawned such a cultural phenomenon (South Park’s Centipad comes to mind)! Emma is a multilingual model/actress of Spanish/Chinese descent with eternally enchanting features. Hailing from West London, she has performed in indie films, theatre productions and has even done voice over work for BBC radio. Have a peek at the teaser trailer of her new thriller Drive-By-Sunset”. Emma is sweetly captivating as there’s a whole lot of sensual intrigue behind her doe-eyes and lively innocence..

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Katy Mixon in “Take Shelter”

Jessica Chastain is proabably getting the plaudits as she has done all year but don’t forget there’s another talented lady in the existential drama “Take Shelter”. Just like the hallucinatory themes of the film, we’ll be fantasizing about Katy Mixon even if she’s more of a supporting act this time around. The helium-voiced, busty beauty has been heating up TV land for years in popular series “Eastbound and Down” as well as “Mike and Molly” utilizing that kooky sex appeal of hers. Audiences are calling her eminently watchable on “Mike and Molly” and at the very least should have been nominated as Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy (leading lady Melissa McCarthy did triumphed as Best Actress). While we may certainly lust after this sassy Sex Symbol, its those helpings of Southern Belle geniality that keeps us coming back for more.

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Sharni Vinson in “You’re Next”

There’s really heaps of thunder from Down Under when referring to the impact of Australian Actresses and their invasion of the US Film market. Expect Sharni Vinson to provide some of it as this cutie stars in “You’re Next”, the all-the-rage horror entry at this year’s Fantastic Fest. Touted as the new “Scream”, the smart home invasion flick could transform Sharni into a household name not unlike how Neve Campbell is often put on the pedestal for being a Terror Hottie. And because she posed for Maxim Australia, I’ll let it slide that “You’re Next” doesn’t have a trailer out yet. Plus it’s now under the Lionsgate label and we all know how fantastic their stable of films have been. Ogle at her behind the scenes Maxim shoot (above)…her sexy accent, carefree hair and supple bod (which we saw plenty in Step Up 3D) is quite the arousing factor!

Aussie Vixen: Georgina Symes

Australian actresses are always dear to my heart and my fondness for them grows tenfold watching fantastic talents like GEORGINA SYMES shine in absorbing projects. She definitely caught my eye in the ultra-violent trailer of “Bad Behaviour” (above) particularly at the end when she got plastered by the huge geyser of blood spewing from a dude’s face!! In the spirit of a classic such as “A Clockwork Orange” which this year incidentally celebrated its 40th anniversary, “Bad Behaviour” itself has some pretty disturbing moments, pushing the boundaries of taste yet keeping that chillingly Australian twist. For sure, this Aussie gore fest and its amazing cast would receive plaudits if ever Malcolm McDowell himself came across it! It lives up to its billing as a Serial Killer Thriller from start to finish. With industry circles likening GEORGINA to a blend of Claire Danes and Cate Blanchett, don’t be surprise if she’s the next emerging starlet from OZ. The fact that she’s a Queensland native, I’m throwing my weight of support behind her for as you know I was a resident there for a good 3 years that it felt like home. Furthermore, “Bad Behavior” was screened at CANNES ensuring plenty of exposure for this wondrous upcoming talent.

GEORGINA is also considered one of Queensland Theatre’s most cherished leading ladies having wowed audiences in the Shakespearean satire “The Alchemist”. She’s expected to do so once again in “FEFU AND HER FRIENDS” playing at Parade Theatres on 6-14 August that is if you are in Australia or plan to pay a visit. Her elegantly styled blonde hair heightens the sassy confidence she projects on film and stage and with such an engaging glow, we can’t help but be charmed. When it comes to GEORGINA, there’s can be only good things to come from her and she’ll be on our radars this year and beyond.

Hot Actress #487 – Leslie Garbett: Rising Starlet

Thankfully the emergence of indie horror films with females being the central focus have created a genre on their own with some calling it the rise of Feminist Horror. Exploitation hasn’t gone the way of the dinosaur but more and more, we get to revel in solid stories of the terror persuasion that for once doesn’t just bank on eye candy. Granted the women in “The Descent” were gorgeous yet they virtually drove the excellent story thereby creating a classic! Lucky McKee’s “Offspring” and its sequel “The Woman” uses its wildly, cannibalistic femme fatale to shocking effect. In the same resonating mold, “In The Pines” reminds me of “Carrie”, only this time jitters of the visceral kind take the place of telekinetic mayhem! Check out the spine-tingling trailer (above); The image of leading lady LESLIE GARBETT in the throes of a blood feast is as chilling as iconic Sissy Spacek all drenched in crimson red. The movie’s tagline says ‘Daddy’s Issues Are A Bitch’ or is it a case of cabin fever, a nightmare relived or even a murderous rampage. One thing is certain “In The Pines” has one of the coolest trailers around. Slick in its execution, the leads tread the disturbing gush of emotions convincingly with LESLIE a riveting vision in the most unsettling of ways.

If these are any indication of things to come, I’m sold and LESLIE is clearly a fantastic prospect. Being a stuntwoman as well, she’s in peak physical form and I also hereby proclaim her intense attractiveness. Check out LESLIE GARBETT ON TUMBLR in some of the sensual photo shoots she’s done….yup, she’s a stunning model too..:) In the great state of Portland, Oregon where acclaimed films “The Goonies” and “My Own Private Idaho” were shot, it’s a real satisfaction to come across gems such as the very enchanting LESLIE. Early signs indicate she shows ample promise as a strikingly, dramatic performer.

Hot Actress #442 – Tina Barnes: British Vixen

She’s been called a stellar actress who always gives solid performances which are worthy of admiration. Taking on some of the more physical aspects on screen, cherubic cutie TINA BARNES has an intense vigor that’s so commendable. I wished she had more screen time in the thriller ‘F’, the in-your-face allegory of teen delinquency and social disintegration. It would have been great to see her policewoman role expanded as challenging the authorities in this case coppers would have elevated the intent of the film even more. But don’t fret as she’s playing a pole-dancing stripper in the gorefest indie anthology BORDELLO DEATH TALES. Just as TINA so ably portrayed anger, terror and strength in her earlier movie, the award-winning ‘BANE’, she once again excels at depicting being at the the mercy of impending doom and a victim of torture in the segment entitled ‘THE RIPPER’. Judging from the unrated trailer, we’re going to see Tina gyrating on the pole, giving us a view of her sexy edge and well-toned figure.

She’s also a stunt woman conversant in Thai Bosing and Martial arts as well as a teacher of Striptease and Burlesque…wow! The British Invasion is alive and well with starlets such as TINA BARNES and her peers leading the way, something we can all look forward to and enjoy in the coming months. Considered as a fantastic physical actress, this ravishing redhead will surely be much sought after.

Hot Actress #432 – Antonia Campbell-Hughes: Sizzling Cutie

Highly sought-after actress ANTONIA CAMPBELL-HUGHES is one fine renaissance woman, a Belle de Jour who is breathtaking as an actress, model, fashion designer and also provided vocals for indie rock band Babyshambles. It’s an honor to feature my very first Irish actress who has been majorly impressive in every role she’s undertaken. With the horror flick ‘THE TASK’ on the horizon, ANTONIA will no doubt enthrall as a reality show contestant who gets more than she bargained for in a haunted jail. AFTERDARK films have a habit of introducing the most talented and buzzworthy young actresses in the business although ANTONIA is already a starlet in her own right, acclaimed for playing manipulative brat Sam in hit sitcom Lead Balloon. Already one of the brightest prospects in the UK, it’s only a matter of time before she’s stirring audiences Stateside. Her film work is varied and glowingly splendid, having taken on gritty roles as a stripper, junkie and even a terrorist on ‘SPOOKS’. Her willowy beauty, sylphlike features and pleasing accessibility makes for a positively compelling watch..:)

There’s a cool factor about her as evident from her many incarnations onscreen in her fantastic reel (above) and if you’re not smitten by her Irish accent, then she’ll tug at your heartstrings with her sterling performances. ANTONIA was also a scene-stealer in the romantic Brit drama ‘BRIGHT STAR’ and will no doubt shine even more in the films she’s headlining. She is a winner, a trend setter known for her artistic leanings as well as her understated wit. If there’s one gorgeous lady to set your heart on then let it be ANTONIA CAMPBELL-HUGHES, a top-notch talent of exquisite quality.