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Happy Birthday today April 19th
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Favorite Pic of the Day for April 19th
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Black Party by Hans Fahrmeyer
'The Black Party is one of the most well-known fetish parties in the world, with boundary-pushing fetish performances delighting a notoriously game crowd.'
Although well known, when New York artist and photographer Hans Fahrmeyer recently sent on along a new series of images, I thought at first it read 'Block' party. I am still a bit naive to all things fetish related, although fascinated by the subject. Living in a small country town, I have been to a few block parties but have yet to squeeze into black leather for a wild weekend in New York. Maybe one day....
When I asked Hans for a bit of info, he sent on a link to help set me straight. Saint at Large is Celebrating 30 Years Since the Closing of The Saint Nightclub with Rites XXXIX: The Black Party, PIGTOPIA. If the title doesn't fill in the blanks, my googling informed me that the 39th edition promises high-flying aerial sex stunts, “strange” performances and an endless supply of leather.
'The Black Party in NYC is one of the best things to do in spring, and over 5,000 of the city’s most daring men will bring their wildest, skimpiest, and kinkiest looks. The Black Party is one of the most well-known fetish parties in the world, with boundary-pushing fetish performances delighting a notoriously game crowd. Faithful attendees (in previous years more than 5,000 men—and some adventurous women—attended) stick to a hush-hush mentality. Count on this year's "Pigtopia: I Want to Break Free" edition to be one of the most deliciously filthy Rites ever.'
This years Black Party begins Saturday night and runs though Sunday afternoon. If you want to know more details, or just learn more about the event, check out Saint At Large HERE:
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Jay Alan Rickard: A Ross Reconnection
'I'm not using any sort of pseudonym anymore. I felt like I was hiding before, just putting myself out there with my entire name is kind of like peeling the curtain back but also it's indicative of my more comprehensive approach to art and subject matter these days.'
Many FH readers remember Jay Alan Rickard, and the many pieces I did featuring his work. Under the name LightWeaver, I featured Jay's work frequently between 2010 and 2015. The last time Jay's work appeared on FH was in a 2016 Quaternate piece I did featuring all of his work on the site. I had been hoping to feature Jay's work again and was happy to have connected with him earlier this year on Instagram.
Although Facebook and Model Mayhem used to be the sites most artists and photographers used to connect, these days, especially due to some of the crazy changes on MM, Instagram seems an easier place to connect. Without the fee's MM requires, and the social pressures often connected with FB, I have enjoyed the community of models and artists I follow on Instagram. Jay has ditched his pseudonym, but not his art, in fact he's expanded his canvas beyond LightWeaver's focus on male models.
Jay was always involved in every detail of his creations, last night in fact, he was up into the wee hours of the morning, sewing an entirely hand stitched gown of his own creation for a project he's working on for this weekend. One the hallmarks of Jay's images was always the hand made props, costumes and jewellery adorning his models. I always loved the glamour in Jay's work created from detail he included.
Although Jay and I are working on a new featuring, including his work with a new model and another photographer, I was impatient to have his work back on FH and asked about revisiting one of our previous subjects. You might recognize the image of Ross in his sneakers at the top of this post. I originally featured the image the first time I featured Jay's work with Ross back in 2013. (HERE:) In that set, there were a couple of shots of Ross, completely naked in just his sneakers, and they are two of my all time favorite images from Jay.
I remembered that after that first piece, Jay had sent on images from another shoot he and Ross had done a few months after the first shoot. Ross had bulked up a little and was looking to create images that pushed the envelope as he pursued work in the adult films. Some of the images are a bit too envelope pushing for FH, but I added a few extra images over on THE OVER-FLOW HERE: Hopefully we'll be seeing more of Jay's newer work on FHvery soon!
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Crack of Dawn
Saturday Morning Practice
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Happy Birthday today April 21st
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Favorite Pic of the Day for April 21st
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Bruce Davison: Actors & SKIN
Actor Bruce Davison made his first appearance on the big screen in 1969's The Last Summer. Based on the novel by Evan Hunter, The Last Summer follows Sandy, (Barbara Hershey) Peter (Richard Thomas) and Dan (Davison) in a coming of age tale set during one summer on Fire Island. The film marked not only Davison's big screen debut, it also marked his first nude scene on film.
Last Summer (1969)
Although there is a bit of sexual fun and exploration, the movie remains relatively tame until it's closing scenes. Held down by Sandy and Peter, Davison's character rapes Rhonda, a young girl who had been hanging around, looking to make friends. The scene originally brought the film an X rating.
The film;s producers, not wanting an X rating to detract from the story, edited down the scene in order to get an R rating before it's release. The movie's only version is a VHS version of the R rated version and the X-rated version has never been released.
The Strawberry Statement (1970)
What's not to love about a film that presents it's opening credits over a group of University rowers showering and heading naked in the locker room. I didn't quite make it all the way through The Strawberry Statement, a film focused on the counterculture and student revolts in the 1960's. Davison plays Simon, a student (and one of the shoering rowers) at a fiction San Francisco University who manages to find love and trouble in between protests and young rebellion.
The Lathe of Heaven (1980)
In this science fiction television movie from 1980, Davison plays George, a man whose dreams have the power to change reality. George attempts to prevent himself from dreaming fearing the effects. George's powers are then used by a doctor, looking to use the dreams for his own gain.
The Misfit Brigade (1987)
In 1943, this motley tank crew is sent on a suicide mission behind enemy lines to destroy a Soviet train that's carrying fuel for the Red Army.
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Ben's Friend: Lee Montgomery
Today's posts did not start out to be all 'rat' themed. After watching Willard, I was inspired to seek out more of Bruce Davison's work and it was only going to be one post. But... after watching Ben, it was clear there was much more to explore. The actor playing Ben's friend, little Danny Garrison was familiar to me initially, but after a google, I discovered it wasn't the first time I enjoyed Lee Montgomery on screen.
With Meredith Baxter in Ben (1972)
In my quest to watch the entire collection of Bette Davis, I watched Burnt Offerings about a year ago. Davis played several mysterious and eccentric older ladies in horror films late in her career and Burnt Offerings is one of the better ones. The film has developed a bit of a cult following, especially after it's 2015 Blu-ray release.
Burnt Offerings (1976)
In Burnt Offerings with Oliver Reed (above) and Bette Davis (below)
I also remember Lee from his brief appearances on Dallas. Lee played Christopher Atkins room mate Jerry in the shows sixth season, and I bought the season on DVD in order to make some caps of the many appearances of Atkins' blue speedo. Unfortunately Montgomery never joined him in the pool, but I remember wondering who he was as he looked incredibly hot in the scene in which he wore his sunglasses up on his head.
Dallas (1984)
In addition to Dallas, Montgomery made a number of guest appearances on TV in the seventies and eighties. Some of his most notable appearances included roles on; Fame, Columbo, Family Ties, CHiPs, Kojak, Adam-12 and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The actor also had a few more features on his resume, the last of which was The Legend of Wolf Lodge in 1998. According to wiki, Montgomery retired from acting and has been working in real estate in California. He has resurfaced at a few Hollywood Collector Shows and in an interview on the special features of the Burnt Offerings Blu-ray.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
Montgomery is maybe best know for his role alongside Helen Hunt, Jonathan Silverman and Sarah Jessica Parker in the totally eighties flick Girls Just Want To Have Fun. Based on the 1983 song by Cyndi Lauper, Lauper's version of the hit song isn't actually a part of the film. Due to licensing reasons, a dubbed version is used.
Montgomery plays the perfect 80's rom com hunk. Not only incredibly hot, he also dances and plays basketball shirtless. The directly also wisely let the young actor keep his chest hair which was clearly a hit given all the images when you google Montgomery's name.
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Billy Gilman: Like Ben
Ben, the two of us need look no more
We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
I'll never be alone, and you, my friend, will see
You've got a friend in me
It always amazes me the nexus which connects many of the pieces that I do for FH. When I watched Ben, the 1972 sequel to Willard, I didn't know the connections that would be made. When I was a kid, I remember hearing that Michael Jackson's song Ben was written about a rat. I don't really remember it registering though. Jackson was eccentric so it was not really shocking, and I had no real reference, having not seen the film.
The song was indeed sung by Danny (Lee Montgomery) in the film, and although I didn't have a connection to the film, or the rat, I did have a connection when I was younger to the lyrics. Not only did I sing it a few times myself, I still have a VHS copy of Billy Gilman singing it on the 2001 Michael Jackson Anniversary concert and special. I remember the special for many reasons beyond the performances. It was filmed just days before September 11th, and aired shortly after in November 2001.
The special became a bit of an escape for me at the time, and although not a huge fan of Jackson, I was a fan of a lot of his music and loved the special and the huge music stars that appeared. Some of you may remember there was some controversy over how long it took to film it, and with Whitney Houston, and whether her chest was edited for TV given how thin she was during the time of her performance. In addition to the great performances, it was also a bit surreal to see Jackson sitting next to the stage flanked by Elizabeth Taylor and Macaulay Culkin.
My favorite performance of the night was definitely Billy's, and the then 13 year old's performance of Ben. Billy's belted the hell out of the song, and I replayed that VHS tape over and over. I had not heard of Billy when I first saw him on TV, but later learned he was a hugely successful country artist at the time with his 2000 song One Voice a chart topper on both the country and Billboard charts.
Inspired by country singer Ty Herndon coming out in 2014, Gilman posted his own coming out video shortly after Herndon's video went public. Although I am watching and enjoying The Voice this season, I have haven't watched in a few seasons and sadly missed Billy on the shows eleventh season in 2016. Billy was the season's runner-up and thankfully, most of his performances are on Youtube if anyone wants to check them out.
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Rats: Bruce Davison in Willard
A few weeks ago, TCM aired a late night double feature with 1971's Willard, and its 1972 sequel Ben. I had vague memories of seeing promotion for the 2003 re-make with Crispin Glover, but never saw it, nor knew at the time of the original. Rats don't really bother me, although I don't want to find one in my house, I did briefly house sit a friends two white rats and was impressed with how smart they were and how excited they would get when I'd bring them blueberries.
I thoroughly enjoyed Willard, especially it's seventies feel and it's blend of both scary and silly. I was also impressed with the cast which included Sondra Locke, Ernest Borgnine and the great Elsa Lanchester who I also enjoyed in Bell, Book and Candle which I posted about last year. (HERE:)
I also pleasantly surprised to see Bruce Davison, an actor I first saw in 1989's Longtime Companion. I have seen Davison in a number of films in the last decade or two, but wasn't at all familiar with his early work, especially his string of successful seventies films.
In Longtime Companion, Davison was one of the older cast members, but in Willard, he is the young one, both naive and angry, especially after the death of his mother. Davison is also incredibly hot, even with hundreds of rodents as his co-stars. Bullied and mistreated by his boss (Borgnine) Willard uses his favorite rat Ben, to help achieve his revenge. Ben gets his own revenge, turning on Willard in the movies climax after Willard decides he needs to clear his home of the hundreds of rats he had previously welcomed in.
Although there was no nudity in Willard, (except the rats of course...) I of course was curious if Davison had any nude scenes on his resume. He did! Check out my Actors & SKIN post featuring Davison's body of work in a separate below.
Longtime Companion
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Favorite Pic of the Day for April 22nd
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Schitt's Creek: The Vet & the Farm Boy
Dustin Milligan as Ted Mullens
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The Vet and the Farm Boy sounds like a great title for an gay porn film, but they are actually the occupations for two of the residents of Schitt's Creek vying for Annie's attention. The Vet is Ted, played by Canadian actor Dustin Milligan. Milligan might be best known to those south of the border for his roles in 90210, Shark Night 3D and last years A Family Man, with Gerard Butler and Willhem Dafoe.
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With Ted, Milligan blends the sexy with the sweet and looks especially hot in his blue scrubs. Although I wish no harm to any animal, I think I would be faking fur balls in order to make frequent appointments to visit Dr. Ted. Also a writer and producer, Milligan is also had the lead role on the BBC America series Dirk Gentley’s Holistic Detective Agency.
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Milligan is above all a performer, as you can see from his turn as Dm1LLY a.k.a. 3 Billz Millz a.k.a. Slimmest Shady a.k.a. Toupee Fiasco a.k.a. Jay Zed a.k.a. Kanye-NorthWest-Territories a.k.a. Pee-Pee Diddy a.k.a. Notorious A.V.E.R.A.G.E, in the video below. (and yes, the fact that Dustin dances in his briefs is part of the reason to include it)
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'I don't know. I think self-deprecating humor is something that's inherent in every Canadian’s sense of humor. I’d rather make fun of myself. I'm not necessarily a super-funny storyteller, standup comedian type of guy. What I think is funny is just kind of the strange things that happen between us on a more intimate level.'
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In one of Ted's sexiest scenes, Alexis installs a 'bunny cam' to help promote Ted's vet clinic. Ted gives his 200 viewers an unexpected show after his nightly run. initially shocked, Ted ends up warming to the attention...
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Tim Rozon as Matt Schitt
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Tim Rozon's Mutt Schitt first appeared as Alexis' community service work partner, forced to spend hours together picking up garbage and paiting fences in the town which bears his name. Although estranged from his mother, and his mayor father, Mutt is a man of few words, but much sex appeal. Although dating Ted, Alexis saw Mutt's sex appeal right away, even before his shirtless door opening.
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That shirtless door opening introduced us to Rozon's incredible stomach, and thankfully the show has let us revisit it from time to time. In addition to his role on Schitt's Creek, the Montreal born actor also juggles his role as Doc Holliday on the series Wynonna Earp. Rozon still lives in Montreal where he co-owns a restaurant called Garde Manger with Canadian celebrity chef Chuck Hughes.
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I loved when Mutt surprised Alexis by shaving his beard. Without his facial hair, Alexis decided they didn't have much in common and the relationship soon fizzled out. Shortly after, Alexis ran into Ted on the street, who after their break up, went on a solo honeymoon and let his facial hair grow out, again, causing Alexis' temperature to rise. Although I can see why the facial hair got Alexis going, on Mutt, it is especially hot!
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The Vet and the Farm Boy sounds like a great title for an gay porn film, but they are actually the occupations for two of the residents of Schitt's Creek vying for Annie's attention. The Vet is Ted, played by Canadian actor Dustin Milligan. Milligan might be best known to those south of the border for his roles in 90210, Shark Night 3D and last years A Family Man, with Gerard Butler and Willhem Dafoe.
With Ted, Milligan blends the sexy with the sweet and looks especially hot in his blue scrubs. Although I wish no harm to any animal, I think I would be faking fur balls in order to make frequent appointments to visit Dr. Ted. Also a writer and producer, Milligan is also had the lead role on the BBC America series Dirk Gentley’s Holistic Detective Agency.
Milligan is above all a performer, as you can see from his turn as Dm1LLY a.k.a. 3 Billz Millz a.k.a. Slimmest Shady a.k.a. Toupee Fiasco a.k.a. Jay Zed a.k.a. Kanye-NorthWest-Territories a.k.a. Pee-Pee Diddy a.k.a. Notorious A.V.E.R.A.G.E, in the video below. (and yes, the fact that Dustin dances in his briefs is part of the reason to include it)
'I don't know. I think self-deprecating humor is something that's inherent in every Canadian’s sense of humor. I’d rather make fun of myself. I'm not necessarily a super-funny storyteller, standup comedian type of guy. What I think is funny is just kind of the strange things that happen between us on a more intimate level.'
Image from Amanda Crew
In one of Ted's sexiest scenes, Alexis installs a 'bunny cam' to help promote Ted's vet clinic. Ted gives his 200 viewers an unexpected show after his nightly run. initially shocked, Ted ends up warming to the attention...
Tim Rozon as Matt Schitt
Tim Rozon's Mutt Schitt first appeared as Alexis' community service work partner, forced to spend hours together picking up garbage and paiting fences in the town which bears his name. Although estranged from his mother, and his mayor father, Mutt is a man of few words, but much sex appeal. Although dating Ted, Alexis saw Mutt's sex appeal right away, even before his shirtless door opening.
That shirtless door opening introduced us to Rozon's incredible stomach, and thankfully the show has let us revisit it from time to time. In addition to his role on Schitt's Creek, the Montreal born actor also juggles his role as Doc Holliday on the series Wynonna Earp. Rozon still lives in Montreal where he co-owns a restaurant called Garde Manger with Canadian celebrity chef Chuck Hughes.
I loved when Mutt surprised Alexis by shaving his beard. Without his facial hair, Alexis decided they didn't have much in common and the relationship soon fizzled out. Shortly after, Alexis ran into Ted on the street, who after their break up, went on a solo honeymoon and let his facial hair grow out, again, causing Alexis' temperature to rise. Although I can see why the facial hair got Alexis going, on Mutt, it is especially hot!
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Kudos to Schitt's Creek
Are you watching Schitt's Creek? Although the Canadian series made it's debut in 2015, it wasn't until last Christmas that I got on the bandwagon. It of course had to do with a favorite hunk. While I was putting together my 12 Days of Christmas series, I featured actor Steve Lund (HERE:) after seeing him in the holiday film Christmas Incorporated.
Googling Steve Lund, hot shirtless shots from his his guest starring role in Schitt's Creek came up. In a multi episode arc in season 2 and 3, Lund played Jake, a Schitt's townie trying to form a throuple with David (Dan Levy) and his Stevie. (Emily Hampshire) Sadly, both David and Stevie were grossed out at the thought, despite their own confused relationship with one another.
Jennifer Robertson, Tim Rozon and Chris Elliott.
That story line is just the tip of the crazy iceberg of stories for video store magnate Johnny Rose (Eugene Levy) and his ex-soap star wife Moria (Catherine O'Hara) and their children David (Dan Levy) and Alexis. (Annie Murphy) When Johnny loses the family fortune, are forced to move into a rundown motel in Schitt's Creek, a town Johnny had previously purchased for a low low price.
Dan Levy and Dustin Milligan
The show is hilarious! Created and written by SCTV alum Eugene Levy and his son Dan, every character is a stand out from the four main leads down to every waitress, garage owner and town council member who interact with them. Dan Levy's David is center, but between the cast it is almost impossible to pick a favorite. Eugene Levy is quietly hilarious, O'Hara, always over the top fun, especially her 'in and out' accent. Dan Levy' facial expressions are priceless and Annie Murphy is a star.
Dan Levy
The season just wrapped it's fourth season, but if you haven't seen it yet, find a way to binge from the beginning, I don't think you'll regret it. The relationships are key and all of them, Johnny and Moria, Johnny and David, Moira and Alexis, David and Stevie, Johnny and Twyla and so many more are at the heart of the show's humour and heart.
Steve Lund
Although it was Steve Lund (below) and his chest that finally pushed me to start watching, in addition to the great writing and acting, there are several other hunks that will grab your attention! I posted a bit more about hunky farm hand Mutt (Tim Rozon) and sexy town vet Ted (Dustin Milligan) in the post below.
Lund with Dan Levy & Annie Murphy
The Cast of Schitt's Creek
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Classic Playgirl, April 1999
'Kiss me, touch me, take me...let me know you want me.'
Eric Reins, April 1999
Check out the entire set on FH HERE:
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Happy Birthday today April 24th
Happy 26th to actor Joe Keery!
See more of Joe on FHHERE:
& Check out more of today's Birthdays
& even more HERE:
Below: Joe with Stranger Things co-star (and room mate) David Harbour
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Favorite Pic of the Day for April 24th
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Or So The Story Goes: Arthur by Nosferatu Photography
'Creative, calm and collected.'
Although all stories and all art is in some form autobiographical, like any storyteller, photographers of the male form must choose a perspective in which to focus their narrative. Some photographers choose or create a story, one they wish to tell using the model as the vehicle to propel the plot. Other photographers tell their own personal stories, whether they know it or not, using the model almost as a hand puppet, the persona out front, the Christian to their Cyrano behind the scenes.
Some of my favorite stories are the ones where photographers pass the storytelling on to the person in front of the camera. Instead of writing or directing the story, their interest and goal is that of observer and documentarian, motivating and provoking their subjects to reveal and expose not only their bodies, but who they are and the unique facets of their personalities. I love this storytelling perspective for a number of reasons, because of it's spontaneity, and because the climax and ending to the story can't always be predicted.
Nick from Nosferatu Photography is one of my favorite observers and documentarians. Nick has a great knack for choosing fascinating subjects to share their stories, giving them the freedom to express themselves as he captures each moment, no matter how big, or how small. It was easy to see why Nick wanted to tell Arthur's story, as soon as I saw his face, his eyes in an image in Nick's port, I to, wanted to learn more about him.
There was something about Arthur that intrigued me. Arthur has a great body, but it was his slightly devilish grin, and both a twinkle, and a knowing look in his beautiful brown eyes that had me heading to Nick's 'Arthur folder' on flickr to see more. I love mirror shots, and Nick and Arthur captured many. That mirror, along with Nick's camera, captured Arthur's kid in a candy store fun side, and as well, his older, and more intensely sensual vibe and look.
As comfortable as Arthur looks in front of the camera, he actually only began modeling earlier this year. He began as a life model, modeling twice for a life drawing class. Modeling completely nude though, was something brand new. Arthur describes always being fascinated by images of models he would see online and something was urging him to give it a go. His first shoot was in March. After a photographer found his Instagram and liked his look. Arthur usually posts mostly architectural photos but also throws in the occasional selfie. The shoot included partial nudity, but it wasn't until his shoot with Nick that he posed fully nude.
'The shoot with Nick was quite refreshing because he was the first photographer to have contacted me on ModelMayhem. Nick is so very professional and made sure that I was comfortable the entire time we were shooting. He gave rough directions but allowed me to take direction with the poses. Totally at ease shooting with Nick! I was definitely very nervous but I wanted to portray a whole part of my personality, where I’m normally cheeky, playful but often reserved and good-natured. I hope that came across in my shoot with Nick!'
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Lee Montgomery in Prime Risk
Last week, during my salute to rats, well... a salute to the 70'a rat movies Willard and it's sequel Ben, I profiled child actor and eighties teen idol Lee Montgomery. (Ben's Friend) As most FH readers know, whenever I profile an actor, I try my best to include images and caps from any nude scenes they may have appeared it. Although I did my research, and checked out my usual list of actor sites, except for some hot shirtless scenes, I didn't come up with anything for Lee.
After the post, a blog reader who saw the post on Lee shot me an e-mail about a brief butt scene in the 1985 crime thriller Prime Risk. I of course had to check it out to ensure my profile of Lee was complete! So, after tracking down a copy of the film, I made some caps and a clip to share. It is quick, and just a brief butt glimpse, but given it's Lee, was well worth checking out.
I have only capped the scene, and not watched the entire film, but in the few minutes that I saw, it was so very 80's in feel and with music. I look forward to watching the whole movie. Thanks to the FH reader for the tip!
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Britton Buchanan: The Voice
Britton by Heather Gunter
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The Voice contestant Britton Buchanan is mega talented (best bet to win) and absolutely adorable!
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