Barb Wire

Barb Wire. 1996. I love this movie. Thank you Pam for giving us this gem. This American post apocalyptic setting in a city of mayhem is spearheaded with Pam's (or should we say -Barb Wire's) sultry, apathetic, war-hardened, and in charge demeanor.

Based on the Dark Horse comic book series Barb Wire, and also loosely based on the plot of Casablanca. Living in America's last "free-city", Barb owns a night club and commits moonlighting jobs as a hit girl for hire. As an ex-member of The Resistance, she now stays neutral, and has no qualms being sexy about it. Doesn't any self-respecting woman wear leather bustiers as full outfits in the middle of a war zone?

The film features memorable moments like another "Elvira style" high heel in forehead, Barb's constant reminder towards men: "Don't call me Babe.", and an outrageously obese villain named Big Fatso.


Quick clip/don't call me babe/'nuff said:

dark. hit woman. leather. boobs. guns. stunts. True Babes And Blades favorite.

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Elvira Mistress of the Dark

Elvira Mistress of the Dark. 1988. (my birth year). Chock full of Elvira's vivacious over-the-top quips and quirks; this film debut of the already established horror show hostess, is an entertaining breakthrough into film.

Her ginormous tits and ditzy fun-loving personality will definitely satisfy a craving for some campy babe action. The plot centers around gaining knowledge of her witchy descendency, and fighting the conservative PTA of the small Massachusetts town. <Chants to Twisted Sister, "WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT."> Makes several mentions of those unpredictable and wayward heavy metal lovin' freaks.

Quick Clip/Running from evil uncle/shoe stuck in forehead/break chains with tits:

Looking forward to watching Elvira's Haunted Hills the sequel. 

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Xena: Warrior Princess

First post for Babes and Blades. Only suiting it should be regarding the television series Xena Warrior Princess. (1995-2001) Xena and her trusty sidekick Gabrielle, sent me barreling down the cinematic road of strong weapon wielding women with fiery gusto and over the top humor. No matter where my campy film viewing has brought me I always ricochet back to Xena and Gabby.

Besides seeing some babes kick some serious highly unlikely and beautifully orchestrated ass, what is this show really about? C'mon people say it with me...FRIENDSHIP(or lesbians). Six whole seasons of it. Encompassed in all the guts and glory, you get some real feel good life reminders. -Not to mention the familiar cheesy humor of producers Sam Rami and Robert Tapert (Evil Dead Trilogy).

Quick Quote/Fan Favorite/ Season 2 Episode 15 A Day In The Life:
Gabrielle: [Xena has destroyed a frying pan using it as a weapon] Xena, this was our only frying pan. Why do you do that? You have weapons, don't you?
Xena: I like to be creative in a fight. It gets my juices going.
Gabrielle: Can we cook with your juices?

Xena's noteworthy weapon the Chakram, when thrown, slams and slices her opponents and other objects before returning to Xena's awaiting grip with its ever steadfast boomerang motion. Inspired by the Indian throwing weapon chakram or chalikar.

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Let's kick start this blog off right. BABES AND BLADES.

GIVE IT.