Flick of the Day

Film: WONDERLAND

Director: James Cox

Actors: Val Kilmer, Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow, Josh Lucas, Dylan McDermott, Tim Blake Nelson, Christina Applegate, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Janeane Garofalo, Eric Bogosian

Year: 2003

Synopsis: An account of one of the biggest murder mysteries in Hollywood.

Have you ever heard of the 'Wonderland' murders? Well, I hadn't when I caught this unknown film years ago. Apparently, back in the early 80s, ex-porn star, John Holmes (Kilmer), got himself mixed up in a drugs and robberies, and this led to him to be strangely involved in the brutal murder of four people in the Hollywood Hills. The film is haunting and mesmerizing, especially since the audience knows it's a true story. Kilmer and a barely recognizable Lisa Kudrow stand out amongst a great cast. It's well worth a watch, just be prepared to squirm in some of the most graphic and violent scenes I've ever seen.

Fun Shoots

Kirsten Dunst, Kate Beckinsale, Jennifer Connelly,

Rachel Weisz, Brittany Murphy, Selma Blair, Rosario

Dawson, Christina Applegate, and Naomi Watts

do the cover of 'Vanity Fair', 2002

Did You Know...

...in the 80s, before he was famous, Brad Pitt dated actors Robin Givens

and Christina Applegate.

Fun Shoots

Christina Applegate strikes a fierce pose, 2000s

***Applegate used to be part of the original Pussycat Doll dancers. She would perform with them at clubs in LA back in the early 90s.