The latest in a series of writers recommending under-appreciated films available to stream highlights a schlocky late 70s Star Wars rip-off
October 2019
The music essay
'Thirty years of freedom!' Why David Hasselhoff remains an icon for German unity
At his recent Berlin concert, the Hoff once again recalled his part in the fall of the Wall. His obsession with reunification is gauche – but his message of hope is still necessary
October 2017
This much I know
David Hasselhoff: ‘Whatever I do, I tell myself: I am good. Fake it till you make it’
The actor, 65, on falling in love in Cardiff, the necessity of vanity, fame in East Germany… and the best Hoff jokes
May 2017
Baywatch on TV was soapy, surfy and silly. But the new film is just soggy
Rebecca Nicholson
Baywatch review – alpha-male chest-off is not worth the Hasselhoff
August 2016
Lost in showbiz
David Hasselhoff launches a fan cruise, promising six ‘unforgettable days’
The Baywatch star says he will provide holidaymakers on the Mediterranean liner with entertainment for the whole journey
June 2016
30 minutes with …
David Hasselhoff: ‘Knight Rider has come true – driverless cars, scanners and blueprints’
The Baywatch star might be used to being ferried about by talking cars – but nothing could prepare him for a night out in Blackpool
April 2016
Pamela Anderson to join Baywatch movie
After criticising the remake, the TV show’s original star is now set to return alongside Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron
January 2016
Lost in showbiz
Baywatch v Terminator Genisys: The Rock helps the beach movie outmuscle the competition
But The Hoff is ready with his red shorts and a grave warning: don’t make it a sendup
November 2015
Last Night a DJ Saved My Life review – the Hoff hits the decks in Ibiza musical
David Hasselhoff plays a nightclub owner who once, strangely, starred in Baywatch in this creaky addition to his personality cult
October 2015
My family values
My family values: David Hasselhoff
The actor talks about his big sprawling family and how his parents taught him that life can be hard work but great fun
July 2015
Film blog
Jedward: saviours of Sharknado 3?
TV and radio blog
Kitt skits and Baywatch pathos: have you been watching Hoff the Record?
June 2015
TV daze
Hanging with The Hoff: behind the scenes of the star's new meta show
Where does David Hasselhoff end and his booming alter-ego ‘The Hoff’ begin? Peter Robinson goes on set for his comedy series, Hoff The Record, to find out
April 2015
Floyd Mayweather faces media in last appearance before Pacquiao bout
Floyd Mayweather flashed a glimpse of the fighting form he will show next month as he put on an open training session in Las Vegas
March 2015
Sharknado films 'the worst ever', says Sharknado star David Hasselhoff
Star of Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! confirms his involvement in the fourth instalment and says the disaster-movie franchise will go on for ever
November 2014
Lost in showbiz
First he brought down the Berlin Wall. Now the Hoff hopes to solve Ukraine’s crisis
The other side
Hasselhoff Vs The Berlin Wall: how the Hoff united a nation
October 2014
David Hasselhoff – zombie games, 3D printing and the Berlin Wall
We speak to the Knight Rider and Baywatch star about his current projects, including his iPhone game and an intriguing plan involving 3D celebrity selfies. By Keith Stuart
July 2014
Film recap
Click: the moral? Never listen to Adam Sandler – film on TV recap
Stuart Heritage: An unfocused and jumbled take on A Christmas Carol, Click, broadcast at 4.20pm, Sunday on Channel 5, was Sandler's attempt at becoming Robin Williams. Unfortunately, he just can't stop being Adam Sandler
