Category Archives: Films

The Directors’ Chair: The Man Who Knew Too Much

“THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH” ( 1956 ) ~ QUE SERA SERA Why? Because you’re the affable, all-American James Stewart, that’s why. I’ve no real clue why Stewart’s picked, other than he’s a great foil to get pushed around … Continue reading

Posted in Directors, Films, Posts by Theresa Brown, The Directors' Chair | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Marilyn: Behind the Icon – Some Like It Hot

Marilyn: Behind the Icon –A Comedic and Pregnant Monroe Triumphs inSome Like It Hot and Wins the Golden Globe In 2000, the American Film Institute honored Some Like It Hot as the “Best Comedy of All Time.” In the six … Continue reading

Posted in Films, Marilyn: Behind the Icon, Posts by Gary Vitacco-Robles | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Marilyn: Behind the Icon – The Prince and the Showgirl

Marilyn: Behind the IconAs Producer and Star, Monroe Dazzles inThe Prince and the Showgirl Director Joshua Logan considered the collaboration of Marilyn Monroe and Sir Laurence Olivier “the best combination since black & white.” After renegotiating her contract with 20th … Continue reading

Posted in Films, Guest Posts, Marilyn: Behind the Icon, Posts by Gary Vitacco-Robles | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Marilyn: Behind the Icon – Bus Stop

Marilyn Monroe Triumphs in Bus Stop “Hold on to your chairs, everybody, and get set for a rattling surprise,” announced crusty New York Times critic Bosely Crowther, “Marilyn Monroe has finally proved herself an actress in Bus Stop. She and … Continue reading

Posted in Films, Guest Posts, Marilyn: Behind the Icon, Posts by Gary Vitacco-Robles | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Marilyn: Behind the Icon – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Marilyn: Behind the Icon — Monroe Catapults to Global Fame in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Gentlemen Prefer Blondes signified an ideal pairing of star & role, catapulting Marilyn Monroe into global superstardom, endearing her to the public, and cementing her comedic … Continue reading

Posted in Films, Marilyn: Behind the Icon, Posts by Gary Vitacco-Robles | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Marilyn: Behind the Icon – All About Eve

Marilyn: Behind the Icon Marilyn Monroe Steals Scenes in All About Eve On the heels of winning the Academy Award for Best Screenplay for A Letter to Three Wives (1949) director Joseph L. Mankiewicz casted an A-film produced by Darryl … Continue reading

Posted in Films, Marilyn: Behind the Icon, Posts by Gary Vitacco-Robles | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Marilyn: Behind the Icon – The Asphalt Jungle

Marilyn: Behind the Icon – The Asphalt Jungle,Monroe’s Break-Out Performance In April 1955, Marilyn Monroe appeared on Edward R Murrow’s television series Person to Person featuring celebrity interviews. From his armchair in a studio, Murrow conversed with Monroe, who appeared … Continue reading

Posted in Films, Guest Posts, Marilyn: Behind the Icon, Posts by Gary Vitacco-Robles | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

The Funny Papers: In Praise of Hildy and His Girl Friday

In Praise of Hildy and HIS GIRL FRIDAY A raven-haired beauty. She’s a tall drink of water and commands the room with her confidence and radiance, with a wit as sharp as her perfectly slanted hat and Kalloch suit. Only … Continue reading

Posted in Films, Posts by Kellee Pratt, The Funny Papers | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Marilyn: Behind the Icon – Clash by Night

RKO’s Clash By Night, Marilyn Monroe’s thirteenth film, opens with a dramatic soundtrack as waves crash against coastal rocks, director Fritz Lang’s metaphor for the sexual tension to follow. Worldly but weary Mae Doyle (Barbara Stanwyck) returns home to a … Continue reading

Posted in Films, Guest Posts, Marilyn: Behind the Icon, Posts by Gary Vitacco-Robles | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Marilyn: Behind the Icon – Don’t Bother to Knock

Today’s audiences remember the iconic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Some Like It Hot when they think of Marilyn Monroe. Very few are aware of Monroe’s earlier dramatic performances prior to her ascension to global prominence. Don’t Bother to Knock (1952) … Continue reading

Posted in Films, Guest Posts, Marilyn: Behind the Icon, Posts by Gary Vitacco-Robles | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments