Monthly Archives: May 2011

Boris Prefers Blondes

Posted on May 19, 2011 by marina72

Marilyn received high praise from an unlikely source in Metro this week – from the gaffe-prone Mayor of London, Boris Johnson (something of a blond bombshell himself): “Who do you admire the most? Aristotle, Marilyn Monroe and Scarlett Johansson – in fact, … Continue reading →


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Marilyn on Blu-Ray, Reviewed

Posted on May 19, 2011 by marina72

The Misfits is now available on Blu-Ray, though disappointingly no extras have been added. This great, if troubled movie deserves far better. Happily, Some Like It Hot has also been released, with all the extras from previous DVD editions.  


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2010 Sauvignon Blonde Released

Posted on May 19, 2011 by marina72

Marilyn Wines have released their 2010 Sauvignon Blonde in time for summer. And what better image to toast the season than Monroe’s ‘skirt-blowing scene’ from The Seven Year Itch? “The 2010 vintage Sauvignon Blonde™ is a 100% varietal from the … Continue reading →


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‘Smash’ Trailer on NBC

Posted on May 19, 2011 by marina72

A trailer for the upcoming TV series, Smash, has been previewed on NBC. The pilot episode concerns an attempt to stage a musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. An established actress (Megan Hilty) competes with an unknown (Katharine … Continue reading →


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‘Last Sessions’ Film Review

Posted on May 16, 2011 by marina72

You can read my review here


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‘With Her’: MM Fan Input Wanted

Posted on May 15, 2011 by marina72

  Over at MM Collection Blog, Scott reports on two upcoming opportunities for fans: a book by Tony Graham, showcasing collectors, and a documentary, ‘With Her’, from producer Laurent Morlent, featuring testimonies from fans.


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Pictures of the Week

Posted on May 15, 2011 by marina72

Thanks to Marijane at Marilyn Monroe Collectors  


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Weddings and Movie Stars

Posted on May 15, 2011 by marina72

Marilyn’s wedding to Joe DiMaggio, at San Francisco City Hall in March 1954, features in Weddings and Movie Stars, a lush pictorial book from Reel Art Press (who brought us The Rat Pack last year.) This latest release is priced … Continue reading →


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‘Blondes’ at Bryant Park

Posted on May 15, 2011 by marina72

On Monday, July 11, at sunset (between 8-9pm) in Bryant Park, NYC. Part of the HBO Summer Film Festival, which includes other classics from Hollywood’s golden era (High Sierra, The Lady Eve) as well as more recent film favourites. To … Continue reading →


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Stern Photo Auction at Swann Galleries

Posted on May 12, 2011 by marina72

An enlarged Fuji Crystal Archive print contact sheet taken from Bert Stern’s ‘Last Sitting’ with Marilyn in 1962 (printed 1979, recently valued at $14,000 – $18,000), features in the Important Photo Books and Photographs auction at Swann Galleries, NYC, on May … Continue reading →


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