Monthly Archives: March 2012

‘Masterclass: Arnold Newman’

Posted on March 15, 2012 by marina72

 Masterclass: Arnold Newman, published this week, is a tribute to the man who photographed Marilyn at her most informal, dancing at a Hollywood party in early 1962, and in conversation with poet Carl Sandburg. You can learn more about Newman … Continue reading →


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‘With Her’ in Documentary Film Festival

Posted on March 15, 2012 by marina72

 With Her, Laurent Morlet’s new documentary about Marilyn’s fans, will be screened on April 1st at 1pm, as part of the American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs.  


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MM Double Bill at UCLA

Posted on March 15, 2012 by marina72

 Catch ‘em if you can – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Bus Stop are showing tonight at 7.30pm in the UCLA Million Dollar Theater, as part of their Film & Television Archive on Broadway.


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‘Smash’ Episode 6: Chemistry and More

Posted on March 14, 2012 by marina72

 The latest episode of Smash sees Ivy (Megan Hilty) cracking under the strain of being Marilyn, reports Starpulse. “Ivy wakes up to a singer’s nightmare – she’s lost control of her higher notes, a condition commonly caused by strain. She … Continue reading →


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Marilyn Merlot: Blonde de Noirs 2008

Posted on March 14, 2012 by marina72

This Marilyn Merlot, which originally launched in late 2011, now features on its label Milton Greene’s classic ballerina pose – chosen by Time-Life as one of the three most popular images of the 20th century.


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Lawrence Schiller: ‘Marilyn & Me’

Posted on March 14, 2012 by marina72

 Lawrence Schiller, who photographed Marilyn on the set of her last film, Something’s Got to Give (and later served as art director on Norman Mailer’s Marilyn) has written a new book about his experiences. Marilyn & Me: A Photographer’s Memories … Continue reading →


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‘My Week With Marilyn’ on DVD, Blu-Ray

Posted on March 13, 2012 by marina72

 The DVD and Blu-Ray release of My Week With Marilyn is being rolled out worldwide over the next few weeks. Extras include a directors’ commentary and a short documentary, ‘The Untold Story of an American Icon’. “Anchor Bay and The Weinstein … Continue reading →


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‘After the Fall’ in LA

Posted on March 13, 2012 by marina72

 After the Fall, Arthur Miller’s controversial 1964 ‘memory play’, is being revived at the Lilian Theatre, Santa Monica, through to April 1st. Jennefer Ludwigsen is ‘particularly outstanding’ as Maggie, the troubled singer allegedly based on Marilyn – ‘ironically the play’s … Continue reading →


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Marilyn Exhibit in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Posted on March 11, 2012 by marina72

The Brazilian Cinematheque in Sao Paulo is holding a major art and photography exhibition plus movie retrospective in Marilyn’s honour, open now through to April 1.


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Lohan’s MM Sketch Cut From SNL

Posted on March 11, 2012 by marina72

Those among you who were surprised that Lindsay Lohan’s recent stint  as a Saturday Night Live didn’t feature yet another MM impersonation may be interested to hear about this sketch that was cut at the last minute. (I’m somewhat relieved … Continue reading →


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