Tag Archives: Some Like It Hot

‘Forever Marilyn’ in Palm Springs

Posted on July 4, 2012 by marina72

Four of Marilyn’s greatest comedies will be screened outdoors, in the shadow of the giant ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue in Palm Springs this summer, reports MyDesert.com. The mini-season kicks off with Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at 8.30 pm on July 13, followed … Continue reading →


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Sugar Goes to Greystoke

Posted on June 29, 2012 by marina72

Cumbrian fans are in for a treat this summer – Some Like it Hot gets an outdoor screening in the historic surroundings of Greystoke Castle, near Penrith, on August 24. A jazz band will play before the movie, cross-dressers and … Continue reading →


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Sugar in Kankankee

Posted on June 28, 2012 by marina72

Some Like it Hot will be screened at the Paramount Theatre in Kankankee, Illinois, on Thursday, July 26th at 7pm, reports TribLocal. “‘We’re going all-out for a fun Hollywood-style red carpet event and Marilyn Monroe is scheduled to appear prior … Continue reading →


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Sugar in Portland, Oregon

Posted on June 17, 2012 by marina72

Some Like it Hot will be screened at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon, today at 12.30 pm.


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Monroe Movie Season in Zurich

Posted on June 17, 2012 by marina72

The Zurich Filmpodium in Switzerland is screening a series of Marilyn’s movies from July 1 – August 19, including early gems like Clash By Night and Don’t Bother to Knock as well as the familiar favourites.


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‘Blondes’ – and More – on Blu-Ray

Posted on May 31, 2012 by marina72

Fox Home Entertainment have confirmed plans to release Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, River of No Return and There’s No Business Like Show Business on Blu-Ray, due July 31, reports HighDefDiscNews. Earlier this month, ES Updates reported that Blondes, … Continue reading →


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MM Film Festival in Hollywood

Posted on May 26, 2012 by marina72

Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood has teamed up with Playboy to host a Marilyn Monroe Film Festival, starting with Some Like it Hot on June 1 (Marilyn’s birthday.) You can also catch There’s No Business Like Show Business (2nd), How to Marry … Continue reading →


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‘Forever Marilyn’ on Blu-Ray

Posted on May 13, 2012 by marina72

Four of Marilyn’s funniest films – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, The Seven Year Itch and Some Like it Hot – will be released in Fox Video’s Forever Marilyn boxset on July 23. UK fans can pre-order now … Continue reading →


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Sugar in the Land of Oz

Posted on May 10, 2012 by marina72

Some Like it Hot will be screened on Saturday, May 12, at 7.30pm, at the Federal Hall, according to Australia’s Northern Rivers Echo. It will be preceded by a Thai meal at 6.30. (My Australian readers will be better-informed, but … Continue reading →


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Beverly Hills Centenary

Posted on May 9, 2012 by marina72

A 1950 photo of Marilyn, taken by Earl Leaf, features in a new book, The Beverly Hills Hotel: The First 100 Years. (I thought the photo was taken at Johnny Hyde’s home, but never mind…) Marilyn lived on and off at … Continue reading →


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