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Tag Archives: TCM
Men, Movies and Marilyn
Ahead of TCM’s Marilyn movie marathon on August 4th, Rafer Guzman studies her impact for Newsday - arguing that, even in her most farcical roles, she was never just a dumb blonde. “If people remember Monroe as a distressed damsel, that’s … Continue reading
Jack Cole Tribute at UCLA
Mitzi Gaynor, who starred alongside Marilyn in There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954), will appear at a tribute evening for choreographer Jack Cole at UCLA’s Billy Wilder Theatre on August 4 (the anniversary of Marilyn’s death) at 7.30 pm, … Continue reading
31 Days of Oscar
The New York Post reports on 31 Days of Oscar, TCM’s countdown to this year’s Academy Awards by screening a special program of classic movies – including Some Like it Hot (February 1st) and Let’s Make Love, which though not one … Continue reading
Posted in Awards and Polls, Movies, Television
Tagged 31 Days of Oscar, Academy Awards, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Let's Make Love, Marilyn Monroe, Oscars, Some Like It Hot, TCM
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‘Battle of the Blondes’ on TCM
Turner Classic Movies (US) are showing a ‘Battle of the Blondes’ season this month, including two Monroe movies – Niagara and Some Like it Hot. TCM’s review of Niagara is particularly interesting: “To make strong impressions in this setting, the human … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, Movies
Tagged 10 Favourite Marilyn Moments, Battle of the Blondes, Marilyn Monroe, Niagara, Some Like It Hot, TCM
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TCM Greatest Overlooked Performances
TCM includes one of Marilyn’s shining moments in its new list of the Top 10 Greatest Overlooked Performances. Many felt she was denied an Oscar nomination by the Hollywood establishment because of her rebellion against Twentieth Century Fox. Marilyn Monroe … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, Awards and Polls, Movies
Tagged Academy Awards, Bus Stop, Marilyn Monroe, Oscar, TCM
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