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Variations on Marilyn

  The myriad imitators of Marilyn Monroe have been much-discussed of late. Perhaps the most interesting analysis comes from The AV Club, considering past film portrayals in The Goddess, The Sex Symbol, Insignificance, and Mister Lonely; Marilyn-inspired characters in The Munsters and … Continue reading


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Best Actress Rewind: 1961

Over at PopMatters, Matt Mazur casts an eye at 1961′s Oscar nominees, and argues that Marilyn should have been on the list: ‘Marilyn Monroe’s final, haunting dramatic turn in John Huston’s The Misfits is a subtle marvel.’ 1961′s winner was Sophia Loren, … Continue reading


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‘Joan’s Show’ on 42nd Street

Actress Joan Copeland, 83, is the sister of Arthur Miller. Marilyn is photographed with Joan, above, at the 1957 opening of Noel Coward’s Conversation Piece. Joan’s Show, a solo performance featuring reminiscences about her famous family and highlights from her … Continue reading


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