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‘The Misfits’ in Miami

Posted on May 7, 2012 by marina72

An HD digital restoration of The Misfits is screening tomorrow at the Miami Beach Cinematheque, at 8.15 pm, introduced by ‘South Beach icon’ John Hood.


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James Goode and ‘The Misfits’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by marina72

Sheila O’Malley reviews, and posts excerpts from James Goode’s seminal 1963 book, The Making of the Misfits (originally titled The Story of The Misfits) which he wrote about his own experiences reporting from the Nevada set, including an interview with Marilyn … Continue reading →


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Marilyn on Broadway

Posted on February 20, 2012 by marina72

The Bowery Boys blog takes a look at Monroe movies with a Broadway connection – including All About Eve, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch and Bus Stop. Her most succesful film, Some Like it Hot, was later adapted for … Continue reading →


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Michelle’s Misfits Tribute

Posted on February 13, 2012 by marina72

Michelle Williams sported a Misfits-inspired clutch, designed (and handmade) by Olympia Le Tan, at last night’s BAFTA ceremony in London. She was nominated as Best Actress for My Week With Marilyn, but lost to Meryl Streep. ‘I find it so great that … Continue reading →


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‘Weekends With Marilyn’ in Nashville

Posted on January 15, 2012 by marina72

If you’re going to Nashville anytime soon, don’t miss this Monroe retrospective at The Belcourt Theatre. Don’t Bother to Knock screens today, with Clash by Night, River of No Return, The Prince and the Showgirl, Some Like it Hot and … Continue reading →


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Cults, Icons and ‘The Misfits’

Posted on January 15, 2012 by marina72

An interesting perspective on The Misfits from Steve Forrester, editor of the Daily Astorian: ‘One of the most fateful collisions of movie cults and icons was The Misfits, the 1961 film by John Huston, starring Marilyn Monroe (cult), Clark Gable (icon) … Continue reading →


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The Misfits: End of an Era

Posted on December 18, 2011 by marina72

Over at Kitty Packard Pictorial, a late entry in the Late Films Blogathon – The Misfits, the last movie completed by its stars, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. I would argue that it also represents the point where Hollywood myth … Continue reading →


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‘The Misfits’ in Portland, Oregon

Posted on December 2, 2011 by marina72

 Marilyn’s last completed film, The Misfits, is screening at the 5th Avenue Theater, Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, December 3, at 7.00 and 9.30 pm, and on Sunday 4th at 3pm. Free admission to film students, all other tickets $3/$2, and … Continue reading →


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Top Five Movie Picks

Posted on November 15, 2011 by marina72

Writing for the Phoenix New Times, Amanda Kehrberg selects her five favourite Monroe movies: How to Marry a Millionaire, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Niagara, The Seven Year Itch, and Some Like it Hot. My own picks would be Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, … Continue reading →


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‘Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn’ in Washington

Posted on November 2, 2011 by marina72

‘Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn’, a season of free Monday night screenings at Washington’s National Theatre, draws to a close with Bus Stop (November 7) and The Misfits (November 14), reports Vanessa Carbajal of DC Event Junkie.  


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