The holiday season is officially underway! And we’ve got a stellar rundown of new Blu-rays and DVDs that you’ll definitely be thankful for. Check out the great titles that are now available! Angel Has Fallen (2019) With the physical wear…
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Flashback Friday: Check Out These Favorites from the 1950s
From the rise to superstardom of James Dean to atomic-era monster movies and beyond, there was no decade quite like the 1950s. We are currently celebrating features from the Eisenhower era with our Favorites from the ’50s Sale, and here’s…
Read more →Looking Back At Marilyn Monroe in “How to Marry a Millionaire”
Today marks a sad anniversary as it was on this date in 1962 that Marilyn Monroe died tragically at the age of 36 in Los Angeles. Decades later and she remains one of the brightest — and most intriguing —…
Read more →When Marilyn Monroe Discovered That “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
When Marilyn Monroe declared that “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, she cemented her eternal place in Hollywood history. More than just a sex symbol, her seemingly endless appeal made her a global superstar. Watching this…
Read more →Musings on “The Seven Year Itch” and Its Influence
It’s a hot Summer day in August here in Falmouth on Cape Cod. I have all my errands done and it’s just around 3:00pm. Since it’s too early to eat supper, I think I’ll watch one of my “summer” movies…
Read more →Some Like It Hot: Billy Wilder’s Game of Deception
It can be a challenge to review a classic like Billy Wilder‘s Some Like It Hot, because so much has been written about it. So, instead of a traditional review, I want to focus on Wilder’s theme of deception and…
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Marilyn Monroe Performance?
On this day in 1926, an icon was born. Today we celebrate the birthday of Marilyn Monroe, arguably the most popular and impactful actress of all time. Her too-brief career (highlighted by roles in such legendary offerings as Some Like…
Read more →All About All About Eve
Writer/director Joseph Mankiewicz won an Academy Award for his screenplay for 1950’s All About Eve. But was the drama inspired by a true story? Who better than guest blogger The Lady Eve to look at the origins of the classic tale of backstage Broadway backstabbing?
Read more →Marilyn Monroe: Lorelei Lee vs. Sugar Kane
One actor. Two film roles. You tell us which portrayal was the best. The most memorable. Or iconic. Or simply your favorite.But before you pass judgment, a few words defending the “character” of each…
Read more →Marilyn Monroe: Overrated or Underrated?
Marilyn Monroe’s rightful place in screen history is often the subject of debate. One of our greatest actresses? A shallow icon? Something more complex and in-between? Hear Movie Irv’s verdict and then render your own!
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