Having a Marilyn connection is a great marketing tool for hotels and real estate, although in many cases, the link … More
Category: Awards and Polls
Vote Now for Marilyn at the National Film Registry
As regular readers will know I cover a wide range of topics on this blog, but my primary focus is … More
Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Costume – and More – at Heritage Auctions
The green lacy blouse and black pencil skirt ensemble by Marilyn in Bus Stop (1956) will go under the hammer … More
60 Years Later: Marilyn at the Movies
Graeme Ross has compiled his choice of Marilyn’s Top 10 movie performances for The Independent, headed up by Some Like … More
Marilyn and the Curse of the Golden Globes
In recent months, the Golden Globes have been mired in controversy, with even the likes of Tom Cruise handing back … More
62 Years Ago: Marilyn’s ‘Hottest’ Premiere
On March 28, 1959, Marilyn and husband Arthur Miller attended the New York premiere of Some Like It Hot at … More
How Billy Wilder (and Marilyn) Reinvented ‘Some Like It Hot’
Some Like It Hot is included in Swapnil Dhruv Bose’s list of Six Definitive Billy Wilder Films for Far Out … More
Marilyn’s ‘Misfits’ Joins the 100 Best Westerns
The Western was perhaps the most prolific genre of Hollywood’s golden age. Marilyn would make three during her career, starting … More
70 Years Ago: Marilyn at the Oscars
On March 29, 1951, Marilyn made her first (and only) appearance at the Academy Awards, presenting the Oscar for Best … More
Overlooked by Oscar: Marilyn in ‘Some Like It Hot’
With this year’s nominations set to be announced next week, Marilyn’s role in Some Like It Hot is singled out … More
