A major retrospective of Marilyn’s glittering movie career is now in full swing at the Filmoteca UNAM in Mexico City. … More
Tag: Don’t Bother to Knock
Book Vs. Movie: ‘Don’t Bother to Knock’
Did you know that Don’t Bother to Knock was based on Mischief, a 1951 novel by crime writer Charlotte Armstrong? … More
Marilyn’s 60th Anniversary Movie Double Bill in Charlottetown
Canadian fans, take note: two of Marilyn’s finest movies will be screened at the City Cinema in Charlottetown on Prince … More
Marilyn’s Haunting Vulnerability in ‘Don’t Bother to Knock’
Released in the US on 18 July, 1952 – 70 years ago today – Don’t Bother to Knock offered Marilyn … More
Marilyn Takes ‘Time Out’ at the Movies
For a relaxing start to the weekend, why not dip a potato chip in champagne, and watch a favourite Marilyn … More
Vanessa Paradis Inspired by ‘Misfit’ Marilyn
A lifelong Monroe fan, the French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis has collaborated with filmmaker Anton Corbijn on an homage … More
Marilyn in Red and Black (and Earrings)
The latest issue of French e-zine Crazy For You takes a closer look at Marilyn’s photo session with Bob Landry. … More
Marilyn Gets Full Marks at the Academy
In her all too brief career, Marilyn never won an Oscar, or was even nominated – and she attended the … More
Ranking Marilyn’s 29 Films – From Worst to Best
Writing for the Looper website, Kira Deshler has ranked Marilyn’s 29 movies from worst to best (not including the unfinished … More
Method or Madness: Marilyn at the Actors Studio
In my second post on Isaac Butler’s new book, The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act, I look … More