Another ‘Noirvember’ begins this weekend with Film Noir Fest, a 3-day event at the Plaza Cinema in Weston-super-Mare. Following last … More
Tag: Marilyn Monroe
American Greats: Marilyn’s Misfit Years at Christie’s
In my last post on American Greats, an auction featuring Dr. G.B. Espy’s collection of sports and entertainment artefacts held … More
American Greats: Marilyn Brings Hollywood to Christie’s
A set of ten snapshots from Marilyn’s Korea trip was sold at Christie’s last week as part of American Greats, … More
American Greats: Marilyn and Norma Jeane at Christie’s
In my second post on American Greats, this week’s auction at Christie’s in New York, I’m looking at items from … More
American Greats: Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio at Christie’s
Dr. G.B. Espy, who died in 2024, was an Atlanta-based OB-GYN who delivered over 20,000 babies (more than any other … More
Why Marilyn’s Old Hollywood Glam is Still in Vogue (and Cosmo)
“Celebrities have always been the ultimate beauty blueprint,” Jasmine Hyman writes for Cosmopolitan. “From the hairstyles and haircuts that we … More
‘Some Like It Hot’ in West Newton, MA
Some Like It Hot is showing at the historic West Newton Cinema in Jack Lemmon’s Massachusetts hometown on Saturday, October … More
Marilyn: Diva, Goddess … and Woman
Chiara Pasqualetti Johnson’s pictorial biography, Marilyn Monroe: Diva. Woman. Goddess is published this week in English, Italian, French and German … More
Bert Stern Brings ‘Avant Garde’ Marilyn to Milan
Bert Stern: Original Madman will open at Pasci Contemporary Gallery in Brescia, Milan with a private viewing on October 25, … More
Cinematic Showgirls: Marilyn and Taylor Swift
Ever since Taylor Swift announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, comparisons to glamorous stars of the past … More