The Italian weekly news magazine, OGGI, has a long history with Marilyn – and even devoted a special issue to … More
Tag: Niagara
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
Noir Scenes: Marilyn in ‘Niagara’
Chris Wade’s review of Niagara, first published in Scenes magazine, is posted at his new blog here. Chris is also … More
Parallel Lives: Marilyn and Dorothy Dandridge
In Carmen Jones (1954), the temptress played by Dorothy Dandridge stirs memories of Marilyn’s sizzling performance in Niagara (1953.) In … More
Marilyn Dresses the Part in ‘Yours Retro’
In 1953, Marilyn first rocked the big screen in Dorothy Jeakins’ sleek modern designs for Niagara, while in her next … More
Hadi Karimi Unveils Latest 3D Marilyn Sculpture
CG artist Hadi Karimi has unveiled his latest 3D sculpture of Marilyn, now available as an NFT via Open Sea. … More
Marilyn On Location in ‘Niagara’
This photo of Marilyn at Niagara Falls – taken by Jock Carroll – led to a lively discussion among members of … More
Marilyn Dreams of the Hollywood Twilight
In recent years, moviegoing has faced renewed threats from television, streaming, and a worldwide pandemic. A hazy screen capture of … More
‘Nightmare Alley’ Director Inspired by Marilyn in ‘Niagara’
With his Nightmare Alley remake due for US release this month – and in Europe early next year – filmmaker … More
‘Niagara’: Marilyn’s Technicolor Noir
Over on the BFI website, David Parkinson includes Niagara (1953) in his list of 10 Great Technicolor Films. “There was … More