Netflix’s Marilyn Monroe movie a cruel slog
There’s nothing nice about “Blonde,” Netflix’s new Marilyn Monroe movie that hopes to be a major contender during awards season. movie review Running time: 166 minutes. Rated NC-17 (some sexual … Read More
Tag: marilyn monroe
How Ana de Armas transformed into Marilyn Monroe for ‘Blonde’
To transform brunette actress Ana de Armas into flaxen vixen Marilyn Monroe for “Blonde,” the film’s glam team had to carefully study “The Bible.” It was a 800-page anthology of … Read More
I can’t control if ‘Blonde’ nudity goes viral
Ana de Armas is this generation’s version of Marilyn Monroe in the new NSFW Netflix film “Blonde.” The Andrew Dominik-directed drama is rated a rare and staggering NC-17, and is … Read More
Here’s why the sexual revolution was a bad deal for women
Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner were born in the same year and buried in the same graveyard. But as Louise Perry points out in her book “The Case Against the Sexual … Read More
Critics say Ana de Armas ‘uncanny’ as Marilyn Monroe
Some critics prefer “Blonde.” The reimagined Marilyn Monroe biopic “Blonde” starring Ana de Armas premiered at the Venice Film Festival Thursday, earning praise from several critics for its portrayal of … Read More
I empathized with Marilyn’s ‘pain,’ ‘trauma’
Andrew Dominik had been trying to make a movie about Marilyn Monroe for over a decade. The film wouldn’t be a biopic, but an experiential portrait delving into the psyche … Read More
Ana de Armas gave ode to Marilyn Monroe at Venice Film Festival
She’s giving iconic. Ana de Armas gave a subtle nod to Marilyn Monroe, who she portrays in the upcoming biopic “Blonde,” at the Venice Film Festival this week. While promoting … Read More
B.B. King’s first guitar, Marilyn Monroe photos, Mantle ring among celeb items on auction block
A guitar once owned by B.B. King and photographs of Marilyn Monroe – along with other items from history and pop culture – are going up for auction next month. The “Legends … Read More
I’m a Marilyn Monroe look-alike and get death threats for my beauty
A 23-year-old Marilyn Monroe look-alike said she is no stranger to online hate — and even death threats — from people calling her “fake” and a “narcissist.” With 20,000 Instagram … Read More
Brad Pitt defends Ana de Armas’ performance as Marilyn Monroe
Brad Pitt is being a gentleman who prefers de Armas. The 58-year-old producer spoke out in praise of Ana de Armas’ performance as film icon Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming … Read More
