Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a film that, up till now, I’ve only seen bits and pieces of and I need to rectify that. Directed by Howard Hawks, a director who … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Back to our interrupted My Month with Marilyn! I know it’s been awhile but we’re back with the final eleven films and we’re jumping right into the 1953 thriller, Niagara. … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Niagara (1953)
As we get set to conclude my first 25 Days of Christmas series, I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa! We have one more film to discuss on … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Elf (2003)
I enjoy a good B-movie, especially one built around a specific holiday (of course the only one I can think of right now is Mother’s Day but I know there … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
I swear there are times where I’m a guy trapped in a girl’s body. If you’ve been keeping up with my 25 Days of Christmas you’ll notice I raved about … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Die Hard (1988)
I’m still slightly behind on my 25 Days so expect another post soon, it will definitely happen considering the second film is short. Anyway, this entry’s film is the 2010 … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Rare Exports – A Christmas Tale (2010)
Answer this question before reading tonight’s review: How do you generally enjoy spending your Christmas? Is it sitting by the fireside and reveling in a classic Christmas film about family … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Inside (2007)
Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film is a first time viewing for me, and boy did it turn me upside down. I’ve seen the majority of director Danny Boyle’s work, … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Millions (2004)
So Marilyn will be taking a backseat this week as I get into the last week of school. I’m going to try to catch up during the weekend so everyone … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
If you’re wondering if I started these 25 Days late you’d be wrong. In case you missed it the first of my 25 Days of Christmas movies started with Marilyn … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Rent (2005)
Tonight’s film connects the stream of connections seen in O. Henry’s Full House. Monkey Business is a 1950s screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks. Hawks directed my favorite segment of … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month With Marilyn: Monkey Business (1952)
So I have to apologize to everyone assuming this blog has died, I’m very much here and ready to get back to work. My school year is winding down so … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month With Marilyn: Don’t Bother to Knock (1952)
To start, I’ve pretty much decided that all the opening credits on this box set are the same. They may have a different background image, but they’re the same font … Continue Reading My (Slightly Less Than) Month With Marilyn: We’re Not Married (1952)
Taking a brief detour from Marilyn for a moment to discuss another film I recently had the pleasure of watching, Stanley Kramer’s 1963 comedy classic It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, … Continue Reading It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
We’ve finally moved beyond 1951 in our Marilyn month, and while we’re still firmly in the early 50’s mentality, Clash by Night is the first dramatic (with a capital D) … Continue Reading My (Slightly Less Than) Month With Marilyn: Clash by Night (1952)
Dare I say I’ve found a Marilyn Monroe movie from the early 1950s I actually enjoyed? Yes, I can say it with all confidence because Let’s Make It Legal is … Continue Reading My (Slightly Less Than) Month With Marilyn: Let’s Make It Legal (1951)
