I had heard that The Myth of the American Sleepover was THE coming-of-age film, hearkening back to classic last day of school films from the 80s. That’s a pretty tall … Continue Reading The Myth of the American Sleepover (2010)
Hey, everyone if you’re reading this it’s because you expected a movie review. Unfortunately, there will not be one today in solidarity with the numerous websites that are protesting against … Continue Reading SOPA/PIPA PROTEST
Detroit Rock City isn’t a classic film in any way but it is one of hopefully 100 movies I see for the first time in 2012. For the most part … Continue Reading Detroit Rock City (1999)
So I figured I’d use tonight’s entry to recap, look back, and reflect on the catalyst that caused me to start this blog, My Month with Marilyn. I write for … Continue Reading My (Slightly Boring) Wrap-Up of My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn
The entire reason I started My Month with Marilyn was because of the 2011 film My Week with Marilyn, based on the memoirs of Colin Clark. After much waiting the … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: My Week with Marilyn (2011)
Tonight’s movie, The Misfits, concludes the works of Ms. Marilyn Monroe and ends This (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn. We still have two more entries in the series with … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: The Misfits (1961)
This is the second to last in Marilyn movie reviews (not counting my upcoming review of My Week with Marilyn). I’m officially done with both my Marilyn Monroe box sets … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Let’s Make Love (1960)
We’re winding down in our Month with Marilyn (that’s gone on far longer than the allotted time) and we’re coming up to the last five entries (3 movies, my review … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Some Like It Hot (1959)
Here’s where you’ll find my Top 10 Best Films of 2011! I write for this site regularly so be sure to bookmark it if you enjoy my writing. My latest … Continue Reading Top 10 Best Films of 2011
I recently saw My Week with Marilyn, the film that inspired my Month with Marilyn and the movie tells of the squabbles and difficulties associated with filming The Prince and … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
I honestly don’t know how to start this review because I’m still confused on how to take Bus Stop. Is it a comedy? If so it’s pretty weak. Is it … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Bus Stop (1956)
Tonight’s film is another one I feel sad I’ve avoided all this time: The Seven Year Itch. Billy Wilder is one of my favorite directors, and we’ll see him again … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: The Seven Year Itch (1955)
I was reluctant to watch There’s No Business Like Show Business because of my lackluster reception to previous Irving Berlin movies, namely White Christmas and Holiday Inn. In certain regards … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954)
If this month has taught me anything it’s how many fantastic actors were blessed to work alongside Ms. Marilyn Monroe. Tonight’s film boast one of the most enigmatic actors to … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: River of No Return (1954)
2012 continues with more Marilyn (remember when this was only supposed to take a month?) in the 1953 film How to Marry a Millionaire. This movie should be tailored made … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
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)
