Pralines and cream: Legally Blonde

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Bill Wren

Maybe the reason I like this movie so much is because when I first encountered it I was sure I would absolutely hate it. It is such a piece of candy. It is such a piece of Hollywood fluff. It … Read more →

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The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Bill Wren

Directed by Laurence Olivier This is one of those movies that is okay, but not much more, nor much less. It isn’t bad but it isn’t good either. However, if you like Marilyn Monroe, it’s a great one to watch … Read more →

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Marilyn Monroe: the River and the Itch

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Bill Wren

Some decisions don’t work as well as you would like. In fact, they can work against your intentions. For a variety of reasons I’ve had difficulty lately getting back into my movie watching routine which used to be almost a … Read more →

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River of No Return (1954)

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Bill Wren

Directed by Otto Preminger This is by no means a great movie but, for some reason, I like it. For one thing, I love the song. It’s horribly corny, but … well, I like it. Go figure. I think I’d … Read more →

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The Seven Year Itch (1955)

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Bill Wren

Directed by Billy Wilder I’ve tried watching and enjoying The Seven Year Itch a number of times over the years and always come up with the same feeling: I just don’t like it all that much. In fact, I find … Read more →

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Monkey Business (1952)

Posted on July 17, 2002 by Bill Wren

Directed by Howard Hawks Although it’s released on DVD as part of Marilyn Monroe: The Diamond Collection II, the movie Monkey Business isn’t really what you would call a Monroe movie. Yes, she’s in it but she’s a supporting player. … Read more →

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