Tag Archives: Marilyn Monroe

Sam Shaw’s artistry: Marilyn Monroe

Posted on February 6, 2009 by sheila

I adore these photos. When I did After the Fall, I gave these two photos to the amazing costume designer, to give her an idea of what I was thinking for the first costume. I didn’t want it to be … Continue reading →

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Sam Shaw’s artistry: Marilyn Monroe

Posted on February 6, 2009 by sheila

Ceci – my dear friend whom I have never met – counts this as her favorite photo of Marilyn (am I right?) It’s mine as well. Continue reading →

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Sam Shaw’s artistry: Marilyn Monroe

Posted on February 6, 2009 by sheila

“Hers was the joy of being alive and loving her work: the life recalled and held out to us in these sweet, haunting reminders.” — Sam Shaw One of the Sam Shaw photos of Marilyn below. I like the less … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sam Shaw: John and Gena

Posted on February 6, 2009 by sheila

Sam Shaw was a close friend of Marilyn Monroe from even before she became a star. She became an honorary member of the Shaw family, which was part of Marilyn’s thing – sort of adopting herself into already-existing families – … Continue reading →

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20 Favorite Actresses: Part 2

Posted on December 13, 2008 by sheila

If I had to choose, here are my favorite performances of my 20 choices – the performance may not be what they are most famous for, but that’s no matter. Gena Rowlands: Opening Night Barbara Stanwyck: Ball of Fire Sissy … Continue reading →

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20 Favorite Actresses

Posted on December 10, 2008 by sheila

Where does my heart lie? The meme going around now is 20 favorite actresses. Please go here to see the compilation of links as well as Nathaniel’s choices. I had a hard time with the “all time” part of things … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Marilyn and Me” (Susan Strasberg)

Posted on October 19, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Marilyn and Me: Sisters, Rivals, Friends, by Susan Strasberg There is much to say here, about the smothering psychodrama of the Strasberg family – and the introduction of Lee Strasberg’s most famous student – Marilyn … Continue reading →

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Hope as Marilyn Monroe

Posted on October 18, 2008 by sheila

We all know the famous photographs that Bert Stern took of Monroe near the end of her life, where she rolled around naked in white sheets. Bert Stern recently re-created that photo shoot for NY Magazine with Lindsay Lohan. Well. … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Marilyn: Her Life in Her Own Words : Marilyn Monroe’s Revealing Last Words and Photographs” (George Barris)

Posted on October 18, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Marilyn: Her Life in Her Own Words: Marilyn Monroe’s Revealing Last Words and Photographs, by George Barris George Barris claims that these were the last photographs of Mariliyn Monroe before she died. Bert Stern claims … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Timebends: A Life” (Arthur Miller)

Posted on October 17, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Timebends: A Life, by Arthur Miller This is truly bizarre. Today happens to be Arthur Miller’s birthday. His is the next book on the shelf. So happy birthday, Arthur Miller. When Timebends came out, in … Continue reading →

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