Tag Archives: Julia Roberts

“I wasn’t born an actress, you know. Events made me one.” — Jean Harlow

Posted on March 3, 2025 by sheila

Today is Jean Harlow’s birthday. Here is a discussion Mitchell and I had about her. The setup of the conversation (an ongoing series): I throw names of famous people at Mitchell, and ask him to describe each person in only … Continue reading →

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November 2018 Viewing Diary

Posted on December 3, 2018 by sheila

Mr. Soul! (2018; d. Melissa Haizlip) The opening night film of Indie Memphis, which already feels like it was 20 years ago. I wrote about it briefly in my recap of the festival for Ebert. It’s a gorgeous film. Supernatural, … 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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Closer

Posted on December 5, 2004 by sheila

James Berardinelli says, in regards to Closer, the new Mike Nichols film, starring Jude Law, Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, and the fucking FANTASTIC Clive Owen: From a physical standpoint, Closer is not a violent film. From an emotional one, it’s … Continue reading →

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“I Miss the Comfort In Being Sad”

Posted on April 5, 2004 by sheila

Today is the 10th anniversary of the suicide of Kurt Cobain. I hesitate to even write his name on my damn blog, because he (and his daughter) are Googled beyond belief – anytime I have written about them (and there … Continue reading →

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