Tag Archives: The Misfits

The Books: The Making of The Misfits, by James Goode

Posted on March 27, 2012 by sheila

Next book on the Hollywood shelf: The Making of the Misfits, by James Goode. I have known about the notoriously difficult shoot for The Misfits since I was in high school just because, if you study film, even in an … Continue reading →

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Psychic Twins

Posted on September 13, 2010 by sheila

Frank Taylor (producer of The Misfits) said: Monty and Marilyn were psychic twins. They were on the same wavelength. They recognized disaster in each other’s faces and giggled about it.

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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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The Books: “Montgomery Clift: A Biography” (Patricia Bosworth)

Posted on August 11, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Montgomery Clift: A biography, by Patricia Bosworth I consider this book to be a high watermark in entertainment biography. I find myself comparing all other biographies to this one. In a similar way that Ron … Continue reading →

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Three Similar Stories About Film Acting

Posted on October 8, 2004 by sheila

One story stars Clark Gable. One stars Robert Duvall. And one stars Gary Cooper (the latest celeb-crush … I will never abandon Cary … how could I? We had a good time together, he and I. We really did. But … Continue reading →

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