Showing posts with label Marilyn Monroe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marilyn Monroe. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Something lighter and non spooky today. It's the Classic Movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring Jane Russell and my personal favorite Marilyn Monroe.

It's the musical comedy that made Monroe a star and then some.

Thus let us not dilly dally and check in with the expert on such things my buddy Jay Jacobson straight outta his Classic Movie Blog!

Jay always has the in depth 411 and behind the scenes gossip on all that is cinema.

Reel down to the link and enjoy!

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/gentlemen-prefer-blondes-1953 

Friday, August 4, 2023

Remembering Marilyn Monroe


Today is the 61st anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's passing. To commemorate it here is a still from my favorite Marilyn movie The Misfits written by her then husband Arthur Miller and directed to the great John Houston.

Marilyn's portrayal of Roslyn Taber was simply one of her best. The photo is from my favorite scene in the film where Roslyn dances with abandon among the trees. I'm really not sure how else to describe it, other than the scene itself is mesmerizing.

Rest In Power 

Marilyn on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe 

Monday, July 24, 2023

Monday Motivation

This Monday Motivation quote rings true especially for me of late. I have learned that you need to trust that people can deal with uncomfortable truths about you and still stick around because they know the best of you.

That has been the best gift that has been given to me. I always felt if you told people the darker things they would run the other way. Not so, the individuals I opened up to surprised me and stuck around and supported me. It even made me closer with one of them.

Why? Because the best of me is worth it and so am I and so are you!!!

Take this with you into the week, trust me people aren't as fragile as you think and know what a great person you are even when you stumble or misbehave, it happens to all of us.

Motivation on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivation



Saturday, May 13, 2023

Just Because

Atomic Blondes
Jayne Mansfield & Marilyn Monroe

Just Because weekends were made for fun, Just Because glamour used to be a thing and Just Because two Hollywood icons are better than one here is a image for the ages of Marilyn Monroe & Jayne Mansfield.

There is some historical debate as to how close these two actually were, or weren't. Some say they were good friends, while others say they were casual acquaintances i.e. friendly in public, nothing past that.

All that being stated, the one thing that those in the know seem to agree on is they were not rivals. They were cordial and always wished the other well.

One take I read is that Marilyn never felt threatened by Jayne as she felt they were not in competition and there was room for everyone.

Hooray for Hollywood!!! 

Marilyn on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe

Jayne on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayne_Mansfield  

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Hump Day & Chill

Santa Baby
Santa Claus & Marilyn Monroe

All of you know by now that I am a huge Marilyn Monroe fan! Also I am aware that perhaps I need to put in more effort on the "Christmas Spirit" thing.

Thus we are going to Hump Day & Chill with this whimsical piece of art featuring who else?! Marilyn Monroe & Santa Claus.

An image too cool for yule.

Hey, there really isn't too much else to add, you have the whole 411 on why this is my Hump Day & Chill gift from me to my Minions.

FYI only fourteen days left, and I have yet to start doing anything with regard to the whole to do. Perhaps I need to Hump Day & Christmas Card??? LOL!!!

Christmas on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Hump Day & Chill

A Vibe
Marilyn Monroe & Gwen Verdon

With all the buzz about Blonde the fictionalized version of Marilyn Monroe's life, well we need to Hump Day & Chill to Marilyn and her real life I say!

Here is, to me, an amazing behind the scenes photo of Marilyn and dancer extraordinaire Gwen Verdon on the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Gwen is watching every step Marilyn makes, while not the actual choreographer, Gwen is making sure Marilyn has it down, pitter pat.

Marilyn and Gwen, Gwen and Marilyn. They are giving a grand Hump Day & Chill vibe that is all their own.

Yes, they own it, and so should you!!!

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentlemen_Prefer_Blondes_(1953_film)  

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Hump Day & Chill

Candle In The Wind
Marilyn Monroe

Today is Marilyn Monroe's Birthday! Thus I propose we Hump Day & Chill to an image from my favorite film she was in The Misfits with Clark Gable and Montgomery Clift.

Here's the 411 on it:

"While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber (Marilyn Monroe) ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland (Clark Gable) and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli (Eli Wallach). The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland (Montgomery Clift) arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses." 

Happy Birthday Marilyn!

Marilyn on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe  

Monday, March 7, 2022

Something In The Way...

Grauman's Chinese Theater

Yesterday I went and saw The Batman at the historic Chinese Theater in Hollywood, IMAX style. 

Batman is my jam and IMO this was the best Batman movie ever! Robert Pattinson is the best movie Batman ever! 

There I said it. Now on to the important stuff. While I have been to movies in a theater last year etc. I really wasn't prepared for how emotional I got being in the iconic Chinese again. 

From the hand prints in the cement, to the amazing architecture inside. You can feel the history of this shrine to movie going leap into your soul.

A little bit dramatic? Not really, accurate to my feelings, it is. 

I mean I even took this photo of Marilyn Monroe's hand and foot prints (yes I had seen them before) I was feeling so nostalgic. 

Sally Forth and smile like you mean it, it's Monday!!!

The Chinese Theater on the WWW -

http://www.tclchinesetheatres.com/  

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Good Vibes Only

I Feel Good!
Marilyn Monroe

While I know Valentine's Day isn't until Monday and it's something I don't celebrate no matter the circumstances. This vintage V-Day photo of Marilyn Monroe is the Good Vibes I am feeling at present.

That's correct Minions I am feeling Good Vibes all around me from the right and to the left, up and down and all around.

Everything has flowed in life for me of late, a feeling I quite enjoy and hope continues for a spell.

Thus Marilyn and Me cordially invite you to join us in feeling groovy today and every possible day you can moving forward. 

Trust me, it's an amazing place to visit and an even better one to stay a while.

Mic Drop!

MM on the WWW -

https://marilynmonroe.com/   

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Hello 2022

Last night I celebrated NYE like a sensible human being and spent it on the couch watching Miley's New Year's Eve Party with Miley Cyrus & Pete Davidson.

While others took in the likes of Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper. Whoever you watched and whatever you did I hope today finds you safe and healthy. 

Thus I thought we should kick off the first day of 2022, New Year's Day as the masses call it, with an icon for the ages, Ms. Marilyn Monroe.

"Yes" Marilyn is in the house to represent January 2022! Who am I kidding she's here to represent for the whole year of 2022 adjacent to my desk because "Yes" I bought an MM 2022 calendar 😎 

Welcome to January 1st 2022 Minions!

New Year's Day on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_Day  

Monday, December 20, 2021

The Monday Before Christmas

Santa Claus & Marilyn Monroe

It's the Monday before Christmas aka only five more day until it's here! I was taken to lunch for my Birthday Saturday at The Cheesecake Factory in the Americana in Glendale. For those who aren't familiar The Americana is basically a mall.

Oh, and it was busy! I haven't seen that many people gathered in one area in a loooooong time!

So my guess is with a scant five days left you all are gonna be manic AF, am I correct? Well being as there is so little time left and it is Monday and such I thought that seeing a magical rendition of Marilyn Monroe and Santa Claus might brighten your day a little.

"Yes" I'm a giver this time of year.

So smiles everyone, and put a ribbon on it...

Christmas on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas   

Friday, August 6, 2021

Film Buff Friday: The Misfits



With the recent anniversary of the passing of Marilyn Monroe I thought we should take a look back at my favorite film she was in The Misfits courtesy of my buddy Jay Jacobson and his classic movie blog.

The Misfits is a truly haunting classic that boasts mesmerizing performances from Monroe, Montgomery Clift & Clark Gable. Not to mention great direction from John Huston and a screenplay by Arthur Miller. 

One of my all time favorite movie scenes ever is in The Misfits. It's the scene where Monroe as Roslyn dances silently amongst the trees. Trust me the scene packs an intense emotional punch.

As per usual while reading Jay's coverage I learned some new behind the scenes facts about the history of this masterpiece.

What's that you ask? What new things did I learn? Hit the link below and find out! It's one of the best write-ups of a classic Hollywood film I have ever read! T.G.I.F!

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/the-misfits-1961   

Friday, January 15, 2021

Film Buff Friday: Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot is one of my favorite movies of all time. So much so that I in fact have the poster above in my home.

Today I am posting a link that my friend Jay Jacobson wrote about this comedy masterpiece (IMHO) which is one of the many films featured on his site Jay's Classic Movie Blog.

In addition to Some Like It Hot you will find other classics such as Rebel Without A Cause and Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca, which are two of my personal faves, plus many more.

Jay not only breaks the movies down he gives you behind the scenes history of the stars and facts of what went into making the film and things that happened during the making of it.

So if you like it classic & hot, click on the link below...🌟

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/32-some-like-it-hot-1959?cid=4d56c486-73a6-4289-a1a5-ea22f2a1dcbf  

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Michael's Musings

Starman
Michael Shinafelt

"There's a starman waiting in the sky
He'd like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds"


This past week two things have occupied the corners of my mind, David Bowie and Marilyn Monroe in The Misfits. How are they related to my psyche, each other and the world around me? I really don't know. What I do know is both of these things take me to a happy place and in these trying times that's the best medicine there is, time to carry on...

Dug last night's RHOBH watch party. It was fun having two RHONY, Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan commenting on the women from BH.

"Stand By Your Man" sounds better when Tammy Wynette sings it, so does "Justified and Ancient" for that matter.

Life Hack: If you stop weighing yourself, you will stop gaining weight

Those calling out God's name on Sunday morning are not as fun as those who call it out on Saturday night

It's not up to women to fix misogyny, even if it was they wouldn't get paid as much as men to do it

Billie Eilish unfollowed everyone on Instagram, now my  life is complete

May the bridges I burn light the way 

The two top grossing movies in the US at present are Jurassic Park & JawsEff Jaws that movie scares the crap out of me. Eff Jurassic Park because that movie is underwhelming.


Woman Crush of the Week - Marilyn Monroe in The Misfits. The best surprise is no surprise! 

Travel all roads, leave no questions unasked 

I've been dreaming in Haiku's of late

John Cena just ran naked through my mind 

For some reason the Grim Reaper and Florida are synonymous to me

Once upon a time there was a bag of jellybeans...

Go into the light with me at -
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt 

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Merry Christmas!

Santa Baby
Marilyn Monroe
Hey Ho, Ho, Ho's Merry Christmas. Santa Daddy is taking some down time today. Thus he leaves you with the amazing Marilyn Monroe crooning her rendition of Santa Baby for your Holiday gift.

That's correct I'm a giver, tis the season.

Have a holly jolly Christmas, now sit on my lap, and listen to Marilyn after the jump!



MM on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000054/  

Saturday, April 20, 2019

With This Rose...

A Rose By Any Other Name...
Marilyn Monroe
She could act, sing and dance, but did you know she could paint? One of the things I love about surfing the WWW is you start one place and inevitably end up at another. Thus you stumble upon many unexpected and interesting things along the way.

Case in point, while I can't recall what I started this journey researching, but here is a gem of a fact and piece of art I found by none other than Marilyn Monroe. How many of you knew she could paint? I for one was not aware of this talent, it does not however surprise me.

Guess who this watercolor of a rose was painted for? C'mon guess, oh OK I'll spill the tea. It was rendered for none other than President John Fitzgerald Kennedy! Woa!

So I leave you a little more enriched today, with this rose...

Marilyn on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe 

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Michael's Musings

Put On Your Best Sunday Dress
Michael Shinafelt 
This has been one of those weeks, not bad, not good, not even in between - indifferent. Yeah they are the ones that befuddle the senses and make your mind go Hmmmmmmm... but at least they are uneventful and they do tend to have an odd calm about them even though they aren't entirely smooth

They are just so very, day by day, which isn't a bad or good thing, it simply is, always and will be, much like a constant craving, sands of the hourglass, blah, blah, blah - It's time to release the Kraken!

Apparently you are not allowed to wear the Queen's tiaras, what would you do?

Gird your loins

In dog years you're still a twat

Alexa, get me some ______ fill in the blank, it yours to enjoy! 

Coffee in the morning? Groundbreaking...

I'm going to name it after you

Him: I can't figure you out
Me: Many have tried 

All the boys and all the girls are begging to if you seek Amy

Sonja Morgan of the Captain Morgan, Morgan's 

"I play the ukulele, and I sing, too" - Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Kane "Some Like It Hot"

A prequel to Grease is in the works, we now officially live in Hell

I don't wanna be buried in Pet Semetary - who am I kidding, I'd love to come back from the dead as a homicidal version of my former self!

Do you believe in the power of rubber baby buggy bumpers?

It's Showtime!

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Sunday, February 3, 2019

Black History Month


February is Black History Month - thus there are many things going on in honor of it. For nstance the library near me is having a free screening of Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman this Thursday at 1 pm. "Yes" I am attending as I have yet to see it and very much want to. 

I also wanted to acknowledge it with an iconic teaming between two of my favorites Ella Fitzgerald & Marilyn Monroe. The image and Ms. Fitzgerald's words that accompany it speak for themselves. 

Thus I leave you with it on this Superbowl Sunday February 3rd 20019. 

Black History Month on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month 

Saturday, January 12, 2019

Just Because...A Star Is Acknowledged

Hugging It Out
l-r
Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott & Lady Gaga
Just Because, it gave me all the feels, Just Because, hand print ceremonies are fun! & Just Because Sam Elliott is one hot Daddy - "Yep" you guessed it, it's this group hug moment from Sam's hand print ceremony at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

Sam has had a long and steady career in Hollywood appearing in such films a Mask, The Big Lebowski & one of my personal favorites Lifeguard - Why you ask? Ummmmmm, Sam portrays a Lifeguard, meaning he is in swim trunks pretty much the whole movie. There that's why!

Thus being that he is great in a the supporting role of Bradley Cooper's older brother in one of the biggest films of the year A Star Is Born he was invited to make his prints immortal at the famous Chinese Theater in Hollywood along with other legends such as Marilyn Monroe, James Dean & Elizabeth Taylor and many others.

"Yes" it is an "it's about time" moment for this veteran actor and a well deserved one.

Check out all the hand prints at the Chinese on Wikipedia at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Grauman%27s_Chinese_Theatre_handprint_ceremonie

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Hello Christmas!

Marilyn & Me
Michael Shinafelt

Good Morning Beautiful People! It's 5:55 AM here in Los Angeles, CA as I sit at my computer wishing all of you a Merry Christmas 2018

Have a safe & happy day filled with endless possibilities....

Time for a Feliz Navidad from Marilyn & Me, enjoy your frozen blueberries, like I am right here, right now.

Elf Drop!

Holiday, celebrate with me @ -
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt