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LOVE, MARILYN: Marilyn Monroe
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Though there have been over 1,000 books written about Marilyn Monroe and countless items of memorabilia have been created, the real Marilyn Monroe was a mystery to us prior to viewing the entirely superlative brand-new documentary by HBO debuting tonight, Love, Marilyn. Two boxes of her personal papers were recently discovered from storage, and journal entries, poems, letters and more reveal how much of her we did not know, and how much more talent and depth she had than met the eye. This was due in large part to the fact that she was cast in roles not deserving of her talent and dedicated hard work, and it was an uphill road female actresses had to climb in Hollywood in her time.
LOVE, MARILYN: Marilyn Monroe
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Initially, we wanted to see this out of curiosity, however, as the story unfolded, much to our surprise we became more and more impressed with Marilyn. It has been said that many women are either a "Jackie" or a "Marilyn," and these two camps do not often coincide. Peachy Deegan wouldn't call herself after anyone as she'd like to believe she is an original, however given the choice you know which of these women is a Farmington graduate, and we always liked Jackie's supreme intellect and style choices, and were reminded of Caroline's tribute to her in her own words. After seeing Love, Marilyn, which is essentially Marilyn in her own words acted out brilliantly by the Hollywood talent of today, we applaud Marilyn as well and see no reason why one could not like both Jackie and Marilyn. Though their beginnings in life could not have been more different, they both faced personal tragedy of great measures and both were quite determined to make a mark on the world. And, who knew that Marilyn loved books? Her lack of a formal education plagued her her entire life.
LOVE, MARILYN: Marilyn Monroe
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Where did she come from? She took Monroe as her last name, as it was her grandmother's last name. An early casting agent named her Marilyn.
This truly is a "modern Greek tragedy," as you will fall in Love with Marilyn and share in her joy and sadness. This is someone that cared enough to entertain the troops. She worked harder than you ever knew, and that's uncovered by HBO. Her constant dedication to improvement was admirable. Lee Strasberg (remember Mover and Shaker Chuck Perley worked with Lee's son, John) was highly influential to Marilyn's acting talent and Lee pulled the emotion out of her, and said she was in the top two or three of his most highly sensitive actors, along with Marlon Brando.
LOVE, MARILYN: Marilyn Monroe
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Her biggest obstacle was getting taken seriously. What is it going to take for the world to take women more seriously, even today, though we've come a long way. At first you may think she's not a very good dealmaker, however, she had very little leverage early on, and slowly but surely she earned power and today, respect thanks to HBO.
LOVE, MARILYN: Marilyn Monroe
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Joe DiMaggio wanted her to stay home and be an Italian housewife, but that simply is not who she was, and his insecurity was at its ultimate demise during the scene with her dress blowing up from the subway below (though Joe was infinitely better than creepy Arthur Miller in our opinion). All we learn makes us wonder what professional life would have been for her had women been in charge more, like Kathryn Bigelow today.
LOVE, MARILYN: Marilyn Monroe
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Of all of today's stars reading the words of Marilyn Monroe, Marisa Tomei is the shiniest star, with Uma Thurman at a close second. It is interesting to note that Lindsay Lohan also participates in this lineup.
LOVE, MARILYN: Marilyn Monroe
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Not only is the acting phenomenal, but the total execution of the documentary is brilliant. We adored all the old footage! Of course, we were cheering when she moved to New York.
LOVE, MARILYN: Marilyn Monroe
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Who was she? She loved poetry. She loved bridges.
She may be known for her breakout roles in How to Marry a Millionaire and Diamond's are a Girl's Best Fried for your first impression, but your lasting impression will be what you learn tonight on HBO.
LOVE, MARILYN: Milton Greene, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Cardiff, and Laurence Olivier
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Meet the Marilyn you don't know yet.
LOVE, MARILYN: Edward Murrow, Marilyn Monroe, Milton Greene
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This is a total must-see. The comprehensive story leaves nothing out, and HBO has simply hit a home-run.
LOVE, MARILYN: Marilyn Monroe & Laurence Olivier
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Whom You Know Highly Recommends Love, Marilyn.
Bravo HBO! No one does documentaries better.
LOVE, MARILYN: Arthur Miller & Marilyn Monroe
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Film Features Readings And Appearances By An All-Star Cast, Including
Elizabeth Banks, Glenn Close, Paul Giamatti, Jack Huston, Lindsay Lohan,
Jeremy Piven, Uma Thurman, Marisa Tomei And Evan Rachel Wood
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One of the most enduring icons of 20th-century America, Marilyn Monroe invented an endlessly fascinating public persona, but also concealed a private side known only to her closest confidants. A half-century after her death, her creation still blazes brightly in the cultural imagination, while its creator remains in the shadows.
LOVE, MARILYN draws on recently discovered personal papers, diaries and letters, brought to life by an all-star cast that includes F. Murray Abraham, Elizabeth Banks, Adrien Brody, Ellen Burstyn, Glenn Close, Hope Davis, Viola Davis, Jennifer Ehle, Ben Foster, Paul Giamatti, Jack Huston, Stephen Lang, Lindsay Lohan, Janet McTeer, Jeremy Piven, Oliver Platt, David Strathairn, Lili Taylor, Uma Thurman, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood.
Directed by Oscar® nominee Liz Garbus (HBO’s “Bobby Fischer Against The World”; “The Farm: Angola”), the film evoke multiple aspects of the real Marilyn – passionate, ambitious, soul-searching and vulnerable – when it debuts MONDAY, JUNE 17 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Other HBO playdates: June 17 (4:40 a.m.), 20 (9:30 a.m.), 23 (11:45 a.m.), 25 (2:00 p.m.) and 29 (4:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: June 19 (8:00 p.m.) and 27 (3:45 p.m., 12:05 a.m.), and July 22 (6:10 p.m.)
HBO Documentary Films presents another weekly series this summer, debuting provocative new specials every Monday from June 10 to Aug. 12. Other films include: “Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer” (June 10); “Miss You Can Do It” (June 24); “Gideon’s Army” (July 1); “Gasland Part II” (July 8); “The Crash Reel” (July 15); “The Cheshire Murders” (July 22); “First Comes Love” (July 29); “Casting By” (Aug. 5); and “Americans in Bed” (Aug. 12).
LOVE, MARILYN features remarkable footage, audiotapes and rarely-seen photographs, as well as a recently-discovered trove of Monroe’s own handwritten letters, diaries, notes, poems, journals and notebooks, which document her private life against the backdrop of her very public life and loves. Interviews and archival footage spotlighting Arthur Miller, Joe DiMaggio, Amy Greene, Molly Haskell, Truman Capote, Norman Mailer and Elia Kazan, among others, complete the picture of this icon in thrall to ambition and struggling with demons, who came to embrace life, friendship and hope.
Through these writings, the film highlights crucial events and relationships that shaped her tumultuous life, including: her impoverished California childhood as Norma Jeane Mortenson, marked by stints in orphanages and foster homes; her discovery in Hollywood after a brief modeling career; her early dedication to fitness and intellectual self-improvement; the evolution of the Monroe persona; and her ascension to stardom in the 1950s via films such as “Niagara,” “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “How to Marry a Millionaire.”
Other key events covered include her ill-fated marriage to baseball icon Joe DiMaggio, who wanted her to quit show business and become a housewife; Monroe’s decision at the height of her career to enroll at the Actors Studio in New York with Lee Strasberg; the creation of her own production company and subsequent roles in “Bus Stop” and “The Prince and the Showgirl”; her stormy marriage to playwright Arthur Miller, who wrote 1961’s “The Misfits,” her final film, and the miscarriage she suffered during their relationship; battles with depression, including a three-week stay at the Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic, which Monroe described as a “nightmare,” and her subsequent treatment by psychiatrist Dr. Ralph Greenson; her notorious appearance at President Kennedy’s birthday bash; and Monroe’s final weeks before her death on Aug. 5, 1962 at age 36.
The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and received a Gala Screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.
For more information on the documentary, visit: Facebook: facebook.com/hbodocs; and Twitter: @HBODocs #LoveMarilyn.
LOVE, MARILYN was written and directed by Liz Garbus; produced by Stanley Buchthal, Liz Garbus and Amy Hobby; executive producer, Anne Carey; executive producers for Studio Canal, Olivier Courson, Harold Van Lier, Enrique Steiger; edited by Azin Samari; cinematography by Maryse Alberti; music by Philip Sheppard; co-producer, Julie Gaither.
