Let’s not fool ourselves here, this isn’t really a blog post but is, instead, an excuse to look at pictures of the insanely beautiful screen siren Ava Gardner and for me to whine about why today’s plastic fantastic stars aren’t fit to tie Ava’s shoelaces. A few years ago I read Lee Server’s unputdownable biog … Continue reading
One of Hollywood’s most beautiful faces, the timelessly elegant Grace Kelly died 29 years ago this week. Best remembered as the reserved leading lady in some of Hitchcock’s greatest works of suspense and as a (not so) fairytale princess in Monaco, Grace led a life that was worthy of a screenplay. On the week of … Continue reading
Elizabeth Taylor is the definition of a movie star. Glamorous, excessive, legendary, with acting talent and screen presence to boot, Elizabeth was a broad to fall in love with and one not to mess with. Star of some of the most iconic movies of the 50s and 60s, Elizabeth was as famous for her dramatic … Continue reading
It’s 49 years since the death of Hollywood’s ultimate sex symbol, goddess, icon, misunderstood muse, comic genius, whatever you choose to call her – Marilyn Monroe. To mark the occasion, I’ve compiled 49 facts and quotes about Monroe and her life. 1. Visitors to Chicago can get snapped at the 26ft Forever Marilyn statue (right) … Continue reading
