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6 days ago

The Forgotten NYC Italian Restaurant Marilyn Monroe Once Loved - Mashed

Gino of Capri was a beloved Italian restaurant frequented by Marilyn Monroe and closed in 2010 after being a New York staple since 1945.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Our director is a madman': a century on, Gloria Swanson's disastrous film Queen Kelly is finished

Queen Kelly is a lavish silent melodrama that narrates Patricia Kelly's tumultuous journey of love, betrayal, and the complexities of pre-World War I Europe.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' at 40: Tim Burton and More on Paul Reubens, Ditched Sequels, and Creating a Pop Culture Classic

"Pee-wee's Big Adventure" not only introduced audiences at large to Paul Reubens' wild comic creation, it also welcomed us into the heightened world of Tim Burton.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

The Unloved, Part 139: "Wild Card" | Features | Roger Ebert

Simon West's work often presents a mix of compromised studio projects with a grotesque and visually appealing style, emphasizing what he can 'get away with'.
Film
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Cary Grant's Former Beverly Hills Estate Gets a Lavish Modern Reboot | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cary Grant's Beverly Hills estate, originally purchased in 1946, has been transformed into a modern masterpiece, blending old Hollywood glamour with contemporary design.
LA real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Cary Grant's Sprawling Beverly Hills Property Hits the Market at $77.5 Million

Cary Grant was renovating his Beverly Hills estate when he met his fifth wife. Grant bought the property for $46,000 in 1946 and it was later inherited by his wife.
Renovation
Real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Bette Davis's Oceanfront Maine Estate, "Witch Way," Lists for $15 Million

Bette Davis's former Maine estate, "Witch Way," is listed at $15 million, featuring expansive oceanfront and luxury amenities.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Mariska Hargitay feels '1000 pound weight' lifted after making documentary

Mariska Hargitay's documentary "My Mom Jayne" reveals her complex understanding of her mother Jayne Mansfield's life.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Friends' Theme Song Creator Allee Willis' Playful Pink 'Theme Park' House Is Put on the Market for $2 Million-5 Years After Her Death

"She's one of the few people I knew who created her own theme park, inside and out." - Charles Phoenix
Los Angeles
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Mariska Hargitay on What Mom Jayne Mansfield Would Think of Film She Made About Her

Mariska Hargitay's documentary 'My Mom Jayne' explores her late mother Jayne Mansfield beyond her Hollywood persona.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Historic film studio hits the market at top dollar even as filming dips

Occidental Studios is up for sale amid challenges in the Los Angeles film industry, potentially attracting modern content creators seeking a historic studio space.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Iconic' Former Home of Hollywood Legend and 'King of Cowboys' Roy Rogers Hits the Market for $7.2 Million

"Stepping through the doors of the Sherman Oaks abode feels like entering a time capsule dedicated to the 'King of Cowboys,' Roy Rogers, who passed away in 1998."
SF real estate
fromUntapped New York
2 months ago

Daily What?! Marilyn Monroe's Famous "Skirt Scene" Wasn't Just Filmed in NYC - Untapped New York

Billy Wilder's shoot of 'The Seven Year Itch' became legendary for both its on-set chaos and its impact on Hollywood's portrayal of desire.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

Every Predator Movie, Ranked

'Predator' transformed from an original idea into a beloved franchise, highlighting the unpredictable journey of cinematic creativity.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

One of Cinema's Most Iconic Sweaters Is Heading to Auction

Ferris Bueller's iconic sweater is up for auction, reflecting its lasting legacy and cultural significance.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People would prevail': why The Towering Inferno is my feelgood movie

Nostalgia from childhood movie experiences makes The Towering Inferno a comforting 'feelgood' film despite its chaotic premise.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

$9.5 Million L.A. Mansion That Was Owned by Cindy Crawford and Jennifer Garner Snags a Buyer After Just a Week on the Market

A historic Los Angeles home once owned by celebrities sold quickly for $9.5 million.
The property features luxurious amenities and ample outdoor space for entertaining.
Film
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

How Hollywood almost screwed up 'Die Hard,' 'Grease' and 'Saturday Night Fever'

Barry Diller proved that star power is not confined to traditional Hollywood when 'Saturday Night Fever' became a massive success.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Mary Pickford's Santa Cruz hideaway

Mary Pickford chose a small redwood sprout for her honor during filming, showcasing her individuality and preference for modesty over grandeur.
Independent films
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

How unfair representation in film led to the creation of a Chinese film studio in Brooklyn

The Great Wall Film Company was established to combat demeaning portrayals of Asian Americans in early Hollywood.
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fromtime.com
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Why Sydney Sweeney Paid Homage to Kim Novak at the 2025 Met Gala

Sydney Sweeney's gown at the 2025 Met Gala honors Kim Novak and reflects a complex Hollywood history regarding race and romance.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Sydney Sweeney channels Kim Novak at Met Gala 2025 ahead of playing '50s starlet

Sydney Sweeney's gala look paid homage to Kim Novak as she prepares to portray her in a film.
NYC LGBT
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Why Sydney Sweeney Paid Homage to Kim Novak at the 2025 Met Gala

Sydney Sweeney's gown at the 2025 Met Gala honors Kim Novak and reflects a complex Hollywood history regarding race and romance.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Sydney Sweeney channels Kim Novak at Met Gala 2025 ahead of playing '50s starlet

Sydney Sweeney's gala look paid homage to Kim Novak as she prepares to portray her in a film.
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Cora Sue Collins, a Busy Child Actress in the 1930s, Dies at 98

Cora Sue Collins was a talented child actress who ended her career early after facing sexual harassment.
Los Angeles
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The LA Farmers Market Beloved By Old Hollywood Icons Is Still Thriving Today - Tasting Table

The Original Farmers Market is a historic cultural landmark in Los Angeles, attracting celebrities and locals for decades.
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