A first look at Anthony Hopkins made up to resemble Alfred Hitchcock, for the upcoming film Hitchcock, currently in production. He’s certainly visually believable and I’m sure he’ll do a fantastic job playing the master of suspense.
Article HERE
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The Jimmy Stewart Museum…and Ava Gardner’s Plight Too!
A little while ago I posted about the Jimmy Stewart Museum needing donations to remain open and viable. Of course, it still needs a helping hand and I hope that donations keep on coming. It would be a real tragedy to see such a wonderful collection sold off to private collectors. Speaking of which…
Just about everyone has heard about the Debbie Reynolds auction. Her vast and very impressive collection of movie memorabilia was originally collected to start a Hollywood museum. Unfortunately, this never happened, however I was very saddened to read this paragraph (towards the end of the article that I’ll be posting below) about her reaction to a genuine request from the Ava Gardener museum.
The museum’s slim operating budget — about $115,000 — is supplemented by sales from a small gift shop whose items range from magnets and movies to jars of Ava Gardner brand pickled asparagus and okra. Given those financial constraints, it will be a stretch for the museum’s directors to realize their dream of acquiring two of Ms. Gardner’s costumes — a dress she wore in “Showboat” and a safari suit from “Mogambo” — which are expected to be sold at auction this year by Debbie Reynolds, the very much alive Hollywood legend. For decades Ms. Reynolds amassed a collection of movie memorabilia and twice tried unsuccessfully to establish her own museum. This year she began selling much of her cache. “We went to Debbie Reynolds,” Ms. Bailey-Taylor said, “and asked: ‘Wouldn’t you like to loan them to us? We promise to take good care of them.’ She said no. Then we asked if she would sell them to us privately so we didn’t have to compete with collectors with much deeper pockets. But that wasn’t possible either. So we’re going to have to bid at the auction.”
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Now, here’s a woman who supposedly is broken-hearted that HER idea of a museum honoring Hollywood and its costumes and props never came to fruition, however, she’ll deny the Ava Gardner museum their chance to acquire the two costumes without competing with private bidders. Hell, Ms. Reynolds could have given them to the Ava Gardner museum. Would it have really hurt her THAT much to do so? After all, these TWO costumes would be going to a place where they’d be displayed for the public to enjoy, a place similar to the one that she supposedly wanted to create herself. Now I’m skeptical…it seems Ms. Reynolds’ “dream” was always all about the money…and still is!
Read All About The Ava Gardener Costumes HERE
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“The Misfits” (1961) Poster – U.S. One Sheet vs. Spanish One Sheet – No Comparison!
The U.S. and Spanish versions of The Misfits poster are as different as night and day.
The first image below is the 1961 U.S. one sheet. A black and white poster that does nothing for me. However, the Spanish one sheet is spot on. Beautiful colors and graphics and Gable and Monroe are strongly featured.
I would LOVE to own the Spanish one sheet for this film. There’s currently one 8 x 10 Spanish herald with the same graphics on eBay at the moment but I’ll hold out for the original one sheet.
If anyone knows of one for sale, please let me know!
mvozus@gmail.com
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Was Mae West…A Man?!
Over the years there have been many rumors about Mae West, but the most bizarre rumour has to be that SHE…was really a HE!
Years ago, I read an article about the “real” Mae, who was indeed a woman. It stated that she died in the early-1950’s, yet reports popped up that her brother had died instead. Then, HE took over the whole Mae West persona.
At this time, apparently, there was a noticeable switch in Mae’s appearance. Personally, I never found her feminine, but as the story goes, this brother who became his famous sister in order to carry on the legacy had some manly features that couldn’t be disguised, like an Adam’s apple and much larger hands.
The closest online confirmation of this story that I could find comes from a submission to the Find-a-death website. Though this wasn’t where I originally read the theory, the Find-a-death contributor said:
…the real Mae West died somewhere around 1950, give or take a couple years, and rather than let the show stop, it was announced that not Mae, but her brother, died. Of course, the brother then became Mae West and carried on until November 1980. If you look
carefully at photos from around 1950 on it definitely looks like a different person not to mention the big hands and masculine features, bone structure, etc. I may not have all the details 100% correct but I would almost put money on the fact that the ‘Mae West’ ‘who died in 1980 had a weenie!!
Additionally, Raquel Welch, who worked with Mae West on the film, Myra Breckinridge thought there was something suspect about Mae West too. Yep, Welch also thought she was a man! In fact, she said she looked like “A Dock Worker In Drag!” LOL!
Article Here
Above: Mae West in later years. In the words of Jerry Seinfeld, “She has MAN HANDS!”
Below: A screen grab about Dinah East…and the “secret” to be revealed upon Mae’s death!
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The Return of The Three Stooges
I have to admit, for as long as I’ve heard about the rumblings of a Three Stooges film being in the works, I’ve been skeptical. Making an entertaining film is difficult, but making an entertaining film that imitates one of the greatest comedy teams ever…well, I was concerned that all sorts of bad was going to happen. I’m not a fan of remakes and even biopics are hit or miss…mostly MISS. So, finding three guys to imitate such iconic characters and be able to pull it off convincingly, let alone well, the concept was about as far-fetched as any original Stooges script ever was!
That said, the first saving grace was the safety net known as the Farrelly Brothers. Lifelong Stooge fans themselves, I knew they’d give them the respect they deserved. Phew! But, the casting was another concern…a BIG one!
Several actors were rumored to be cast in the roles of the lovable threesome, but it was Sean Hayes (Larry), Will Sasso (Curly) and Chris Diamantopoulos (Moe) who ended up filling the shoes of the original characters. Hard shoes to fill, for sure. Gutsy? You bet!
However, it appears they’ve pulled off the unimaginable task and one that I never thought I’d admit to..
…Yep, Sean, Will and Chris ARE The Three Stooges!
I’m yet to read a bad review for the film, and the various trailers that I’ve seen have been hilariously funny. Of course, I’m still waiting for the film to open here in Australia and I’ll be in line to buy my ticket when it does. My hubby and six year old son will be there too.
The Three Stooges were always good-natured fun. A stress relief, a kooky laugh, a bit of silliness to ease the harsh realities of life. Okay, okay, the odd poke in the eye and the pulling of perfectly good teeth got a few parents upset, but these days, as a parent myself, there’s a whole lot more in the world to be upset over, and a whole lot more violence for kids to see than some cleverly staged, hilariously funny Three Stooges schtick!
In any case, this is a film that I’m really, REALLY looking forward to seeing.
Congratulations to all involved, firstly to the Farrelly Brothers for respecting the legacy of The Stooges and bringing them back for modern-day audiences to enjoy, but especially to Sean, Will and Chris, for resurrecting Larry, Curly and Moe in such an authentic, masterful, zany way.
You know, somewhere, Larry, Moe and Curly are laughing their asses off and giving you guys a well-deserved round of applause…and maybe a poke, a slap and a head boink…or two 😉
See the trailer below.
Article HERE
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Another “Making of…” Film in the Works…
…this one about the making of Mary Poppins. Tom Hanks is slated to star as Walt Disney.
Article HERE
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