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CINEMASTERS: HOWARD HAWKS IN GLASGOW
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CINEMASTERS: HOWARD HAWKS IN GLASGOW

Marilyn fans in the UK are being treated to a screening of two of her most beloved classics in an up and coming retrospective to the career of director Howard Hawks.  The “Glasgow Film Theatre” in Scotland, United Kingdom will be screening “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “Monkey Business” throughout November.

“Howard Hawks was a true master of genre. He could turn his hand to any style of cinema, and produce a classic every time. So huge is his influence across golden era Hollywood cinema that even this series of six films can’t claim to include all his best. We couldn’t fit in The Big Sleep, Bringing Up Baby, Red River, To Have and Have Not, His Girl Friday… at least not this time. Nonetheless, this season offers an indispensable set of big screen classics. Treat yourself and don’t miss them.”

Tickets can be purchased here:  https://glasgowfilm.org/shows/cinemasters-howard-hawks

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MARILYN IN DERBY, UK

If you are in or around the DERBY area, get yourself along to QUAD Cinema, as they are screening “The Seven Year Itch” 23rd March at 3pm and “Bus Stop” April 7th at 2.30pm.

These films are being screened to compliment a new photography exhibition showcasing Marilyn Monroe lookalikes. Simply called “Marilyn” the free event is running until the 14th April.

The website says:

“The promise and the peril of the Hollywood Dream can be embodied in one person: Marilyn Monroe. It has been over half a century since her death and her image seems stronger now than ever. Many who recognize Marilyn don’t know her movies, yet they accept her as the classic example of glamor and stardom. Marilyn is the ultimate symbol of Hollywood, but also a cautionary tale of the cost of fame.

But despite the dark side of her story, she represents a place that inspires the imagination and offers a faraway glimmer of hope, generation after generation. When Emily Berl moved to Los Angeles in 2012 pursuing the Hollywood Dream, she began to notice the face of Marilyn Monroe everywhere: T-shirts, murals, magazines. Her image was so ubiquitous that it blended into everyday life.

But what Marilyn Monroe represents is not restricted to one city. All over the world, there are women who dress as her, whether as impersonators, tribute artists, or simply fans. For them, Marilyn represents an important part of their lives, for some a lifelong career, for others a focus of deep love and dedication.

The project Marilyn is a series of photographs of women who dress as Marilyn Monroe and examine the star’s endurance alongside that of the Hollywood Dream.”

For more information on opening times, head here: https://formatfestival.com/whats-on/marilyn/

To purchase tickets for “The Seven Year Itch”:
https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/cinema/seven-year-itch-pg

And for “Bus Stop” tickets:
https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/cinema/bus-stop-u

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FEINGERSH EXHIBITION IN THE UK

An exhibition of Ed Feingersh’s potographs entitled “My Week With Marilyn” will open at “Galerie Prints” in South London, United Kingdom on Feb 15th and continue through until March 30th.

Feingersh photographed Marilyn Monroe 1955 during her time in New York for “Red Book” magazine. Among his photos of Monroe, he captured her preparing to ride a pink elephant at Madison Square Gardens and most arguably his most famous photo (and one that’s instantly recognisable around the world) sees her splashing on a drop of Chanel No 5 perfume.

For more information, head here: https://www.galerieprints.com/a-week-with-marilyn/

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MANCHESTER LIKES IT HOT!

Monroe fans that live near Manchester, or for those who are willing to travel, can visit a bar/hotel themed entirely after the Hollywood Goddess herself!

“Monroe’s Guest House and Bar” 
A small family run friendly guest house in the city centre. Established for over 20 years, opposite Piccadilly Train Station and close to shops, theatres, music venues etc. All 7 rooms have tea/ coffee making facilities and TVs and most rooms have showers. There is a friendly bar. A full English Breakfast is included in the price, lunch and evening meals are also served. The tram system and taxi ranks are near for transport convenience.  ~ visitmachester.com 

It ranks 3.5/5 on Tripadvisor and is rated #109 out of 231 Nightlife locations in Manchester.

Owner Michael Ryan says:

“People are very fond of this place. We bought the pub in 1995 and the Monroe theme really ballooned from then on, 90 per cent of the pictures are presents from people who’ve been in to the pub or stayed here.

“It became Monroes in the 80s, it was the theme pub era, they decided to go with Monroe, but it could have easily been Elvis.  When we bought it we thought why change it?  And since then people have come from all over the country, indeed all over the world and giving us their pictures.  We’ve become a bit of a tourist attraction.”