You’d remember her as the prematurely snuffed on-screen siren and sex symbol of the 50s, the woman with the power to make even a President go weak in the knees.
Marilyn Monroe has always been stereotyped as a dumb blonde, which seems to have moulded her successful career.
Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on 1 June 1926, Monroe grew up with a schizophrenic mother who left her in the care of guardians and foster homes throughout her childhood. She never knew her father. Having her first marriage while still a teenager, she struggled to mature into womanhood overnight and didn’t have it easy. (Read more)
With all that cleavage and the lusty scandals, you’ll be forgiven for forgetting the plot of The Other Boleyn Girl. Which is fortunate because despite having a cast of Hollywood A-listers such as Eric Bana (The Incredible Hulk), Natalie Portman (V for Vendetta) and Scarlett Johansson (Girl With A Pearl Earring), this plot lacks colour and substance.
Throughout the movie both Portman and Johansson struggle with their English accents, making it hard for you to believe that their take on medieval England is credible. Plus Johansson does no justice to the movie, as her sad and pitiful role as Mary Boleyn gets under your skin instead of evoking sympathy.
The Story
Taking place against the backdrop of 16th century England, the story revolves around the lives of the Boleyn sisters, born and raised in the countryside. With their younger brother, the 3 are inseparable, with sibling love being their top priority.
Portman plays witty, sharp-tongued and ever determined Anne, eldest of the 3 Boleyn offspring, who also happens to be the apple of their father’s eye. On the other hand, Johansson is the middle child-reject and simple-minded Mary, who is ever ready to please daddy. (Read more)
