20 February 2012

What to Watch on the Day of Valentinus

I am not one to watch the romantic film or feel sad for myself on Valentines Day.  In actuality, I don't enjoy celebrating this holiday in anyway shape or form.  But this year, I was sick in bed.  Which means extra time for films!  After scouring my mother's Netflix account, I found the perfect film.  Yes it's about finding a husband, and yes it stars Marilyn Monroe!
How to Marry a Millionaire was the perfect way to spend a sickly Valentines Day.  The film was made in 1953 and with quite a big budget.  I found the trailer quite interesting; CinemaScope uses location (Manhattan, Jet Planes, Ski Slopes) as a means of advertising, rather than the contents or storyline.
The clothes are fabulous and the moral of the story is sweet. 


09 February 2012

The Real Sherlock Holmes

The BBC's Sherlock Holmes Mini Series.  A dark, twisted character represented properly.