Weekly Review: Marlene by Charlotte Chandler

I was recently given the chance to read the newly released "Marlene", by Charlotte Chandler. I was more than excited to start reading this book, because before I read this, I didn't know much about the actress. The book is an easy read and through the biography, I almost felt like I was sitting right there, with Ms. Dietrich. Her life was so fascinating and interesting, and the biography shined a different on the actress. While sometimes, selfish(but only towards her looks) Marlene had more affection and consideration for others, than many celebrities of her or of now. What she did during World War II is completely remarkable to me, and shows what an incredible human being, Dietrich. Through this biography, I was able to see the real Dietrich and I have so much respect for her. What an incredible person!

Rating for the book: A+

Weekly Review: I Dream of Jeannie Season 1 (1965)

For those of you, who have never watched "I Dream of Jeannie", let me explain to you what it's about. Astronaut, Tony Nelson(Larry Hagman) is stranded on a deserted island, when he finds a bottle. Rubbing it to see what it is, Tony has discovered he's unleashed a genie(Barbara Eden). When she escapes from her bottle, Jeannie feels obligated to help Tony out, so she gets him a helicopter in order for him to return home. The only problem is, Jeannie falls very quickly for her new master and she can't ever leave him alone.

After fully watching the entire first season of "I Dream of Jeannie", I can officially say this is by far the funniest show I've ever seen. There isn't one thing, I would change about this show. It's clever, funny, quirky, romantic, and utterly charming. Jeannie and Tony's flirtation is so cute and fun to watch, and seriously watching that, I kept wishing they would just marry in the first episode. They were so electrifying together!!!!

I also love and adore, Colonel Peterson(Barton Maclane)Dr. Alfred Bellows(Hayden Rorke), and Major Roger Healey(Bill Dailey). Speaking of Roger Healey, he has got to be the funniest sidekick ever!!!

Rating- A+

Weekly Movie Review: Irene(1940)

*I'm going to try and review a movie or television show every week or every other week. I'm really trying my best, so keeping my fingers crossed. :)

With a free day off of work, I decided to catch up on my movies. One that I've been interested in seeing for some time, has been the 1940 film, "Irene" starring Anna Neagle and Ray Milland. I hadn't heard about the movie until it popped on TCM and that's when my interest peeked. Anna Neagle plays Irene O' Dare, a simple Irish girl who picks up odd jobs, when she meets the dashingly handsome Don Marshall(Milland). The two instantly hit it off, but Marshall's good friend, Bob Vincent(Alan Marshal) seems to fall under Irene's spell as well. Don keeps insisting he's not interested in Irene romantically, but moments away from Irene, Don knows he loves her. It's a fun and charming film, but there were some glitches for me.

1. What was up with the random singing and dancing bit??? It's not a musical, so why does Neagle's character, all of a sudden start singing in one single part, and then in another part, dances alone??? I don't know, but I found that quite odd.

2. The Wardrobe seemed to me, to be quite ordinary and plain. The females go all crazy over Irene's attire but it seems plain looking. I don't know, but I wasn't impressed by the looks.

3. Anna Neagles hairstyle really didn't work for her face, it should have been up more in my opinion.

Rating for the Film: B

So if you've seen this movie, what was your opinion on it and what did you think of the random bit of singing and dancing? Like or Dislike?

Some things are just meant to be....

When I cut and dyed my hair a little after my 21st birthday last year, I was bit worried. My first worry was that the cut would be terrible for me, and my second problem was what others would think. The reactions overall were good, and with the few people asking me what in the world was I thinking, everything was just fine.

Now it appears after months, of having the short red headed look, could I possibly be venturing away from the color???? NO! Lol, I've decided to stick with it, but I'm taking inspiration from some of my favorite ladies. So take a gander at who is my inspiration!

: Note to my readers, I'm letting my grow out to the bob, so I've got a while to go!

^It's at this length!

The Unfortunate Luck I Have...

You know, when you have your heart set on watching a particular movie and then the day finally comes for you to watch it, and then something happens to prevent you from seeing it? Well, that happened to me, the one movie, I've been dying to see for about two years now is the 1945 film, "Pillow to Post" starring Ida Lupino and William Prince. Since I became a fan of both Lupino and Prince, I've been anxiously awaiting the moment for TCM to put this film into their line-up, and when it happened on the 25th of March, I was elated. The only problem is, I only have one television and the person watching tv, deleted the movie on me. Geez, my luck on seeing this movie sucks a lot! When it previously came on, I ended up forgetting to record it but hopefully TCM will feel sorry for me, and add this film to their line-up because I'm still anxiously awaiting to see it, even if it's a silly romantic comedy. :)

Was Unknowingly On Hiatus.....

Can I just say how it annoys me, not to blog on here as often as I used to. With my limited access on here, I can never seem to find the time to post. So this is my final attempt in actually posting on here. I want to regularly post but I won't be starting any series or any such things, as of yet. So just keep your fingers and your toes crossed for me. :-)

Rest in Peace, Elizabeth

Happy 80th Birthday Mr. Dean

James Byron Dean would be 80 years old today and in honor of his birthday, watch a movie of his to celebrate this special day. I have a special place in my heart for Jimmy after all, he's the one who started up my interest in old movies, so I owe a lot to him.

Happy Birthday Jimmy!