Divine Seductive Princess

  As to whether Norma Jean Mortensen (Baker) also known as (and more famously by) Marilyn Monroe would have lived to be a hundred is anyone's guess. Not only was she beautiful but talented, known throughout the World over. A huge fan or of just of some of her films, Marilyn films were both popular and have been a part of our culture for decades on end. Even if some new celebrity comes along who has comparisons to her fame and allure, there can only be ONE Marilyn. Anyone who had worked with her can tell you. From 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' to 'Let's Make Love', her Comedy Romance films are memorable. One thing which stands out in these specific Marilyn's movies is this: A man changes his ways. Be it he was a jerk, obnoxious or lascivious he wouldn't have his way with her. Something she would say or an opinion would trigger in his mind and suddenly, he beings to reflect. They were no good, they almost lost control or lack the understanding of gentlemanl...

  Film noir may not be religious but covers the elements of the human mind and choices we make. This genre of film is more than just crime and suspense. It unveils the desires of the characters and what motivates them. They explore the pros and cons of various businesses, be it insurance and casino . Even though not any are the main theme, film noir touches on subjects such as discrimination , mistreated, same sex attraction and familial conflict .  The chemistry between the male and female leads of the story are exciting and thrilling as much as their romance. There's no fighting over whose in charge or coercing, its mutual and willing. The male lead may sacrifice his own current life to be with the siren, like in Nora Prentess and Out of the Past. It might be a bad choice one day in the future. Might lead to a happy ending, which doesn't always happen.  Furthermore, an old flame or thoughts of leaving current partner might surface, like in in Gilda and The Bri...

The former burlesque dancer ask the question if one is a true seductress but without the fatalism:  The Diary of Kitty Cavalier: Quiz - Are you a True Seductress? Fast forward to today, Kitty Cavalier aka Mary Lofgren is a coach with her own self titled website . 

  Whether one likes it or not, the Bible has inspired a great deal of famous stories, TV series, plays, music and even movies. Despite difference of religion and opinions on the scriptures. We've seen this for as long as there's been book publishing and major film making.  The classic fables by Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm are key examples. Cinderella has similarity to the story of Esther, of acceptance and overcoming cruelty. Snow White took from the story of [future] King David's father-in-law, King Saul, murderous jealousy towards him. Additionally, David slaying Goliath also is inspiration for Jack and the Beanstalk . The story of Sleeping Beauty takes from the arrival of a curse and the importance of a deliverer.  In famous novels, the Bible continues to be a source material.  East of Eden  Biblical inspiration not only for its title but the story of Cain and Abel rivalry. The book of Exodus parallels the anthropomorphic tale of survi...

The famous novel by Guy de Maupassant is not just a story about social climbing but how far someone would go to get a "better" life. In this tale, we learn that Georges Duroy is an unhappy man with not much. He finds a way to gain money by having his way with wealthy women. In the story of Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, Emma also strives for a "better" life and has her way with wealthy men. (Imagine if both were cousins given with their similar stories.) Both obsessively desire wealth and status but it only leads to their eventual ruin. Through the various retelling in film and television, we see how these characters are driven to have what they desire. In real life we might have met someone of this nature, regardless of appearances. Until their true colours are revealed, how can we say that we can stick by them? In our modern World, we have seen and read stories of people conning others. Some can even be doing it to support an unhealthy habit of sorts.  Even...

 The 1992 Erotic Neo Film Noir was both popular and controversial upon release. Not to mention a certain scene concerning the female main character during a police interrogation. The movie sparked real life outrage and similar crimes. But these topics are not what fans of the film think about. Rather, prefer to ignore. The chemistry and twist of fate between Nick Curran and Catherine Tramell is no better than Samson and Delilah from Biblical times. Both have done things in their past which parallels the other. Faced with danger and done things which others would shun them for. They both know a great deal about each other. Not to mention have a profound attraction.  To those around them, they feel this is a physical attraction which won't lead to anything. Or they are jealous and bitter like Roxy. A relationship like theirs is better off clandestine. A crooked and tormented cop and a femme fatale novelist, sounds like an interesting story. Since this tale is both alluring and t...