The Prince and the Showgirl.

Rhys- this may be a little more down your street. Marilyn Monroe is back again (mostly because I want to appreciate her properly by watching a lot of her films). I can't seem to successfully find 'The Fireball' which is either a Marilyn Monroe film or an Elizabeth Taylor film. I am trying very hard to watch some older films because the new list mostly has films which were released in the last ten years or so.

The set is nicer for this film but there was less music in it. More of a role for her than just the performing monkey of a dumb blond which should make everyone happy. When watching Monroe there is a slight Grace Kelly feel to it. Grace Kelly had more of a spine tingling feel to her when you watched her act- I wouldn't go as far as saying that she had 'real talent' because that would imply that Monroe can't act and that isn't true at all- there is just a difference- Monroe made the first step but so far I have yet to see that she made the step to the next level of serious talent that we should all watch out for. Nonetheless she was a huge hit and a fashion and sex statement.

As the showgirl, Monroe looked slightly more 'healthy'. You can be sexy without being a stick and nothing makes that statement than her as the showgirl. Kate Winslet is a great example of carrying on this idea that you don't have to be a size zero to be incredibly sexy and make the world swoon at your feet. The Spanish subtitles which I had no choice about were a fantastic addition to Marilyn Monroe.

Assisted beautifully by Lawrence Olivier as 'The Regent', a magnificent film was being brewed for q special occasion and the audience that got to watch it in cinema or the equivalent are super privileged. What I would give to have been able to have an experience like that- to watch Monroe in a new film... it would be wonderful. You can't miss Olivier. Hearing the accent and thinking immediately of Alec Guinness you just can't mistake Lawrence Olivier and the quality British acting.

A different film, a slightly different role. Equally as enjoyable.