Love, Marilyn

Love, Marilyn (2012), Documentary. Using a newly discovered cache of writings by Marilyn Monroe, this movie uses various celebrity presenters, who read Monroe's words for the camera. Also seen: loads and loads of footage of Monroe, either in acting assignments or being interviewed by the press. What emerges is a new portrait of Marilyn, seen from a slightly different angle than ever before, and thus, in my opinion, worth seeing. This is not great art, but it is great pop culture, and I found it thoroughly absorbing. (Subtitles are not offered on the disc, but closed captions are available.) Grade: B