Tag Archives: Tony Curtis

Some Like It Hot – Tony Curtis tribute on ITV1 tonight

Posted on 1 October 2010 by Jason Best

ITV has been quickest off the mark to pay tribute to Tony Curtis – they’re showing Some Like It Hot on ITV1 tonight. Billy Wilder’s classic 1959 comedy sees Curtis and Jack Lemmon play a pair of 1920s musicians who … Continue reading →

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Tony Curtis: a true Hollywood legend

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Jason Best

In tribute to Hollywood legend Tony Curtis we’ve selected a scene from probably his greatest film, Billy Wilder’s classic 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot. It’s the one where he first puts on his pose as an oil-rich playboy to … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato’s Bafta night discovery

Posted on 22 February 2010 by Beth Williams

Earlier today, my Movie Talk colleague Jason described last night’s Baftas as a night of surprises. I couldn’t agree more, but for very different reasons. You see, while the industry darlings gathered in all their finery in Central London for … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | 10 things I like about Some Like It Hot

Posted on 18 April 2009 by Beth Williams

1. It marked the peak of Marilyn Monroe’s career and truly shows her off as a great comic actress. 2. It was ahead of its time. The racy story line, men in drag and Marilyn’s revealing costumes were all very … Continue reading →

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