My Week with Marilyn (2011)

Michelle Williams doesn’t have Marilyn Monroe’s body or smile, but she does capture the icon’s madness and insecurities during the filming of “The Prince and the Showgirl.” The best parts are Williams’ musical numbers at the beginning and end.

d: Simon Curtis | imdb.com | trailer | Charlie Rose | Heatwave

An Education (2009)

Carey Mulligan recalls the wit and charm of Audrey Hepburn as a high school student who is seduced by the sly, older Peter Sarsgaard. Set in suburban London in 1961, the coming of age tale is as fun and charming as the French pop records Mulligan adores.

d: Lone Scherfig | imdb.com | trailer | Interest or hobby
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