Star speak: Of nude scenes and dogs

Marilyn Monroe in the iconic Seven-Year Itch pose—figure-hugging white dress flying high in the wind—is the first sight that greets you when you walk outside Kodak theatre, the Mecca of Hollywood. Here, every February, thousands of frenzied fans throng to catch a glimpse of the glitterati on Oscar Night. Today, of course, is not that mystical night, and the only Oscar you can bring home is the bronze tackily finished miniature version sold for USD 10 in the numerous souvenir shops along the sidewalk. If the sight of the sex goddess of the 1950s spooks you, go easy; the proxy, all silver-blonde hair, long legs and pouty crimson lips is perfect, but this Marilyn is a Hollywood junior artiste, whose smile doesn't reach her amber eyes. Boredom written all over her pancaked visage, she makes a living posing for pictures with the... [read full story]