Gives Good Head

Yul Log

Dear Joan and Lili Marlene had something else in common, besides ringmaster outfits, cowgirl drag, and tropical makeup: they also both bagged the eminently baggable Yul Brynner. In the 1940's, Brynner posed nude for George Platt Lynes. Nearly 20 years later, at age 43, he appeared wearing only slightly more in the campy Kings of the Sun (1963), his body betraying not a single passing year -- proving that Yul time should be celebrated every day of the year -- as Joan and Marlene could both attest to (as well as Hurd Hatfield!).

Getting to Know You

Darlings, it was such fun getting to know you better - especially discovering some of you imps who peer from behind the curtains from time to time. You make us feel bright and breezy! Have a safe and happy holiday weekend - we'll see you next week.

Something Wonderful

It's unabashedly sentimental, completely artificial, and wholly manipulative - but The King and I (1956) is absolutely glorious, gorgeous entertainment. Seeing it on the big screen, in all its Cinemascope 55 splendor, was a breathtaking experience. The sets, the costumes, and of course, that beautiful, beautiful score add up to one of the best musicals ever made; and the chemistry between red hot Yul Brynner and serene Deborah Kerr is seismic. There's one more day left of the Walter Reade Theater's Musical Marathon, and we strongly urge all of our New York readers to see at least one picture. The prints are fantastic, the theater is clean and spacious, and you get to experience what real movie making (and watching) is all about.

Does Anyone Still Wear a Hat?

Not as well as Mr. Brynner.

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