BLONDE – It’s important to state right off the bat this film is not a documentary or biography. It’s a fictionalized version of Marilyn Monroe’s life taken from the novel by Joyce Carol Oates. While much of it is factual and based on actual events, some of it is simply the author’s imagination. That said, it’s an artsy film that captures the essence of the icon. It’s a tragic, heartbreaking story told in a surreal atmosphere of disturbing events. Extraordinary, unique cinematography creates the evocative tone. The use of black & white versus color within scenes is genius, as is the editing. Ana de Arma is worthy of her Oscar nomination for Best Actress. She carries this film from start to finish portraying Marilyn as a vulnerable, abused little girl…Norma Jean…always in search of love, her identity, her father and in desperate need of help. Bobby Cannavale as Joe DiMaggio and Aidan Brody as Arthur Miller deliver the goods portraying icons themselves. Brad Pitt is one of the producers. The movie is too long, almost three hours. I had to watch it in segments. Some scenes drag. Overall, though, the film delivers on its intention. Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.