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Classic Hollywood icon Mamie Van Doren, now 95, teased her memoir You Thought I Was Dead: My Life of Celebrities, Sex, and Champagne in a TikTok teaser, sharing that the book delves beyond scandal to cover her farm upbringing, WWII-era struggles, Universal years, and cheeky anecdotes with stars like Rock Hudson—part of Hollywood’s famed 'Three M’s' alongside Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield.
"Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed" is a documentary that explores the personal life of Rock Hudson, a closeted gay actor in midcentury America, while providing a cursory look at his filmography. The film delves into Hudson's relationship with his agent, his arranged marriage, and his friendships with Elizabeth Taylor and Doris Day. While the documentary has structural issues and relies heavily on editing techniques, it aims to project Hudson's quiet strength and may inspire a new generation to seek out his work.
The Tribeca Festival lineup for 2021 includes big-name actors trying their hand at directing, along with revelatory performances from stars like Nick Jonas. The festival is a springboard for bold new voices, and this year's lineup includes nine movies not to be missed, including a comedy directed by Chelsea Peretti, a drama directed by Michael Shannon, and a documentary about Rock Hudson.