Interview: Marie Ilene

Photo courtesy of Marie Ilene Below is the Women's Film Library Project's full interview with cinematographer Marie Ilene from February 7, 2020. Women's Film Library Project (WFLP):  Was there a pivotal moment that [first] led you to film school? What [drew you] in that direction? Marie Ilene (MI):  So I...went to a visual and performing … Continue reading Interview: Marie Ilene

Film Review: Bombshells and Dollies (2020)

The documentary feature, Bombshells and Dollies, follows the story of twelve pin-up contestants competing in the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup Contest. Photo courtesy of TriCoast Entertainment. REVIEW: Calling all fans of the '40s and '50s. The modern-day pinup girl is stealing the spotlight once again in a new documentary from TriCoast Entertainment. Bombshells and … Continue reading Film Review: Bombshells and Dollies (2020)

Marie Ilene

Cinematographer, director, and producer Marie Ilene, hard at work. Photo courtesy of Marie Ilene. "Wow, this...this is really what I like about movies...the image and the look and the camera angles." BIO: Marie Ilene's career in film began with a redirect from her high school acting teacher. At the performing arts school, she was the … Continue reading Marie Ilene