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Although an insightful and informative film review program in its own right, "Marilyn" was also a wicked satire on the famous Danish review program Bogart (1985). For almost two decades, ... See full summary
Although an insightful and informative film review program in its own right, "Marilyn" was also a wicked satire on the famous Danish review program Bogart (1985). For almost two decades, Bogart (1985) was hosted by film critic Ole Michelsen, famous for his somewhat "artsy-fartsy" approach and love of French cinema. Each week on "Marilyn", in a setting evocative of Hollywood circa 1950, host Nicolas Barbano would review and analyze hardcore videos, applying the eloquent language and scholarly approach associated with Ole Michelsen, while gesturing authoritatively with an unlit pipe. Nicolas Barbano, a film graduate of the University of Copenhagen and himself a widely published film critic, had previously appeared as a guest on Bogart (1985), as part of a special report on the Cannes Film Festival. The press responded well to the program's satirical tone, frequently referring to "Marilyn" as "Bogart's naughty cousin". In spite of its explicit content, "Marilyn" was broadcast on a public...

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Nicolas Barbano Nicolas Barbano - Himself - Host
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