GAYLETTER

Before there was Lynda, Christy, Cindy, Naomi, Ru Paul’s Drag Race, The Face, Funny Face and even Voguing there was this gem of a film ‘A Life Of Her Own.’ Released in 1950, this fabulous drama tells the tale of a small town girl (brilliantly played by a drop dead gorgeous Lana Turner) who comes to New York to become what I believe to be the first super model portrayed in film. She gets cover after cover climbing the ranks at mach speed, booking out for days-I lost my breath just watching her meteoric ascent. The head of the modeling agency is deftly played by Tom Ewell who teaches the girls how to walk, sit and behave at castings, a moment so surreal and modern the advice still holds true to this day. Of course Lana can’t keep her legs shut and opens them up to a married man played by a suave Ray Milland, and well you know that doesn’t end so well. George Cuckor directs this masterpiece that is sure to become a cult classic just as soon as you bitches get out there to see it then tell ALL your friends to as well. A perfect post Christmas present from the folks at The Film Society at Lincoln Center… unwrapped and ready for your enjoyment.

$10, Thursday, Dec. 26 at 9:15PM & Saturday, Dec 28 at 4:10PM. $10, Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, 144 W. 65th St. NY, NY.