Film "Stars"

As I was traveling on one of the nearby highways I caught a glimpse of a display outside a Canal's beverage store.  Of course the display meant pictures had to be taken of the interesting replicas of some famous, real, and fictional characters.  The first jug-handle made it possible to gain entrance to Canal's parking area.  As I took the photographs it reminded me of the untimely loss of lives due to substance abuse.  Many  times our lives were influenced by their gift of beauty and talent.  Thankfully we continue to enjoy the films and music of yesterday productions, featuring some of the below portrayals.

Canal's advertising sign appears to be preparing shoppers for the holidays.

R2-D2 was a major robot character in all six Star Wars film.  Originally there were two R2-D2 models, one remote controlled and rolled on three wheeled legs and another which was worn by a human and walked on two legs.

Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortensen; June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962.  Monroe was a successful model, actress, and talented singer.

She has become one of the most enduring icons of all time.  The above photo depicts a pose from one of her popular movies.  Marilyn Monroe continues to attract an audience of admirers and her tumultuous life will continue to fascinate her fans forever.

  John Belushi was an American comedian, actor, and musician.  It was his love for soul music that inspired the "Blues Brothers."  His biography gives insight of a man who was generous, talented and sometimes misunderstood.

Batman is a favorite fictional character and superhero. Of course he is one of the favorite crime fighters also known as Dark Knight and the Caped Crusader.  He along with his sidekick Robin are always ready to fight the forces trying to destroy Gotham City.  Go Batman!!

This tattooed charmer appears to capture the idea-----somewhere inside me is that body.  As I was taking the photo a pleasant patron going into the store jokingly asked me, "Would you like to wear that dress?"  My response was, "It won't happen in this lifetime."

Recently Canal's added several more figures to their collection, one of them being Humphrey Bogart.  In 1943, he and his co-star Ingrid Bergman starred in a film entitled Casablanca.  In the 45 films of his career he generally portrayed a tough guy image.  Then came the opportunity to play a romantic leading man in the Casablanca film.  He and his costar made chemistry with their performance of former lovers briefly united in the chaos of WWII.  In 1943 it received the Academy Award winner for best picture.

Pirates of the Caribbean certainly missed out on this charmer.  I guess you might say you can't win them all.

Ho-Ho-Ho, this looks like the Santa who got run over by his reindeer.

 

 

Elvis became known as the King of Rock and Roll, and in today's world he is known as the "King."

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Elvis had everything necessary to become a star.  His good looks, acting and singing continues to influence the music world today.

Never miss the opportunity to pose with the King.  Just look at that smile, it belongs to a super person and I don't mean Elvis!!