Dorothy Parker

Over at Brain Pickings today, they have a small article featuring Dorothy Parker's obituary. It doesn't really say much about her, mostly it admires her wit. I have been a fan of Dorothy Parker poems since the movie, "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle."

It's not the best movie ever, but if you love the jazz age, it is a must see. There are loads of celebrities in it, most making quick cameos (Stanley Tucci, Cindy Lauper, Gwen Paltrow) so it is interesting to see who pops up. It offers insight into rise of The New Yorker magazine, the Algonquin Round Table and various goings on at the time.

It would be difficult to make a movie about Dorothy Parker. She is not a likable figure and Jennifer Jason Leigh probably makes her more sexy than what she was. You can see a preview over at IMDB. Oh and check out Parker's poetry too (they are short, sometimes sad and sometimes rather fun). Avoid the short stories though. gah.