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La Liz

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1963, Paris, France --- Elizabeth Taylor goes to the Paris Opera.

60s, La Liz

9 Responses to "La Liz"

Birds of a Feather said :

July 11, 2008 6:45 AM

DAYUM

that woman was nothing short of exquisite

Tristan

Donna Lethal said :

July 11, 2008 8:41 AM

Oh my god. I worship at the Altar of Taylor. Incredible.

Xico de Cadoro said :

July 11, 2008 10:20 AM

Encantado! love the humor, the tone, the style...
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Kisses from Xico

feuilleton said :

July 11, 2008 11:30 AM

We love Liz.

Muscato said :

July 11, 2008 2:20 PM

It's almost inconceivable to me that this exquisite creation and Mrs. John Warner (not to mention Mrs. Larry Fortensky) could possibly inhabit the same body. What a world...

TJB said :

July 11, 2008 2:32 PM

Well, Mrs. Hilton Wilding Todd Fisher Burton could definitely inhabit the body of Mrs. Hilton Wilding Todd Fisher Burton Burton Warner, but not vice versa.

Miss Janey said :

July 11, 2008 2:44 PM

MIss Janey wonders what its like to be so beautiful.

Emma P. said :

July 11, 2008 10:46 PM

Love Liz!
What a fabulous, gorgeous woman.
The 1st actor (male or female) to make a million dollars for appearing in a picture.
Just finished & loved J. Randy Taraborrelli's bio, particularly the juicy bits re: Le Scandal.
Fantastic.
Taylor/Burton had mucho cajones to do what they did @ the time that they did.
Pretty much ignited the sexual revolution.

Donna Lethal said :

July 13, 2008 9:47 PM

Ooh yes I finally read that one too. "Erotic vagrancy" is just my favorite phrase. Oh, to be denounced by the Vatican!

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Director Gus Van Sant dives into the mainstream with Milk, his best movie in over a decade. Based on the last years of gay rights activist Harvey Milk, this film not only captures the essence of the man, but the essence of the times---both then (1970s) and now. The result is engaging, entertaining, even inspiring.

In the title role, Sean Penn gives an exuberant performance, all smiles and charisma. Yes, you read correctly: "Sean Penn" and "smiles" were mentioned in the same sentence. An undeniably great actor, Penn has as many detractors as defenders; Milk is bound to bring him new fans. Not to be overlooked are Josh Brolin, James Franco, and Diego Luna, who each hold their own in a movie that features the dynamic Penn in almost every scene. There is wonderful ensemble work here.

1970s San Francisco, and the nascent gay movement, are perfectly presented. Van Sant palpably evokes a time and place without falling into the cliches of a lesser filmmaker. Heavy use of archival footage adds to the impact. When is the last time anyone even thought of Anita Bryant? Yet here, via newsreel, she is almost a supporting character.

Ultimately, a film of this nature brings two things to mind: how much things have changed, and how much they haven't. The passing of Proposition 8 is a reminder that there is much to be done. Discrimination is still being written into American lawbooks. Milk may be preaching to the choir, but what a moving, motivating, and uplifting sermon it is.

life on a fabulous planet

La Liz

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