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Since this is ultimately a film blog, and one that has a great deal of respect for everyone involved in them, I had to write a little something about the amazing Liz Taylor. She was an actress from a generation that knew what glamour and talent were really about. Throughout her insanely varied and sometimes sordid life, one thing remained steady: she was a truly great actress and philanthropist, who stood up for AIDS and gay rights at times when it was not popular to do so. She was a class act, and will hopefully be remembered for generations.
In lieu of reviews, I'm simply going to list some of my favourite Elizabeth Taylor films and roles. I would encourage all of you to check some of them out. Older films really shouldn't be just a novelty to us modern-day folk; because they are a glimpse into the real past, a past that in part shaped who we are today. It is for this reason that given the choice, I would watch a classic Hollywood film over a modern popcorn flick any day of the week.
My "Liz Taylor Top 5"
Role: Martha
Role: Amy March
Role: Maggie Pollitt
Role: Katherine 'Kay' Banks
...and OF COURSE (my personal favourite even though it's not really a great film at all)
Role: Cleopatra
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| Rest in Peace, Elizabeth Taylor. 1932-2011 |
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