Taylor, Elizabeth (1932-2011)

The Inspirations Behind the Met Opera’s ‘Antony and Cleopatra’

The inspirations behind the staging of “Antony and Cleopatra,” which imagines a world in which celebrities can be tantamount to gods.

By Joshua Barone

Books and Literature Content Type: Personal Profile Dean, James Ferber, Edna Giant Love: Edna Ferber, Her Best-selling Novel of Texas, and the Making of a Classic American Film (Book) Gilbert, Julie Hudson, Rock Movies Taylor, Elizabeth (1932-2011) Writing and Writers

Book Review: ‘Giant Love: Edna Ferber, Her Best-Selling Novel of Texas, and the Making of a Classic American Film,’ by Julie Gilbert

In “Giant Love,” the novelist’s great-niece chronicles the Texas saga’s divisive reception and the epic film adaptation that’s now better known than the book.

By Alexandra Jacobs

Actors and Actresses Celebrities Documentary Films and Programs Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (Movie) Taylor, Elizabeth (1932-2011) Television

‘Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes’ and the Moment Star Worship Curdled

The documentary blends audio interviews with footage from her life to provide a revealing look not so much at the actress, but at celebrity culture.

By Alissa Wilkinson

Funeral Parade of Roses (Movie) Movies Pop and Rock Music Spheeris, Penelope Taylor, Elizabeth (1932-2011)

What is Night Flight Plus? A Streaming Alternative to Netflix and Hulu.

If you’ve got six bucks and want to be adventurous, try this streaming service for some wild fringe programming.

By Jason Bailey