RIP Elizabeth Taylor

A film still of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor

Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Whether you like her or don't like her, Elizabeth Taylor was surely an icon. Vanity Fair magazine published excerpts from a new book co-written by VF's contributing editor Sam Kashner, and Nancy Schoenberger titled Furious Love on Taylor and Richard Burton's relationship.

Also worth looking at is Vanity Fair's lovely picture gallery capturing Taylor over the years. Also worth checking out are these links:

Time Magazine's photo gallery

Liz survives her obit writer

What NYT obit writer wrote is also worth reading

New York Times obit

The Guardian Obit on Elizabeth Taylor

The Financial Times Obit

Rest In Peace, Elizabeth Taylor! We will miss you.

Meryl Streep

Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep in Bridges of the Madison County.
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Meryl Streep is one of my favourite actresses of all time.
Kramer vs Kramer was the first film I saw of Meryl, and have always admired the ease with which she portrays the characters. I haven't seen all her films, but her roles in Out of Africa, French Lieutenant's Woman, and Death Becomes Her stand out. I had read the novel Bridges of the Madison County a long time ago, but finally managed to see the film last year. Meryl is awesome in the film. She has been nominated 16 times for the Academy Awards, and that speaks a lot about her acting abilities. Here's a Time magazine gallery that is worth checking out: Meryl Streep’s Golden Career