Loving Liz and Lana

"...faces than hers. But is there any question that Elizabeth Taylor will always be one of Hollywood's biggest, brightest..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

TribFest Recap: Liz Cheney Chooses To Go Out the Hard Way

Scion of power learns the limits of 21st century politics

"...Liz Cheney has, or had, a political career because her..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Lagniappe

"...Why can't she be happy?" - Andy Warhol on Elizabeth Taylor..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Arts Feature

Butterfield 8

When Liz is good, she's very, very good, but when she's bad, she gives it all she's got.

"...D: Daniel Mann (1960); with Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Eddie Fisher, Dina Merrill...."

Aug. 24, 2001 Screens Review by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Lily Tomlin, Citizen of Austin

The comedian on our town, Ann Richards, and getting hitched

"...and workshopped her second; bonded with Ann Richards and Liz Carpenter, both of whom shared her birthday; and even..."

Feb. 27, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Dream With the Fishes

"...Directed by: Finn Taylor. Starring: David Arquette, Brad Hunt, Cathy Moriarty, Kathryn Erbe,..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cattle Is Forever

The Austin Film Society presents 'Return to Giant'

"...draught-stricken Marfa, pre-Donald Judd, pre-Chinati Foundation, 50 years before Liz Lambert would open Hotel Thunderbird, the sequel to her..."

June 3, 2005 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

After a Fashion

One of the family passed on this week. The Style Avatar's sister remembers the Houston Chronicle's Maxine Mesinger.

"...performance of "'Til There Was You" and political commentator Liz Carpenter provided the laughs while AMFAR's Dr. Mathilde Krim..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Graphic Designers Tout the Tastiest Beverage Packaging in Town

Local beverage packaging designs quench our thirst for tasty graphics

"...Local designer (and trapeze artist!) Liz Taylor's business name is Herculiz, and the mighty maven..."

July 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Women, Memories, and Food

"...by Liz Smith..."

May 27, 2005 Food Feature

Cherish

"...Directed by: Finn Taylor. Starring: Robin Tunney, Tim Blake Nelson, Jason Priestley, Brad..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Queen for a Day

Mingling with royalty has gone to your humble Gay Place's head.

"...of the Living Dolls: A Celebration at Studio 54. Elizabeth Taylor in one of her patented wild headdresses –..."

Aug. 13, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

To Marfa, on a Tuesday in December

When high art and hipness move in, what happens to a tiny Texas town?

"...Marfa. And it's just a beat later that I realize there's not a soul in the crowded room who..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Keane

After a Fashion

Guess who your Style Avatar flitted around town with this week? Check out this first installment about international salon god José Eber's visit to Austin.

"...the most creative part." He talked about being with Liz Taylor in New York on September 11 and going..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

"In a New Light" Programs

"...of the Edward Albee drama, featuring Oscar-winning performances by Elizabeth Taylor and Sandy Dennis, and Butterfield 8, Daniel Mann's..."

May 16, 2003 Arts Feature

Universal Talent

From 1961 to 1992, Julioeloy Mesa worked in the Cuban Institute of Cinematic Industry and Art, making movie posters that earned international awards, exhibitions in museums, and even a permanent collection in the Library of Congress. Though he now lives comfortably in Austin, Texas, Mesa's artistic struggle continues.

"...the First International Contest of Film Posters in 1975. Liz Taylor's face moves in the foreground; behind her freezes..."

July 13, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran

Scanlines

The Flintstones

"...with John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Elizabeth Perkins, Halle Berry, Rosie O'Donnell, Kyle McLachlan, Elizabeth Taylor..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Screens Feature

"The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop" Provides a Close-up on Cinema's Scenic Paintings

The exhibition of 12 vintage backdrops painted for MGM films reveals their techniques for creating grand illusions

"...of the lot being National Velvet (you know, young Liz Taylor opposite a dreamy horse). Still, even if most..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

FF2012: Kier-La Janisse is in the House...

…of Psychotic Women

"...it. I would write a little anecdote and then realize that if made six other movies connect...."

Sept. 20, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Starring Joan Crawford as John Wayne

"...heads. Next, how can you possibly mention the great Liz Taylor performances and not mention Who's Afraid of Virginia..."

May 6, 2012 Postmarks

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Liz Taylor, the Beatles, inventor of the Pringles can, etc.

"...Liz Taylor's mansion was guarded by Israeli security guards. She..."

May 27, 2011 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Orchidometer, polystyrene cups, Liz Taylor, etc.

"...The late Liz Taylor didn't open her eyes until she was 10..."

April 1, 2011 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

World Party

The Crossing Border Festival left my brain slightly overcast

"...figurehead Jay McInerney, young Brit author Richard Milward, and Liz Taylor lover Kathe Burkhart...."

Nov. 25, 2009 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

After a Fashion

Stephen lines up some fat rails of white powder for deserving fundraisers

"...was Studio 54, and we had an all-star lineup: Liza Minnelli, Andy Warhol, Elton John, Diana Ross, Truman Capote,..."

May 2, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

When Pigs Fly

If there's a surprise to the Arts on Real production of Howard Crabtree's extravagant and campy revue, 'When Pigs Fly,' it's that it's so, well, modest

"...Schneider boyishly crooning of his infatuation with the oft-married Liz Taylor; a tortured Doug Labelle torching it up three..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Always in the Best Spot

Harry Benson caught history in the making, at the center of it all

"...set of Cleopatra to snag an on-the-sly photo of Liz Taylor or hiding in Westminster Abbey to shoot royal..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Shakespeare-ouette

Ballet Austin's Stephen Mills has a deft touch at getting the Bard to the barre.

"...on a stage, then on film as embodied by Liz Taylor and Richard Burton or Kathryn Grayson and Howard..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Gospel According to Hollywood

Easter is a time for resurrectiing Hollywood's biblical epics.

"...Hepburn in Woman of the Year, Monty Clift and Liz Taylor in A Place in the Sun, Alan Ladd..."

April 13, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Where Are They Now?

"...Best Known For: Burt & Marge (together); Liz Taylor, Margaret Thatcher (Winfree); Skipper in Cat! Musical on..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Arts Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Age Childhood Director/Screenwriter: Richard Linklater, Producers: Tommy Pallotta, Mike Blizzard, Femke Wolting, Bruno Felix A coming-of-age story set in..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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