# Event Details - **Event Name**: Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: BUTTERFIELD 8 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: See screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in BUTTERFIELD 8 on the BIG SCREEN in the Historic Camelot Theatre!About this EventElizabeth Taylor RetrospectiveViolet eyes, volcanic talent, and a screen presence that could tilt the axis of Hollywood—Elizabeth Taylor wasn’t just a movie star, she was an era unto herself. From child prodigy to global icon, and from lavish studio epics to intimate, emotionally daring performances, Taylor’s career is a masterclass in range, risk, and reinvention. This year-long retrospective celebrates the full sweep of her work—the wit, the bruised vulnerability, and the unapologetic intelligence that make her one of cinema’s most enduring stars. Whether you’re revisiting beloved classics or discovering lesser known but worthy titles, these films reveal an artist always more daring—and more surprising—than her glamorous image.Join us one Saturday each month at 6 PM for a big-screen celebration at the Historic Camelot Theatre at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Each screening is preceded by a 5 PM pre-show featuring vintage film ephemera from the year of the film’s release. The series is hosted and introduced by author and film historian Matthew Kennedy (On Elizabeth Taylor: An Opinionated Guide). Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the screenings, courtesy of Best Bookstore Palm Springs.Rediscover Elizabeth Taylor as she was meant to be seen—on the big screen. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/54cd3b50-a3cf-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w467-h740-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg BUtterfield 8 (1960) Director: Daniel MannStarring: Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Eddie FisherA Manhattan call girl trapped in a cycle of self-destruction begins a tentative relationship with a married man, only to find escape far more complicated than expected. The film is a blunt, adult melodrama about shame, desire, and the limits of reinvention.Taylor famously won her first Oscar for this role, even though she was ambivalent about the film itself. Seen today, her performance is raw, volatile, and committed. BUtterfield 8 is proof that even in material Taylor didn’t love, she could overpower the screen with sheer force of presence. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/54daa8d0-a3cf-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w740-h740-dc585858-gmir.jpg MATTHEW KENNEDY is a Film historian and author and the former curator and host of the film series at the Mechanics Institute Library in San Francisco. He is the author of Joan Blondell: A Life between Takes, Roadshow! The Fall of Film Musicals in the 1960s, and On Elizabeth Taylor: An Opinionated Guide, and has written for the San Francisco Silent Film Festival, Turner Classic Movies, and the National Film Registry.CLASSIC COCKTAILSElevate your movie night and select one of our classic cocktails! We offer a full range of fine wines, craft beers, and premium well drinks. Pre-order on Eventbrite and save $4 on two drinks with our exclusive pre-show drink special. Sip, relax, and enhance your cinematic experience with a touch of sophistication.Agenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMPRE-SHOW/ PIZZAInfo: Come early for a special curated screening of vintage trailers, commercials, interviews from the year the film was made. Enjoy our signature Neapolitan Pizzas made fresh in house from our cafe. Vegetarian options available!🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMFILMInfo: Enjoy a rare screening of a cinema classic on the BIG SCREEN in our Historic Camelot Theatre with your host film historian and author Matthew Kennedy. 🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMBOOK SIGNINGInfo: Meet your host author Matthew Kennedy and pick up his latest book "On Elizabeth Taylor: An Opinionated Guide." - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palm-springs/elizabeth-taylor-retrospective-butterfield-8/100001984340149805 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, literary-art, theatre, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Camelot Theatres - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.81, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Palm Springs - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Camelot Theatres - **lat**: 33.8199535 - **long**: -116.52117989999999 - **full address**: Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: BUTTERFIELD 8 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f62193849e712f4f638c8be12b980d905a097bfd0d69682c38ab06ad88181df5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781644745 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: BUTTERFIELD 8 being held? - **A:** Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: BUTTERFIELD 8 takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: BUTTERFIELD 8? - **A:** Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: BUTTERFIELD 8 is organized by Palm Springs Cultural Center. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Palm Springs Cultural Center's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Palm Springs Cultural Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Palm Springs Cultural Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: BUTTERFIELD 8 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palm Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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