Diane OLeary's Reviews > Cocktails with George and Martha: Movies, Marriage, and the Making of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

I had read a very extensive biography of Mike Nichols by Mark Harris in the past few years so I knew many of these stories but I loved reading them again plus obtaining much added information so this was a fabulous treat to read. I am always amazed when a film such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf turns out to be a spectacular success despite the behind the scenes turmoil. All the stars were aligned when Mike Nichols came on the film as the director and cast Burton and Taylor, at the height of their scandalous affair, in the lead roles. There were so many reasons this film should not have worked but it did and this book is rich in details on how it came to be created so magnificently. Movie lovers will adore this story although I did note one glaring show biz error - Liz had a daughter with Mike Todd, not a son! This is a splendid behind the scenes story of an amazing film adaptation and the many creative minds behind this cinematic treasure.