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Their Best Role: Meryl Streep

18 November 2009 9:02 AM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

Welcome to a new series here on Cinematical where we select an actor or actress and the role we think is their all time best.

Last August, "Meryl Streep" wrote an op-ed piece for The Onion called "Name One Masterpiece Of Cinema That I've Starred In." It was really written by the Onion staff, of course, but they (and Streep) made a good point. For a woman who is very possibly the finest living actor of any sex, she has made very few truly unforgettable films. Her resume doesn't contain anything quite like Rear Window, The Godfather, Chinatown or Pulp Fiction. Case in point: the article brings up Kramer vs. Kramer. "Streep" says "I'd watch it if it were on," but it isn't really a masterpiece. Also, it's more Dustin Hoffman's movie than Streep's movie, and if you look at it that way, it ranks pretty far down on Hoffman's list of classics. »

- Jeffrey M. Anderson

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An Evening with ‘Pinewood Legends’ at Pinewood Studios

13 November 2009 6:53 AM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

Our friends over at Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation have just given us the details for a very exciting evening which will not only allow you to spend an evening at the world famous Pinewood Studios, but the black-tie charity event will also give you access to meeting some of the ‘legends’ that have worked at the studio.

This one-off event will take place on Saturday, 5th December and the legends will include:

Roy Button OBE (Senior Vice President & MD of Warner Bros.) Bryan Forbes Cbe (Filmmaker, Whistle Down the Wind, Stepford Wives) Nanette Newman (Actress, Personal Affairs, The Wrong Box) Rocky Taylor (Specialist Stunt Performer) Terence Clegg (Producer, Out of Africa, A Clock Work Orange) Mike Moran (Movie music score composer) Joss Williams (Special Effects Supervisor on Green Zone, Hell Boy 2, Rambo, The Bourne Ultimatum) Anthony Waye (Producer, Casino Royale)

+ Many More

Guests will also have their own opportunity to »

- David Sztypuljak

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October 23: DVD alternatives to this weekend’s multiplex offerings

23 October 2009 3:49 PM, PDT | www.flickfilosopher.com | See recent FlickFilosopher news »

We know how it is: You’d like to go to the movies this weekend, but you were planning to fly around the globe this weekend. But you can have a multiplex-like experience at home with a collection of the right DVDs. And when someone asks you on Monday, “Hey, did you see Amelia this weekend?” you can reply, “No, I defied societal expectations from the comfort of my living room.” Instead Of: Amelia, a biopic of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart (Hilary Swank) from director Mira Nair... Watch: First stop: the cable network A&E’s Biography of Earhart, for the completely fact-based side of her story. Then, go to 1985’s Out of Africa, for another tale of a woman -- author Isak Dinesen, real name Karen Blixen, played by Meryl Streep -- who lived life on her terms, too, in an era when society didn’t much care for women doing that. »

- MaryAnn Johanson

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Twilight Odds And Ends For Thursday 10/15/09

15 October 2009 2:37 PM, PDT | twilightersanonymous.com | See recent TwilightersAnonymous news »

We have an amazing huge set of odds and ends for you today including an official Twilight convention update an AMC double Twilight feature Billy Burke Stitch and Swash leather bags a Cineworld Cinema New Moon ticket update a New Moon ticket give away the New Moon makeup departmenthead to speak Anna Kendrick and the 2nd Annual Battle of the BandsTwilight Convention and Music Update!The official Twilight conventions have some updates including the addition of a bunch of great cities to the tour Hello Hawaii!!. Check out more here. Also check out some Twilight inspired music by Bleeding Forks who write songs inspired by individual characters from the Twilight Saga. There are a few songs out already on itunes and they are working on some fantastic songs for the future. Check them out on Myspace twitter and facebook.AMC Theaters showing Twilight and New Moon Double FeatureSee Twilight at »

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McAlpine wants Cilla back in Corrie

24 September 2009 3:12 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine has called for the return of her screen mother Wendi Peters. The pair last worked together on the ITV1 drama's 2008 DVD special Out Of Africa, which saw Peters's scheming character Cilla Battersby-Brown being reunited with daughter Fiz and son Chesney (Sam Aston) in Sun City. McAlpine has now suggested that it would be "lovely" to see Cilla causing trouble with another stint in Weatherfield. "It would be great. I think she'd definitely stir things (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Fans Can Laugh On With "Samantha Who?" On DVD

3 September 2009 9:02 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

"Samantha Who?," the Christina Applegate-starring one-time hit, has come and gone after two seasons thanks to some schedule upsets and long-winded breaks. (Does ABC learn nothing from past problems with shows like "Lost"?) But there's still a way to enjoy the show's second and sadly final season in a much better way than ABC's scattered airings. The "Samantha Who?: The Complete Second and Final Season" is now available on DVD and features 20 episodes of the comedy, a few of which you may not have seen.

When we first met Samantha Newly, she had awaken from a coma with no previous memories of her life. Charming, innocent Samantha soon finds out that she wasn't so innocent. The second season finds Samantha with a new man and a new job while she continues to find her purpose while having flashbacks of the bad girl she used to be before the accident. »

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Men doing Meryl Streep monologues for 'Streep Tease': What's your Meryl monologue of choice?

1 September 2009 9:30 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

"Some of the most beautiful, painful, thought-provoking, funny, emotionally resonant monologues in film history have been delivered by the incomparable, two-time Oscar winner, Meryl Streep. Tonight, they’ll be delivered by…men." File this under ideas we wish we would have thought of (for a Slezak video series). The all-male company will perform choice scenes from Streep's movies at La's bang.™ comedy theater on Sept. 5. Were I a man and someone who doesn't get performance anxiety when asked to do a voice for The Doll Bachelor, I would take on the eulogy she delivers in Out of Africa (embedded below). It's all about the shaking hand over the grave and the silent walk off stage. Chills if done correctly; laughter if done poorly. Either way, enjoyable. Your Meryl monologue of choice? More Meryl Streep: Meryl Streep: Has she ever starred in a masterpiece? Up close with Meryl Streep »

- Mandi Bierly

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Sean Connery Tops Poll for Worst Film Accent

31 August 2009 4:30 PM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »

In a poll by Empire magazine, fans voted Sean Connery for having the worst film accent of all time. "Whether he's a Russian sub captain (The Hunt For Red October) or even an English king (First Knight, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), always that baritone Highland burr remains," said the magazine. Coming in second is Dick Van Dyke for his awful Cockney as the chimney sweep in Disney's 1964 "Mary Poppins," starring opposite the properly-accented Julie Andrews. Actors who did not make the list were Tom Cruise for "Far and Away" and Leonardo DiCaprio for "The Blood Diamond." Top 10 list: 1. Sean Connery (Hunt for Red October) 2. Dick Van Dyke (Mary Poppins) 3. Brad Pitt (Seven Years in Tibet) 4. Charlton Heston (Touch of Evil) 5. Heather Graham (From Hell) 6. Keanu Reeves (Bram Stoker's Dracula) 7. Julia Roberts (Mary Reilly) 8. Laurence Olivier (The Jazz Singer) 9. Peter Postlethwaite (The Usual Suspects) 10. Meryl Streep (Out of Africa) »

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Streep Blasts Pollack For Unleashing Lion In Out Of Africa

29 July 2009 9:07 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Meryl Streep has blasted late director Sydney Pollack for unleashing a lion on her while shooting Oscar-winning film Out Of Africa - following years of denials from the filmmaker.

Streep was assured the beast would be tethered while she fought it off with a whip, during one of the 1985 movie's most infamous scenes.

Decades later the actress admits she's still stunned her life was put in jeopardy, after Pollack devised a dangerous way to get the shot he wanted.

She says, "It was the last day of shooting. They imported all the lions from California; they were kind of (lazy). They weren't charging me in the right way... this lion was sitting there (yawning) and she had a leash on. She was supossed to charge me with the camera covering her side with her leash. And she just wouldn't do it. So the last take, Sydney told them to take the leash off because it was a wrap the next day - so if they got the shot, they got the shot. No (they didn't tell me). So I whipped and she kept coming at me. Sydney says that didn't happen, but it did happen." »

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Streep Stuffed Bra To Land Out Of Africa Role

28 July 2009 11:56 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Meryl Streep had to prove she was sexy to director Sydney Pollack before she landed a role in Oscar-winning film Out Of Africa - so she stuffed her bra.

The award-winning actress was in her mid-30's when she starred opposite Robert Redford in the 1985 love story, based on a Danish author's memoir of her life in Kenya.

Streep admits she was desperate to land the part and devised a plan to entice the director after discovering he had dubbed her undesirable.

She says, "I did this thing once when I was auditioning for Out of Africa because I had done some movies but I wasn't famous enough to get this big part. The director at of the film, Sydney Pollack, let it be known to my agent at the time he didn't think I was sexy enough to play Isak Dinesen, the Danish writer who was like 50 when she published her first book. So I went and got a sweet little dress at my local (discount retailer) K-Mart. It went off the shoulders, and I took a lot of paper towels and I stuffed my bra, so it would mound up. Yeah (it worked) I got the part. »

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Streep Picked For Lifetime Achievement Award

27 April 2009 5:05 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Meryl Streep is set to rule the Rome Film Festival - she will be honoured with the top award to mark her outstanding career.

The Out of Africa star will receive the Marcus Aurelius Lifetime Achievement Award, which has previously been bestowed upon industry legends such as Sir Sean Connery and Al Pacino.

Streep will reflect upon her four decades as she hosts an on-stage discussion for the event's guests, sharing insights acquired throughout her lengthy career.

The fourth annual Rome Film Festival is scheduled to run from 15 to 23 October. »

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Streep Stuffed Her Bra To Land Sexy Roles

25 February 2009 4:10 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Hollywood icon Meryl Streep made sure she didn't stuff up her acting dreams - by padding out her bra in a bid to land roles.

The double Oscar-winner admits playing the sexy card to catch the eye of casting directors - boosting her assets to increase her chance of film offers.

And her efforts didn't go unnoticed - her fake curves persuaded late movie maker Sydney Pollack to cast her in critically acclaimed Out of Africa.

She explains, "I have cheated to get a part. The first time I was on Broadway years ago. Before the audition I filled my 32Dd bra cups with paper towels.

"I got the part! I did it again to Sydney Pollack for Out of Africa. I'd heard he didn't think I was sexy enough so I filled them up again." »

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