A Decade of Streep.
The Seagull (2001);
as Irina Arkadina
A Stage Production
Adaptation (2002);
as Susan Orlean
Awards Won; Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress
Why; A very very different role for Meryl. It brought her into the eyes of a "younger" generation.
Though it isn't my favourite, I still think she beautiful and amazing in this film.
Quote; "There are too many ideas and things and people.
Too many directions to go. I was starting to believe the reason it matters to care passionately about something,
is that it whittles the world down to a more manageable size."
"It's over. Everything's over. I did everything wrong. I want my life back.
I want it back before everything got f**ked up. I want to be a baby again.
I want to be new. I WANT TO BE NEW."
The Hours (2002);
as Clarissa Vaughan
Awards Nominated; Golden Globe - Best Actress
Screen Actors Guild Award - Best Acting Ensemble
Why; They way these three lives are intertwined is incredible. It is so brilliantly written.
Clarissa's story is my favourite. The scene in the kitchen with the eggs is heart-wrenching.
Favourite Scene; The ending, when Richard's mother shows up. Her eyes. They pierce right through you,
hold you so tight you can't look away.
Quote; "I think I'll buy the flowers myself"
"I remember one morning getting up at dawn, there was such a sense of possibility.
You know, that feeling? And I remember thinking to myself: So, this is the beginning of happiness.
This is where it starts. And of course there will always be more. It never occurred to me it wasn't the beginning.
It was happiness. It was the moment. Right then."
Stuck On You (2003);
as Herself
Angels In America (2003);
as Hannah, Ethel Rosenberg, Rabbi Chemelwitz, Angel Australia
Awards Won; Emmy Award - Best Television Actress
Golden Globe - Best Television Actress
Screen Actors Guild Award - Best Television Actress
Quote; "An angel is a belief, with wings, and arms that can carry you. It's not to be afraid of,
and if it can't hold you up, seek for something new." - Hannah
The Manchurian Candidate (2004);
as Eleanor Prentiss Shaw
Awards Nominated; Golden Globe Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Why; Creepy film. I didn't understand much...but it was slightly disturbing. She is "hot" in this movie
but the thing with her son is WRONG. SO WRONG. I know nothing really
"happened" but my goodness...they fact that your mind "goes there". ECK!
Lemony Snicket's A Series of
Unfortunate Events (2004);
as Aunt Josephine
Why; She's adorable in this film. Although the film is very strange. She funny. Hate that she dies though. NOT COOL.
Quote; "Oh, I could never, never, never, never sell this house. I'm terrified of realtors."
Prime (2005);
as Lisa Metzger
Why; I enjoyed this film. I thought Meryl's character was very funny. it does get very awkward but it's hilarious.
I love when Lisa sees her son and Rafi in the bedding store. Oh man.
Favourite Scene; When Rafi comes over for dinner and she hugs Meryl so tightly that she never wants to let go. ♥
Quote; "And I didn't buy you Q-tips because... I was trying to protect your ears!"
A Prairie Home Companion (2006);
as Yolanda Johnson
Why; Cute film. She got to sing quite a bit in this film. Plus she's just down right adorable. But the film in general, slightly boring.
Quote; "Duct tape will not make an honest man out of you."
The Devil Wears Prada (2006);
as Miranda Priestly
Awards Won; Golden Globe Award - Best Actress Comedy/Musical
Awards Nominated; Academy Award - Best Actress
Screen Actors Guil Award - Best Actress
Why; My goodness. What is not to love about this film. Meryl is brilliant. She's beautiful and incredible.
She's a bitch but she does it so well. And you can hate her but it doesn't last long.
One of my favourites of hers. It never gets boring. Plus is she is DAMN fine in this film.
Favourite Scene; In Paris, Miranda tells Andrea that she's getting another divorce. This scene is so honest and real.
Quote; "Details of your incompetence do not interest me."
"Did you fall down and smack your little head on the pavement?"
"Oh, don't be ridiculous. Andrea. Everybody wants this. Everybody wants to be us."
Mother Courage (2006);
as Mother Courage
A Stage Production
Dark Matter (2007);
as Joanna Silver
Why; I didn't like this one all that much. It was hard to follow but alright.
The thing with the student...again CREEPY! I love you Meryl..but no more, okay?
Evening (2007);
as Lila Ross
Why; I loved this film. There was something about it. When the storyline started to get bad,
I knew Meryl would show up and make it better...and she did. I loved Mamie too.
Quote; "We are mysterious creatures, aren't we? And at the end so much of it turns out not to matter."
Rendition (2007);
as Corrine Whitman
Why; I haven't seen this film. I don't really plan on it either. I don't think I could handle the torture scenes.
As much as I love this woman, I just can't.
Apparently she's really mean in this film. Meaner that Prada?
Lions for Lambs (2007);
as Janine Roth
Why; Politics and I don't get along. I loved her "reunion" with Robert Redford though.
I didn't fully understand this film. I take issue with Tom...but I know Meryl was very strong in this film.
Mamma Mia! (2008);
as Donna Sheridan
Awards Nominated; Golden Globe - Best Actress (Comedy)
Why; This is one of my favourite films in general. I just love it. I can put this film on and I instantly feel better.
It's so heartfelt and wonderful. It was another perfect role for Meryl.
It's more like her in real life than any other role she's done. Her singing is great. She's just brilliant in this film.
Favourite Scene; "Slipping Through My Fingers" & "The Winner Takes It All"
Quote; "Honey, I didn't have a choice. I couldn't go home. When I got pregnant,
my mother told me not to bother coming back. And I wouldn't have had it any other way! My God, look at what we've had!"
Doubt (2008);
as Sister Aloysius Beauvier
Awards Won; Screen Actors Guild Award - Best Actress
Awards Nominated; Academy Award - Best Actress
Golden Globe - Best Actress (Drama)
Why; Incredible. Brilliant writing and performances. It's a harder film but a brilliant one.
What I want to know, what was her sin? I love the last scene where she breaks. It's so brilliant.
Favourite Scene; The confutation scene. The one tear that just sits
under her eye and doesn't move.My God. AMAZING.
Quotes; "Look at that. You've blown out my light."
"And cut your nails."
"I have doubts. I have such doubts."
Julie & Julia (2009);
as Julia Child
Awards Nominated; Screen Actors Guild Award - Best Actress
Golden Globe Award - Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy
Why; She is so funny and adorable. She plays a chef and its a personal connection with me.
I think this role was a great choice for her. It was relatable in the sense that I am somewhat like
Julie Powell and how she imagines Julia Child, in her head Julia is perfect.
I do the same with the ones I love, Meryl too. I love Meryl's chemistry with Stanley.
They are wonderful together. They fit very well.
Favourite Scene; When she found out her book was being published.
Quote; "I was drowning and she pulled me out of the ocean" - Julie
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009);
as Mrs. Fox
It's Complicated (2009);
as Jane Adler
Awards Nominated; Golden Globe Award - Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical
Why; I have seen this movie THREE times and I love it more and more every I see it. It is PERFECTION.
Meryl is so beautiful. Funny. Sweet and cute. It is so well written and the cast is so great together. I love it.
I could go on forever about it. It is one of my favourite Meryl films.
Favourite Scenes; "Pastry and Scars", "What do you know?", "Graduation Party" and "Is this a great affair?"
Quote; "Turns out I'm a little bit of a slut"
Meryl. She is a rare talent. She has this ability to just BE the character on screen. You forget who she's played before and you just see the character on screen. She captures you with a smile, a glance, an accent, a laugh or a tear. You can love her or hate her. It doesn't matter. It's the character she's playing that you feel for. She is amazing.