Sony has released the first trailer for Jonathan Demme’s “Ricki and the Flash,” starring Meryl Streep in a role inspired by screenwriter Diablo Cody’s rockin’ mother-in-law.
Meryl Streep channels Diablo Cody's rockin' in-law in the 'Ricki and the Flash' trailer
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:06 pm · May 6th, 2015
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Meryl Streep, Seth Rogen's 'XMas,' 'SPECTRE' top Sony Pictures CinemaCon sneak
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:40 am · April 24th, 2015
Sony Pictures’ presentation on Thursday brought Meryl Streep, Seth Rogen and “Spectre” to the forefront. Excuse us if we’re a little worried about Robert Zemeckis’ “The Walk,” however.
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Meryl Streep finally adds an MTV Movie Award to her over-stuffed mantle
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:18 pm · April 12th, 2015
Meryl Streep won the Best Villain prize Sunday at the MTV Movie Awards for “Into the Woods,” finally adding a Golden Popcorn to her over-stuffed mantle.
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Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan will fight on in 'Suffragette' this awards season
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 2:12 pm · March 17th, 2015
Focus Features adds “Suffragette” to its awards season arsenal. The period piece stars Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep.
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Best Supporting Actress: Is Emma Stone upset talk just silly at this point?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:17 pm · February 17th, 2015
“Boyhood’s” Patricia Arquette hasn’t lost yet, which means she’s primed for an upset right? Not so fast.
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10 Best Actress winners you don't want to meet in a dark alley
Posted by Louis Virtel · 12:21 pm · February 10th, 2015
The Best Actress category is NOT all about glamor and regality.
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First image of Meryl Streep rocking out in 'Ricki and the Flash' arrives
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:18 am · February 4th, 2015
The first image of Meryl Streep in Jonathan Demme’s “Rick and the Flash” has been revealed. Will the film extend her insane Oscar nomination record to 20?
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Tell us what you thought of 'Into the Woods'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:12 am · December 27th, 2014
Rob Marshall is back at the movie musical game.
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HitFix's 2014 Oscar Power List: Where do Scott Rudin and Amy Pascal land?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:20 am · December 16th, 2014
HitFix presents the second annual Oscar Power List for 2014, counting down the power brokers, influential artists, intrepid businessmen and women and creative strategists who populate the Oscar landscape.
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Roundup: A history of Harvey's Oscar tactics
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:07 am · January 30th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notyable online news and views, a timeline of Harvey Weinstein’s campaign tactics is an interesting counterpoint to Bruce Broughton’s controversial disqualification yesterday. Also: Meryl Streep vs. Pauline Kael, and Cuaron talks early influences.
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Notable facts and figures from the 2014 Oscar nominations
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:58 am · January 16th, 2014
From Meryl Streep’s record 18th nod to Megan Ellison’s rare double, we round up some unusual statistic and records from this year’s Oscar nominations.
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Meryl Streep blasts Walt Disney: He was a 'gender bigot' with 'racist proclivities'
Posted by chris-eggertsen · 3:14 pm · January 8th, 2014
Meryl Streep slammed Walt Disney while honoring “Saving Mr. Banks” star Emma Thompson at a National Board of Review gala, calling him a “gender bigot” with “racist proclivities.”
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Roundup: Scorsese's open letter on film's bright future
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:18 am · January 8th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Martin Scorsese writes an open letter to his daughter in which he waxes lyrical about the future film. Meanwhile, Armond White denies allegations that he heckled Steve McQueen at the NYFCC Awards.
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Off the Carpet: Will Harvey have his first Oscar off-year since 2007?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:08 pm · January 6th, 2014
Harvey Weinstein has had a heck of a Best Picture run since getting the Weinstein Company’s engine revved in 2008 with “The Reader.” But does all of that look to come to an end with 2013’s slate?
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'American Hustle' and 'August: Osage County' stars rule the Palm Springs Gala red carpet
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 8:23 pm · January 4th, 2014
A slew of former Oscar winners and potential 2014 nominees including Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and more walked the red carpet at the 2014 Palm Springs Film Festival Gala.
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Julia Roberts discusses the 'appealing' intimidation of 'August: Osage County'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:07 pm · December 22nd, 2013
Actress Julia Roberts talks to HitFix about the intimidation of “August: Osage County” and the importance of Tracy Letts in dismantling the play and reassembling it for the screen.
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Nevada critics award '12 Years,' McConaughey, Streep
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:21 am · December 20th, 2013
The Nevada Film Critics Society has hopped on the “12 Years a Slave” bandwagon, awarding the film Best Film honors (though nothing else). Meanwhile, Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” picked up three prizes, including Best Director, while Meryl Streep landed her first prize of the year for her performance in “August: Osage County.”
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Roundup: Palm Springs hails Meryl Streep as an Icon
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:00 am · December 19th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Meryl Streep will receive the Icon Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival. Meanwhile, someone’s out the scupper Lana del Rey’s Oscar campaign/
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