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Entries in Meryl Streep (18)

Sunday
15Nov2009

New short 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' clip is cute

Fantastic Mr. Fox clip

Wes Anderson's stop-motion adventure "Fantastic Mr. Fox" opened in limited release this weekend and will expand during the coming weeks. While you wait to see it, check out this latest short clip below.

In this clip, Mrs. Fox (Meryl Streep) tries to comfort the little Ash (Jason Schwartzman). Mr. Fox (George Clooney) is in it as well, and as you can see, it's sweet, heartfelt and funny.

The film centers on a clever fox who tries to protect his family from a bunch of angry, ruthless farmers after he decides to move out of his hole and relocate to a more beautiful spot.

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Tuesday
29Sep2009

Awesome new trailer for 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'

Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox

This just looks fantastic! Of course, I'm talking about Wes Anderson's upcoming stop-motion adventure "Fantastic Mr. Fox," which features the voice of George Clooney and opens everywhere Nov. 25, 2009.

That day can't come soon enough. I adore everything I've seen from the film so far, including this latest feature trailer, which boasts brand-new footage from the anticipated flick based on the book by Roald Dahl.

The film centers on a clever fox (voiced by Clooney) who tries to protect his family from a bunch of angry, ruthless farmers after he decides to move out of his hole and relocate to a more beautiful spot.

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Wednesday
02Sep2009

Great featurette for 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' debuts

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Wes Anderson's stop-motion adventure "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" is one of the films I'm looking forward to most this fall, and in anticipation of its Nov. 13, 2009 release, viewers now have the chance to look behind the scenes of the project.

As you can see in the Jason Schwartzman-narrated clip after the jump, the process of getting this movie done was quite challenging. The amount of detail here is fantastic, and I love the fact the cast recorded the voices out in the field as opposed to a studio.

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Friday
07Aug2009

Movie Review: “Julie & Julia”

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Seen on: August 7, 2009

The players: Director: Nora Ephron, Writer: Nora Ephron, Cast: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina, Jane Lynch

Facts of interest: Based on the books by Julie Powell and Julia Child.

The plot: Follows the stories of Julia Child, an American chef writing a cookbook in Europe; and Julie Powell, who tries to cook herself through Child's book.

Our thoughts: Nora Ephron’s “Julie & Julia” is a delightful little comedy that will feed your soul and warm your heart. Boasting a couple of terrific performances and based on two true stories, the film follows two individuals whose passions for food help them create the perfect recipe for happiness.

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Friday
07Aug2009

Trailer for Nancy Meyers' 'It's Complicated'

Here's a rather interesting trailer for Nancy Meyers' latest comedy "It's Complicated," starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski, Blanchard Ryan, Lake Bell and Rita Wilson. Here's the synopsis:

Jane (Streep) is the mother of three grown kids, owns a thriving Santa Barbara bakery/restaurant and has—after a decade of divorce—an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, attorney Jake (Baldwin).

But when Jane and Jake find themselves out of town for their son’s college graduation, things start to get complicated. An innocent meal together turns into the unimaginable—an affair. With Jake remarried to the much younger Agness (Lake Bell), Jane is now, of all things, the other woman.

Yeah, sounds pretty intriguing right? To be honest, it looks quite refreshing as well. Meyers' more recent credits include "The Holiday" and "Something's Gotta Give," and I enjoyed both of these flicks. "Complicated" opens Dec. 25, 2009.

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Thursday
06Aug2009

I'm hungry for 'G.I. Joe' action and have an appetite for 'Julie & Julia'

Friday is approaching fast, and in anticipation of this weekend's new movie releases, here are some of my final thoughts and feelings about the new flicks before they hit theaters. On the menu this week: "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," "Julie & Julia" and "A Perfect Getaway."

Let me start with "G.I. Joe," which will certainly storm the box office and win the race without a problem. The action flick directed by Stephen Sommers opens at a solid 4,007 locations Friday, making it quite easy for the Paramount release to take the crown.

Although I used to not be excited about "Joe," the recent positive buzz surrounding the film kind of got me interested to find out what this one is all about. Earlier this week, Paramount announced critics would not get to see the flick, a move that usually involves films that suck.

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Monday
03Aug2009

This week's new movie releases - August 7, 2009

This week, we're looking at three wide releases: Stephen Sommers' "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" with Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum and Sienna Miller; Nora Ephron's "Julie & Julia" with Amy Adams and Meryl Streep; and David Twohy's thriller "A Perfect Getaway" with Timothy Olyphant and Milla Jovovich:

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA

Synopsis: From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.

First thoughts: To tell you the truth, at first I wasn't too excited about this one, but now that I've seen some cool spots and I've heard some very positive feedback from folks who've seen it already, I admit I'll walk into the film expecting a bunch of entertaining action.

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Thursday
30Jul2009

Great trailer for 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' hits!

Photo from Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox

It's finally here! Of course, I'm talking about the trailer for Wes Anderson's upcoming stop-motion film "The Fantastic Mr. Fox," which will invade theaters Nov. 13, 2009.

Based on the book by Roald Dahl, the film centers on a clever fox (voiced by George Clooney) who tries to protect his family from a bunch of angry, ruthless farmers.

To be honest, I absolutely love this trailer. It looks like a fun Anderson-style production, and it really makes me want to find out more about Fox's plans to outsmart these farmers. Oh yeah, it looks gorgeous too, by the way.

"Fox" also features the voices of Jason Schwartzman, Meryl Streep, Adrien Brody, Brian Cox, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson. Get your does of fantastic in the trailer after the jump.

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Sunday
26Jul2009

More pics from 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' debut online

A new photo from The Fantastic Mr. Fox

The more I see of Wes Anderson's upcoming stop-motion adventure "The Fantastic Mr. Fox," the more excited I get about the project, due in theaters Nov. 13, 2009.

USA Today recently debuted a bunch of new stills from the film, and you can check out some of them right here. For some more, go here (it's worth it).

Based on the book by Roald Dahl, the film centers on a clever fox (voiced by George Clooney) who tries to protect his family from a bunch of angry farmers.

"Fox" also features the voices of Meryl Streep, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Chase Anderson, Brian Cox, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson.

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Wednesday
29Apr2009

'Julie & Julia' trailer looks tasty

Nora Ephron, whose credits include "Sleepless in Seattle" and "You've Got Mail," will soon return to the big screen with "Julie & Julia," in which Meryl Streep is Julia Child and Amy Adams is Julie Powell. The film, which will open Aug. 7, 2009, is an adaptation of two bestselling memoirs: Powell's "Julie & Julia" and "My Life in France" by Julia Child.

Based on two true stories, "Julie & Julia" intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible. The trailer for the film popped up recently, and you can check it out after the jump. Looks kind of delicious, even though I really hate Adams' haircut.

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