Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Second trailer for "August: Osage County"




Two days after its world premiere in Toronto, the Weinstein Company has released a second trailer for August: Osage County.  If there was ever a thought of Meryl going supporting, I feel like this trailer has completely squelched that possibility.  Like the first trailer, this is representing the film as a comedy, but I understand that.  One, the script is at times very funny, and two, producers want it to look appealing to mass audiences.  What's different about this trailer from the first is that Meryl seems to be the main focus of the story.  Based on the clips I could even buy Roberts as supporting. 

There is also news today that after its debut many people were disappointed that the film's ending was a bit different from the original play's.  I don't want to give it away, but suffice it to say that they've obviously filmed it both ways and director John Wells and screenwriter Tracy Letts will be duking it out with Harvey between now and Christmas to decide which ending the wide release will include.  As this post goes live, the film stands at 70% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes after ten reviews counted.  

12 comments:

  1. Have You already seen this press conference at TIFF?
    All the cast praises Meryl. Julia said something like: "Keeping up with Meryl is all we are trying to do all our life". :)
    http://youtu.be/uBPVcn5hIu4

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    1. I watched it on Tuesday. Yes, they were all very complimentary of Meryl, particularly Julia. Wish Meryl could've been there!! I can't wait to hear her talk about the film and her role.

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  4. My American Drama class is reading a play written by the guy who plays Beverly.

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  5. Via Damn.....I just inadvertently listed to a podcast at role of silicon (brad brevert) and the topic of Meryl
    winning a 4th oscar came up. The 2 commentators agreed that Streep would never win another Oscar
    since the academy and others view her 3rd win for Iron Lady as undeserved and awarded due to her and
    Harvey playing the "long overdue" card which hurts her reputation and chances for additional win(s).

    Man ---what do you think Jeff? I really think she will score one more oscar thou it may be supporting..

    Excuse my spelling errors.

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    1. I also listened to that section of the podcast. I don't necessarily think they said she'll "never" win another Oscar. I tend to think that critics, bloggers and the like underestimate Streep's standing with her colleagues. As the Academy ages, her actual peers are probably the largest voting bloc currently. Many of the younger ones have likely grown up looking to her as the epitome of artistic expression in film.

      I do agree that it will be very difficult to win for A:OC. I've never thought it would be a snap. I certainly hope she's recognized with a nomination, but it's such a tough year and there really isn't a great narrative for Meryl this year. That indeed was used up two years ago with the "she hasn't won in almost 30 years!" strategy. That said, we must never forget Katharine Hepburn in Lion in Winter.

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  7. I think Brevert & Laremy both said no actor would win a 4th oscar within the next 20 years. That would
    make Meryl 84 - doubtful she wins another statue after her 84th birthday...right ?

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    1. You're right about the 20 years. But if Meryl hasn't won a 4th by age 75 or so, her narrative would be very strong for a win in my opinion if she had a moderately worthy role.

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  8. This is awful, the Oscar needs to start going to the most worthy performance not the most worthy person. Such shit. And I am infuriated that two buffoons would suggest she did not deserve it for The Iron Lady, who on this planet could have done that role so well?
    And Meryl did not overtly campaign for her win, just added a little pressure. Much less than the others though. Kate Winslet was practically panting for her win in 2009 in comparison

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    1. Yeah, the two guys weren't particularly convincing prognosticators. And the answer is "nobody." Nobody could have portrayed Thatcher as well. I hope Harvey pushes her hard again this year and that Meryl promotes the film. It would be fun to see a few people sweat it out if she started to look like an even more viable challenger for Oscar win this year.

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