Saturday, April 29, 2017

"The Post" no longer "The Post"

After it was announced last week that The Post was to be given a limited release on December 22 of this year, articles began removing the title "The Post" from their descriptions.  I had originally thought that this was in error, but it now appears clear that they are likely going to change the title.

I imagine this change is meant to draw better attention to the nature of the film's story.  Considering the film was optioned just last month, has yet to shoot and already has a release date inked in...the powers that be likely want this to capture as much of the current political climate as possible.  Were the film to be called something like "The Pentagon Papers" instead, it might be a bit more alluring (at least to American audiences I suppose).

IMDbPro lists the "The Post" as the film's working title, with "The Pentagon Papers" and "Untitled Steven Spielberg Project/Untitled Steven Spielberg Pentagon Papers" as 'world-wide' working titles.  I'm interested to see if the new name will make it seem more captivating, or help draw the mind away from thinking it's just about a team of journalists working against a powerful foe, similar to the recent Best Picture winner Spotlight (which I absolutely love).  We'll find out soon enough I should think.  Until we do, for the sake of ease, I'll continue to refer to this project as The Post.

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  1. Love that you've brought the countdown clock back!

    I wonder if already having a release date and the high expectation for this to be successful puts a great deal more pressure on? I guess Meryl knows how to deal with this and hopefully everyone brings their best!

    Speaking of Spotlight, would be great to see Meryl back in a Best Picture nominated movie! Last time was The Hours. We should totally do a poll of her snubbed films! 😊

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    1. I watched an interview or read somewhere recently (I know that's vague) that Meryl totally understands that every time she makes a film the expectations are huge. Huge for her to top herself, to come through for the studio in regard to finances. It's nothing new.

      Charlie it's so funny that you suggested a poll because I was just the other day perusing some of the features on blogger that I never use and creating a poll is a good one that I feel would be fun. I may just make one in the next few days.

      Would you suggest as a first poll actual films that were snubbed for Best Picture, or rolls of Meryl's? I kind of like the idea of films first, but there are probably not a lot that are reasonably contenders for Best Picture (sadly) over the last fifteen years.

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    2. Babe you should start a bakery side-business selling Meryl's best rolls

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    3. Yes, I was thinking of "polls" and mistyped "roles." Smart ass.

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  2. Yes true, I just think Doubt and August should have been recognised. Doubt was much superior to The Reader IMO.

    I also felt The Bridges of Madison County should have got more recognition. Then there's Silkwood, A Cry in the Dark and Postcards which could have made the cut too..

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  3. Jeff, do you think that there's a real chance that Meryl could play Hillary in the future?

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    1. It's difficult to say. I know that people are speculating because Meryl was with Hillary at Planned Parenthood thing this week. I imagine if there were a good enough script, Meryl could do it. Hillary has said she would choose Meryl. Most people would expect Meryl. But it might be sort of weird, since they're actually "friendly." My guess is that it will never happen with Meryl.

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  4. Awardswatch said the title is now NOR'EASTER

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    1. Looks like it's from 'My Entertainment World'. Not familiar with the site but I'm guessing it's true. They have a shooting start date of May 22 in New York.

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