tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3751049975001656578.post1658028044923609308..comments2024-03-27T14:12:04.933-05:00Comments on Word on the Streep: Recasting 2005 (supporting): "Alexander"Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115351346180340694noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3751049975001656578.post-41329639522647186022023-01-23T21:00:52.940-06:002023-01-23T21:00:52.940-06:00North Country was very much on my radar, especiall...North Country was very much on my radar, especially since it takes place in my home state of Minnesota. but it just wasn't a movie that I was a big fan of. I remember a couple years ago when I was compiling my list for this project and I think I tried watching it again and for whatever reason I just didn't like the role that much or felt like it was too close to something Meryl had done. I honestly can't put my finger on it, but I know I debated for a bit. It's sort of bugging me why I crossed it off my list, but I'm sure I had a specific reason!Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115351346180340694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3751049975001656578.post-71147195230651239712023-01-23T15:45:18.965-06:002023-01-23T15:45:18.965-06:00Completely unexpected suggestion Jeff but I could ...Completely unexpected suggestion Jeff but I could see how this might work given your revised conditions. I remember all the criticism of the movie at the time and how long it was to sit through. I'd be entirely onboard with Meryl in this epic if it had been given more time to perfect instead of (by the sounds of it) rushed out without Stone being happy with it. I agree it would be joyful to watch Meryl in a challenging (and glamorous role) in an epic!<br /><br />My own humble choice would be the role of Charlize Theron's mother in the now all-but-forgotten "North Country" as originally played by Frances McDormand. I recall the movie being quite gritty and with a message that's more pertinent now than ever.CJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937312863597687063noreply@blogger.com