tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3751049975001656578.post5210489171371439422..comments2024-03-27T14:12:04.933-05:00Comments on Word on the Streep: The state of the race: Supporting ActressJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115351346180340694noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3751049975001656578.post-6982532119137827572021-10-31T13:35:25.833-05:002021-10-31T13:35:25.833-05:00I think it's also worth acknowledging that (an...I think it's also worth acknowledging that (and Jeff I think you might agree) the folks who post on Awards Worthy seem to be largely anti-Meryl. The fact that she's still 6th in rankings shows she has support. It's just discouraging to read the largely negative commentary from those vocal few.<br /><br />My gut is that, like her past roles, no character she takes on is going to be a direct impersonation of someone else. It's not what she does. It's definitely a marketing angle to make the Trump comparisons, but at least WoTS readers know that she's going to add layers of complexity and nuance and relatability to even the most bigoted of characters.<br /><br />Also... this movie AND role have gone largely unseen! If I'm following everything correctly, it has only just begun to be released to a select few people to watch. I'll be more receptive to criticisms or opinions when they have some context behind them instead of pure speculation. It's ironic I'm saying that because speculation is what I'm sure a lot of us like to do around awards season. I just think the Meryl hate gets me down, especially when we're just excited for another turn from our favourite actor.<br /><br />Sorry. This took on a rant-light structure but all to say let's put out that good energy and keep fingers crossed. If she deserves it, she'll get it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3751049975001656578.post-40673007583342220662021-10-27T20:22:59.274-05:002021-10-27T20:22:59.274-05:00The release of a still today on Empire exclusively...The release of a still today on Empire exclusively of Meryl character indicates Netflix is going to campaign her a lot. There’s a lot of buzz. Let’s wait and see.Duhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201109171164199522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3751049975001656578.post-76352662840945463212021-10-27T11:13:45.148-05:002021-10-27T11:13:45.148-05:00Agreed. I don't want it to be too much of a pa...Agreed. I don't want it to be too much of a parody of Trump. There are so many useful examples of ultra-conservative women (and men) in the U.S. media and/or government whom Meryl could emulate. Could be a fascinating character. Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115351346180340694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3751049975001656578.post-8173367362769872312021-10-27T10:57:13.715-05:002021-10-27T10:57:13.715-05:00Fingers crossed this gets excellent reviews and be...Fingers crossed this gets excellent reviews and becomes a hit. Also hopeful Meryl will be able to do something fresh and different with her role.<br /><br />Any awards attention would then be a bonus. CJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937312863597687063noreply@blogger.com