After last week's lack of Meryl, we're getting 2.5 hours worth now with 1985's Best Picture-winning 'Out of Africa'. Finally, a man worth Meryl's time (Robert Redford!) comes into the mix. We also talk about having our hair washed and "territorial" hippos. Make sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram!
We got a rough one this week with 2007's 'Rendition'. Meryl is only in it for like 5 to 8 minutes! At the very least, it does have several scenes of Jake Gyllenhaal shirtless. We also briefly talk the announcement of Meryl working with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks! Be sure to check us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and like and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
Highly demanded and hotly anticipated, we finally get to 2006's The Devil Wears Prada with our special guest, documentary filmmaker/Amazing Race Canada producer & huge Meryl fan Michael Yerxa! Miranda Priestly is one of Meryl's most iconic roles and what follows is the birth of the Streep summer blockbuster. Also, how can Andy afford that apartment? Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram, listen to us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher & shoot any questi...
As we wrap up another Oscar year with another Meryl nomination, let's celebrate when she won shall we? 2011's The Iron Lady had Mrs. Streep embodying Margaret Thatcher, our first female Prime Minister in the United Kingdom. We discuss her 2012 Oscar win for the role and talk some more Oscar stuff too (Will she win for Florence Foster Jenkins? You already know who won!) Be sure to check us out on Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram and subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher. We'll hopefully be...
This week, we went on a Meryl-fueled field trip to the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on the snowiest day of the year. We wanted to see the 1978 classic The Deer Hunter on the big screen because neither of us had seen it before (!!!). Emily ships Meryl and Robert (who can blame her?), while Danita wonders if this movie is all it's cracked up to be. Make sure to find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr. If you're digging us, leave a review - we love hearing from you!
We break away from the Meryl Box in honour of our special guest, Movie/TV Columnist (Globe & Mail, Metro, Toronto Star) Johanna Schneller! She joins us to talk 2002's meta-comedy 'Adaptation' and discuss Meryl's take on author Susan Orlean, Chris Cooper's sexiness, and Nicolas Cage embodying Charlie Kaufman's writer's block (not to mention his weight problem, which Meryl points out hilariously). Make sure to follow and like us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and subscribe to us on iTunes...
This week, we tackle one of the heaviest films of Meryl's career with one of her career-defining roles in 1982's 'Sophie's Choice'. It wasn't easy to talk about the themes in the film but Meryl's performance was worth the Oscar. Also, Danita talks about sexy she finds Kevin Kline. Check us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and make sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
We travel off to Ireland for an under-the-radar film with 1998's 'Dancing at Lughnasa'. A tale of five sisters living together with lots of folk dancing and Meryl's lovely accent. We also take some time to talk about her 20th(!) Oscar nomination for 'Florence Foster Jenkins'. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram and give us a listen or a review on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher!
The ladies aren't happy about this week's film, 1993's The House of the Spirits. A movie where Meryl levitates objects and everybody tries to hide it?! How can that be?! Also there's so much unnecessary sexual assault and whitewashing and we can't stand it. Make sure to share, like, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and subscribe and review on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!
After our awards show high, we're back on schedule with 1989's 'She-Devil'. Meryl is one of the rich and the famous and wants Roseanne's husband all by herself, setting Ms. Barr down a dangerous path of destruction and revenge. We're joined by a special guest, Roseanne Fan and longtime friend of the show Joshua Korngut, who defends his love against our Meryl love. Can't we all just get along?! Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram and subscribe to us on iTunes, Soun...
Join us for a 2017 Golden Globes special discussing the awards and the moment Meryl was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award during the Globes. Cue Danita & Emily freaking out. We'll be back with an all new episode next Monday on She-Devil! Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and check us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!
We're welcoming you into 2017 by going back to 2006 for 'A Prairie Home Companion'. Meryl's singing talents are back alongside Lily Tomlin's not-so-great singing talents amongst a cavalcade of a cast. Lindsay Lohan as Meryl's daughter is also something to look back on here as we defend it. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and send us some email at whataboutmeryl@gmail.com !
As you relax by the fire with your copies of 'It's Complicated' and 'Doubt', we'll bring the popcorn and hot chocolate. We thought we'd do a fun holiday special in the spirit of Streepmas and we hope you're having a Meryl Christmas yourself! We'll be back with an all new episode on January 2. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, SoundCloud, & Stitcher and follow and like us on Twitter and Facebook.
This week, the girls try to stave off Meryl's addiction in 1990's Postcards from the Edge. Her mother, Shirley MacLaine shows up to help but sometimes would rather have the spotlight on her. Dennis Quaid also shows up as a terrible love interest that Meryl at least shoots at. Stay tuned later this week for a holiday surprise! We'll be back January 2nd with an all-new episode! Be sure to listen and share us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and check us out on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram....
Can the girls fix Meryl's sex life with Tommy Lee Jones? Find out as they dissect 2012's Hope Springs and see if Tommy is a good enough fit for Meryl. He sure has less wet hair that's for sure. Check us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr!
Our sixth episode takes us on a tour in the fields of Iowa with 1995's 'The Bridges of Madison County'. Is Clint Eastwood hot enough for Meryl? The girls discover the answer and it's not for the faint of heart. Check us out on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher. Please rate us and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr!
Our latest episode opens the door to 1996's 'Marvin's Room' and plenty of family drama ensues. Meryl aside, there's a ton of star power in this film, including Diane Keaton and some up and comer named Leonardo DiCaprio. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and let us know what you want to see in future episodes!
For this week's episode, the girls tackle a movie they've never seen before: 1985 WWII-era drama 'Plenty' co-starring Sam Neill, Charles Dance and Sting (all whom Meryl has sex with). Stay 'til the end of the episode for a fun Tracey Ullman clip! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud. Share this with all the Meryl Streep-sters out there!
In this week's Meryl movie, she's dead! But not dead tired of pasta in Albert Brooks' 'Defending Your Life'. Are the ladies bummed at the amount of Meryl in the film? Listen to find out and be sure to check in for next week's episode and go ahead and rate and review us on iTunes!
On our second episode, we dive deep into 2014's August: Osage County. Meryl can be quite the mean mother (alliteration alert!). (Please note that we experienced some minor audio issues in the first 10 or so minutes, so make sure to turn your volume up.) Be sure to check us out on iTunes and subscribe, rate, and review. Stay tuned till the end to find out next week's movie!
The first podcast goes deep on Meryl Streep. We start with 1992's 'Death Becomes Her', co-starring Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis. Tune in next week for our next film!
