- June 22, 2024
The legend Meryl Streep turns a year wiser! Tata Play Binge curates a list of must watch to soak in this marvel
Celebrate this movie icon with some of her most memorable titles on Tata Play Binge
If one song could describe the personality of this living legend, It would be ‘The (Wo)Man, The Myth, The legend.’ Meryl Streep is an emotion, she is what folklores are made of. With her exceptional artistry and impeccable understanding of the screen and her characters, Meryl Streep has been and will be the most iconic idol for all movie lovers. Be it her famous portrayal of Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada to her representation of Donna in fun musical Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again She is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the industry and her filmography stands witness to her versatile talent. To honour this living legend, Tata Play Binge has curated a list of her cult classics to celebrate the prowess and powerhouse that is – Meryl Streep. Fun Fact!, Streep has 33 Golden Globe nominations to her name for her phenomenal acting skills and choice of characters .
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Adaptation – Lionsgate Play
This BAFTA winner for Best Adapted Screenplay follows screenwriter Charlie Kauffman struggling to adapt the 1998 novel ‘The Orchid Thief’ into a screenplay. Kauffman faces obstacles in the form of his broke freeloader twin as he struggles to complete his screenplay. Streep embodies the adventurous hopeless romantic in his screenplay. As Kauffman fights for his dream, we see Streep stunning the audience with her intense monologues and raw talent. Featuring a noteworthy cast of Meryl Streep, Nicolas Cage and Chris Cooper, Adaptation is an exciting watch if you’re looking for a comedy-crime thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Here We Are – AppleTV+
This delightful animated short film journeys through the life of a curious seven year old boy who learns about the wonders of the earth from his parents on Earth Day. Starring Meryl Streep, Jacob Tremblay and Chris O’Dowd this short provides viewers with a unique perspective on children’s learning. Meryl voices the boy’s mother, captivating the audience with her bedtime stories and warm nature. Inspired by the bestselling children’s novel by Oliver Jeffers, Here We Are is a light and wholesome watch perfect for a chill Sunday afternoon.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again – Amazon Prime Video
This classic musical rom-com picks up five years after the events of the first movie where Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried, is busy setting up Hotel Bella Donna in honor of her deceased mother Donna (Streep). She finds out she is pregnant and immediately calls her mother’s best friends for support. They relive Donna’s past and how she met Sophie’s father, recounting their love story. Meryl Streep is undoubtedly the highlight of this movie with her soft singing, motherly anecdotes and never ending support for her daughter. Featuring an amazing supporting cast of Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and an incredible soundtrack made up of nostalgic ABBA songs, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again makes for a fun family movie night watch.
Devil Wears Prada – Disney+ Hotstar
“Truth Is, There’s No One Who Can Do What I Do”, said Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada and the world agreed! A staple romcom, The Devil Wears Prada set the standards for films back in 2006 and had all the fashion girlies quoting Miranda Priestly for breakfast. Anne Hathaway plays Andy, a young graduate who is hired as a personal assistant to Miranda Priestley, a sharp, demanding boss at a fashion magazine. The film follows Andy’s struggles with her boss and the new job, backed with a cast that includes the likes of Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. Streep embodied Miranda’s icy demeanor and ruthless demands so well, it established her place as a pop culture icon for decades to come. Packed with self-discovery, a healthy dose of the fashion world, the iconic blue sweater monologue and lots of Prada, the film is a perfect escape from everyday life.
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