Meryl Streep: Anatomy of an Actor
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (729 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0714866695 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 191 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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. She has contributed to LA Weekly, Village Voice, Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Slate and other publications. Karina Longworth is a film critic and journalist based in Los Angeles
It is a nuanced, enviably readable work of cultural studies." – Slate. "Longworth’s book functions both as a biography of a star and a theory of stardom
One of the most talented actresses of her generation, Meryl Streep provides a high benchmark by which others are measured. The book focuses on ten key performances, exploring the unparalleled career of Meryl Streep through narrative and analytical text accompanied by 300 images, including film stills and set photographs, as well as film sequences, script notes, and more. This thoughtful and lively examination of Streep’s craft will appeal to film professionals and casual movie fans alike.. In films such as The Deer Hunter (1978), Kramer vs. She has received 17 Academy Award nominations and 27 Golden Globe nominations – more nominations than any other actor in the history of either award.Meryl Streep: Anatomy of an Actor is a new addition to Cahiers du Cinema, a fascinating series from the world–renowned cinema magazine. Kramer (1979), Mamma Mia (2008), and The Iron Lady (2010), Streep has astounded audiences with her ability to fully inhabit characters
"well-written book about one of the greatest actress of the century---and probably all time" according to J. David Kopp. A thorough, well-written book about one of the greatest actress of the century---and probably all time. Sometimes analytical in its approach, it is still completely engaging and substantial. Any fan of hers will be satisfied; any non-fan will be educated a. "What an amazingly wonderful woman Meryl Streep is" according to D. J. Singer. What an amazingly wonderful woman Meryl Streep is. She knew, almost from childhood, that she wanted to be an actor, and she did everything to make that happen. I didn't know that her "lover" was the same man who played Michael Coreleon's older brother in t. "The Story & Actress Behind the Movie" according to Amazon Customer. This book is part of a series on actors and 10 of their movies. What's interesting here is learning about the background of the movie -- the story line -- & getting the actor's & director's take on the production and performance. I especially liked reading