Spielbergs new drama about the controversial publication of the pentagon papers by the washington post and new york times is a wellmade and entertaining, albeit not perfect, film. Presidents pushed the countrys first female newspaper publisher and a harddriving editor to join an unprecedented battle. A movie about the washington posts ben bradlee is coming to hbo the post is also the subject of a film about the pentagon papers starring tom hanks and meryl streep. Oscarrwinners steven spielberg, meryl streep and tom hanks team for the first time in this thrilling film based on a true story. Steven spielberg, tom hanks, and meryl streep are set to partner on the movie the post, a film centered on the washington posts publication of the 1971 pentagon papers, sources tell. Tom hanks gives a thorough and enjoyable performance as ben bradlee, but it is meryl streep who truly stands out in the cast here through her role as kay graham.
Watch tom hanks, meryl streep in steven spielbergs the post. Meryl was born mary louise streep in 1949 in summit, new jersey, to mary wolf wilkinson, a commercial artist, and harry william streep, jr. The post serves up a thrilling history lesson at just. Tom hanks and meryl streep, as the embattled leaders of the washington post, lead a bustlingly entertaining and timely docudrama about how the.
But how would they perform if their scripts were swapped. Meryl streep and tom hanks doing impressions of each others. Oct 31, 2017 tom hanks plays famous washington post editor benjamin bradlee, while meryl streep plays the papers first female publisher kay graham. Tom hanks is thrilled at his latest post alongside meryl streep the. Watch the movie starring meryl streep and tom hanks. For many cinephiles, any film with either meryl streep or tom hanks is a mustsee. Dec 06, 2017 tom hanks stars as ben bradlee, and meryl streep stars as kay, and she is doing heavy lifting fleshing out a role not given as much depth as should be allowed. After a governmental coverup is leaked to the press, washington post publisher kay graham, along with the newspapers harddriving editor, ben bradlee, join an unprecedented battle to share the truth with the american public. Youre expecting french horns this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Tom hanks stopped by the late show on monday to promote his new film, the post, but ribbed his costar meryl streep in the process. Tom hanks and meryl streep get a lot of screen time together in the post, but it doesnt always work. Nov 01, 2017 meryl streep plays washington post publisher kay graham, who teamed up with her volatile editor ben bradlee tom hanks to support the new york times in their release of the pentagon papers, which. Meryl streep and tom hanks are among the best actors event. Dec 12, 2017 combined, awardwinning actors meryl streep and tom hanks have appeared in more than 100 films.
Indeed, the post would be a thoughtprovoking newspaper thriller. Even though he shot ready player one before it, steven spielbergs next movie is the post. Mar 07, 2017 multiple oscar winners tom hanks and meryl streep will appear together on the big screen for the first time in steven spielbergs the post, a film about the pentagon papers scandal hanks will. Tom hanks plays famous washington post editor benjamin bradlee, while meryl streep plays the papers first female publisher kay graham. Meryl streep and tom hanks doing impressions of each other. This is streeps movie, and not because she is typically excellent. Determined to uphold the nations civil liberties, washington post editor katharine graham streep, in an oscarnominated performance, and hardnosed editor ben bradlee hanks join forces to publish the pentagon papers, a topsecret chronicle of a government. Meryl streep and tom hanks quote each others famous movie. Tom hanks and meryl streep are circling the post, a movie about the pentagon papers scandal. The post is a 2017 american historical political thriller film directed and produced by steven spielberg, and written by liz hannah and josh singer. Considered by many critics to be the greatest living actress, meryl streep has been nominated for the academy award an astonishing 21. Tom hanks and meryl streep film first ever scene together. Tom hanks and meryl streep in the post 20th century fox top 10 movies of 2017. Meryl streep stars as washington post publisher kay graham, who was only given the reins to her fathers paper after her husbands suicide.
That s really too bad because all the ingredients were there to make it a great movie. Nov 08, 2017 oscar royalty tom hanks and meryl streep appear onscreen for the first time in steven spielbergs new trailer for film drama the post, which documents the pentagon papers scandal streep. Dec 06, 2017 tom hanks and meryl streep, as the embattled leaders of the washington post, lead a bustlingly entertaining and timely docudrama about how the pentagon papers shifted american journalisms. Considered by many critics to be the greatest living actress, meryl streep has been nominated for the academy award an astonishing 21 times, and has won it three times. The actor will make a movie with tom hanks to be directed by steven spielberg. Multiple oscar winners tom hanks and meryl streep will appear together on the big screen for the first time in steven spielbergs the post, a. The steven spielbergdirected, tom hanks and meryl streepstarring drama the post, about the pentagon papers, couldnt be timelier. Meryl streep, tom hanks ok with trump screening the post. Presidents and pushed the countrys first female newspaper publisher meryl streep and a harddriving editor tom hanks to begin a journalistic battle against the government. Oscar winners steven spielberg, meryl streep, and tom hanks team up for the first time in this thrilling film based on a true story. Tom hanks and meryl streep are two of the most iconic actors in hollywood, and they just starred in their first movie together, the post. Tom hanks and meryl streep have just been pictured filming together for the first time ever in the steven spielbergdirected drama, hanks plays the legendary former washington post editor.
Combined, awardwinning actors meryl streep and tom hanks have appeared in more than 100 films. Tom hanks stars as ben bradlee, and meryl streep stars as kay, and she is doing heavy lifting fleshing out a role not given as much depth as should be allowed. Leading the cast is meryl streep, playing publisher katharine graham, and tom hanks as editor ben bradlee. Nov 08, 2017 the first trailer for steven spielbergs new movie about the leaked pentagon papers has been released marking the first time oscar winners meryl streep and tom hanks have starred together in a film.
Tom hanks jokes about working with high maintenance meryl. Will meryl streep, tom hanks take on pentagon papers movie. But overall i was deeply bored and disappointed by this movie. Determined to uphold the nations civil liberties, katharine graham streep, publisher of the washinton post, and hardnosed editor ben bradlee hanks join forces to expose a decadeslong coverup. Tom hanks and meryl streep reverse character roles on ellen. Jennifer lopez, tom hanks and meryl streep all have movies. Dec 06, 2017 tom hanks and meryl streep give excellent performances, though not exactly a stretch in either case, and both with a tiny, tasty touch of cheese. We should probably just give tom hanks and meryl streep their oscars right now, if the first trailer for their movie the post is anything to go by between the two, they have have five academy. Streep was nominated for an oscar for her turn in the movie, which also picked up a bestpicture nod. That said, its a potently watchable movie that isnt quite a work of art. But the post marks the first time they are on screen together. How many films have meryl streep and tom hanks made together.
Oscar winners tom hanks, meryl streep and steven spielberg are joining forces for a new drama about the fourth estate called the post, which chronicles the washington posts legal battle. Tom hanks plays the posts executive editor, ben bradlee, who leads a ragtag editorial team at the paper. The post trailer 1 2017 tom hanks, meryl streep drama movie hd official trailer. The first trailer for steven spielbergs the post dropped on tuesday at a time when. The film marks the first time oscar winners streep, hanks and spielberg have collaborated on a project.
Presidents pushed the countrys first female newspaper publisher and a harddriving editor to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government. Two of spielbergs recent history films were also made in a messianic spirit. Hanks was a producer on the 2006 animated film the ant bully, which meryl provided a voice for, and they also both appeared as themselves in the 2015 documentary about writerfilmmaker nora ephron. The movie focuses on the first woman to serve as a newspaper publisher of the washington post, kay graham meryl streep, who worked alongside editor ben bradlee tom hanks to make an impossibly. Steven spielberg directs meryl streep and tom hanks in the post, a thrilling drama. Then spielberg went all lincoln with it and cast amazing. Meryl streep plays washington post publisher kay graham, who teamed up with her volatile editor ben bradlee tom hanks to support the new york times in. Won best screenplay liz hannah and josh singer nominated florida film critics circle. Meryl streep and tom hanks on the relevance of the post. Meryl streep had quite the comeback for her costar tom hanks while attending the post premiere in washington d. The first trailer for steven spielbergs new movie about the leaked pentagon papers has been released marking the first time oscar winners meryl streep and tom hanks have starred together in a film. In this image released by 20th century fox, tom hanks portrays ben bradlee, left, and meryl streep portrays katharine graham in a scene from.
Meryl streep and tom hanks on the timely themes in the post. Every tom hanks movie, ranked worst to best rolling stone. Dec, 2017 tom hanks jokes about high maintenance meryl streep. Tom hanks and meryl streep give excellent performances, though not exactly a stretch in either case, and both with a tiny, tasty touch of cheese. The daily beast spoke with leslee dart, the representative for the post stars meryl streep who plays post publisher katherine graham and tom hanks playing post executive editor ben bradlee. Directed by steven spielberg and inspired by true events, the post tells the story of the coverup that spanned four u. What is the meryl streep and tom hanks movie the post about. Steven spielberg directs meryl streep and tom hanks in the post, a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between the washington posts katharine graham streep, the first female. Jan 09, 2018 tom hanks and meryl streep paid a visit to ellen this morning jan. Meryl streep has the best comeback to tom hanks high. Meryl streep as washington post publisher katharine kay graham, and tom hanks as post editor ben bradlee simply are extraordinary together in a movie that is supremely entertaining on a. The post is about defying power in dangerous times this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
Quite a few, would have been my guess, and thats what steven spielberg. Meryl streep and tom hanks star in director steven spielbergs imagining of a true story. Jennifer lopez, tom hanks and meryl streep all have movies coming to the toronto film festival this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Steven spielberg directs meryl streep and tom hanks in the post, a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between the washington posts katharine graham streep, the first female publisher. The movie, with a screenplay by liz hannah and josh singer, focuses on the period leading. Jan 07, 2018 what is the meryl streep and tom hanks movie the post about. Mar 06, 2017 oscar winners tom hanks, meryl streep and steven spielberg are joining forces for a new drama about the fourth estate called the post, which chronicles the washington posts legal battle.
Masterly post shapes a bold, longago news decision into. Tom hanks jokes about high maintenance meryl streep. The post official trailer hd 20th century fox youtube. Tom hanks and meryl streep in steven spielbergs the post. It stars meryl streep as katharine graham, the first female publisher of a major american newspaper, and tom hanks as ben bradlee, the longtime executive editor, of the washington post, with sarah paulson, bob odenkirk, tracy letts, bradley. Tom hanks and meryl streep have just been pictured filming together for the first time ever in the steven spielbergdirected drama, hanks plays. Nov 08, 2017 leading the cast is meryl streep, playing publisher katharine graham, and tom hanks as editor ben bradlee. Tom hanks and meryl streep in the post 2017 jade asha at an event for the post. The post marks the first time meryl streep, tom hanks and steven spielberg have. Oscar royalty tom hanks and meryl streep appear onscreen for the first time in steven spielbergs new trailer for film drama the post, which documents. With meryl streep, tom hanks, sarah paulson, bob odenkirk. Could meryl streep and tom hanks make the next all the presidents men its looking promising.
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Meryl streep and tom hanks are finally making a movie together. Nov 22, 2017 the movie focuses on the first woman to serve as a newspaper publisher of the washington post, kay graham meryl streep, who worked alongside editor ben bradlee tom hanks to make an impossibly. Jan 08, 2018 tom hanks and meryl streep in the post 20th century fox top 10 movies of 2017. Hes also one of the few whos willing to stand up to post publisher katharine graham, which lets hanks to go toe to toe with meryl streep. Mar 06, 2017 steven spielberg, tom hanks, and meryl streep are set to partner on the movie the post, a film centered on the washington posts publication of the 1971 pentagon papers, sources tell. Watch tom hanks, meryl streep in steven spielbergs the. The post by steven spielberg steven spielberg, tom hanks. First look at tom hanks, meryl streep and more in steven.
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