Tom hanks will join forces with meryl streep and steven spielberg for a new drama about the fourth estate called the post, which chronicles the washington post s legal battle to publish. Nov 08, 2017 leading the cast is meryl streep, playing publisher katharine graham, and tom hanks as editor ben bradlee. The first trailer for steven spielbergs the post dropped on tuesday at a time when. Jan 03, 2018 directed by steven spielberg, the film stars meryl streep as katharine graham, the posts publisher, who came into her own by defying president richard m. Thats what the washington post did as the owner a powerful woman in kay grahama wonderful meryl streep put it all on the line with the help of a powerful and well know editor in ben bradlee the good tom hanks. The first official reactions to steven speilbergs the post are in.
Tom hanks and meryl streep in the post 20th century fox top 10 movies of 2017. The post, starring meryl streep and tom hanks, is well. Combined, awardwinning actors meryl streep and tom hanks have appeared in more than 100 films, but the post marks the first time the two are on screen together. Meryl was born mary louise streep in 1949 in summit, new jersey, to mary wolf wilkinson, a commercial artist, and harry william streep, jr. Meryl streep and tom hanks star in steven spielbergs thrilling ode to the freedom of the press. 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 post s legal battle. Perhaps spielberg included them to make clearer the message of the movie. Today hollywood was observing the reporters for a change. The film ends with the break in of the democratic headquarters at the watergate hotel. Tom hanks and meryl streep star as washington post bigwigs. In this image released by 20th century fox, tom hanks portrays ben bradlee, left, and meryl streep portrays katharine graham in a scene from the post.
By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to. Steven spielberg has made one of the bravest films of our times. Nov 01, 2017 20th century fox has released the first photo for the post, featuring a small part of the immense ensemble cast, including tom hanks, meryl streep, david cross, tracy letts, bradley whitford and. It was a great movie, but it neglected to mention katharine graham, and.
The film shows how information is uncovered and leaked about the highly criticized vietnam war. Dec 12, 2017 combined, awardwinning actors meryl streep and tom hanks have appeared in more than 100 films. The post marks the first time meryl streep, tom hanks and steven spielberg have collaborated on a project. Oscar royalty tom hanks and meryl streep appear onscreen for the first time in steven spielbergs new trailer for film drama the post, which. That seems like a duo we shouldve seen together onscreen already, right. Jan 08, 2018 tom hanks and meryl streep in the post 20th century fox top 10 movies of 2017. The post tom hanks and meryl streep, as the embattled leaders of the washington post, lead a bustlingly entertaining and timely.
Underrepresentation of females in the film world is an issue that tom hanks has observed as the industry shifts around him. It stars meryl streep as katharine graham, the first female publisher of a major american newspaper, and tom hanks as ben bradlee, the executive editor of the washington post. Oct 31, 2017 the first image from steven spielbergs historical drama the post reveals a starstudded and timely film starring tom hanks, meryl streep, and carrie coon. 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. Washington post movie ben bradlee hbo documentary and. Meryl streep in a scene from the trailer for the post, directed by steven spielberg.
Meryl streep in the post 2017 steven spielberg and kate capshaw at an event for the post. Dec 07, 2017 those tense couple of weeks in june form the spine of the post, a fleet, stirring, thoroughly entertaining movie in which meryl streep and tom hanks play graham and bradlee with just the right. The post serves up a thrilling history lesson at just. For some reason you cant go wrong with watching meryl streep. But the post marks the first time they are on screen together. The post oscar winners steven spielberg, meryl streep, and tom hanks team up for the first time in this thrilling film based on a true story. Dec 06, 2017 the steven spielbergdirected, tom hanks and meryl streep starring drama the post, about the pentagon papers, couldnt be timelier. 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. As anything worth exposing and challenging is worth a fight for as it makes the powerful upset and angry. 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. Tom hanks and meryl streep star in steven spielbergs stirring newsroom drama. Meryl streep and tom hanks on the timely themes in the post.
With meryl streep, tom hanks, sarah paulson, bob odenkirk. Jan 09, 2018 the multiple oscar winners chatted with ellen about their timely movie, the post and the importance of journalism. But its also the difference between a very good movie and a great one. The dream team of spielberg, streep and hanks tell a timely political tale with urgency in awards season frontrunner the post. Streep, hanks take the lead in the post the boston globe. But with towering, bonafide movie star performances by streep and hanks respectively the best theyve been in yearsand an assured, almost dutiful directorial energy from spielberg, the post. More in movies tom cruise is on board with the viewing party too. Meryl streep and tom hanks on the relevance of the post. Spielberg, hanks, streep clear schedules to fasttrack the.
See what critics are saying about the film, meryl streep and tom hanks. Watch tom hanks, meryl streep in steven spielbergs the post. As a movie, the post is engrossing and enjoyable, if falling slightly short of all the presidents men and spotlight. The latest steven spielberg film the post is a nice showcase of the real life 1970s battle between government and journalist which would go to the highest court in the landthe u. Tom hanks, meryl streep and steven spielberg were among a west coast contingent visiting the washington post. 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. Steven spielberg directs meryl streep and tom hanks in the post, a thrilling drama. Tom hanks and meryl streep star as washington post bigwigs fighting to expose government lies about the vietnam war in the directors timely drama skip to main content the guardian back to home. I wonder what the now government wouldve done with this story. Thats what the washington post did as the owner a powerful woman in kay grahama wonderful meryl streep put it all on the line with the help of a powerful and well know editor in ben bradleethe good tom hanks. What is the meryl streep and tom hanks movie the post about. The post is a 2017 american historical political thriller film directed and produced by steven spielberg, and written by liz hannah and josh singer.
A movie about the washington post s 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. It stars meryl streep as katharine graham, the first female publisher of a major american newspaper, and tom hanks as ben bradlee, the executive editor of the washington post, with sarah paulson, bob odenkirk, tracy letts, bradley whitford, david. 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. 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.
The steven spielbergdirected, tom hanks and meryl streep starring drama the post, about the pentagon papers, couldnt be timelier. Indeed, the post would be a thoughtprovoking newspaper thriller. Steven spielberg, tom hanks, and meryl streep will roll cameras on the pentagon papers political drama the post in may to get the film out this year. Steven spielberg directs meryl streep and tom hanks in the post, a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between the washington post s katharine graham streep, the first female. With brilliant performances by tom hanks and meryl streep. The first image from steven spielbergs historical drama the post reveals a starstudded and timely film starring tom hanks, meryl streep, and carrie coon.
Steven spielberg, tom hanks and meryl streep team up on. The post trailer tom hanks and meryl streep in first. Meryl streep and tom hanks, variety reported, are attached to star as washington post publisher katharine graham and executive editor ben bradlee. Starring meryl streep, tom hanks, bob odenkirk, bruce. Meryl streep captures her beautifully and tom hanks is good as ben bradlee although i do prefer jason robards portrayal. The washington posts chief film critic, ann hornaday, was joined on stage by spielberg and actors meryl streep, tom hanks, bob odenkirk and bradley whitford to talk about the movie. Oscar winners steven spielberg, meryl streep, and tom hanks team up for the first time in this thrilling film based on a true story.
Steven spielberg to direct pentagon papers film with tom hanks and meryl streep. Steven spielberg to direct pentagon papers film with tom. Rating a confluence of talent like steven spielberg, tom hanks, and meryl streep usually points to something massive a project years in the making, costing zillions, and about as. Tom hanks and meryl streep team with steven spielberg for. Ive made a lot of movies that didnt make sense or money. The post 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. Tom hanks and meryl streep star as post editor ben bradlee and publisher katharine graham, whose cashstrapped paper is an alsoran next to. Streep i didnt think the definitive washington post movie was made.
Directed by steven spielberg, the film stars meryl streep as katharine graham, the post s publisher, who came into her own by defying president richard m. 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. For many cinephiles, any film with either meryl streep or tom hanks is a mustsee. Liz hannah wrote the spec script that tied for second place on. Hell hath no fury like the new york times scorned by. The post serves up a thrilling history lesson at just the. The movie, with a screenplay by liz hannah and josh singer, focuses on the period leading.
Dec 12, 2017 combined, awardwinning actors meryl streep and tom hanks have appeared in more than 100 films, but the post marks the first time the two are on screen together. The film marks the first time oscar winners streep, hanks and spielberg have collaborated on a project. 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. Pete hammond says its another masterpiece from the filmmaker. Tom hanks and meryl streep in steven spielbergs the post. But how about a movie with both stars and directed by the legendary steven spielberg. But it was the new york timesnot the washington post. Tom hanks and meryl streep have signed on to star, with steven spielberg coming aboard to direct the post. Those tense couple of weeks in june form the spine of the post, a fleet, stirring, thoroughly entertaining movie in which meryl streep and tom hanks play graham and. Watch the movie starring meryl streep and tom hanks. And this film should be a prelude to watching all the presidents men. Jan 07, 2018 for many cinephiles, any film with either meryl streep or tom hanks is a mustsee.
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