How Do You Have A Meryl Streep Movie Marathon?
Born in 1949 as Mary Louise Streep in Summit, New Jersey, Meryl Streep is considered to be one of the greatest living film actresses. Nominated for an Academy Award 15 times, she has won twice and continues to dazzle audiences in the wide variety of roles she plays. The best way to take in this extraordinary actress’ talents is to have a movie marathon in her honor. Watch “The Deer Hunter” (1978). This film provides an in-depth examination of the way that the Vietnam war affected the lives of various people in a small industrial town in the United States. Streep was nominated for her first Academy Award for her performance in this film. Co-stars include Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken. Watch “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979). Dustin Hoffman stars opposite Streep in this role as they portray a quarrelsome couple fighting for custody of their young son Billy. This is the role for which Streep won her first Academy Award. Watch “Sophie’s Choice” (1982). Streep won her second Academy Award
