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Meryl Streep Criticizes 'Marvel-ized' Films as 'Boring'

Veteran actress Meryl Streep has voiced her criticism of 'Marvel-ized' films, calling them 'boring' for their tendency to flatten characters into simple good-versus-bad tropes. Her comments come amidst renewed interest in her iconic role in 'The Devil Wears Prada' and discussions about her career.

2 May, 19:13 — 3 May, 07:40
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varietyMostly Factual15h ago

Meryl Streep Praises Stanley Tucci For Having an ‘Elegance to His Heterosexuality’: ‘It Is Sometimes Harder for Straight Men’

Meryl Streep paid tribute to Stanley Tucci as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, using the moment to reflect on both his career and their decades-long friendship. Tucci was honored alongside Emily Blunt in a rare joint ceremony in Los Angeles, drawing a crowd that included John Krasinski, Matt Damon and […]

By Kennedy French

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deadlineMostly Factual11h ago

Meryl Streep Says “We Tend To Marvel-ize” Movies By Flattening Characters Into Tropes: “It’s So Boring”

Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly has always resisted easy categorization, as a prickly boss whose foundation is ultimately much more understanding. The Devil Wears Prada 2 star said in a recent interview that she appreciates how nuanced her character can be. During a conversation with Hits Radio Breakfast Show‘s, interviewer Fleur East pointed out that the […]

By Natalie Oganesyan

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tmzMixed5h ago

'The Devil Wears Prada' Then & Now!

Before the "cerulean monologue" and icy one-liners took over pop culture, the crew from "The Devil Wears Prada" was just clocking in at Runway. Fast-forward and Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci are still running the show…

By TMZ Staff

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ignMostly Factual18h ago

Meryl Streep Calls Out 'Marvel-ized' Movies for Sticking to 'Boring' Good Guy vs. Bad Guy Stories

The Devil Wears Prada 2 star Meryl Streep is ready for a break from the "Marvel-ized" formula of villains vs. the good guys.

By Michael Cripe

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khaleej-timesMixed6h ago

Meryl Streep calls ‘Marvel-ising’ films ‘boring’, backs complex characters - Khaleej Times

Meryl Streep calls ‘Marvel-ising’ films ‘boring’, backs complex characters  Khaleej Times

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10 Near-Perfect Character Designs That Marvel Somehow Made Even Better

Throughout the years, Marvel has taken promising character designs and overhauled them to transform famous characters into unforgettable icons.

By Nicolas Ayala

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