456185 Thu Nov 01 06:24:42 -0700 2007 26 33 Food Media and News 0 3085401 Just saw a story on the drudge report that says Meryl is in talks about playing Julia in an upcoming movie. I think she could play her very well. What do you guys think? Who do you think would play Julia the best? Thu Nov 01 06:24:42 -0700 2007 44363 sheilal 1 3086078 Is the movie a bio about Julia? I think Meryl would be superb, especially playing her over her entire lifetime. If just playing her in later years (and if they could add a foot in height) I think Patricia Routledge - british actress of Keeping Up Appearances fame (although I've seen her in many other progams too) Patricia has that twinkle in her eye! Thu Nov 01 09:54:40 -0700 2007 3085401 70054 Suzieg 2 3086205 It's about a secretary who tries to cook all the dishes in Child's famous "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" . I don't know the plot or how prominent Streep will be in it. Here's the link to the article. http://www.variety.com/VR1117975130.html You're right about Routledge. She would be great as well. Thu Nov 01 10:33:28 -0700 2007 3086078 44363 sheilal 3 3096679 I read the book (loved it) but Julia Child wasn't a character. Sounds like the movie will have Julie channel her as she attempts to follow the recipes. Mon Nov 05 10:48:01 -0800 2007 3086205 133968 rouxmaker 3 4289842 That Bucket woman would be perfect as Julia in the later years... Fri Jan 02 09:56:56 -0800 2009 3086205 97452 Beach Chick 4 4289954 Ooh, yes indeed! <trills: The Bookay residence, the lady of the house speaking> Fri Jan 02 10:31:04 -0800 2009 4289842 42513 Mawrter 1 3086211 Yeah, it is a movie of Julie and Julia, if you have read the book. Thu Nov 01 10:35:18 -0700 2007 3085401 66403 dagoose 1 3086276 I thought Joan Cusack was going to do it. Thu Nov 01 10:54:32 -0700 2007 3085401 11231 Glencora 2 3086309 Joan Cusack looks much more like Julia, but I think Streep can pull it off too. As far as I know, this is the first blog to ever become a feature film! http://eatingla.blogspot.com/2007/10/meryl-streep-cast-as-julia-child.html Thu Nov 01 11:06:20 -0700 2007 3086276 12460 Chowpatty 3 3089567 I just read in another post that there are 2 movies, the other with Joan Cusak - more biographical, not the Julie & Julia story. So, I guess next year will be the Year of Julia in the theaters - yeah! Fri Nov 02 11:28:43 -0700 2007 3086309 70054 Suzieg 1 3090948 What? Not Dan Ackroyd! Fri Nov 02 19:25:30 -0700 2007 3085401 10926 mnosyne 2 3099653 HAHAHA - good one Tue Nov 06 08:26:42 -0800 2007 3090948 97248 meginAB 3 3102019 Dang it! You beat me to it! Tue Nov 06 19:44:39 -0800 2007 3099653 11826 Phaedrus 1 3091953 Looking forward to anything about Julia Child in mainstream media. I feel she has been pushed off the land of PBS since the FN has come about. I like FN just fine, - but, Julia was the First! Sat Nov 03 11:09:54 -0700 2007 3085401 88683 stellamystar 2 3092015 I think movies about Julia could be really cool but Julie & Julia? That's the first thing coming out? Nooo way. Blog girl already had her 15 minutes of fame. Like it wasn't enough to read about the maggots under her fridge. Now we get to see them too? I won't waste my time or money seeing this one. Sat Nov 03 11:32:22 -0700 2007 3091953 22184 duckduck 1 3100751 I disagree. I think that as good an actress as she is, Meryl Streep always comes across looking just exactly like Meryl Streep. I couldn't imagine watching anyone playing our Julia and looking like Meryl Streep! Actually, I think Carol Burnett could play her best! Tue Nov 06 12:42:04 -0800 2007 3085401 52499 ChefJune 2 3100919 It's not a look-alike contest, it's an acting role. I would think acting ability/chops would be much more important than whether she physically resembles Julia. Tue Nov 06 13:16:34 -0800 2007 3100751 19518 rockandroller1 3 3100987 certainly, but imho there should be some resemblance. Tue Nov 06 13:32:34 -0800 2007 3100919 52499 ChefJune 4 3102236 Meryl will be amazing in the role, it's a no-brainer. Remember Anthony Hopkins as Nixon? Didn't really *look* like him, but he was incredible. Tue Nov 06 21:38:50 -0800 2007 3100987 80528 DBrooks 2 3102719 Speaking of physical resemblance or lack thereof, it should be interesting to see Cate Blanchette playing Bob Dylan. I think that if anyone can pull it off, it's Meryl. For goodness sake, she convinced me she was Anna Wintour in "The Devil Wears Prada," and there was zero physical resemblance between the two! Wed Nov 07 06:51:54 -0800 2007 3100751 12045 gloriousfood 1 3189821 What about John Travolta ??? Fri Dec 07 21:17:21 -0800 2007 3085401 113445 energy 1 3190756 I just remembered that I saw Jean Stapleton (Edith Bunker) "do" Julia Child at a theater fundraiser. She was very good, very funny and looked quite like her. Meryl Streep really doesn't look anything like JC, but then Cate Blanchet didn't look like Katherine Hepburn, either. Voices are important, and I"m sure Streep will nail that. Sat Dec 08 11:43:46 -0800 2007 3085401 11231 Glencora 1 4288867 Never read Julie Powell's blog or book - the screenplay will alternate between Powell's story and Julia's WWII era experiences in Europe, when she met and maried Paul Child. The film is supposed to come out in either April or August. Thu Jan 01 20:24:19 -0800 2009 3085401 159317 greygarious 2 4289831 I am sorry they did it that way. I think Julia Child's life was interesting enough to make a good movie on its own without interjecting a whole nother story into it. I will see it, but I won't like it nearly as much as I would have if they had just done it based upon Julia herself. Fri Jan 02 09:53:59 -0800 2009 4288867 52499 ChefJune 2 4289861 I heard Aug 7th release. I found this pic of Streep in character. Not bad at all. Fri Jan 02 10:03:30 -0800 2009 4288867 180790 ArizonaDave 1 4888777 For anyone in Austin, the Alamo Drafthouse on S. Lamar is doing 'Dinner and a Movie' with Julie & Julia on August 11, serving a five course dinner. The menu isn't posted on their website yet. My sister is taking me as my birthday gift, and I can't wait! Fri Jul 24 19:17:56 -0700 2009 3085401 89611 Ashforth 2 4889016 That sounds like a fabulous evening, especially for a Chowhound birthday! Happy Birthday! Fri Jul 24 21:44:10 -0700 2009 4888777 42513 Mawrter