Scans from three recent magazines have been added to the image library, with many thanks to Alvaro for sending them in. Two are coming from Italy, A Magazine and TU Magazine both cover the Italian theatrical release of “Hope Springs”. The third scan comes from Entertainment Weekly and pays tribute to publicist Lois Smith, a longtime collaborator and friend to Meryl and many public personalities, who passed away this October. Enjoy the new scans.

Image Library – Magazine Scans – 2012 – A Magazine (Italy, November 01, 2012)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 2012 – TU Magazine (Italy, October 23, 2012)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 2012 – Entertainment Weekly (USA, October 23, 2012)

The “A Magical Evening” gala, in honor of the late Christopher and Dana Reeve has become an event that Meryl attends annually since its launch. So it’s no surprise she has been on hand at yesterday’s event. Picutres have been added to the image library with more to come.

Some additional notes courtesy of CBS News: Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep was the speaker at the annual benefit gala for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Wednesday night at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. The actress, who was dressed in black slacks and a black tunic, is a supporter of the foundation, which seeks treatments and cures for paralysis and looks for ways to improve the quality of life for those with disabilities. The annual “A Magical Evening Gala” helps raise money for the foundation. The event’s hosts were Matthew Reeve and Alexandra Reeve Givens, children of the organization’s founder. “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve, who was paralyzed in a horse-riding accident, started the organization with his wife, Dana. Reeve was 52 when he died in October 2004. Dana, then 42, continued his work with the foundation until she was diagnosed with lung cancer eight months later. She died in March of 2006.

The Movie of the Week section has come to an end this week and it has been a great joy to revisit Meryl’s films – my own favorites and those I haven’t seen in a while. Also, it has been very interesting to read your comments and thoughts on the spotlighted films each week. Since it’s a wrap – what has been your favorite Meryl Streep performance so far? Or your favorite film? Or your particular favorite scene? You’re invited to browse the video archive to rewatch clips from all of Meryl’s films, check the filmography pages for background information on her productions or browse the previous Movie of the Week entries to get some inspiration. Please share your thoughts in the comments.

It’s a wrap for the “Movie of the Week”. Within the last year, every film has been spotlighted, and I’ve saved the best for last – Meryl’s performance as Lindy Chamberlain in Fred Schepisi’s “A Cry in the Dark”. New DVD screencaptures have been added alongside new production stills and promotional pictures. Three new clips have been added to the video archive. Production notes and review after the cut. Additionally, you can check the site special on the real Lindy Chamberlain. As always, please share your thoughts on “A Cry in the Dark” in the comments.

New article about Tracy Letts’ adaptation of “August: Osage County” for the big screen courtesy The Los Angeles Times: Letts’ play tells of several generations of the colorful Weston family, particularly drug-addled matriarch Violet (Streep) and troubled professor daughter Barbara (Roberts), as they gather in the family home for a few weeks one summer, each personality trying to get the better of the other as they cope with their complicated lives. “I think it’s very recognizably the same piece,” he said. “There’s not a lot of invention per se. There are opportunities to let them loose from the house, and I did some cutting to try to find those places in a play that sound maybe a little theatrical to the ear if you were doing them on screen. But that’s about it.” Several months ago, as he was preparing for that show, Letts traveled to the Oklahoma set of “August” to join actors at a table read and field questions. Roberts, Streep and others peppered him with the meaning of the text. (He said their questions were “workmanlike” queries about their characters and his intentions, “things an outsider might find banal but that are important to an actor.”) The complete article can be read here.

Today spotlight features my second-favorite performance, “Marvin’s Room”, Jerry Zak’s 1996 drama co-starring Diane Keaton and Leonardo DiCaprio. New DVD screencaptures have been added to the image library as well as additional production stills. Three new clips can be found in the video archive, alongside various interviews, featurette and Meryl and Carly Simon recording “Two Little Sisters”. Production notes and review after the cut. As always, please share your thoughts on “Marvin’s Room” in the comment. And check back next week for the “Movie of the Week” finale.

More media on Wednesday’s C2C Innovation Institute Gala (see below) has emerged with a video transcript of Meryl’s speech to her friend William McDonough and an interview she gave to Fresh Dialogues. The first thing that strikes you about Meryl Streep is her grace and poise. She glided into the throng of green designers and architects gathered at the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Gala in San Francisco this week, completely unruffled by the crush of fans; the flash of smart phones; and the fierce security guards.

Yet instantly, like a chameleon, Streep can switch from serene queen of the movies to cozy confidante. I found myself standing next to her and shook her hand. As you know, she’s renowned for her authentic accents in every exotic role she’s played, so I asked her, “Can you do a good Scottish accent?” She immediately leaned over and whispered in my ear, “I love the way they say murdererrrr!” Rolling those r’s as only a lass from Scotland – or Meryl Streep – can do. Then she laughed with that infectious burst of effervescence. Now that would make even The Iron Lady melt a wee bit. But enough trivia. The best part is, I found her later that evening and she agreed to a Fresh Dialogues interview. We had a lively conversation about her green design guru and close friend William McDonough; and why she’s become an activist for the environment. Enjoy her hilarious tribute to McDonough and check out the highlights of her interview over at Fresh Dialogues.

As reported earlier, Meryl Streep has attended the C2C Innovation Institute Gala this Wednesday. The evening was in honor of the organization’s co-founder William McDonough and featured Meryl and colleague Susan Sarandon as special guests. More information about Cradle 2 Cradle products can be found at their official website – lots of pictures from the gala have been added to the image library.

With only three films left to cover, today I spotlight my third favorite performance – as Karen Silkwood in Mike Nichols’ “Silkwood”. New DVD screencaptures have been added to the image library and all production, promotional and photoshoot pictures have been re-added in better quality. Three new clips can be found in the video archive. Also, make sure to read the site’s special on the real Karen Silkwood. Production notes and review after the cut. As always, please share your thoughts on “Silkwood” in the comments.

Scans from 14 international magazines have been added to the image library, ranging from 1982 to 1999 and coming from publications in the USA, the UK, France, Canada and Brasil. The full list can be found below the previews. As always, my biggest thanks to Alvaro for sending them in. Enjoy reading!

Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1999 – LIFE Magazine (USA, December 1999)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1999 – Madame Figaro (France, June 1999)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1999 – Pelerin Magazine (France, June 1999)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1997 – Le Lundi Magazine (Canada, December 1997)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1995 – Speak Up Magazine (Brasil, December 1995)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1995 – A&E Monthly (USA, November 1995)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1994 – Women’s Weekly (Australia, May 1994)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1994 – Gala Magazine (France, March 1994)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1994 – Telepoche Magazine (France, March 1994)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1985 – Company Magazine (United Kingdom, February 1985)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1983 – Moviegoer Magazine (USA, January 1983)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1983 – Telerama Magazine (France, April 1983)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1983 – Family Circle (USA, May 1983)
Image Library – Magazine Scans – 1982 – Twilight Zone Magazine (USA, March 1982)