1. Watch a Meryl Streep movie
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| Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin in the 2009 romantic comedy by Nancy Meyers, It's Complicated. |
Well, it's her day so you have to hand it to the lady whose day we are celebrating and that's uhm, yes, Meryl Streep, the said to be greatest living actress today. For starters, I couldn't give you a definite suggestion, simply because, there's a wide array of movies and performances to choose from, all of which are different from the other, but equally mesmerizing simply because she gives life to the otherwise dull and predictable acting, had it been any other actress/actor.
Nevertheless, you can start with few of her latest offerings: Mamma Mia!, The Devil Wears Prada or It's Complicated. But if you want to see Meryl, the acting goddess, then you should check out: Sophie's Choice, Out of Africa or The Bridges of Madison County.
2. Buy any Meryl collectible
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| If it weren't for the watermark, I would have forgotten when I purchased this one. I remember the feeling of being so ecstatic when I first laid my eyes on this. |
When I say Meryl collectible, I'm speaking of Meryl collectibles in Pinoy terms. Since, there is evidently a scarcity of Meryl-related things here in the Philippines, I have to say, about 85% of them are rare, and when you have one of those, well you are tad lucky. Hurray! LOL
I must say that among the rare Meryl DVDs that are available in Pinoy stores are: The Deer Hunter, Angels in America, Postcards from the Edge or Heartburn to name some. For books that are Meryl related, I believe that the following are rare stuffs: Angels in America, Heartburn, and the Meryl unathorized bio (which of course I still don't have, because, yes, if you're actually reading, it is rare...) LOL
Go scout then! :)
3. Sing a Meryl song
Perhaps when God showered us talents, she was soaking wet with all the abundant skills that she had received because she's not only good in acting, but she's terrific at singing too. And Mamma Mia! is just one of those movies, mind you. Try listening to her while she gracefully sings, Amazing Grace towards the end of Silkwood. Or while she gives a rendition to Ray Charles' You Don't Know Me and as she sings I'm Checking Out live, both of which are from Postcards from the Edge. You might also want to see her powerful belt-out in He's Me Pal, in Ironweed. Well if there's a part of you that wants to see her singing country music, check out A Prairie Home Companion, and be utterly mesmerized with her lovely voice.
4. Put an accent on
"The Dingo ate my baby"
"Love, it's mystery is pure and absolute."
"I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills."
Australian in A Cry in the Dark. Italian in The Bridges of Madison County. Danish in Out of Africa. And we're just starting. These are just some of the accents that Meryl had effortlessly employed in her acting throughout the years. Seems easy? Why don't you try it and find out for yourself? There's still several accents to choose from like: Irish in Dancing at Lughnasa, or Polish/German in Sophie's Choice or why not that distinct Julia Child 'accent' in Julie and Julia?
5. LOL, La Streep style
Meryl likes to play it cool, and you can often hear her giggle as she tries her best not to burst in merry Merryl laughter, be it in interviews, gag reels or photo calls (yes you can see her utter joy even in those)
6. Channel your inner Meryl Streep
Devilish as Miranda Priestly? Or as carefree as Donna Sheridan? Troubled as Joanna Kramer? Or as doubtful as Sister Aloysius. Or be bitchy like Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her. Your choice, you as one of the many Meryl characters to choose from! Point is, find that inner Meryl in you, and let's see. Hmmmmm. Meryl, are you there?
7. Watch Meryl videos
You can find them over at Simplystreep, which is said to be the best site for everything Meryl-related, video gallery or at Youtube. You'll be surprised, not only at the Meryl videos but also at the fan videos, which give tribute to the one and only Queen of Hollywood, that is if Hollywood is royalty.
8. Celebrate with your fellow Dynamos
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| Donna and the Dynamos of Mamma Mia! the movie. (L-R) Christine Baranski as Tanya, Meryl Streep as Donna and Julie Walters as Rosie. |
Surely, you've heard about Donna and Dynamos, and I'm pretty sure you are Donna in your own right, and you have your fellow Tanya and Rosie in your life? Whether they are fellow Streepers or just plain BFFs period, any celebration with your gal pals will surely add an extra meaning to the party!
9. Make some memorabilia
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| I made this design for the personalized button pin in line with the Meryl Streep day celebration way back in 2009. |
Personalize your Tshirts with anything Meryl. A cliche idea would be to put a "I <3 Meryl Streep" print on your tee. Or putting her face in there, period. How about button pins? Or any other accessories, as long as they are personalized and can display your Meryl-iciousness, then, go ahead! Flaunt them!
10. Quote Meryl Streep
The woman is incredibly witty, she's definitely quotable!. "Overrated but not Today" is just one of the countless quotable quotes from her.
...to be continued....
Screw 'em if they can't take a joke!
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