Meryl Streep and the Oscars | Part 1: The Deer Hunter 

Meryl is the best. I think she comes across as relatable and is more an actor than a star which endears her to everyone

I know I should be concentrating solely on her achievements, but for some reason I just can't get over how absolutely gorgeous Meryls hair is in every. single. shot.

SHE IS THE BEST ✨

Way to go Brian! Meryl Streep's unparallelled career certainly deserves more than one part! Looking forward to the rest! Fantastic!!

First came across Meryl at 9 years old in A Cry in The Dark and She Devil and couldn't believe the spectrum of acting taking place here; I believe she as with Bette Davis should have around 10 Oscars at this point those including The French Lieutenants Woman, Silkwood, Ironweed, A Cry In The Dark, Adaptation, Doubt and of course The Bridges Of Madison County…I also believe she should have been given an honorary statue for her work in Angels in America (yes I know it is a television serial and she won the Emmy and Golden Globe but what she did there playing Ethel Rosenberg deserved another fucking Oscar!). There’s not really much more that can be said for how transcendent her craft is among us and how it lights a path for anyone coming up behind her but oh how it deserves to be repeated time and time again! 💖👑🙌

OMG I never made the connection that that was Meryl in Holocaust... I was a teenager in high school back then and to this day I clearly remember the effect that mini-series had on us and how we were all talking about it at school at the time. I couldn't even watch The Deer Hunter then, but was a huge fan of Coming Home so was thrilled with Jon Voight's win at the time until I finally saw De Nero's performance soooo many years later and was just floored!! Yet ANOTHER awesome video Brian... who could have thought there was still so much to say and learn about her!!!! BRAVO!!! You seem to be just pumping the vids out these days, so can't wait for the following parts!!!

Excellent as always. I think that, eventually, and even though she is not the actress with the most Oscar wins, Meryl Streep will be regarded as the best actress of all time. Period.

What I love about the Kramer vs Kramer win is that she got to write & ad lib the courtroom monologue. And if u listen to it, it's better than any writer could have done. The line: "I went from my father's house, to his house, and then I was overwhelmed, but I love my child." So many men running the movie & thankfully the director actually asked a woman what she thought the character would say. That being said, I still won't ever forget what huge asshole Dustin was to her with the slap. Hollyweird & the 70's!!

Imagine you have so many award and nomination that does not fit in an 1 hour length video! She is the moment!

AMAZING VIDEO BRIAN!! love it, didn't even know Meryl was in theater before Film acting

Really enjoyed this and look forward to the rest of the series. Just wanted to point out, however, that Meryl did not win the New York Film Critics Circle award for best supporting actress for The Deer Hunter - that year this award went to Maureen Stapleton. (Interiors)

It’s been five years since the last Streep nomination. That feels wrong somehow.

Fantastic. Do I think Mrs. Gummer should have won for "Deer Hunter"? Probably not, Maggie Smith is electrifying in "California Suite," and Maureen Stapleton is, as you correctly put it, a breath of (much needed) fresh air in "Interiors." However, there are numerous times Meryl ought to have won down the road; cannot wait for the next installment.

excellent video! excited for the series to continue

Great video Brian. Looking forward to the future parts. I was 12 when I first became aware of Meryl Streep in Kramer. I thought her beauty was striking with that chiseled face and long blonde hair. She looked so urbane and sophisticated. It wasn’t until a few years later I saw Holocaust and TDH. I know she didn’t think much of either role. She has said about TDH it’s a man’s version of what a woman should be. I saw Julia back in the VHS days and I heard it was a blink and you’ll miss it type role so I kept my eyes peeled. She had such a spark and presence it’s no surprise her career became what it did. I’ll say she place third or fourth when she lost to Smith on her first Oscar go round. Cannon won the supporting globe. Stapleton had the overdue factor kicking in. I’m thinking she placed second. Cannon could’ve been third or fourth depending where Meryl placed. It’s a tossup.

Meryl's deserved Oscar wins aside from her 3 awards. 1981 - The French Lieutenant's Woman 2002 - Adaptation 2008 - Doubt

Hey man, just found your channel and I'm a huge fan. I also have a fascination for the Oscars, in particular all acting performances, and the art of performing on film. I've also studied acting Oscars and the like for years and I have a couple suggestions for future series on this channel. One suggestion is you could do a series on the purely comical acting performances that have been nominated over the years and what made them so special as to be recognized by the Academy (i.e. Robert Downey Jr. in "Tropic Thunder," Melissa McCarthy in "Bridesmaids," Marisa Tomei in "My Cousin Vinny," etc.) Another interesting series would be covering the 21 times a juvenile (younger than 18) has been nominated for an acting performance and the impressive significance of accomplishing such a feat as a child. Anyway, keep up the great work and I look forward to all your videos!

love your mini documentaries!!

"I'm sorry I'm not beautiful enough to be in... _King Kahng_ !"

I love Meryl but with her now being the most celebrated actor in the Oscar history, I believe many people would hope to see you made videos about the likes of Toni Collette, Naomi Watts, Laura Linney, Vera Farmiga, Angela Bassett, James McAvoy, Ralph Fiennes and the list goes on...

I love Meryl, particularly her earlier work, which, at this rate, for me, goes from 1977-1996. I wondered if she kept that attitude whether or not that would actually have served her good, because while she is an amazing, phenomenal actor, it's very hard to be recognized when Meryl is in the category with you. I also think she would have maintained a mystery of being so good at her job that only the performance should speak for itself. I feel that her attitude switch led to her believing she deserved the award each time she is nominated, when it's not entirely true. I believe she deserved two of her Oscars. The third one I don't believe she deserved. That being said, Meryl made such good entries into mainstream entertainment through theatre and through television, her talent was so sought after that when she finally got the nominated for Best Supporting Actress in The Deer Hunter, it was bound to happen. I feel the Academy wanted to see Meryl more in films rather than what they got, but Meryl was in and even in the glance of her, she was enough in the film to merit a Best Supporting. I just want to clarify that Meryl Streep is a phenomenal actor who deserves the recognition she has received by her peers. But, there is also a valid reason why Streep fatigue was real and why it lasted decades before Oscar #3, and why Oscar #3 did not help end Streep fatigue. I got over my own, but the kernel I cling to from this video is that Meryl was firmly against competition in the industry for valid reasons.

next is Leonardo DiCaprio and the Oscars

I've come to the right place.

Thank you so much. Hot voice

She was nominated and was one of 5 nominated for that whole year! That says a lot! Too much analysis about why she did not win for THE DEER HUNTER. Not necessary in my opinion.

What were the races she had zero chance. And was just happy to be there. And what were a few gold trophies. I personally wanted to see her win..... Great video, but please work on that damn enunciation LOL

People get their AFI Lifetime Achievement at the twilight of their careers. But Meryl after receiving it in 2004 gave us some of the best and most memorable performances, cementing her as not just a GOAT but also a certified MOVIE STAR with hits after hits, 8 more Oscar nominations, earning a whole new generation of fans which is something unheard of for actresses. After 2004 she gave us The Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia!, Doubt, Julie and Julia, It's Complicated, The Iron Lady, August Osage County, Florence Foster Jenkins, Into the Woods, The Post, Big Little Lies 2, Don't Look Up, Little Women, among others. Truly the greatest of all time!

Meryl Streep is my favorite actress! Lord knows she should have at least 5 Oscars wins by now......considering those 21 nominations. Cheers, Ms. Streep! ❤️

Wonderful idea for a video series. I'm so looking forward to your take on Meryl Streep's filmography. :)

Meryl Streep’s career is a college semester course!

Can't wait for your take on 'A Cry in the Dark', arguably the best performance put on film by an actor (1980s )

Oh my God..Finally Meryl Freaking Streep !!!! Thank you so much Brian..This is THE VIDEO that we all are waiting for...❤️❤️❤️❤️

It’s amazing to think where it all began with Meryl Streep regarding her Academy Award nominations. It would have been really interesting if she won her first year nominated, but that doesn’t always happen. Thank you for the video Brian, keep up the great work!

I don’t know how I missed this! She’s my favorite actress. The range of roles and how different she is in them is amazing. You can play different characters but she really is different in them. She’s able to express different facets of her talent for different characters but also in the same role. For Deer Hunter she is memorable in a role that could have been unremarkable. I think she’s lovely no matter what that one filmmaker said!

Great content! Great vídeo! Great narrator!!

My 3 favorite performances is not her Oscar winners. Silkwood, Bridges of Madison County and Devil Wears Prada. All so different yet perfect.

I can’t believe De Niro didn’t win for the Deer Hunter - one of the best performances of the 20th century

I'VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS VIDEO AHHHHHHHH

i think its time for Meryl Streep to dominate theater awards..

Meryl should have won more than 3x… at least 6x

Love this series already. Very very interesting and entertaining. Thank you

Do Mark Rylance defeats Sylvester Stallone for Best Supporting Actor 2016

Cant eait on your take on a cry on the dark. I think this is one of her best performance next to sophies choice and silkwood.

One of my favorite actors of all time! I'm not sure I agree with her nomination in The Deer Hunter but perhaps it's because I didn't enjoy the movie too much. I did like all of the performances in it, though. The way I see it, when an actor wins a second Oscar, if the Academy is willing to acknowledge an actor with another trophy (Maggie Smith that year) it's because she was undeniably great or the other nominees were weak. I can't wait to see the next part of this series!! Keep up the great work.

Looking forward to this series, especially if you can be a bit more objective. I don't recall Streep being a contender for The Deer Hunter. I think the nomination acknowledged her arrival. In fact, I suspect it was the just the opposite of your closing statement, "Little did they know..." I think it was understood that a major dramatic actress had arrived on the scene - remember, her stage career in NYC preceded her - and she would have multiple opportunities going forward to win an Oscar. I think what you could say at this point in her filmography is that, "Little did they know, in just a few years time, she would deliver a career-making, legendary performance against which all of her future performances (and those of others) would be measured for decades to come." That would be a fair statement. :)

Haven't seen much of Meryl's early career and don't think I'm gonna, those are all drama performances and I like funny Meryl; she's great in comedies and musicals but the recognition only came for the saddest roles. And in real life she looks like such a fun person to be around with, the fun aunt I'd like to have over for Christmas 😁 If you wanna know my top favorite Meryl Streep performance is: "Death Becomes Her"

I just wish she would have won her third for something else than The Iron Lady

When will you release part 2 and the rest of the parts about Meryl Streep?

Its so amazing to see how her voice changes from role to role when she got older

I would love to see you do a video about the "heaven's gate" fiasco

Meryl will break another of her own records next year. It will be the first time since her first nom 44 yrs ago that more than 4 yrs will pass without a nomination. She didn't receive one from '92 thru '95. That's the longest span. And she doesn't have a film coming out this year. (Last nom was in '18 for The Post). Wow Meryl, talk about slacking off! ))

Everyone knows the movie that should have swept the 1978 Oscars: Animal House

I know I’m alone here but I hate The Deer Hunter. 1978’s Coming Home is the true masterpiece in my opinion. I wish it got the praise and awards that Deer Hunter got.

Where can we find the early TV performances? I also have issues finding those!!

BRIAN WHAT! I just watched this movie for the first time last night (which in NZ was 10 hours ago) then I woke up and you have posted this!!!! :0

I love meryl but iove admire and great actress katherine hepburn ,katherine is first and after that i love meryl ,please make videos on her oscars ,because she deserves more than 4 oscars atleast 6 ,like for alice adams,the philadephia story ,please made video on katherine

Hey mr. Rowe it’s Israel. I like your channel I think it is amazing and full of facts. Definitely keep up the great work.

Please do a video on Maggie Smith next

Could I suggest another video? Directors with the most oscar wins and noms for their actors over their directing careers

Great stuff Brian! This is a huge undertaking, but if anyone can do this subject justice, it is you Brian!

So, should she thank Jane Fonda or not?

It would be interesting if you did Joaquin Phoenix or Heath Ledger.

Great Video, by the way, is Streep retired?

Honestly Im surprised she wasnt a bigger contender for The Laundromat, The Prom and Don´t Look Up.

Hey ! I love your analysis on Meryl Streep's career, are you going to publish part 2 soon? Thanks

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YES

I can’t believe she wasn’t recognised for the movie Still of the Night which I think is her best acting especially that scene at the end on the balcony with Roy Scheider

Unpopular opinion: She's over hyped. I don't get why everyone loves her. Frances McDormand is better, but not as widely loved.

where is part 2?