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"The evidence is indisputable, writes Vanity Fair's Leslie Bennetts, "that Meryl Streep, at age 60, has become the industry's new box-office queen." Absolutely, yes...for over-35s who go to the movies. Educated couples, singles, women in groups, etc. It's a different story with most of the under-25 Eloi, of course. They know Streep as the white-haired bitch in The Devil Wears Prada, I would presume, but she's not of their own and therefore a "meh" in terms of marquee value.

The Eloi are not just another age group -- they're another species.

But yes, of course -- Streep matters big-time with older viewers. The mostly grotesque Mamma Mia!, Bennetts reminds, has grossed $601 million worldwide. Prada has earned $324 million around the world. This year Julie & Julia has tallied $121 million. And everyone knows that It's Complicated is going to clean up.

Streep "broke the glass ceiling of an older woman being a big star -- it has never, never happened before," says director Mike Nichols.

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on December 1, 2009 at 5:02 AM

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Mark says ...

"But yes, of course -- Streep matters big-time with older viewers."

Don't dismiss the gay demo. She's become their icon. Does VF mention this? The box-office resurgence followed the foundation she laid for them in The Hours and Angels in America. Then Prada? Shut it down.

Posted by Mark at December 1, 2009 10:17 AM

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Floyd Thursby says ...

"The Eloi are not just another age group -- they're another species."

"It's deja vu all over again."--L. P. Berra

Posted by Floyd Thursby at December 1, 2009 10:28 AM

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Jack South P.I. says ...

She's the best actor on the planet, period.

Posted by Jack South P.I. at December 1, 2009 10:37 AM

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Sabina E says ...

I love, love, love her so much.

Oh please, lots of people in my age group love her. I know one diehard Streep fan (who is 21) and has created a website devoted to Streep and her greatness.

Posted by Sabina E at December 1, 2009 10:44 AM

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QualityGibberish says ...

Due respect, JW, but you're so full of it with this Eloi bullshit. Maybe try to dredge up another metaphor, something a bit more apt and original, with which to clothe your contempt of people you don't know and will never meet. It is not an authentically elite attitude, it's the opposite. Typically, it should become obvious that such recurrent loathing says something about oneself rather than anyone else, and to be submerged in the movie biz is not exactly the height of human endeavor, so there's that. Please chill on it. There are so many more things you don't know than things you do, and that is true for everyone. Understanding such a simple thing deters a world of problems.

Posted by QualityGibberish at December 1, 2009 11:18 AM

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Colin says ...

Doesn't everybody like Streep? There is no market that she doesn't draw: women, men, gay, straight, under/over 30.

Posted by Colin at December 1, 2009 12:10 PM

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ElstonGunnAICN says ...

Last year's doc Theater Of War was on either IFC or Sundance last night about The Public Theater's production of Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and her Children, (translated by Tony Kushner) in which Streep played the title role. It had some interesting moments, not the least of which were excerpts of Streep's performance.

Posted by ElstonGunnAICN at December 1, 2009 3:27 PM

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Movie Watcher says ...

It's that time of year again. The gushing over Streep. Colin, not everybody likes her. I hope it doesn't drag on thru the academy awards. If you're over 50, a woman, then she's the one for you. Overrated.

Posted by Movie Watcher at December 1, 2009 3:44 PM

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Eloi Manning says ...

"Doesn't everybody like Streep? There is no market that she doesn't draw: women, men, gay, straight, under/over 30."

I can almost guarantee that no straight man under or over 30 has gone to see a movie because of Meryl Streep.

Posted by Eloi Manning at December 1, 2009 3:49 PM

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Mgmax, le Corbeau says ...

"Streep "broke the glass ceiling of an older woman being a big star -- it has never, never happened before," says director Mike Nichols."

Katharine Hepburn would like to have a word with you, Mr. Nichols. So would Marie Dressler.

Posted by Mgmax, le Corbeau at December 1, 2009 4:47 PM

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Colin says ...

Sometimes Eloi I cannot figure out if your username is satirical or a spot-on description.

I wasn't interested in Doubt until I heard Streep and Hoffman were involved.

Posted by Colin at December 2, 2009 11:32 AM

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secondeye says ...

There are so many more things you don't know than things you do and had some interesting moments, not the least of which were excerpts of Streep's performance and not every one like streep Xrumer

Posted by secondeye at May 11, 2010 2:28 PM

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