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Meryl Streep, best actress winner for her role in “The Iron Lady”, arrives at the Oscars. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)
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Film Review: The Iron Lady
She is Medusa with a head of auburn snakes shellacked into a helmet, but somewhere beneath this follicular cement crown looms the elusive heart of a human being — at least, that’s how Meryl Streep plays Margaret Thatcher, the still-vilified former British prime minister who waltzed with Ronald Reagan while the masses rioted in revolt. Illustration by Steve Murray
Power Dressing: The Iron Lady and the style of Margaret Thatcher
Baroness Thatcher, three term British Prime Minister — the first and to date only woman elected to that post — had a political career from 1959 to 1990. Phyllida Lloyd’s The Iron Lady spans over forty years, her rise from grocer’s daughter to world leader, and encompasses forty-something costume changes. Her style, in a word? Precise. And impeccable. (Photos: Alliance)
Oscars 2012: The race for best actress
In which Chris Knight, analyzes the cinematic season’s hype-o-meter. This week, we have a look at the contenders for best actress in a leading role.
