With director Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs), screen writer Diablo Cody (Juno), and Meryl Streep all Oscar winners, there is no denyi...
With director Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs), screen writer Diablo Cody (Juno), and Meryl Streep all Oscar winners, there is no denying the pedigree of Ricki and the Flash. The latest trailer doesn’t tell us anything new, but Streep is again on top form, and there’s something about Cody’s script that seems to shake up the very familiar story. Check it out for yourself below.
Released: August 7th
Synopsis: In an original and electrifying film loaded with live musical performances, Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family. Streep stars opposite her real-life daughter Mamie Gummer; Rick Springfield, portraying a Flash member in love with Ricki; Kevin Kline as Ricki’s ex-husband; and Audra McDonald as Kline’s new wife.
Released: August 7th
Synopsis: In an original and electrifying film loaded with live musical performances, Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family. Streep stars opposite her real-life daughter Mamie Gummer; Rick Springfield, portraying a Flash member in love with Ricki; Kevin Kline as Ricki’s ex-husband; and Audra McDonald as Kline’s new wife.
