Being Meryl Streep, she probably humanized Miranda Priestly more than any other actress could have. As a former teacher, whose failure was controling the students in the classroom, I find the persona amazing, because she never raises her voice but has total control. And the staff is terrified of her. She just has to purse her lips and a top designer designer will redo his entire collection. She gives "a look" and the entire staff goes scurrying hysterically in panic.I usually show older more obscure* movies, and one of the regular viewers didn't come, because she has seen it many times. So, I was a bit nervous about the reactions. But everyone enjoyed it, or at least said that they did.
Next week I want to show a real comedy.
*unknown aka less popular
2 comments:
The secret of Miranda's absolute control was 1. her ruthlessness and 2. ability to say what she means and mean what she says.
A couple of suggestions of good and relatively obscure comedies:
1. "The End" starring Burt Reynolds and Dom Delouise
2. "Silent Movie" starring Mel Brooks, Marty Feldman, and Dom Delouise.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll ask around for them.
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