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
The secret of Miranda's absolute control was 1. her ruthlessness and 2. ability to say what she means and mean what she says.
ReplyDeleteA 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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