Author Topic: Streep as Thatcher (Read 4266 times)

Wowbagger · « **on:** 30 July, 2010, 06:05:04 pm »

I've heard that there's a film currently being made in which Margaret Thatcher is played by Meryl Streep, with the main character being portrayed as a senile old bat who is unaware that her husband is dead, looking back on her life and works. Apparently "Sir" Mark and Carol are up in arms about the whole project.

I don't watch many films but I reckon this is one I won't be able to miss.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 July, 2010, 06:45:58 pm »

Only fair, since they've done Bliar a couple of times. Can't they just get Janet Brown though? She's still performing and is the right age.

bobb · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 July, 2010, 07:26:46 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 30 July, 2010, 06:45:58 pm

Can't they just get Janet Brown though?

Parrot: Give us a kiss, give us a kiss.
Thatcher: Oh really, Mr Bond!

Zoidburg · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 July, 2010, 09:40:46 pm »

Cast David Cameron in the role.

He probably dresses up as her in the privacy of his S&M dungeon anyway.

red marley · « **Reply #4 on:** 04 August, 2010, 12:58:36 pm »

Well, she has played

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/IsvdhIzlYAo&rel=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/IsvdhIzlYAo&rel=1</a>.

Woofage · « **Reply #5 on:** 04 August, 2010, 01:11:40 pm »

Sad though it may seem, fillum producers have to cast a Merkin in a lead role as, otherwise, the Merkins won't be interested

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Tourist Tony · « **Reply #6 on:** 04 August, 2010, 02:16:06 pm »

I watched a truly shite film (free with a newspaper) in which Streep played an ever-so-English SOE agent in occupied France. Well, her French was atrocious for a start, but when it came to her English...
Hints to colonials: Lever rhymes with fever, and vase does NOT rhyme with base.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #7 on:** 04 August, 2010, 04:41:02 pm »

I think Woofage's point covers that as well. But certainly it seems a shame to cast Meryl Streep as Thatcher.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 August, 2010, 06:43:44 pm »

Quote from: Woofage on 04 August, 2010, 01:11:40 pm

Sad though it may seem, fillum producers have to cast a Merkin in a lead role as, otherwise, the Merkins won't be interested .

In Hollywood, English actors only play baddies. Oh, wait...

geraldc · « **Reply #9 on:** 07 July, 2011, 05:50:43 pm »

It's going to be the feel good movie of the year

YouTube
- ‪Meryl Streep - The Iron Lady - Teaser Trailer‬&rlm;

rogerzilla · « **Reply #10 on:** 07 July, 2011, 07:49:04 pm »

I suppose she's going to be portrayed as a genial heroine rather than a dogmatic loon

Ian H · « **Reply #11 on:** 07 July, 2011, 07:54:34 pm »

I can't imagine anyone being as streep as Thatcher.

redshift · « **Reply #12 on:** 07 July, 2011, 10:46:26 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 30 July, 2010, 06:45:58 pm

Only fair, since they've done Bliar a couple of times. Can't they just get Janet Brown though? She's still performing and is the right age.

Actually, she's been unavailable since the end of May...

Rapples · « **Reply #13 on:** 07 July, 2011, 10:48:45 pm »

I think Hugh Grant would make a great Ronald Reagan. How'd ya think that'll go down in Amercia?

rogerzilla · « **Reply #14 on:** 08 July, 2011, 06:12:51 am »

Quote from: redshift on 07 July, 2011, 10:46:26 pm

Quote from: rogerzilla on 30 July, 2010, 06:45:58 pm
Only fair, since they've done Bliar a couple of times. Can't they just get Janet Brown though? She's still performing and is the right age.

Actually, she's been unavailable since the end of May...

Filmmakers. eh? They should have got their finger out.

clarion · « **Reply #15 on:** 08 July, 2011, 08:18:41 am »

Are Hammer still making horror films?

Regulator · « **Reply #16 on:** 08 July, 2011, 11:26:45 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 08 July, 2011, 08:18:41 am

Are Hammer still making horror films?

Oh come on - you'll watch it and the little pink oboe'll be red raw...

clarion · « **Reply #17 on:** 09 July, 2011, 06:55:23 am »

Yes. I am David Cameron and here is your five pounds.

Reduced by 40% to three, of course.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #18 on:** 09 July, 2011, 10:20:40 am »

I wonder if Rule 34 applies in this case?

Regulator · « **Reply #19 on:** 09 July, 2011, 10:35:29 am »

Quote from: clarion on 09 July, 2011, 06:55:23 am

Yes. I am David Cameron and here is your five pounds.

Reduced by 40% to three, of course.

Damn management cost reductions...

clarion · « **Reply #20 on:** 09 July, 2011, 10:24:09 pm »

rogerzilla · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 July, 2011, 08:51:13 am »

Quote from: Regulator on 09 July, 2011, 10:35:29 am

Quote from: clarion on 09 July, 2011, 06:55:23 am
Yes. I am David Cameron and here is your five pounds.

Reduced by 40% to three, of course.

Damn management cost reductions...

ITYM "savage Tory cuts"

nicknack · « **Reply #22 on:** 10 July, 2011, 10:50:24 am »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 10 July, 2011, 08:51:13 am

ITYM "savage Tory cuts"

You missed an 'n' out there, I believe.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 January, 2012, 07:50:12 am »

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jan/15/margaret-thatcher-iron-lady-ira

Warning: there's some imagery in Stuart Lee's piece that cannot be unread.

Adam · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 January, 2012, 02:34:31 pm »

Definitely.

Despite him saying several times he hasn't seen the film, he repeatedly refers to Glenn Close being in it??

Author Topic: Streep as Thatcher (Read 4266 times)

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