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Originally posted by dtb
This is probably late, but I saw The Devil Wears Prada over the weekend, and was prepared to be underwhelmed. I was happily disappointed - and actually liked it. Meryl Streep was really great (I love her) and even the girl (and I hate when H'wood force-feeds us yet another ingenue) I found to be charming and likeable. Even a few laugh-out-loud moments.
Meryl Streep totally stole the show, though. Her dragon-lady portrayal of the Anna Wintour character was believable and utterly entertaining. I can't imagine anyone playing that role better. A perfect combination of ruthlessness, evil, charm, humor and even managed to provoke a little sympathy (in me, anyway).
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I was talked into seeing this a couple weeks ago with a female friend. Two showings were sold out on a weeknight at the multiplex. That explains why it's grossed nearly $85 million. With no special effects and no costly stars, the studio has got to be thrilled.
I don't think Hollywood is force-feeding Anne Hathaway on anyone. I did find it interesting that she looked worse when she had the "stylish" makeup on. I think it emphasizes aspects of her face that should be downplayed. She's no Maggie Gyllenhall, but she did sleep with Maggie's brother in Brokeback Mountain. I read somewhere that she's well known among business travellers as her Disney films always enjoy a long life on airplanes.
I've not been listening to new music recenrtly. I haven't yet bought The Racounteurs (Jack White's side project), but Ian Love and Jose Gonzalez are worth a listen.
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