The Devil Wears Prada
4/23/20261 hr 29 min
Paul and Amy step into the fashion closet with The Devil Wears Prada, revisiting the sharp, stylish comedy that evolved into a definitive story about the cost of ambition. They trace the film’s origins from Lauren Weisberger’s real-life experience, unpack the casting what-ifs, and celebrate Meryl Streep’s iconic, ice-cold turn as Miranda Priestly, from the “cerulean” monologue to the power plays that define the film. Along the way, they explore Andy’s uneasy rise, the shifting dynamics with Emily and Nigel, and why the movie’s unsentimental ending still cuts deep 20 years later. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/ Paul’s book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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First 90 secondsAmy Nicholson· Host0:01
The year is 2006.
Speaker 1· Soundbite0:03
So you don't read Runway? Uh, no. And before today, you had never heard of me? No. And you have no style or sense of fashion? Well, um, [laughs] I think that depends on what you're- No, no. That wasn't a question.
Amy Nicholson· Host0:24
The movie, The Devil Wears Prada. [upbeat music] Hello, everyone, and welcome to- Unspooled. Unspooled.
Paul Scheer· Host0:41
Yes, welcome to Unspooled. This is a podcast about good movies, critical hits, fan favorites, must-sees, and in case you missed 'ems.
Amy Nicholson· Host0:49
We have covered the AFI Top one hundred, and now we are checking off movies from three major lists: the Letterboxd top two hundred and fifty films with the most fans, the IMDb top two hundred and fifty, and the New York Times one thousand essential films.
Paul Scheer· Host1:03
And guess what, Amy? It doesn't stop there, because we will also be chasing our own curiosity. That's right, and this week is an example of that, but maybe this movie's also on those lists, because Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming out, or is out, depending on when you listen to this, in theaters, and we figured, what a great chance to revisit, quote-unquote, classic?
Amy Nicholson· Host1:25
Whoa, I don't know if I like your attitude- Oh ... 'cause it is on one of those