Production note The hosts say Meryl Streep was the only person seriously considered for Miranda Priestly.
Production note They say Streep negotiated a higher salary for the film.
Production note Bill says Emily Blunt was essentially discovered in a parking lot.
Production note Bill says the movie was a financial hit, grossing over $300 million.
Production note They note Streep modeled Miranda's quiet speaking style on Clint Eastwood.
Production note Amanda says Anne Hathaway went down a clothing size during filming.
Production note Bill says John Krasinski has watched the movie 75 times.
Sex and the City Used to explain Juliet's reaction to aspirational New York stories and to compare career-type media enthusiasm.
Working Girl Cited as an earlier office-woman movie and a comparison point for professional female roles.
Kramer vs. Kramer Used to compare Meryl Streep's ability to make a hateable character feel human.
The Queen Mentioned as the Oscar-winning film Streep lost to for this role.
The Social Network Referenced as another enduring 21st-century movie with staying power.
Almost Famous Named as another durable film in the same long-lasting rewatchable class.
Ocean's 8 Used both as a comparison for Hathaway's later career and as an example of women-targeted movies with weak soundtracks.
A Lot Like Love Mentioned as a movie with a notably strong soundtrack and a comparison point for romantic dramedy music.
Center Stage Referenced for its use of Jamiroquai and as an especially effective women's movie soundtrack moment.
The Talented Mr. Ripley Brought up as a strong film with an excellent cast and another case of an actor playing two very different parts in the same year.
Brides of Madison County Used as an example of a quality Streep film they would not rewatch often.
Mary Poppins Used to discuss Emily Blunt's later career and whether younger audiences still know the original property.
The Dark Knight Referenced when talking about Anne Hathaway's post-Prada career boost.
The Hills Mentioned to illustrate a later, less successful imitation of fashion-media power dynamics.
Jaws Announced as the next Rewatchables episode.
