It's summer in Toronto, the city is awake, the tourists are back, the days are long and I have little reason to stay indoors. I am going to Montreal in a few hours. Packing is underway.
This is quickly turning into a movie review blog. That's not by design. I write about anything that's on my mind and this summer, movies are about the only thing I can focus on without distraction.
Last night I watched "The Devil Wears Prada". A slick, stylish well made movie with a lot of substance. Everyone looks gorgeous. Everything looks beautiful. The story resounds. I later found out that much of the "Sex and the City" team worked on this movie. It shows.
The movie is about a bright, exceptional young girl who gives up Stanford Law to leave her mark in the world of journalism. Instead she lands the job of second assistant to an icy high-priestess of fashion publishing, a job a million fashionistas would die for. She hates the scene, but, like anyone right out of college, is determined to prove herself and survive. She soon realizes the only way in is by being one of them - a Chanel-clad fashionista. Everything else takes a back-seat. This job could open doors for her. It's a cause worth sacrificing one's personal life, family and friends for. Or so it seems when one is 25 and living in the halls of power. The glamour, the parties, the celebrities. It's addictive. Will Andrea join the ranks of the clones, or will she walk away and pursue her real dreams? Read the book or watch the movie.
"That's all."
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AH! I long to see this one. I've heard such great things. I'd like to read the book first, though.... Oh! I'm glad to hear it's good!
I watched the movie. I also read a article about the real life editor Anna Wintour who is the crazy boss in the movie and book. She is hard to get along with at times, but is not as bad as the movie might make her look.
I also think it's all an issue cos she is a woman. There are a lot of male bosses like that and maybe even worse.
The real life characters Wintour and Weisberger were at a movie premiere tgether but separated by several seats. No sparks flew.
Just some trivia..
autogato: what're you waiting for? comps are over!!
sphinx: your patience will be rewarded :)
jay: thanks for the trivia - I didn't know the details
Very very true. Comps are over~ I CAN go to the movie. Sssssh. Don't tell anyone - but I had FUN this weekend. At the BEACH!
Oh, divine.
Possibly this weekend shall involve a movie. Or better yet - purchasing the book!!!
Oh I've to see that one (and eventually read the book!). It comes out here next week.
I love the wardrobe in this movie. I haven't seen the film yet, I've just gotten my kicks from looking at screencaps and reading reviews in the glossies.
Cool. Will try to catch it.
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