The Problematic Movie Make-Overs We Secretly Love

About this episode

The episode discusses the most memorable and problematic movie makeovers in cinema, focusing on their cultural impact and the nostalgia they evoke.

With The Devil Wears Prada back on the big screen, we've been completely fixated on Andy's transformation from “frumpy” assistant to head-to-toe haute couture. It has sent us straight down a rabbit hole of the greatest makeover sequences cinema has ever given us. Because here's the thing. Yes, they're a little problematic, unhinged in their logic, and we are not even slightly sorry about how much we love them. We're breaking down the most monumental movie makeovers, why they've aged the way they have, and why we completely lose our minds every time the dramatic music plays and the transformation is revealed.  Speaking of iconic makeover scenes, listen to our Brutally Honest Review of Clueless here .  THE END BITS Find and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Support Independent Women’s Media: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women. SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: Win…

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Host: Mamamia Podcasts

Topics covered

• movie makeovers
• cinema
• transformation
• pop culture
• iconic scenes

Keywords

• makeover
• cinema
• The Devil Wears Prada
• Clueless
• transformation scenes
• pop culture
• iconic movies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Devil Wears Prada, Clueless

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