After reviewing The Godfather in 2022 for the film's 50th anniversary, Adam and Josh devoted a bonus show to — arguably — its even greater sequel. For the first time, we're sharing that review in the main Filmspotting feed.

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After reviewing The Godfather in 2022 for the film's 50th anniversary, Adam and Josh devoted a bonus show to &mdash; arguably &mdash; its even greater sequel. For the first time, we're sharing that review in the main Filmspotting feed.
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The Godfather Part II Review | Archive

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Meryl Streep is back as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2, and what better way to pay tribute to the best to ever do it than with a Top 5 devoted exclusively to her? Adam and Josh attempt to narrow down five decades of legendary work into a handful of essential scenes, ranging from Streep’s emotional precision in Sophie's Choice and Kramer vs. Kramer to her charming looseness in Adaptation. Plus, the long-awaited return of Massacre Theatre.

This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:16)

Top 5 Streep Scenes – Pt. 1 (00:03:17-00:32:19)

Filmspotting Family (00:32:20-00:37:48)

Top 5 Streep Scenes – Pt. 2 (00:37:49-01:25:21)

Next Week / Notes (01:25:22-01:38:17)

Massacre Theatre (01:38:17-01:41:20)

Credits / New Releases (01:41:21-01:44:05)

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Meryl Streep is back as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2, and what better way to pay tribute to the best to ever do it than with a Top 5 devoted exclusively to her? Adam and Josh attempt to narrow down five decades of legendary work into a handful of essential scenes, ranging from Streep&rsquo;s emotional precision in Sophie's Choice and Kramer vs. Kramer to her charming looseness in Adaptation. Plus, the long-awaited return of Massacre Theatre.
This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off.
(Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)
Intro (00:00:00-00:03:16)
Top 5 Streep Scenes &ndash; Pt. 1 (00:03:17-00:32:19)
Filmspotting Family (00:32:20-00:37:48)
Top 5 Streep Scenes &ndash; Pt. 2 (00:37:49-01:25:21)
Next Week / Notes (01:25:22-01:38:17)
Massacre Theatre (01:38:17-01:41:20)
Credits / New Releases (01:41:21-01:44:05)
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Top 5 Meryl Streep Scenes | #1063

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Adam and Josh discuss how The Devil Wears Prada 2 softens Miranda Priestly’s edges and why, despite mealy‑mouthed social commentary, the legacy sequel mostly works as comfort viewing. Along the way, they make the case that Meryl Streep is still the movie’s true luxury item. Plus: is it time for a Fitspotting spinoff? 

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Adam and Josh discuss how The Devil Wears Prada 2 softens Miranda Priestly&rsquo;s edges and why, despite mealy‑mouthed social commentary, the legacy sequel mostly works as comfort viewing. Along the way, they make the case that Meryl Streep is still the movie&rsquo;s true luxury item. Plus: is it time for a Fitspotting spinoff?&nbsp;
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-<a href="https://fashionista.com/2020/01/chanel-couture-spring-2020-collection">Chanel's Haute Couture Spring 2020 Collection</a>

The Devil Wears Prada 2: With a Defanged Miranda, What's Left?

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As the 2019 edition of Madness – Best of the 2000s wrapped up, Adam and Josh took a break from the heavy hitters to highlight the gems that didn't make the 64-film bracket, including underseen comedies from Jack Black and Seann William Scott, an ambitious "docu-fantasia" from Guy Maddin, and even some deeper cuts from A-list directors like Ridley Scott and Robert Zemeckis.

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As the 2019 edition of Madness &ndash; Best of the 2000s wrapped up, Adam and Josh took a break from the heavy hitters to highlight the gems that didn't make the 64-film bracket, including underseen comedies from Jack Black and Seann William Scott, an ambitious "docu-fantasia" from Guy Maddin, and even some deeper cuts from A-list directors like Ridley Scott and Robert Zemeckis.
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Top 5 Overlooked Movies of the 2000s | Archive

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The Godfather Part II Review | Archive

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