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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is finally here… but was it worth bringing Miranda, Andy and Emily back after 20 years?In this episode, we break down whether the sequel captures the magic of the original, why the plot feels more like a legacy cash grab, the AI/media industry angle, Meryl Streep’s return as Miranda Priestly, and whether this deserved its massive box office opening.Is this a stylish comeback or one sequel too many?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Te0gkakSzic⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:37 Intro + The Devil Wears Prada 2 setup0:57 Release, cast, crew and box office1:46 Thoughts on the original Devil Wears Prada2:52 Who is this sequel for?3:15 Non-spoiler review3:59 The new characters and sequel setup6:03 Returning characters and where they are now7:40 Does the sequel justify existing?9:00 Spoiler warning9:25 Miranda Priestly’s strange promotion arc11:23 Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and the company takeover plot14:35 Why the movie feels like a cash grab16:59 What could have been a better sequel?19:05 Final thoughts and box office draft impact20:10 What’s next on Cognitive Recalibration20:49 Wrap-upIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: cognitiverecalibrationTwitter: @CRecalibrationTikTok: @cogrecal#TheDevilWearsPrada2 #DevilWearsPrada #AnneHathaway #MerylStreep #EmilyBlunt #MovieReview #CognitiveRecalibration #FilmPodcast #HollywoodMovies #SequelReviewSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.