Sex and the City set the stage for Devil Wears Prada... (S4 E5 "Ghost Town")

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About this episode Kristen Davis and Tracy Toms discuss the Season 4 episode 'Ghost Town' of Sex and the City, reflecting on the … AI summary

Kristen Davis and Tracy Toms discuss the Season 4 episode 'Ghost Town' of Sex and the City, reflecting on the show's cultural impact, character evolution, and behind-the-scenes production details. The conversation highlights the enduring appeal of the series' fashion and relationships, while also touching on the upcoming Devil Wears Prada sequel and the physical toll of post-pandemic footwear habits.

Key takeaways 5
  • The Season 4 episode 'Ghost Town' features a unique 'eerie vibe' written by Alan Heinberg, focusing on Miranda's emotional hauntings by exes rather than literal ghosts.
  • Samantha's lesbian relationship in this era is portrayed as a mismatch for her personality; she finds the nurturing/maternal aspect of the relationship draining and prefers her usual dynamic.
  • Carrie Bradshaw's iconic fashion evolution in Seasons 2 and 3 was subtly influenced by her character writing a historical fiction novel about a woman who lived in her brownstone, explaining the shift to bustles and bonnets.
  • The 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel is confirmed to be in production with Molly Rogers returning as costume designer, aiming for a theatrical release experience.
  • Post-pandemic lockdown led to significant foot shape changes for many women who stopped wearing heels, requiring podiatric intervention and a shift to sneakers.
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  • “It's like trying to put a square peg in her own hole. It's not. It's not. It's still hilarious. They're just in the tub.”
    ▶ 13:29 Tracy Toms describing Samantha's discomfort with the nurturing dynamic of her lesbian relationship.
  • “Your silhouette subtly starts to shift as the season goes on... It's never said. It's just how genius Sarah Jessica and Molly are at putting in details slowly.”
    Explaining the subtle costume design choices reflecting Carrie's historical fiction writing.
  • “When you don't wear heels all the time, if you go months, if you're wearing heels all the time and you go months without wearing them, the shape of your feet changes.”
    ▶ 26:46 A podiatrist's explanation for why women struggled to wear heels after pandemic lockdowns.
  • “I think it can open and be a theatrical experience which now the whole thing is like is it worthy of going to the movie theater and yes, the answer is yes.”
    Tracy Toms expressing confidence in the theatrical potential of the Devil Wears Prada sequel.

Chapters & Sections (18)

0:01 Sex and the City Season 4 Episode 5 Discussion chapter 3
2:04 Giulard Experience and 2001 Summer Memories
3:28 September 11th Memories and City Resilience
5:27 Initial Sex and the City Viewing Impressions
7:12 Behind the Scenes of Iconic Sex and the City Moments chapter 2
9:34 Relatability of Carrie's Relationship with Big
10:52 Visuals and Acting in Ghost Town
13:02 Samantha's lesbian relationship and Miranda's evolution chapter 2
14:18 Viewing habits and character identification
15:28 Miranda's leadership and Devil Wears Prada sequel
17:38 Devil Wears Prada production and Sex and the City fashion chapter 2
19:27 Broadway Rent nostalgia and Jesse Martin
20:56 Styling differences between Devil Wears Prada and Sex and the City
23:31 Sex and the City Fashion Details and Post-Pandemic Foot Health chapter 1
25:32 Post-Lockdown Foot Health and Heel Adaptation
28:17 Devil Wears Prada 2 Promotion and Ghost Town Recap chapter 2
29:44 Devil Wears Prada 2 Crew and Ghost Town Recap
31:59 Awkward Ex Encounters in New York

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