Ep 287: "She-Devil" Revisited

Meryl Streep ate a Gummi Bear out of her hair. Roseanne Barr fell flat on her face while holding a cheese plate. Ed Begley, Jr. showed his butt. And audiences stayed away. Yes, 1989’s black comedy She-Devil struggled to find its audience upon release and didn’t even earn back its budget. But now, decades later, was this tale of romance and revenge just misunderstood? Were we really prepared to see a funny pre-Prada Streep? Were we all hoodwinked into thinking this was a Meryl vs Roseanne showdown when they only have 2.5 scenes together? And, unlike Begley’s “Bob,” does this Susan Seidelman film deserve a second chance? The Old Roommates grab a strainer and sort it all out through their middle-aged lens. Join them! Old Roommates can be reached via email at [e-mail]. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#She-Devil #SusanSeidelman #RoseanneBarr #MerylStreep #EdBegleyJr