The Bling Ring (2013) Based on a Vanity Fair article with Sofia Coppola & Emma Watson
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Book Vs. Movie: The Bling Ring
The Vanity Fair Article Vs.The 2013 Sofia Coppola Movie
"The Bling Ring" is a 2013 film written and directed by Sofia Coppola and is based on the true story of a group of teenagers known as the Bling Ring, who used the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts to rob their homes. The screenplay is based on Nancy Jo Sales' 2010 Vanity Fair article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins."The film follows a group of fame-obsessed teenagers in Los Angeles who track celebrities' locations through social media and then break into their homes to steal luxury items.
Our special guest for this episode is Kristen Meinzer of the Daily Fail, How to Be Fine, and By the Book podcasts! Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out.
In this ep, the Margos discuss:
- The 2010 Vanity Fair article
- The various documentaries about the robberies
- The 2013 Movie Cast: Israel Broussard (Marc Hall,) Katie Chang (Rebecca Ahn,) Emma Watson (Nicki Moore,) Taissa Farmiga (Sam Moore,) Claire Julien (Chloe Tainer,) Gavin Rossdale (Ricky,) Leslie Mann (Laurie Moore,) Stacy Edwards (Mrs. Hall,) and Annie Fitzgerald as Kate.
Clips used:
- Alexis is arrested
- The Bling Ring (2013 trailer)
- Emma Watson & Leslie Bibb
- Robbing Megan Fox’s house
- KTLA news
- Music by Ladrones De La Fama.
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