076 – In Her Shoes

Though it was not the victor of our Listeners’ Choice, the very vocal fans of In Her Shoes told us we shouldn’t make you wait for this one any longer. Starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette, this one has slowly gained its admirers after  disappointing box office and failing to turn Shirley MacLaine’s 2005 comeback into awards gold. Count Chris and Joe among that fanbase. Dismissed initially by critics as a “chick lit” trifle in favor of more masculine fare, In Her Shoes is an emotionally rich tale of two sisters reconciling their relationship and the baggage from their mother’s untimely death. With MacLaine as the grandmother they didn’t know they had, the film is a perfect match of coziness and pathos that we adore. My Marcia would never speak ill of In Her Shoes, My Marcia loves In Her Shoes. This week, we long for the return of Cameron Diaz as we dub this her greatest performance. We also discuss the underrated filmography of director Curtis Hanson, Diaz’s MTV Movie Awards dominance, and Collette’s history as one half of iconic female cinematic duos. Follow Us on Twitter! @Had_Oscar_Buzz Joe: @joereid Chris: @chrisvfeil