Zoolander (2001)
Stressed about the biggest election of our lives? Shat, The Movies, will transport you back to a time when America was united against global terror, and supermodels roamed the runways. Join us for the 2001 Ben Stiller comedy, “Zoolander.” Hot Sauce Steve won the Shat Fantasy Football League last season and chose “Zoolander” as his prize. This cameo comedy is a true time capsule—touching on disposable fashion, millennial celebrities and a few dated jokes. On this episode, Gene explains why “Zoolander” should be viewed with subtitles. Big D makes the case for reviewing more movies from the 2000s. And Will Farrell proves why he’s the funniest guy in every movie he graces.
Plot Summary: In the 2001 satirical comedy Zoolander, directed by and starring Ben Stiller, the fashion industry gets a hilarious send-up through the story of Derek Zoolander, a dim-witted yet beloved male supermodel. Stiller plays Derek Zoolander, a world-famous model known for his iconic “Blue Steel” pose but struggling with a midlife crisis as he starts losing popularity to rising model Hansel McDonald, played by Owen Wilson. After a humiliating loss at the “Male Model of the Year” awards, Derek begins questioning his purpose and contemplates retirement.
While Derek grapples with his fading career, the sinister fashion mogul Mugatu (Will Ferrell) hatches a plot to use him as a pawn in an elaborate scheme. Mugatu and his assistant, Katinka (Milla Jovovich), brainwash Derek into becoming an unwitting assassin, planning to use him to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia, who threatens the exploitative practices of the fashion industry. Manipulated and confused, Derek teams up with investigative journalist Matilda Jeffries (Christine Taylor), who helps him uncover the conspiracy and the truth behind his conditioning.
Hansel, initially Derek’s rival, becomes an unlikely ally as the two models join forces to stop Mugatu’s plan. Together, they navigate a series of hilarious and outlandish situations, from underground fashion shows to absurd confrontations, leading to a climactic showdown that involves Derek’s famous “Blue Steel” pose saving the day.
Zoolander is a cult comedy classic that satirizes the fashion industry with memorable quotes, outrageous characters, and iconic moments. Join our podcast review as we revisit this beloved film, discussing its humor, cultural impact, and whether its satirical take on fashion still entertains audiences today.
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