Meryl Streep in her infamous role as Miranda Priestly in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’
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OnScreen at the Dietrich
“Florals for Spring? Groundbreaking.”
“By all means, move at a glacial pace.”
“That’s all.”
Those are just a few of my favorite responses from the legendary Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada,” delivered with venomous wit from the legend herself, Meryl Streep. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” descends on the big screen this weekend at just the right time.
For years now, the summer movie box office has kicked off with a new major superhero film, but this year is a little different. Our superheroes of choice have great fashion sense, and their weapons are biting quips instead of fists and armor. Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and, of course, Meryl Streep all return in their iconic roles, and this is sure to be one of the biggest debuts and hits of the year.
Bring your gal pals down to the Dietrich this weekend and experience the perfect comedy event to kick off summer. I think I’m planning on seeing it twice over the weekend, so you know how big this is for me.
Michael roared onto the screen in a big way last weekend, solidifying his continued role as the King of Pop far beyond his passing. The film is a love letter to the music that shaped a generation, and Michael Jackson’s role is truly and undeniably brilliantly performed by Jaafar Jackson. Near the end of the film, I genuinely forgot that I was not seeing Michael himself on the screen. He truly melts into the role and delivers a powerhouse performance that I think we will be talking about again come Oscar season. Plenty of showtimes still to follow, so please do try and check it out while it’s here.
I promised to talk a little bit about the Film Festival since we are entering the third and final week. This is my worst showing of “films seen” in quite some time, but there are only so many hours in a day, and it’s starting to catch up with me. Since the last column, I have seen two films — “Ghost Elephants” and “Midwinter Break.” Both films are sobering but worth a watch.
“Ghost Elephants” is a documentary depicting a search of the elusive Ghost Elephant and what the research team must go through in finding this most elusive of creatures. If you love nature documentaries and elephants, this one is for you.
“Midwinter Break” stars Lesley Manville and Cieran Hinds in a quiet and contemplative film about one couple’s struggle later in life to keep a long-buried painful memory from impacting them now. The film follows their vacation and the push-and-pull happening under the surface. It’s quiet, thoughtful, and sincere, a perfect adult drama, so do check it out.
The “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is here for one final week before we make room for “Mortal Kombat 2” and “The Sheep Detectives,” so make sure to bring the kids down if you haven’t already. There is still time, but this is your last call. I also can’t believe that we are mere days away from the biggest surprise and reveal of them all. I’m truly shivering with anticipation. (Rocky Horror reference intended.)
Mary, what “groundbreaking” coverage do you have to tell us about this week? I would add some more, but in the iconic words of Miranda, “That’s all.”
—Ronnie Harvey
Live At the Dietrich
Ronnie, “Please bore someone else with your questions.”
I couldn’t help myself; it just felt like the perfect moment to use one of my favorite Miranda Priestly lines. But I’ll admit, I can’t believe how close we are to the big surprise either. I’m so excited I might actually need to take a seat before I bounce myself straight into the projection booth.
And speaking of florals, I know you were referencing “The Devil Wears Prada,” so of course, you meant florals in fashion, but I’m going to take that as my cue to talk about the real spring florals here at the Dietrich, our beautiful rain garden behind the theater! Thanks to Amber Zygmunt, it’s freshly cleaned, thriving, and looking absolutely stunning. And the cutest little flags, generously donated by Sharon Carr, make it even more charming. If you haven’t taken a peek back there in a while, stop by and give it a look, or, as the saying goes, “Stop and smell the roses.” It’s truly fabulous, and we’re so grateful to Amber for making it shine.
Coming up on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is our third annual free Veterans Fair, where local veterans organizations come together to provide resources, support, and connection for veterans and their families. But the day isn’t just informative; it’s sponsored by M&T Bank and the Robert H. Spitz Foundation, and it’s a lot of fun too! You can meet like‑minded people, enter to win door prizes, enjoy a free hot dog lunch, and I’ve even heard a little rumor that a miniature pony might be making an appearance.
As our Veterans Connecting Meetup & Workshop facilitator, Larry White, always says, “It’s how we do our part to reach ‘just one more.’ Our core is to leave no one behind.”
The following day, Sunday, May 17, WVIA will be back at the Dietrich for Wyoming County Voices: Prevention Starts in Our Schools, another town hall. This one is also focused on opioid use, but with a special emphasis on how it’s affecting our youth and our schools, exploring how educators, school leaders, and local partners are working together to prevent opioid misuse through education and early awareness. The program highlights real efforts happening right here in Wyoming County to support students, help families, and strengthen our community. It will be moderated by Julie Sidoni and take place from 3 to 4 p.m. It’s free to attend, but registration is encouraged at wvia.org/events.
If neither of these upcoming events is quite your speed, never fear, there is always something happening here at the Dietrich. Truly, there’s always something to do, see, learn, or enjoy, and I’m sure something will pop up soon that piques your interest. And of course, there is that super‑secret, super‑awesome surprise coming up … so keep an eye out.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed my little corner of the column, and I hope to see you at the Dietrich!
—Mary Turner
