The Women

From Broadway scandal to Hollywood spectacle, The Women has lived many lives and stirred up more opinions than we ever expected.In this episode, we dive into the glittering, catty, and surprisingly complicated universe of The Women and its three screen adaptations: The Women, The Opposite Sex, and The Women. From the razor-sharp wit of Clare Boothe Luce’s original play to the technicolor excess and eventual girlboss-era misfire, we unpack what each version gets right and very, very wrong.Along the way, we explore iconic performances from Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, and Rosalind Russell, behind-the-scenes drama worthy of the script itself, and the enduring appeal of a story where men are never seen, but somehow remain the center of everything.Is the 1939 version truly untouchable? Does the 1956 musical deserve its flowers for fashion alone? And is the 2008 remake really as disastrous as everyone says?