116. Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman (1990)
Director: Garry Marshall
Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Jason Alexander
Synopsis: Edward (Richard Gere) is a wealthy businessman who makes money by buying businesses and breaking them up. Vivian (Julia Roberts) is a sex worker working on the streets of Los Angeles. While on a business trip, Edward picks up Vivian, and the two form a quick connection. Edward hires Vivian to play his girlfriend for the week. Despite the differences between them and their worlds, they fall for each other.
Bechdel-Wallace Pass? Yes
“She’s so charming, and then this marionette filled with money...”
The episode
We recall Pretty Woman (1990) starring Julia Roberts and a cardboard cutout. We discuss the MCU (Marshall Cinematic Universe), hotdog carts, and butts.