2008 Woodie Awards
'Cashmere Mafia' v. 'Lipstick Jungle'
Kelly Lauturner
Issue date: 2/14/08 Section: Entertainment
It's good to live the high life, isn't it? Two new television shows follow the lives of powerful female executives in New York City. ABC's "Cashmere Mafia" follows four women who have been best friends since business school and support each other on their trials and tribulations of dating, marriage, raising children and balancing a high-powered career. NBC's "Lipstick Jungle" has a similar idea, following three powerful females facing problems in the bedroom and the boardroom. Despite both shows having similar plotlines, they each hold a different niche and both have the potential to be successful.
"Cashmere Mafia," which debuted Jan. 6 introduced audiences to the mafia, part "Sex and the City" girly banter, part "Big Shots" corporate drama. It is produced by Darren Starr of SATC fame, so it would likely appeal to anyone who is a fan of the show. I honestly like the show. The characters are engaging and representative of real women. Their problems are not just fluff.
First there is Mia Mason, played by Lucy Liu ("Charlie's Angels"), who in the first episode is put up against her fiancé for the job as head publisher of a magazine. Mia wins the promotion, but loses her guy in the process, as he breaks off the engagement, leaving Mia alone at the top and forced to date a man her mother sets her up with.
Mia's friend Zoe Burden, played by Frances O'Connor ("AI: Artificial Intelligence") is an executive at an investment banking firm. At work, she repeatedly gets involved in her boss' various affairs with a woman under her while trying to do her job. She spends her nights juggling her two children and her husband Julian, an architect who constantly has to pick up the slack at home.
Juliet Draper (Miranda Otto, "Lord of the Rings") is the CEO of a large hotel chain, making sure her family is always regarded as flawless. Her personal life has fallen into dismay after her discovery of her husband having an affair with a close friend. Her rebellious teenage daughter also threatens to ruin their perfect family image.
"Cashmere Mafia," which debuted Jan. 6 introduced audiences to the mafia, part "Sex and the City" girly banter, part "Big Shots" corporate drama. It is produced by Darren Starr of SATC fame, so it would likely appeal to anyone who is a fan of the show. I honestly like the show. The characters are engaging and representative of real women. Their problems are not just fluff.
First there is Mia Mason, played by Lucy Liu ("Charlie's Angels"), who in the first episode is put up against her fiancé for the job as head publisher of a magazine. Mia wins the promotion, but loses her guy in the process, as he breaks off the engagement, leaving Mia alone at the top and forced to date a man her mother sets her up with.
Mia's friend Zoe Burden, played by Frances O'Connor ("AI: Artificial Intelligence") is an executive at an investment banking firm. At work, she repeatedly gets involved in her boss' various affairs with a woman under her while trying to do her job. She spends her nights juggling her two children and her husband Julian, an architect who constantly has to pick up the slack at home.
Juliet Draper (Miranda Otto, "Lord of the Rings") is the CEO of a large hotel chain, making sure her family is always regarded as flawless. Her personal life has fallen into dismay after her discovery of her husband having an affair with a close friend. Her rebellious teenage daughter also threatens to ruin their perfect family image.
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B
posted 2/20/08 @ 10:25 PM EST
Personally, I watched one episode of Lipstick Jungle and was bored. Add to it that Cashmere Mafia was already out, it makes me wonder if there is really room for two shows so similar. (Continued…)
dora
posted 2/22/08 @ 12:54 AM EST
I LOVE LIPSTICK JUNGLE the third episode was amazing i REALLYYYY liked Wendy's clieny Abby... she was sooo gorgeous and her facial expressions said a thousand words amazing job. (Continued…)
Myla
posted 2/28/08 @ 12:11 PM EST
I'm with Dora - I absolutely love Lipstick Jungle and I also agree that the third episode was phenominal !!! I can't wait until tonight - the 4th episode. (Continued…)
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