#hustle movie

[goddesspharo]

the rest is still unwritten [x]

[mymelaninmatters]

secure the bag always @mymelaninmatters 💕

[briebysabs]

I’ve seen some grumbling that the ORV anime would further censor the gayness surrounding joongdok. And while I get that with it following the webtoon which is already toned down, I trust a Japanese animated studio to lure in the masses with yaoi.

Whether it’s official art, interviews, the voice acting, the songs. Like don’t worry guys, the OPs and EDs are gonna be gay as hell. Especially the further we go in the story and it becomes more introspective/personal than action-focused.

While lgbt marriage is still illegal in Japan and censoring in its media obviously still occurs, many hurdles remain for creators to represent what they truly want or to simply leave in subtext. But compared to SK and especially China, I feel like Japan is less strict with this sort of thing. Plus they also know and will hone on the fact that orv is a project meant for a global audience.

[todayinhiphophistory]

Today in Hip Hop History:

Grand Hustle Records released the soundtrack to the film Hustle & Flow July 12, 2005

[hadesoftheladies]

FEMALE MOVIE/TV RECS (PART 8 / COMEDY & ROMCOMS)

got inspired from a recommendation post so decided to make a list of movies and shows with female-centric stories/female protagonists. since i can't post all of the genres in one post, i'll split it into multiple posts and y'all can save or add to the list as you wish. (disclaimer: i have watched most of these, but i only know about the existence of others. not every movie/show on these lists will be my recommendation. my recommendations will be beneath the list with reasons. also some of these are way better than others in terms of storytelling/performance--which is why i'll list my faves separately):

Common Themes/Tropes:

-Quirky girlfailures and losergirls being disastrous (and learning they're still loveable)

-Women causing carnage (sometimes) unintentionally

-Women getting into shenanigans with their friends/sisters

-Features many equally if not more dumbass male antagonists (or sidekicks)

-Financial struggle subplot

-BFFs and sisters > everything else (even the d)

-Lots of sex and money talk usually

-The Struggle of Dating TM

-I Still Feel 12 & Stupid TM

WHAT I'D RECOMMEND:

Abbott Elementary (9/10) (too many amazing female characters!)

Such Brave Girls (8/10) (Derry Girls as adults)

Kajillionaire (7/10) (the protagonist is so weird and loveable, top tier ending)

Isn't It Romantic (6.5/10) (fun and knows exactly what it needs to be)

Fleabag (?/10) (haven't watched but I know it's good)

Kevin Can F**k Himself (9.5/10) (genuinely so so so so good some of the most clever and sincere storytelling I've seen in a while)

Hacks (7.5/10) (the two female leads are hilarious in their own ways and so human!)

NOT LISTED BUT WORTH CHECKING OUT:

What Men Want

Little

Nobody's Fool

Girl's Trip

The Other Woman

Queenie

Legally Blonde

Miss Congeniality

The Devil Wears Prada

Pitch Perfect

PERSONAL NOTES

Playing House is about two friends raising a child together, which is a premise I love. High Desert is a detective comedy (way more comedy than detective, though) with a likeable protagonist who is also addicted to drugs (that isn't the punchline, don't worry).

The Hustle and Queenpins were produced by the same company (and you can tell).

Twenties is one of the few shows that feature a stud lesbian as a central character (and she's beautiful!). Insecure is probably the most famous of black female comedy shows, though.

[honeygleam]

jennifer lawrence as rosalyn rosenfeld in american hustle (2013) dir. david o. russell

[idkaguyorsomething]

do you think barbara and ian ever got in hot water with unit for just straight up selling the story of their adventures with the doctor to hollywood or…

[filmjunky-99]

m y o w n p r i v a t e i d a h o, 1991 🎬 dir. gus van sant 'Hustling'

[christianbalefanatic]

Christian Bale as Irving Rosenfeld in American Hustle (2013) dir. David O. Russell

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[unrinconmas]

[vdeetz]

all this early 2000's revival, yet no martial arts mania?? It's an understatement to say it was just popular.

[cemyafilmarsiv]

American Hustle directed by David Owen Russell

[todayinhiphophistory]

Today in Hip Hop History:

Grand Hustle Records released the soundtrack to the film Hustle & Flow July 12, 2005

[spaceotter42]

Happy Birthday Luke Mullen! He turns 22 today, Sept. 18.

[downfalldestiny]

It's a long hustle,

but it keeps me real busy 🖤 !.

[xinyuehui]

I feel very lucky to have you, because you're the only one who saved me.

Kung Fu Hustle (2004) Scissor Seven S4 (2023)