The Male Dominance of 'Hustle'
Adam Sandler goes hard as an NBA scout in this male-heavy sports-drama.

Adam Sandler goes hard as an NBA scout in this male-heavy sports-drama.
Throughout Brendan Fraser’s career, he has played a plethora of unique, layered characters who explore the importance of not being afraid to display your emotions, something that is often seen to not be a masculine trait. This idea of regulating emotion and what traits men are able to possess creates a toxic atmosphere for men who are often told they should not cry or represent their emotions in any physical way. These characters represent that men can be joyful, emotionally conscious, and sensitive, while also representing their masculine identity instead of painting those qualities as fighting against their masculinity.
This is not a story of oppression but a story of liberation.
'Pariah' tells a powerful, mesmerizing, and unflinchingly honest story of identity.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
"Driveways" is a nuanced portrait of an Asian American family, touching on themes of loss, growth, and belonging.