Changing Reels Episode 20 – Magic Mike XXL

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What do male strippers and diversity in cinema have in common? It turns out a whole lot.  This week we kick off the summer by taking a joyous road trip with the boys from Magic Mike XXL.  In diving into Gregory Jacobs’ film, we touch on topics such as female empowerment, racial and gender depictions, and how this film ties into the recent Wonder Woman controversy at the Alamo Drafthouse.  We also take a moment to discuss our short film picks: David Fried’s Return to High Chaparral and Justin Dec’s Boats.

Show notes:

• 3:31 Return to High Chaparral by David Fried
• 12:24 Boats by Justin Dec
• 21:29 Magic Mike XXL by Gregory Jacobs
• Courtney talking Inside Out Film Festival on Frameline
• Andrew’s deep dive into the queer lessons of Magic Mike XXL
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