Magic Mike XXL 15

Directed by Gregory Jacobs (Edge of Tomorrow) Magic Mike XXLfollows former adult entertainer Mike Lane (Channing Tatum) as he rejoins his old troupe to put on one final show at the Myrtle Beach Stripper Convention. A surprisingly wholesome road trip movie unlike any other.

Post screening discussion with Matthew Cull

Magic Mike XXL offers much by way of rich themes for discussion, but here we’ll take a look at what it has to say about masculinity. Thinking through critiques of toxic masculinity, we will discuss whether Mike offers us an alternate and preferable vision of masculinity for the 21st century.