Podcast (English): La Hager vs. The Wolf of Wall Street // Thumb Wrestling 49
When the Duimpjeworstelen movie podcast goes English, it's Thumb Wrestling time! What do you get when a bunch of guys get so full of themselves that they think they can do whatever they like? No rules, no supervision and no accountability? Probably something a little like The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).
"As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a schmucky stockbroker." That's the classic line that might as well have been in The Wolf of Wall Street. In many ways Martin Scorsese remade GoodFellas with brokers instead of gangsters. And added even more drugs, prostitutes and throwable little people. The result is an almost three hours long barrage of entertainment, especially if you're a bloke.
La Hager wasn't exactly tickled pink by this movie. Not at all. The Egyptian comedian got turned off quickly by the misogyny, lack of moral fiber and by Jonah Hill. It's hard to argue that the behaviour of the characters could be excused, but isn't that also kind of the point of the movie? Well, Hager has something to say about that, too.
Also, we discuss the hiring policy in the financial district of London, what Matthew McConaughey looks like and the ways women are used as tables in this movie.
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Links:
- Article 'The Wolf of Wall Street is a Douchbag's Handbook' is a Douchbag's Handbook'
- Earthling Cinema - The Wolf of Wall Street
- Website Jordan Belfort, with recommendation by Leo
- Website Mark Hanna
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