Grumpy old coach finds a sports prodigy on the wrong side of the tracks. A journey of self-discovery, adversity, and triumph ensues. It's a familiar plot that has been done a dozen times, but Netflix's Hustle does it so, so well! We review the film and discuss yet another successful attempt at a more serious role by Adam Sandler, the charm of good sports films, and the underrated value of casual feel-good movies like Hustle.

<p>Grumpy old coach finds a sports prodigy on the wrong side of the tracks. A journey of self-discovery, adversity, and triumph ensues. It's a familiar plot that has been done a dozen times, but Netflix's Hustle does it so, so well! We review the film and discuss yet another successful attempt at a more serious role by Adam Sandler, the charm of good sports films, and the underrated value of casual feel-good movies like Hustle.</p>

Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.

<p>Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.</p>

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