Have you watched Hustlers (2019) ?

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I watched the movie on a (very) long haul flight.
I would avoid making a review about the movie itself which I honestly didn't like that much. I was nevertheless stuck learning about the story itself (based on a real story) and the unique description of strippers mindset.
As an "ex-shark" visiting Roppongi clubs on a regular basis (before 2012), I kind of empathised with both sides. Regarding the drugged client scheme, I still have serious doubts about a night in Tantra in 2012 (on a business trip) where a stripper I used to know followed exactly the script showed in the movie i.e meeting in a bar (Oak Door), inviting her friends, going to Tantra where I spent a lot of time and money in a completely weird mental state, easily explained by MDMA effects... it didn't feel like alcohol and horniness effects, which believe me I know quite well. I didn't lose my memory (it was quite blur but still ok), but I was kind of very very happy and lost all control. It ended up costing me quite a lot (I don't want to shock you).
Anyway, I have not been to Tantra since this event (I am not even sure it's still open) and kind of avoided cubs altogether, with one noticeable exception (a visit with Manami and Sarah 2 years ago).
My second comment about the movie would be that Jennifer Lopez is ridiculously hot in the movie for a 50 years old woman which either mean the DNA fairies have been super generous with her or there is some cgi involved there.
 
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Wife wanted to see this movie. I was planning to go watch IT Chapter 2 that weekend....:dead:

The only thing I remember about this movie was yes, J-Lo is still hot.
And that’s thanks to my wife, who kept poking me every time I snored.:sleep:;)
 
I’ll have to go watch it again... I totally forgot the whole plot/story line
 
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I have a (male) friend who recently paid an escort/stripper $20k+ for an extended international booking.... and she totally played him.
Hence, I’m trying to convince him to go and see this movie. The girl that played him was a hustler, pure and simple. And as long as he doesn’t get hypnotised by J-Lo’s incredible arse, hopefully the movie might bring him a little clarity....
 
I have a (male) friend who recently paid an escort/stripper $20k+ for an extended international booking.... and she totally played him.
Hence, I’m trying to convince him to go and see this movie. The girl that played him was a hustler, pure and simple. And as long as he doesn’t get hypnotised by J-Lo’s incredible arse, hopefully the movie might bring him a little clarity....
Despite the lack of artistic quality of this movie, I fully agreed it should be viewed by any "client" to better understand the hustlers mindset and having less illusions/delusions about it.
A good ducumentary...
Once again, there are so many girls providing an awesome service. And many hustlers too.
 
Despite the lack of artistic quality of this movie, I fully agreed it should be viewed by any "client" to better understand the hustlers mindset and having less illusions/delusions about it.
A good ducumentary...
Once again, there are so many girls providing an awesome service. And many hustlers too.
I thought that hustler didn’t have necessarily a bad meaning, more just like a synonym of prostitute. Urban Dictionary, here I come...
 
I thought that hustler didn’t have necessarily a bad meaning, more just like a synonym of prostitute. Urban Dictionary, here I come...

Maybe it’s an Aussie thing, but ‘hustler’ has a negative connotation here in Oz.

During quiet times in the industry, clients will complain that the constant ‘hustling’ (escorts messaging clients out of the blue to ask/ entice them to book) makes them want to close their twitter accounts down altogether.

If you’re a male client of escorts in Oz with a twitter account, the hustle is real....
 
Maybe it’s an Aussie thing, but ‘hustler’ has a negative connotation here in Oz.

During quiet times in the industry, clients will complain that the constant ‘hustling’ (escorts messaging clients out of the blue to ask/ entice them to book) makes them want to close their twitter accounts down altogether.

If you’re a male client of escorts in Oz with a twitter account, the hustle is real....

yes , thanks, I was incorrect
Its even beyond the sex trade , I understand now that a « hustler » is someone good at getting cash from others , usually through shoddy means.
Still learning this wonderful language day after day!
 
yes , thanks, I was incorrect
Its even beyond the sex trade , I understand now that a « hustler » is someone good at getting cash from others , usually through shoddy means.
Still learning this wonderful language day after day!

The always confusing thing for me is, that in basketball it has a very positive meaning. Not sure if it is used as frequently in other sports, as the NBA is the only American league worth watching:D
 
The relentless, constantly calculated pursuit of the ambition or vision defines the hustler. Often times the ambition is money but does not have to be. Hustlers may include those who use illegal or deceptive means to pursue their ambition but does not have to be. The more famous players in global business, for example, are in fact hustlers. They just have different tools to use in the game.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/julianmitchell/2015/04/03/grind-vs-hustle-a-simple-guide-to-telling-the-difference/

So are you a grinder or a hustler? Hint: it’s not what dating app you use! :rolleyes: