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Those Wrestling Girls
IRON CLAW MOVIE CHANGES THE GAME FOR WRESTLING FILMS
Dec 25, 2023
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Holtz McCallany, and Sean Durkin discuss A24's The Iron Claw, exploring topics such as generational trauma, performative masculinity, family dynamics, and the impact of girls in a wrestling family. They also delve into character relationships in the film and express their excitement for a wrestling movie based on the podcast.
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- The film 'The Iron Claw' effectively portrays the complexities and struggles of the Von Erich family, including themes of toxic masculinity and generational trauma.
- The movie captures the fast rise to fame of the Van Erich brothers in the wrestling industry, showcasing their close bond and the camaraderie within the wrestling community.
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The tragic story of the Von Erich family
The podcast episode covers the tragic story of the Von Erich family, a famous wrestling family from Texas. The film 'The Iron Claw' tells their story, exploring the lives of the Moneric family and the struggles they faced. The film is praised for its portrayal of the family dynamics, sibling rivalry, and the pressure to live up to their father's expectations. It delves into themes of toxic masculinity, generational trauma, and the lack of emotional expression, all set against the backdrop of the wrestling industry. The film showcases the close bond of the brothers and their tight-knit relationship, while also highlighting the challenges they faced in dealing with fame and the weight of their family legacy.
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