i truly understand why a specific demographic hates these movies
one is about an illegal alien ruining the plans of a billionaire to colonize and wipe out another country
and the other is about a woman bringing down a child trafficking ring & sliming out pedo's
the fact that a comedy about two women in show business became one of the most emotionally meaningful stories i’ve ever watched says everything about hacks. i will miss it so much
jean is such a masterclass in acting and hannah more than held her own beside her from day one. so much of what made hacks extraordinary was watching these two trust each other enough to go anywhere emotionally
imagine finally realizing you’ve found the love of your life and she’s right in front of you but you’re about to lose her so all you can do is try to take all of her in and memorize every little detail, hoping you’ll never forget this version of her who was happy to be with you
The kindest thing literature does is remind you that your peculiar little feelings have always existed. Someone, in some century, was equally confused by love, bored by society, tired of performing, and hungry for meaning.