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Hustlers Movie

close reads Sept. 18, 2019

A Former Stripper’s Thoughts on Hustlers“I’m not saying the movie made me feel comfortable, but it did make me feel recognized.”

By Lily Burana
backstories Sept. 16, 2019

Stalking Janet Jackson, and Other Stories Behind the Hustlers SoundtrackFiona Apple had never licensed “Criminal” — until Lorene Scafaria and Jennifer Lopez came calling.

By Rachel Handler

movie review Sept. 13, 2019

In Hustlers, Jennifer Lopez Proves the Power of the Movie StarLorene Scafaria’s glittering crime spectacle revolves around Lopez’s magnetic performance.

By Angelica Jade Bastién
backstories Sept. 13, 2019

How Hustlers Pulled Off the Meta Cameo of the YearHow the film’s producers (and Jennifer Lopez) convinced a music superstar to show up in Hustlers — and 200 extras to stay quiet while it happened.

By Rachel Handler
fall preview 2019 Sept. 10, 2019

How Roselyn Keo’s Life Inspired the Hustlers MovieFrom stripper pole to tent pole.

By Hunter Harris
fall preview 2019 Sept. 4, 2019

The Hustle Behind HustlersHow do you get a film about rich white men getting scammed made in an industry run by rich white men? First step: Get J.Lo to sign on.

By Rachel Handler
backstories July 16, 2019

‘I Chased Cardi for Two Years’: How Hustlers’ Director Cast the Stripper SagaA behind-the-scenes look at the making of Hustlers, starring Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, and Cardi B.

By Rachel Handler