In this video essay I talk about the romantic comedy Hitch and how the main character, Hitch (Will Smith) navigates masculinity, femininity, and identity, especially in relation to some of the other men in the movie, Albert (Kevin James) and Vance (Jeffrey Donovan (from Burn Notice)), as well as in relation to his love interest, Sara (Eva Mendes).

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Resources used for this video essay:
Hitch (2005; dir. Andy Tennant)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953; dir. Howard Hawkins)
America on Film by Harry M. Benshoff & Sean Griffin
B-roll footage by Nicky Flowers

Music:
First track is by Nicky Flowers: https://nickyflowers.bandcamp.com/
Second track is "kenopsia" by daniel wolfe: https://danielaaronwolfe.bandcamp.com
(also check out dan on youtube at the messy desk:    / @atthetablegames  )

The clips used in this video constitute fair use. This is a critical analysis of the film.