Two summer comedies, “The D train” and “Tragedy Girls”, feature protagonists struggling with traditional notions of masculinity.
Two new summer comedies, “The D Train” and “Tragedy Girls,” are airing concurrently, highlighting the trend of exploring masculine identity in comedy. Both films showcase protagonists hiding their true selves, a theme reminiscent of past marketing tactics by competing studios, such as releasing two versions of the same blockbuster at once (“A Bug’s Life” and “Antz”, “Armageddon” and “Deep Impact”).
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