Film Analysis Of 'The Misogynist CLUB Of Tondanda'

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THE MISOGYNIST CLUB OF TONAWANDA is a comedy-romance. It’s always fun and entertaining to watch a group a group of buddies get together and try to reinvent their lives. In this case, the hook is that the men, all dumped by their wives, form a misogynist band. The idea reminds one of the FIRST WIVES CLUB film.
One of the main strengths to the script is the authentic and believable friendship between the band members. They feel like genuine buddies. Rob, the protagonist, is also a likable guy, who learns a life lesson.
The script is driven by themes about second chances. There’s also the classic battle of the sexes.
There’s a solid inciting event when Rob finds his wife cheating on him, she takes kids, and Rob and his friends form the band. The first act break appears to be …show more content…

In this story, consider that the music promoter/producer tells the men they have to play the role of Misogynists. They have to act like they really hate women. This will enhance the comedic tension and give the men more room for exploration of their own feelings. Debbie, whose father mistreated her mother, will have conflict about the band and Rob.
Consider adding the idea that Rob wants to get back together with Cindy and this is his motivation to become successful. Rob believes if he can become “rich and famous” that Cindy will take him back. This goal will conflict with his feelings for Debbie. Then, of course, he begins to fall for Debbie, and is conflicted about his emotions. Just when he realizes he really does love Debbie, Cindy comes back into his life. Granted, it’s a bit formulaic and a bit predictable, but it’s also tried and true and gives the script more focus.
In the meantime, the friends tried to date, but run into all kinds of comedic situations and challenges given the controversy with the

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