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Film: Down and Out in Beverly Hills

A great entry in the middle aged men experiencing existential crises films. Features of this genre: middle aged man superficially has things going well in life but nevertheless is unhappy. Having some type of major secret (usually an affair or desire for one) that reflects his weakness. Often beleaguered by his job/kids/wife and other symbols of a certain class attainment. Comes into contact with some type of "new world" or "alternative world" that existed right in front of his eyes before that surprisingly gives him joy or titillation - in this case, the world of the homeless! Other examples of this genre: Something Wild, Sideways, A Serious Man, Eyes Wide Shut, The Weather Man