by Masculinity and Its Discontents | May 14, 2007 | Masculinity and Its Discontents
I came across this fucking awful photo the other day, oddly, while looking for Jenny Holzer images and, try as I might, I just don’t see Mom putting the kids in these shirts, I see Dad – red-wth-rage-and-righteousness, unspeakably ignorant, utterly...
by Masculinity and Its Discontents | Jul 9, 2007 | Masculinity and Its Discontents
I was pacing around the parking lot of a restaurant the other day, trying to get Jolie to sleep, and couldn’t help but notice the shiny new Hummer (I believe it was an H2) nearby with the “Giuliani ‘08” bumper sticker. And I got really angry,...
by Masculinity and Its Discontents | May 16, 2007 | Masculinity and Its Discontents
I remember this speech, delivered by John Goodman’s Coach Harris toward the end of Revenge of the Nerds, as being much longer, but it’s testament to Goodman’s skill as an actor that he was able to make these 77 words so resonant, so iconic....
by Masculinity and Its Discontents | Jul 11, 2007 | Masculinity and Its Discontents
As I recently read in a student paper, “Ultimate power corrupts ultimately.” Hayley, in response to my last post, wrote that it’s “interesting to note the respect afforded you as a business owner. . . . You are acquiring stature and...
by Masculinity and Its Discontents | May 19, 2007 | Masculinity and Its Discontents
If you’re looking for something interesting, smart and short (and free!) to read, consider George Scialabba’s Divided Mind, a 60-page collection of some of his best essays that he’s conveniently posted on his website for readers to download (for...
