20th Century Women is such a lovely little movie. Part coming of age story. Part a story about aging. Part a story about male/female relationships that explores how difficult these are to navigate, particularly given our collective idiosyncrasies and brokenness. Recommended.
Tag: masculinity
Who are the Helots of Modern Masculinity?
The American Psychology Association's (APA) recently published Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Boys and Men. These recommendations have raised questions from conservative commentators in the United States about whether psychological practice is turning being male into a mental illness. Worth noting at the start, there are Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Girls and Women. So, fundamentally, … Continue reading Who are the Helots of Modern Masculinity?
Taller than the Trees: The Cost of Oya-koko or Filial Piety
"The Academy Award-winning US director Megan Mylan’s Taller Than the Trees follows the daily life of Masami Hayata, a Tokyo ad executive, who embodies the changes that Japan is undergoing. With his wife frequently out of town for her job as a flight attendant, Hayata takes on the role of domestic caregiver, attending to their … Continue reading Taller than the Trees: The Cost of Oya-koko or Filial Piety
Masculinity and ‘The Man’
"I got gas in the tank / I got money in the bank / I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man. I got skin in the game / I don't feel no pain / I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man." —The Killers, "The Man." Catchy single. … Continue reading Masculinity and ‘The Man’
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