I believe Christopher Nolan's new film THE ODYSSEY presents a healthy dose of classical, positive masculinity in the form of Matt Damon’s Odysseus. There is a lot of material floating around in the "manosphere," that expansive area that includes the internet, podcasts, and swaths of American culture that seek to define and advance the interests of regular, everyday men. Much of it is rather banal, such as those who give advice on how to “dress for success” or “pick up hotter

(Don’t worry. No Spoilers ahead.) Everything (good) that you’ve heard about The Odyssey is true. It’s just as emotionally engrossing and visually stunning as you may have heard it is. For adults over the age of 30, it’s pure movie magic that will delight and inspire you. For my teenaged sons, with naturally less developed attention spans, the run time may have them squirming in their seats. But I will certainly implore them to turn their cell phones off, sit back and enjoy th

Music has been around forever, and the world's first movie theater opened in Pittsburgh, PA in 1905 at The Nickelodeon. Later came the Warner Theater, a few blocks away. "Talkies," movies with audio, appeared in 1937, and we can safely say they’re here to stay. I certainly cannot explain how music and film can make the audience move and change, but somehow, we all share the awe-inspiring feelings. It’s a truly fascinating subject. Here’s one musician's take (mine), with the

What was this movie about? Revolution. The Far Left. Elite Power Secret Societies. The Far Right. Racism, both systematic and personal. Bounty Hunters. ICE. Illegal Immigration. Passwords. Martial Arts. Car Chases. What was this movie really about? Fathers and daughters. Feeling out of touch with society. Being haunted by past choices – both good and bad. People trying to help one another out, even when the odds are stacked against them. Opening a dialogue about marginalized

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