Why Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A Time’ Is A Tribute To Masculine Heroism
At least Tarantino has his characters worshiping at the right altar: the classic Hollywood films of a bygone era that celebrated the virtues of heroism and doing the right thing, even in the face of danger.
I’m Thankful For These Nine Heroes Braving California’s Devastating Fires
Amidst the devastation and tragedy in my home state, heroes have emerged. Here are nine people whose bravery I’m thankful for.
How ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Reminds Us That Masculinity Is Good
The series recaptures one of the greatest virtues of science fiction long gone missing in other genres: a strong, self-sacrificing, masculine hero.
How Mark Twain Created The Great American Hero
In ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,’ Mark Twain creates a heroic archetype that is uniquely American.
In Thousand Oaks, Scores Of Heroic Men Rescued Others From One Evil Man
A number of very good young men stepped up without a thought for their own well-being to protect and usher others to safety during the shooting at Thousand Oaks, California.
‘The Incredibles’ Gave Us The Gift Of Family As An Answer To Meaningless Celebrity
This weekend, ‘The Incredibles 2’ hits theaters, 14 years after the original. Before you go see the new movie, let’s talk about the original.
‘The 15:17 to Paris’ Shows The Imprint Of Clint Eastwood’s Masterly Hand
Clint Eastwood’s surprising choice to cast the people who were the real heroes of the Paris attack works beautifully.
John Williams, The Man Who Wrote The Soundtrack To The Olympics, Turns 86 Today
Composer John Williams turns 86 today, which by happy coincidence is the same day millions of viewers will be celebrating the themes he wrote for the Olympics.
‘The Last Jedi’s’ Fatal Flaw Is Destroying Luke Skywalker’s Heroism
Luke Skywalker could be the hero of the story, except for him there were no stakes. There is no risk, and without risk, there is no glory.
‘The Last Jedi’ Blasts The Heart Out Of Star Wars By Declaring War On The Past
‘The Last Jedi’ may be best summed up as a cinematic act of demolition. Disney has declared war on the past, on teachers, and on the idea of extraordinary heroes.
Men With Guns Like Stephen Willeford Save More People Than Cynics Like Stephen Colbert
Empathy is a man picking up his gun and running towards a killer. It’s not sitting in safety shooting your mouth off into your phone, or at your TV audience.
Spare Me Your Insecurity-Induced Dunkirk Envy
If watching soldiers do their thing makes you feel unmanly, take that up with your conscience and local recruiter. Please stop projecting your insecurities onto the rest of us.
‘The Fate Of The Furious’ Shows The Dangers Of Masculine Populism
Vin Diesel is the Sylvester Stallone of this generation, and the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise is his ‘Rocky.’
Will Hollywood Give ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ The Awards Its Audience Is Clamoring For?
The Oscars at their best are about one simple thing: Beautifying what is worth beautifying in American movies. This year, that’s Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge.’
We Need the Ideal Of The Olympics More Than Ever In 2016
The Olympics are a lonely and desperately needed outpost for a sense of striving, heroism, and human nobility.
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