Men's Films

This first-year seminar focuses on recent road films, gross-out comedies, “bromances,” war films, sports films, superhero movies, sex films, and coming-of-age stories that: (1) seem particularly addressed to male audiences (though this is, of course, complicated) and (2) are concerned with men and masculinity in unusual, often extreme circumstances. In addition to studying this range of films (and film genres), we will read around in film theory, film criticism (including reviews), and gender and sexuality studies. Likely films include: The Hangover, The Hangover 2; Bridesmaids; Barbie; Magic Mike; Foxcatcher; Neighbors; Neighbors 2; Everybody Wants Some; Deadpool; Moonlight; and American Sniper.