English 367CM - Cinematic Masculinities

Film critics Manohla Dargis and A.O. Scott contend that "movies may be male dominated, but images of men are surprisingly narrow." This course both explores various constructs of postmodern American masculinity as they are portrayed and disseminated through contemporary film, and seeks to understand some of what is at stake (culturally, ideologically, economically) in perpetuating certain cinematic archetypes. Of particular relevance to our investigation are the ways in which film yokes masculinity to race, gender, and class. Films include The Deer Hunter, The Godfather, The Big Lebowski, Boyz in the Hood, Paris is Burning, Fight Club, and Moonlight.

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors.; Prereq: ENGL-199 or FLMST-201.