Was New Hollywood Masculinity Really New?

The 1960s saw huge changes in the American film industry, with the Old Hollywood studios rapidly losing money on expensive films that no longer spoke to a baby boom audience that was coming of age. A new generation of filmmakers were leading a Hollywood renaissance which would become known as New Hollywood. Filmmakers like Scorsese … More Was New Hollywood Masculinity Really New?

The Evolving Character of Thomas Barrow (and why it matters).

“He’s funny, and handsome, and he’s got such lovely teeth” “He’s not for you Daisy!” “Course not! He’s too good for me. I know that” “No! He’s not too good! He’s not the boy for you and you’re not the girl for him.” “Isn’t that what I just said? and why would he be, when … More The Evolving Character of Thomas Barrow (and why it matters).