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For most people, it\u2019ll probably be somebody famous\u2026 an action movie star or an athlete or a rock star. Arnold Schwarzeneggar. Lebron James. Denzel Washington. John Wayne. Bruce Willis. Bradley Cooper. Idris Elba. Justin Timberlake. Liam Neeson. Daniel Craig. Bruce Springsteen.<\/p>\n

Masculinity is usually associated with strength, aggression, and virility. But should those be the aspects that make a man attractive and admirable? It seems that the popular idea of \u201cthe man\u201d has changed very little in my lifetime. Outside of various fashion-related details \u2014 the Tom Selleck mustache, for example \u2014 the iconic male remains predictably muscular, brawny, temperamental, and prone to displays of strength.<\/p>\n

Will that ever change? Should we hope that it does?<\/p>\n

Me, my idea of an \u201cideal man\u201d is quite different. It has more to do with character than physicality, more to do with creativity and self-control and contemplation than feats of strength.<\/p>\n

$\"StandingBarbellCurl\"$ <\/a>On Monday, May 13, at Hale\u2019s Ales Brewery and Pub in Seattle\u2019s Ballard neighborhood,<\/a> I\u2019ll be on a panel with the impressively masculine Dr. Jeff Keuss and the connossieur of masculinity Dr. Christine Chaney for another Kindlings Muse discussion hosted by Jennie Spohr.<\/p>\n

Our subject? \u201cThe New Masculinity and the Changing Face of Action Flicks.\u201d<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll explore how American culture defines and represents masculinity.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll talk about how masculinity is personified in comic book heroes\u2026 and whether those characteristics are accurate, overzealous, or absurd.<\/p>\n

And we\u2019ll ask if we can see cultural changes by looking at trends in action movies over the last several decades. What did the Han Solo of the 1970s tell us about culture\u2019s ideal man? What about the Indiana Jones of The Last Crusade,\u00a0<\/em>a decade later? What does the new James Bond tell us about ourselves compared to the Bond of Goldfinger<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Make your dinner reservation here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who says we can\u2019t start the conversation now?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s give \u2019em something to talk about. If you had to name the best icon of masculinity on the big screen, or in popular culture, today\u2026 who takes the crown?<\/p>\n

And here\u2019s a bonus question: What movie or television show best explores questions about masculinity?<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"