The Last Unapologetic Hero: Masculinity and Heroism in 007 First Light
The game assumes the audience already understands the dangers built into the Bond archetype, and then it moves beyond them.
Red Dawn’s Conflicted Christian-Pagan Heroism and the Need for Chivalry
At its worst and best, Red Dawn challenges us to think about how we see war, masculinity, and honor.
How Black Widow Tells a Better Hero Story
In her stand-alone film, Black Widow steps out of the shadows of an overly sexified characterization and becomes elevated.
The Mandalorian Recap: Safety Not Guaranteed (Season 2, Episode 2)
Look, I’m not a youth pastor, but if I were, I would tell you teens that just as the wages of sin is death, the wages of eating a Frog Lady’s eggs means getting eaten alive by a thousand baby space spiders.
The Upsidedown Heroism of ‘One Punch Man’
The heroic ethos at play in One Punch Man runs counter to the world’s expectations.
Jessica Jones: The Hell of Losing Control
Jessica Jones, one of Marvel’s darkest characters, is trapped in the postmodern hell of losing control of her own life. Can she escape her suffering by helping other people?
