Mr. Mom Part 2, Or The Rocky Interlude A Safe Place For Boys podcast

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Join Kelcee and Spencer AND special guest Ed McClain for a conversation about the 1985 martial arts classic The Last Dragon. Discussion topics include the complicated legacy of Bruce Lee, what to do if the power was inside you all along, and why it’s so important to see the Good Guys win. Content warnings for discussions of racism, sexism, physical violence, and gun violence. Works Cited & Recommended Reading: Check out Ed’s music on Bandcamp or Soundcloud Check out Paul Bowman’s work about Bruce Lee New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/safeplaceforboys.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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Cool Runnings, or The Meaning of the Crash (feat. Geoff Sykes) 2:35:23

8 weeks ago2:35:23

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Join Kelcee and Spencer AND special guest Geoff Sykes for a conversation about the 1993 live-action Disney sports adventure Cool Runnings . Discussion topics include the looming specter of death, getting serious about your friends’ dreams, and how to be a badass mother (and why.) Content warnings for discussions of racism and sports-related injuries Works Cited & Recommended Reading: “I am Dudley 'Tal' Stokes, founding member of the Jamaican Bobsled Team, Olympian and inspiration for the movie Cool Runnings. Ask me anything!” “ The two things you need for success are confidence and ignorance | Dudley Stokes ” by Cian Fahey, Off the Ball “ Cool Runnings ,” Teach With Movies “ Why Cool Runnings is the best (and most unusual) of Disney’s sports fables ” by David Anthony, The AV Club New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/safeplaceforboys.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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South Park--Bigger, Longer, and Uncut, or Trouble in Paradise Lost 2:19:32

18 weeks ago2:19:32

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CONTENT WARNING: South Park Join Kelcee and Spencer for their conversation about the (checks notes) Academy Award Nominated, 1999 Adult Animation Comedy Musical South Park--Bigger, Longer, and Uncut . Discussion topics include why it's funny when kids swear, jurisprudence in the case of Satire v. Censorship, and Big Gay Al's Manifesto for Queer Survival. Content warnings for discussions of obscene language (which at times includes the use of said language); discussions of sexism (and sexist language), racism, xenophobia (specifically toward Middle Eastern characters), fatphobia, and antisemitism; and discussions of abusive romantic relationships, suicide/suicidal ideation, child endangerment, homophobic violence, and incest. Works Cited & Recommended Reading: " The Woman Who Wanted Beloved Banned From Schools Is Right About One Thing " by Rebecca Onion, Slate " Why Saddam is Gay: Masculinity Politics in South Park--Bigger, Longer, and Uncut " by Judith Kegan Gardiner, Quarterly Review of Film and Video This Film is Not Yet Rated directed by Kirby Dick Here are some resources if you are looking to expand your horizons and fight present-day censorship efforts! " The Top Ten Most Challenged Books for 2023 " by the American Library Association Browsable Booklists from A Room of One's Own Bookstore " Your New Favorite Youtuber " playlist, created by hbomberguy AK Press New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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Alien and Aliens Part 2, or Mommy Issues 2:17:22

20 weeks ago2:17:22

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for part TWO of their conversation about the scariest movie ever made and its genre-bending sequel: Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). Discussion topics include meditations on whether it matters that Ripley’s a woman, a deep dive into the goop of the monstrous feminine, and James Cameron’s imaginary dead women. And if you’re wondering what male author we’re quoting around 15:04, it’s John Updike in The Witches of Eastwick . You’re welcome. Content warnings for discussions of sexual assault throughout, sexual imagery, forced pregnancy, body horror, death, child endangerment, and brief mentions of anti-latinx racism. Works Cited & Recommended Reading: “ Sigourney Weaver, On Eve Of Her Venice Lifetime Achievement Award, Lifts Lid On Remarkable Career From ‘Alien’ To ‘Avatar’, ‘Working Girl’ To ‘Ghostbusters’ And ‘Star Wars’ Role To Come ” by Andreas Wiseman, Deadline “ Alien's Gender-Neutral Script, Explained ” by Ben Sherlock, ScreenRant “ Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2022, ” CDC The Monstrous Feminine , by Barbara Creed “ Science Fiction: This Time It's War! ” by Alasdair Spark, Viet Nam Generation Journal & Newsletter New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Sound Effect by Trading Nation from Pixabay Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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Alien and Aliens Part 1, or In Space Everyone Can Hear You Scream 1:52:38

23 weeks ago1:52:38

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for part one of their conversation about the scariest movie ever made and its genre-bending sequel: Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). Discussion topics include the merits of anatomy-based monster design, whether or not Ellen Ripley needs more trauma, and why you should consider pursuing a forklift operator certification. Content warnings for discussions of sexual assault throughout, sexual imagery, forced pregnancy, body horror, death, child endangerment, and brief mentions of anti-latinx racism. Works Cited & Recommended Reading: “ Xenomorph Eggs Originally Looked Very Different In Alien ” by Anthony Jones, Screenrant New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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The Karate Kid Part 2, or The Ignoble Crane Kick 1:58:21

25 weeks ago1:58:21

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for part TWO of their conversation about the 1984 martial arts classic: The Karate Kid. Discussion topics include how to fight and why, a trip to the Cobra Kai Corner, and Mr. Miyagi: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Content warnings for discussions of bullying and physical violence, anti-asian racism, and war-related trauma, and mentions of child abuse and misogyny. Works Cited & Recommended Reading: Southpaw podcast The scholarship of Dr. Wayne Wong (see a video of his most recent presentation at the Martial Arts Studies Conference soon: here ) “ Fascist fight clubs: how white nationalists use MMA as a recruiting tool ” by Karim Zidan, The Guardian Love Fighting, Hate Violence Conscious Combat Club “ Masculinity on the Mat ” by Vincent Haddad, Public Books “ The Karate Kid at 40: why the film’s lasting appeal stems from a simplistic stereotyping of the ‘mysterious east’ ” by Paul Bowman, The Conversation “ Why I used to hate Mr. Miyagi ” by jon, Medium The Real Miyagi (documentary) “ The Nisei Soldiers Who Fought WWII Enemies Abroad–and Were Seen As Enemies Back Home ” by Erin Blakemore, National Geographic New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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The Karate Kid Part 1, or Adventures in Bonsai-Sitting 1:56:02

27 weeks ago1:56:02

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for part one of their conversation about the 1984 martial arts classic: The Karate Kid. Or, if you want to be pedantic: The Karate Kid (Part 1). Discussion topics include a toxic masculinity speedrun, the not-so-real history of karate, and the world’s most abrupt bully redemption arc. See you in two weeks for part two! Content warnings for discussions of bullying and physical violence, and brief mentions of child abuse, domestic violence, death, and war-related trauma. Works Cited & Recommended Reading: “ This is NOT Karate ” by Jesse Enkamp, youtube.com “ The influence of French gymnastics and military French boxing on the creation of modern karate (1867-1914) ” by Jean-François Loudcher and Christian Faurillon, Martial Arts Studies “ Karate's ambiguity: Traditional martial art or modern combat sport ” by Rudolf Jakhel, Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas “ The sportivization process of a martial art: the karate ” by Marcelo Alberto de Oliveira, Jefferson Campos Lopes, Ricardo João Sonoda-Nunes, and Abel Aurélio Abreu Figueiredo, Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas “ Does my Forward Stance Look a Little Fascist? Meiji-Era Karate & Embodied Politics, by Dr Peter Katz ” by Martial Arts Studies, youtube.com New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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Hades, or Parent-Trapping in God Mode 2:27:03

29 weeks ago2:27:03

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for their SUPER GIANT conversation about the 2019 video game phenomenon Hades. Discussion topics include a rougelike rundown, the downsides of “ancient Greek” body culture, and healthy anger management techniques (that don’t involve stabbing your son with a fork.) Content Warnings for discussions of child abuse and death throughout, rape and sexual violence (particularly between 1:15:35 and 1:19:22), murder, grief, and pregnancy loss. Works Cited & Recommended Reading: “ Roguelike Games: 5 Elements of Roguelike Video Games ,” Masterclass “ Zagreus ,” Britannica “ What Hades Can Teach Us About Ancient Greek Masculinity ,” by Autumn Wright, Wired.com " The Stages of Grief and What to Expect ," by Kimberly Holland, Healthline “ The Furies ,” Brooklyn Museum “ Hey, Dad: Hades & Fatherhood ,” by George Umbarger, Unwinnable.com “ Hades: An Ode to Family Trauma ,” by Jessica Howard, Uppercutcrit.com “ Anger and Grief ,” Hospice Foundation of America “ Coping with anger while grieving ,” Harvard Health Publishing Beyond Anger: A Guide for Men , by Thomas J. Harbin New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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Mr. Mom Part 2, or The Rocky Interlude 1:14:47

31 weeks ago1:14:47

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for part two of their conversation about hidden feminist classic Mr. Mom (1983). Discussion topics include stay-at-home-fatherhood statistics, pandemic callbacks, and, of course, the enduring messages of Rocky 3. Recommended Reading: “ Male Weepies: A Misunderstood Genre ” by Broey Deschanel, Youtube.com Content Warnings for discussion of sexism (including workplace sexual harassment and an attempted assault), mentions of physical violence, and mental health issues. Works Cited: “ It’s Time to Recognize ‘Mr.Mom’ as a Feminist Classic ” by Cole Haddon, Substack “ Only 6 American Men Identified As Stay-At-Home Dads In The 1970s. Today, It's A Different Story ” by Emily Peck, Huffington Post “ Mr Mom ” Oxford English Dictionary “ Hollywood’s Winners and Losers in ‘83 ” by Aljean Harmetz, New York Times New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Sound Effects from Pixabay Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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Mr. Mom Part 1, or How to Feed Your Baby Chili Without Really Trying 1:24:59

33 weeks ago1:24:59

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for part one of their conversation about the hidden “John Hughes” gem from 1983: Mr. Mom . Discussion topics include ruminations on the Detroit Lions, Bad Boss Behavior, and a moment-by-moment breakdown of the most egregious child theft in cinema history. Join us again in two weeks for part two! Also sorry we hit the microphone a million times in this one. Recommended Reading: Spencer says to watch Rocky 3 (1982). Content Warnings for discussion of sexism (including workplace sexual harassment and an attempted assault) and mental health issues. New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Sound Effect from Pixabay Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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"Season Two" Announcement! 9:04

37 weeks ago9:04

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Hi Everyone! A Safe Place for Boys is going on summer vacation! Thank you all so much for the feedback and suggestions you've given us so far. We're really looking forward to bringing you even more compassionate conversations about masculinity in media starting Saturday, August 10th. If you want to watch/play along with us, here is a preview of what we'll be talking about in "season two" (order TBD): Mr. Mom (1983) Alien (1979)/ Aliens (1986) The Karate Kid (1984) The Last Dragon (1985) Cool Runnings (1993) Hades (2019) South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (1999) (Just...trust us) Thank you all again for listening! Have a great summer, and we'll see you again on August 10th.…

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It's a Wonderful Life Part 2, or "Deck the Halls with Donna Reed" 1:10:34

39 weeks ago1:10:34

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for part TWO of their conversation about the 1946 holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Discussion topics include watching movies for the FBI, the failures of armchair psychology diagnoses, and what to do when the wallpaper starts talking to you. Content Warnings for discussions of PTSD and trauma, suicide and suicidal ideation, and child abuse. Works Cited: “ The Weird Story of the FBI and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life ’” by Kat Eschner, Smithsonian Magazine “ How Jimmy Stewart’s war service affected ‘It’s a Wonderful Life ’” by Nina Metz, The Chicago Tribune “ How World War II shaped ‘It’s a Wonderful Life ’” by Rachael Scott, CNN “ Did Jimmy Stewart Suffer PTSD from World War II Bombing Missions? ” by Dan MacGuill, Snopes “ Guideposts Classics: James Stewart on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life ’” by James Stewart, Guideposts “ Mary Bailey is the True Hero of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life ’” by Monica Hesse, Washington Post Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Sound Effect from Pixabay Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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It's a Wonderful Life Part 1, or In Franklin We Trust 1:02:38

41 weeks ago1:02:38

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Join Kelcee and Spencer for part one of their conversation about the 1946 holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Discussion topics include Heaven’s HR policies, the relative value of the moon, and how to save a good man’s life and still make it home in time for Christmas dinner. Join us for part 2 on June 29th! Content Warnings for discussions of child abuse, suicide and suicidal ideation, death, and non-consentual robe theft. Works Cited: “ It’s a Wonderful Life ,” Wikipedia Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Sound Effect from Pixabay Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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Character Crossover #1: MAS*H and Avatar: The Last Airbender 1:25:13

43 weeks ago1:25:13

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This week in the treehouse: it’s a two-for-one special! Join Kelcee and Spencer and they talk about not one but TWO of their favorite sad boys of television: Hawkeye Pierce from M*A*S*H and Jeong Jeong the Deserter from Avatar the Last Airbender . War: not good for much of anything, as it turns out. Woodstock 99 references, on the other hand? Evergreen. Content Warnings for discussions of war (and the typical violence therein), death, mental illness, anti-asian racism, and child abuse. Works Cited: “ Sometimes You Hear the Bullet ”, imdb.com “ Manhood During Wartime: How M*A*S*H Depicts Masculinity and Sexuality ” by Sierra Layko, Film Cred Prime-Time Families, Television Culture in Post-War America by Ella Taylor “ What ‘M*A*S*H’ Taught Us ,” by Howard Fishman, The New Yorker “ The story behind Avatar’s bending designs still rules, nearly 20 years late r” by Peter Volk, Polygon “ One AVATAR The Last Airbender Episode That Explains Why It’s a Masterpiece ” by Screencrush, youtube.com If you are interested in learning more about the martial arts and philosophies present in Avatar, The Last Airbender and other martial arts media, check out the following additional resources: Politics of Korra Playlist by Cristian Betances, youtube.com A Guide to Starting a Liberation Martial Arts Gym by Southpaw “The Karate Kid at 40: why the film’s lasting appeal stems from a simplistic stereotyping of the ‘mysterious east”’ by Paul Bowman, The Conversation Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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A Goofy Movie, or How Pop Music Saved My Son 1:40:37

45 weeks ago1:40:37

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Join Kelcee and Spencer as they discuss the 1995 Disney cult classic A Goofy Movie and try to figure out if it’s possible for fathers and their teenage sons to ever truly see I 2 I. Content Warnings for brief discussions of child abuse and anti-Black racism. Works Cited: “ So What is Goofy? ” by Nick Hasted, The Independent “ A Goofy Movie ,” Wikipedia “ The Enduring Legacy of Disney's Black Millennial Classic 'A Goofy Movie, '” by Austin Williams, Vice “ A Goofy Movie star reflects on film 25 years later: 'Unlike any other project I've worked on, '” by Christian Holub, Entertainment Weekly Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, or How to be a Good Boy in a Bad, Bad City 1:39:04

47 weeks ago1:39:04

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Hi friends! Please mind the content warnings for this episode! Join Kelcee and Spencer as they discuss the 2014 Romantic Iranian Vampire Western Thriller, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night and debate the merits of stealing cats, cars, drugs, and skateboards. Content Warnings for discussions of drug addiction/use, sex work, sexual assault, violence, and death. Works Cited and Recommended Reading: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night , IMDB An Ardent, Unironic Defense of Edward Cullen by The Morbid Zoo, youtube.com Episode #17: Theda Bara, Hollywood’s First Sex Symbol , You Must Remember This Have You Been a Good Boy? The Monstrous Feminine and Gaze in A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night , thefilmandgameblog James Dean and Toxic Masculinity by Annie Roper, Pelican Magazine James Dean Car Safety Film by Barbara Mikkelson, snopes.com Classic Horror and Modern Femme Fatale in “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” by Trin Moody, Medium Movie Weekly: ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’ is an Iranian vampire western by Maya Flores, Technique The film A Promising Young Woman (2020) Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/…

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame, or How Repression Killed My French Father 1:16:25

49 weeks ago1:16:25

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Join Kelcee and Spencer as they discuss the 1996 Disney adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and try to figure out if it really matters who “gets the girl.” Content warnings for discussions of child abuse, racism/xenophobia (specifically against Romani people,) ableism, and sexuality. Works Cited: Why Being 'Gypped' Hurts The Roma More Than It Hurts You by Janaki Challa, npr.org The “G” Word Isn’t for You: How “Gypsy” Erases Romani Women by Naomi P, now.org Real-life Quasimodo uncovered in Tate archives by Royanikkhah, The Telegraph ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at 25: ‘The Most R-Rated G You Will Ever See ’ by Sarah Bahr, New York Times Overcoming Religious Sexual Shame by David J. Ley, Psychology Today Credits: Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram ) Connect with us! Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/A-Safe-Place-for-Boys/61558672641879/…

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Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads 1:27:12

51 weeks ago1:27:12