In this episode Andrea and Alex delve into the dark side of masculinity with the film adaptations of Apt Pupil and We Need to Talk About Kevin to explore the manosphere, motherhood, and the complexities of anger.
Please note: this episode was recorded September 5, 2025.
Class of 2025 Merch is now available. Thanks to Caleb Milatovic and Rachelle Walker for the incredible design!
REQUIRED READING
Apt Pupil. Dir. Bryan Singer, 1998.
We Need to Talk About Kevin. Dir. Lynne Ramsay, 2011.
We Need to Talk About Kevin. Dir. Lynne Ramsay, 2011.
EXTRA CREDIT
Guns by Stephen King. King’s essay on gun culture and mass shooting in America.
How American Racism Influenced Hitler. Alex Ross’ New Yorker piece on America’s dark relationship with the Nazis.
The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood. Sharon Hays’ treatise on the profession and expectations of mothers.
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