Male Bonding2
For those who like to explore the concept and dynamics of male bonding. Men are socialized in different ways in different societies, and so many men would like to have close male friendships, yet after spending time establishing a career, primary relationship and live in general, find themselves without close male friends. Many of us want male friends with whom we can share openly without...
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Netflix's "Stranger Things" and the importance of male friendships
Return to DiscussionsIf you have Netflix and haven't checked out "Stranger Things" yet,
I strongly encourage you to do so.
Everything about it is great - story, cast, acting, soundtrack,
everything. It's set in the early 80s and is a little derivative of
the classics from that era (ET, Poltergeist, etc), but it's top
notch nonetheless. Only one season so far and only eight episodes,
so it's not a huge investment of time.
Here's an excellent article focused on how it treats the male
friendships at the center of the story. Good stuff, all around. I'd
be interested in hearing from others who've watched it and what
they think.
https://qz.com/764432/the-hit-netflix-series-stranger-things-has-a-lot-to-teach-us-about-male-friendships/
Yes, it's great....If you have Netflix and haven't checked out "Stranger Things" yet,I strongly encourage you to do so.Everything about it is great - story, cast, acting, soundtrack,everything. It's set in the early 80s and is a little derivative ofthe classics from that era (ET, Poltergeist, etc), but it's topnotch nonetheless. Only one season so far and only eight episodes,so it's not a huge investment of time.Here's an excellent article focused on how it treats the malefriendships at the center of the story. Good stuff, all around. I'dbe interested in hearing from others who've watched it and whatthey think.https://qz.com/764432/the-hit-netflix-series-stranger-things-has-a-lot-to-teach-us-about-male-friendships/
If you have Netflix and haven't checked out "Stranger Things" yet,I strongly encourage you to do so.Everything about it is great - story, cast, acting, soundtrack,everything. It's set in the early 80s and is a little derivative ofthe classics from that era (ET, Poltergeist, etc), but it's topnotch nonetheless. Only one season so far and only eight episodes,so it's not a huge investment of time.Here's an excellent article focused on how it treats the malefriendships at the center of the story. Good stuff, all around. I'dbe interested in hearing from others who've watched it and whatthey think.https://qz.com/764432/the-hit-netflix-series-stranger-things-has-a-lot-to-teach-us-about-male-friendships/
I just finished the first season...I was touched by the incredible bonds the boys have for each other and how nothing or no one was going to come between them...really looking forward to the second season.