masculinity

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The show explores middle-age desperation, loneliness and, notably, masculinity and male friendship.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It seems that Gyllenhaal isn’t experiencing a crisis of masculinity so much as a crisis of vulnerability — which is fitting, as the two are inextricably linked.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The emergence of the manosphere and the push for a more rugged masculinity is also playing a role.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

In a time when the social climate is as unpredictable as the arts, Jake Gyllenhaal is betting on red-blooded masculinity, and the odds are in his favor.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

He clings to his masculinity, his solitude and his feigned indifference so he can maintain his role, so he’ll never, ever have to show his feelings.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank