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Even as the cultural spotlight shines on the darker corners of modern manhood — a sludge of malfunction we’ve dubbed “toxic masculinity” — Americans still value traits that are associated with a more traditional idea of masculinity. We still like bold. We still like determined. We still like independent. In short, we still like men that take action. We want to raise boys to do just that. But the men who best model a productive sort of masculinity, who push themselves forward rather than pushing others down, aren’t necessarily engaged in the discussion.

One of the many great pleasures of being in a relationship is the steady flow of direct, unfiltered affection. You can be loud and unabashed about how this person makes you feel and how damn cool you think they are, and in turn, you get to enjoy that irreplaceable feeling of being openly and undeniably loved by another person. That said, sometimes two people come together in a relationship with different ideas of what it means to be affectionate, or one person is more comfortable with affection than the other, which can create some friction.

By Sarah Norman | September 12, 2023 Left: THX-1138. Right: Zardoz. Source: IMDB After the independent film revolution of the late ‘60s, it was easier than ever to film a movie and find distribution. Coupled with advances in special effects technology, the brave new world of moviemaking was ready for science fiction. There’s a glut of amazing science fiction from the 1970s, but some of the best films are those that went unnoticed when they were initially released to theaters.

The following was written for The Fatherly Forum, a community of parents and influencers with insights about work, family, and life. If you’d like to join the Forum, drop us a line at TheForum@Fatherly.com. My son loves a skirt. He wears nail polish all the time, bracelets up and down his arms, an anklet, and as much pink as he’s in the mood for in any given moment. His sartorial tastes go through phases that have included daisy dukes, tights, and, these days, Elsa-inspired gowns.

All good things must come to an end, or so the saying goes, and when you’re a kid that’s never more true than when late August rolls around and summer vacation draws to a close. Going back to school means an end to unscheduled days of fun in the sun, but it can also be the start of something good. The first day of school can be the first time a kid meets their new best friend, or it can kick off an important semester of learning and discovery.

Naomi Scott also known as Naomi Sablan is an American film producer, actress, and scriptwriter and is also the spouse of actor Adam Scott. Her spouse is an American actor, comedian, and producer best known for playing Ben Wyatt on the comedy Parks and Recreation on NBC. They met more than 20 years ago. Naomi Scott has been in the film industry since the early 2000s. Since then, she has produced many sitcoms, comedies, and independent films centred around characters, most of which have involved her husband as an executive producer.

In a not-so-shocking but still entertaining development, Cee Lo Green donned a wig and a costume to lead his team of young singers through a rendition of Sly Stone's classic 'Everyday People.' He then sent most of them out with eccentric outfits, dancers or gimmicks for their own individual performances. See, it was his team's week to compete for their lives on the singing show; Next week only two of them will move on, one at America's choice and one at Green's.

On Thursday, August 1, the Fifty Shades of Grey star walked the red carpet for her upcoming film The Peanut Butter Falcon, and fans quickly noticed something was different about her. Not only was she smiling from ear to ear but the signature space between her teeth was gone. As Page Six pointed out, the 29-year-old actress rarely ever flashed a toothy smile in the past, but last week she seemed genuinely excited to show it off.

Have you ever wanted Jeep brand’s off-road capabilities in a hiking shoe? Maybe you haven’t thought about it before, but Merrell has—and the brand is revamping its iconic Moab 3 with Jeep features to bring you the ultimate hiking boot for off-trail adventures. This isn’t Merrell’s first rodeo (and by that, I mean collaboration). Recently, Merrell collaborated with Unlikely Hikers to create stunning rainbow Moab shoes with inclusive sizing options. Basically, whenever Merrell drops a collab, we’re the first in line to see what it’s all about, and we didn’t waste any time testing out the new Moab Mids from the Merrell x Jeep collab.