The Power of the Dog

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This week we're taking an early look at an Oscar front-runner, Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog. Chris, from "When We Were Young" joins to discuss how the film examines toxic masculinity in classic Western stories, and how the film constantly seeks to upend the classic John Wayne stoic American hero trope. Meanwhile, host Brian was annoyed the film leans into negative queer stereotypes, including a secretly queer bully, and a murderously inclined Mother's Boy. Who's right and who's wrong? Give it a listen to find out!