https://freerepublic.com/tag/malegendergap/ en-us Sun, 19 Jan 2014 16:05:37 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3113336/posts As a binge-TV watcher, I’ve relished devouring serial dramas in advertising-free gulps. But “Breaking Bad” — the story about a cancer-stricken chemistry teacher turned clandestine meth-cooking badass – didn’t appeal. Then Anthony Hopkins declared it an “epic work” with “the best actors I’ve ever seen.” Midway through season two, I understand why Walter White is heroic. As men increasingly check out of work, marriage, and fatherhood, it’s hard not to root for a man fiercely determined to secure his family’s future before dying – despite his morally abhorrent methods. That there are dramatically fewer men willing and able to safeguard... Washington Examiner https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3113336/posts#comment Sun, 19 Jan 2014 16:05:37 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3112437/posts As a binge TV watcher, I’ve relished devouring serial dramas in advertising-free gulps. But “Breaking Bad” — the story about a cancer-stricken chemistry teacher turned clandestine meth-cooking badass — didn’t appeal. Then Anthony Hopkins declared it an “epic work” with “the best actors I’ve ever seen.” Midway through Season 2, I understand why Walter White is heroic. As men increasingly check out of work, marriage and fatherhood, it’s hard not to root for a man fiercely determined to secure his family’s future before dying — despite his morally abhorrent methods. That there are dramatically fewer men willing and able to... The Aspen Times (CO) https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3112437/posts#comment Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:08:08 GMT