Of muscles and men

By Michael G. Cornelius

Subjects: Epic films, Men in motion pictures, History and criticism, Film criticism, Masculinity in motion pictures

Description: "Few movie genres have highlighted the male body more effectively than the "sword-and-sandal" film, where the rippling torso and the bulging muscle are displayed for all to appreciate. Carrying his ubiquitously phallic sword and dressed in traditional garb calculated to highlight his magnificent physique"--Provided by publisher.