Of muscles and men

Epic filmsHistory and criticismMen in motion picturesMasculinity in motion picturesFilm criticism

"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.

For young readers

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