Manuel is a NYC-based writer interested in all things media and pop culture. He's a regular contributor to The Film Experience, Remezcla, Slant Magazine, and his work has been featured in Film Comment, Model View Culture, and PopMatters. He also has a PhD but hates bragging about it. www.mbetancourt.com
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'Creed' and 'Inside Out' Reveal the Gender Politics of Crying at Movies and "Manly Tears"
Like Music Videos, Movie Trailers Are Now All About the GIFs
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'Please Like Me' Is the Best Show About Mental Illness You're Not Watching
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