Positive Cynicism – Steven Spielberg’s entire career in one word

Aaron R. Davis That word? Penis. At least, that’s what my weird friend Harlan thinks. Now, we can all tell from watching his films that Steven Spielberg is an emotional child, spending a life directing movies where men are weak and incapable, women are distant or emotionally disapproving and childhood is revered to an embarrassing level. But how, pray tell, are they also about the penis? “It’s obvious,” Harlan says. “Just watch the damn things. Penis symbolism is everywhere. Spielberg is terrified of not being able to measure up, so it’s all about either conquering it or mastering it. And … Continue reading Positive Cynicism – Steven Spielberg’s entire career in one word