Guest contributor Russell discusses the recent animated film trend of directly addressing toxic masculinity. Between how The LEGO Movie 2, LEGO Batman and Ralph Breaks The Internet tackles the topic, he wishes more movies like these had been around when he was a kid.

My Friend Dahmer emphasizes how the culture of cruelty and selfishness in high school can aid in masking real warning signs. But to forgive or not to forgive is another question entirely.

Stand By Me and Now and Then faces mortality, while The Transfiguration and Eyes of My Mother accept it head-on.

Comedians Getting Sad In Cars Over Loved Ones. Re: A look at The Big Sick, Dean, and Other People