What do characters such as Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven, ‘Entourage’) or Hank Moody (David Duchovny, ‘Californication’) represent in relation to Western expectations of masculinity? Why do we forgive these morally dubious characters simply because of their charisma? We talk “bro culture” and masculinity in the media with Shayan Farooq, up-and-coming film director. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow us: @lulainlife, @chenyanqing, and @emeronobaro. Sign up for our newsletter at thetempest.co/the-wave.