Buffoon Men: Classic Hollywood Comedians and Queered Masculinity

Laughing Backwards: A Queer Lens on Classic Comedy

Written byScott Balcerzak

Narrated byGary Roelofs

Length10h28m

Release dateAugust 5, 2016

GenreArts & Entertainment, Art, Entertainment & Performing Arts

Languageenglish

★★★★★ 5.0 (2 ratings)

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Author	Scott Balcerzak
Narrator	Gary Roelofs
Runtime	10h28m
Published	August 5, 2016
Rating	★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (2 ratings)
Categories	Arts & Entertainment, Art, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film & TV, History & Criticism, Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Gender Studies
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Scott Balcerzak's Buffoon Men is a genre-bending excavation of the male comedian's tortured history. By tracing the development of queer masculinity in classic Hollywood, Balcerzak reveals a complex web of societal expectations, personal struggle, and comedic innovation. Through meticulous research and a keen critical eye, he uncovers the hidden narratives behind the era's most iconic comedic stars. This audiobook is a revelatory exploration of the intersections between performance, identity, and American culture. Gary Roelofs' narration provides a witty, engaging counterpoint to the text, imbuing the narrative with a sense of conversational ease.

Tags: classic hollywood comediansqueer masculinityarts and entertainmentperformance studiesidentity theoryamerican culturegender and comedy

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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As an audiobook editor, I've had the pleasure of working on a wide range of titles, but Buffoon Men is something truly special. From the opening pages, Gary Roelofs' engaging narration drew me in, and I found myself completely absorbed in Scott Balcerzak's fascinating exploration of queer masculinity in classic Hollywood comedy. One of the standout features of the audiobook is its ability to balance detailed analysis with a conversational tone, making the narrative feel both deeply personal and universally relatable.

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