White Guys Always Win: The Allure and Legacy of Bruce Willisby Anthony Kaufman
By Yasmina Tawil

For many a boy of the 1980s, Bruce Willis was a profound (though slightly embarrassing) influence. Not nearly as macho or tough as other action stars of the Reagan-Bush years (Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson), Willis derived much of his allure from his regular-guy-ness and quick wittedness. To be like Bruce, you didnt need to spend hours in the gym or survive Vietnam; you...