Logos Theater 3000: Glengarry Glen Ross and the Crisis of Manhood

About this episode

Matt and Bill discuss Glengarry Glen Ross as a portrayal of men struggling with ambition and societal pressures, connecting it to broader Christian themes.

In this Logos Theater 3000 episode, Matt and Bill discuss Glengarry Glen Ross as a gritty portrait of men trapped by ambition, fear, greed, and the pressure to prove themselves. They explore the film’s famous “always be closing” sales culture, its star-studded performances, and its bleak vision of success built on manipulation and performance. From there, they connect the movie to larger Christian themes: the fear of man, dishonest persuasion, false gospels of success, pastoral comparison, biblical business ethics, and Jesus’ warning about gaining the world while forfeiting the soul.

People in this episode

Host: Matt

Guest: Bill

Topics covered

• manhood
• ambition
• greed
• Christian themes
• business ethics
• success
• manipulation

Keywords

• Glengarry Glen Ross
• manhood
• ambition
• greed
• Christian themes
• business ethics
• success

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Glengarry Glen Ross

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