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Man Movies and the Modern Wife
In a sea of movies like The Notebook and Sex and the City, we really need to take a closer look at the elusive and terrifying Man Movie.
My husband is lucky because I’m not a huge fan of the typical chick flick (if it stars Keira Knightly wearing 18th century garb, count me OUT). But I know my husband has suffered through excruciating documentaries and independent films for me and rarely asks for anything in return. He has, on occasion, asked to watch some frighteningly testosterone filled movies. I do and for the most part, I have been less than impressed.
But that’s part of being married – forcing oneself to stay awake while Mad Max is tooling around in the Thunder Dome. Now, I never lie. No no, I remain silent we’re watching whilst trying not to crinkle my nose too much but once the movie is over, I’m honest about his silliness. I don’t expect him to get all misty when Carrie is left at the alter by Big, so he should expect me to get swept away by the immortal Highlander battling his way through the streets of New York.
With that said, here are some guy movies that most wives probably won’t hate and may even like!
Braveheart – It’s long ladies…but the love story is surprisingly good and the battle scenes are pretty epic. If you can sit your butt down longer either, it’s an excellent movie that both you and your husband will enjoy.
The Outsiders – Some fine work by members of The Bratpack. This is the quintessential and elusive man version of a chick flick.
The Jerk – Bernadette Peters is absolutely adorable in this morning. I still can’t help by giggle when she says “I don’t care about losing all the money. It’s losing all the stuff.”
Fight Club – Sure, there’s a little blood (and Meatloaf with boobs), but it’s a good story with an excellent cast.
These movies have a good reputation among men and I have to say, Ladies, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed either.
Next up – what chick flicks men may be able to tolerate and maybe even like!
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I think any woman can appreciate the plight of sitting through a gunslinging, car chase laden, testosterone filled guy movie. Like you said though, as cringe worthy as they may be, it is a necessary reciprocation for Carrie and Big.