Yeah, it’s a hypnotic character for me. Plus the haircut just gives him that extra mystery, “ why the bull cut? Did he lose a bet with the coin?. Fuck he sure knows how to eat peanuts.”
I think this list should be split into good films that are free from mainstream nonsense and films that teach good lessons in or are good influences for men.
The first two that came to my mind were Troy and Sea Wolf.
Troy shows you the selfish, terrible reasons why men wage large scale war, but
still inspires you to measure your life by your integrity and achievements.
Sea Wolf is a 3 hour demonstration of male power. While the two captains are
ultimately limited or destroyed by their obsessiveness and cruelty, Captain Wolfe
Larsen’s power is something to behold. The main character—Weyden—is a weak,
urban film critic—the polar opposite of rugged sea captain Larsen. It’s a
contrast even more common today with so many more weak urban males.
The scene I will never forget is when they are eating in the galley of Larsen’s
ship. Weyden and the beautiful Brewster were rescued together by Wolfe and put
to work on his ship. They are companions in this ordeal and the obvious
Hollywood story line would have them falling in love. That typical story line is
turned on its head in the galley scene.
To blatantly demonstrate his power Larsen stands up, takes Brewster by the
hand, leads her into his quarters and shuts the door behind them. Brewster not
only goes willingly with no protest, you can see that she is attracted to
Larsen. Weyden stands up and protests, but stops when the door is shut in his
face. He stands in front of the door and struggles over whether or not he will
open the door, barge in and take “his girl” back, but ultimately backs down
because he knows he is too weak. The scene shows you what women are most
attracted to: power.
Larsen will teach you a lot about how not to live your life. He doesn’t have
anyone who would help him out in a bind. His strength is all he has. His
strength is amazing though and that is what you need to stand up to
intimidating situations and get what you want out of life.
I haven't bothered with movie reviews since ebert and roeper passed. I checked it out and found myself surprised that what I thought was a plausible scenario space disaster flick had very good character dynamics. Bullock's character reminds me of a lot of females who absolutely lost their stuff under stressful situations. Clooney's character reminds me of a lot of military men who maintain laser focus on the problem at hand. It just absolutely surprised me how something presenting such plausibly realistic dynamics between men and women got past the SJW filters in Hollywood.
2013's "Gravity". I'm in awe that this made it past the SJW Hollywood filter. This had the most realistic depictions of a female's inability to handle stressful situations I had ever seen.
"high noon", "sergeant york", "the fountainhead", (all staring gary cooper), "bad day at black rock", "last american virgin", "mutiny on the bounty (1935)", just off the top of my head. i will probably come up with some more.
A lot of these just seem like enjoyable movies rather than something that may challenge one's perspective. I would the to submit "the fountain" and "waking life".
NSFW_LeeLee ago
that psycho char still fascinates me. He had his own bible of rules, didn't he?
yarbellsm8 ago
Yeah, it’s a hypnotic character for me. Plus the haircut just gives him that extra mystery, “ why the bull cut? Did he lose a bet with the coin?. Fuck he sure knows how to eat peanuts.”
carnold03 ago
I just noticed the listing of the original Ghostbusters (1984). Good choice. I'm kicking myself for overlooking that.
DinoRider ago
I think this list should be split into good films that are free from mainstream nonsense and films that teach good lessons in or are good influences for men.
The first two that came to my mind were Troy and Sea Wolf.
Troy shows you the selfish, terrible reasons why men wage large scale war, but still inspires you to measure your life by your integrity and achievements.
Sea Wolf is a 3 hour demonstration of male power. While the two captains are ultimately limited or destroyed by their obsessiveness and cruelty, Captain Wolfe Larsen’s power is something to behold. The main character—Weyden—is a weak, urban film critic—the polar opposite of rugged sea captain Larsen. It’s a contrast even more common today with so many more weak urban males.
The scene I will never forget is when they are eating in the galley of Larsen’s ship. Weyden and the beautiful Brewster were rescued together by Wolfe and put to work on his ship. They are companions in this ordeal and the obvious Hollywood story line would have them falling in love. That typical story line is turned on its head in the galley scene.
To blatantly demonstrate his power Larsen stands up, takes Brewster by the hand, leads her into his quarters and shuts the door behind them. Brewster not only goes willingly with no protest, you can see that she is attracted to Larsen. Weyden stands up and protests, but stops when the door is shut in his face. He stands in front of the door and struggles over whether or not he will open the door, barge in and take “his girl” back, but ultimately backs down because he knows he is too weak. The scene shows you what women are most attracted to: power.
Larsen will teach you a lot about how not to live your life. He doesn’t have anyone who would help him out in a bind. His strength is all he has. His strength is amazing though and that is what you need to stand up to intimidating situations and get what you want out of life.
carnold03 ago
I haven't bothered with movie reviews since ebert and roeper passed. I checked it out and found myself surprised that what I thought was a plausible scenario space disaster flick had very good character dynamics. Bullock's character reminds me of a lot of females who absolutely lost their stuff under stressful situations. Clooney's character reminds me of a lot of military men who maintain laser focus on the problem at hand. It just absolutely surprised me how something presenting such plausibly realistic dynamics between men and women got past the SJW filters in Hollywood.
carnold03 ago
2013's "Gravity". I'm in awe that this made it past the SJW Hollywood filter. This had the most realistic depictions of a female's inability to handle stressful situations I had ever seen.
WD_Pelley ago
The Incredibles - pro-family, anti-egalitarian message
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8I9pYCl9AQ
Penfold ago
Can't believe that "They Live" wasn't mentioned.
A few others that I like are.
basedputin ago
hey that's a great list. american psycho, napoleon dynamite, pan's labyrinth, and fight club are some of my favorite.
arniecuntingham ago
"a face in the crowd" (1957) is amazingly fucking brilliant.
arniecuntingham ago
"bad girl (1931)" is fucking outstanding. you will be amazed how much they knew about men and women back then.
arniecuntingham ago
"high noon", "sergeant york", "the fountainhead", (all staring gary cooper), "bad day at black rock", "last american virgin", "mutiny on the bounty (1935)", just off the top of my head. i will probably come up with some more.
middle_path ago
A lot of these just seem like enjoyable movies rather than something that may challenge one's perspective. I would the to submit "the fountain" and "waking life".
jamesed ago
Original Stage Coach with John Wayne. What's more RED PILL than whacking the ass holes who have done you wrong.