I recently rewatched The Warriors after seeing John Wick 4. It was the first time I'd seen it since I was a teenager and I was blown away by how well it holds up, even to an adult watching it. Even just from an aesthetic perspective it's absolutely beautiful, and in terms of subject matter it's a perfect antidote to feminism.
Escape from New York is another great film with similar themes. It can be really thought-provoking in some places, but also features an unapologetic badass as the main character.
They Live is increasingly relevant in today's climate, although for reasons somewhat opposite to John Carpenter's own motivations. It is a really interesting watch.
I'd also recommend Cool Hand Luke to anyone who hasn't seen it. It has very little action, but it's also a film that every man needs to see at least once.
And if anyone's looking for a more recent film that bucks the woke trend, Greyhound is a fantastically tight, perfectly structured, no-nonsense war film. There's none of the boring psychodrama or political messaging: it's just very good.
I never expected Hollywood to release a movie like Greyhound in 2020. A no bullshit adaptation of a 1950s book.
In greyhound the only female character is the protagonist 's love interest, which is briefly shown in the beginning to humanize him and give the viewer a sense of "what he's fighting for".
I wouldn't be surprised if the woman isn't mentioned at all in the book (which I haven't read), but I don't mind having this kind of wallflower character in a movie adaptation. They did the same thing in "In the Heart of the Sea", where Owen's wife and family are briefly shown in the beginning to flesh him out as a character (the good family man).
A lot of these are really good.
If we're all contributing suggestons:
I recently rewatched The Warriors after seeing John Wick 4. It was the first time I'd seen it since I was a teenager and I was blown away by how well it holds up, even to an adult watching it. Even just from an aesthetic perspective it's absolutely beautiful, and in terms of subject matter it's a perfect antidote to feminism.
Escape from New York is another great film with similar themes. It can be really thought-provoking in some places, but also features an unapologetic badass as the main character.
They Live is increasingly relevant in today's climate, although for reasons somewhat opposite to John Carpenter's own motivations. It is a really interesting watch.
I'd also recommend Cool Hand Luke to anyone who hasn't seen it. It has very little action, but it's also a film that every man needs to see at least once.
And if anyone's looking for a more recent film that bucks the woke trend, Greyhound is a fantastically tight, perfectly structured, no-nonsense war film. There's none of the boring psychodrama or political messaging: it's just very good.
I'll give Cool Hand Luke a shot. Have you seen The Sting or The Verdict?
The Sting is an absolute classic. I haven't seen The Verdict, but I'll check it out.
Cool Hand Luke is the most formative movie of my youth.
It taught me the most important lessons about myself and my place (or lack) of it in the world.
There's always bosses, outside, inside. Rules and bosses. And even the people who love you to obsession won't ever See.
And nothing will ever work how it could. That's just the way it is.
What we have he-uh is a fayl-yuh to communicate!
I first watched that movie in highschool. Immediately loved Luke for his attitude... but The Man With No Eyes for the style.
I never expected Hollywood to release a movie like Greyhound in 2020. A no bullshit adaptation of a 1950s book.
In greyhound the only female character is the protagonist 's love interest, which is briefly shown in the beginning to humanize him and give the viewer a sense of "what he's fighting for".
I wouldn't be surprised if the woman isn't mentioned at all in the book (which I haven't read), but I don't mind having this kind of wallflower character in a movie adaptation. They did the same thing in "In the Heart of the Sea", where Owen's wife and family are briefly shown in the beginning to flesh him out as a character (the good family man).
Seconding Cool Hand Luke! Insane how well it holds up… it’s also a really good Christ allegory if you’re on the fence and weren’t aware.