Your Project:
Let him win the media wars as you suggest an action-packed-car-chasing-things-exploding thriller.
It’s the last day of the challenge – plus it’s the day before Thanksgiving – the perfect time to snuggle down and watch a movie with your man. Congrats on getting this far – so take a little time to relax with your man.
So in the interest of public service to the wife community, I’ve compiled a list of guy movies for you to choose from.
Thanks to my guy friends for their insight and comments. They have preformed a great service to women everywhere.
Guy Movies
Anything with Al Pacino
Anything with Marlon Brando (pre-Don Juan Demarco)
Anything with Bruce Willis
Sports
Field of Dreams
“Baseball. Need I say more?” Steve
We are Marshall
“Inspiring, true, sports story,” Scott
Action
Back to the Future trilogy
Steve says,” I’ve always been interested in time travel. The only think that would have made it better would be a cameo by Molly Ringwald.”
Mission Impossible 1,2,3,
Bourne Supremacy and all the sequels
The Net
Lord of the Ring: The Return of the King
“Great story, great action, worth sitting through three hours.” Karl
Violence
Gladiator
“Total macho movie, lots of action, however good plot and I love the soundtrack. This is one of the few movies where you don’t mind being the guy wearing the skirt.” Karl
Saving Private Ryan
Steve says, “Groundbreaking cinema, pro-military without being pro-war.”
The Shawshank Redemption
“Morgan Freeman and good over evil. What more could you ask for?” Charles
(Note from Kathi: While these are the hardest movies for me to watch, they do give me ample opportunity to bury my face in my husband’s shoulder.)
Humor
Young Frankenstein
“Seriously funny movie, quotes are memorable and make me laugh out loud whenever I think about that movie.” Karl
Oceans 11
Romance
(This was a trick category – if you think this falls under guy movies, you are still thinking like a chick.)
Movies Both Guys and Girls Like
This is a magical list. Every Hollywood producer is looking for that mystical intersection of entertaining males and delighting females. Here’s a group of movies that, from my research, is a pretty sure bet for both of you:
Princess Bride – Don’t let the title fool you – even the teenage boys in our home love this movie.
What’s Up, Doc?
Indiana Jones (1 and 3 – but don’t even bother with 2)
City Slickers
Field of Dreams
Shrek
Chick Flicks
Only to be watched with girlfriends and large supplies of tissues and chocolates.
• An Affair to Remember
• Breakfast at Tiffany’s
• Steel Magnolias
• Fried Green Tomatoes
• Say Anything (John Cusack declaring his eternal love with a boom box? It’s the fantasy of many a girl and the impossible-to-live-up-to standard for every guy.)
• Anything with Meg Ryan
• Anything written by Jane Austin
Prayer for Today
Dear God, help me enjoy the things that my husband enjoys – let him see that I try to connect with him in ways that are big and small.
Getting Creative
• It doesn’t matter if this happens at home or at the local Cineplex. Just find the movie and go.
• Don’t want your husband’s suspicions to be aroused? Perhaps get two movies – one that you both agree on and one just for him.
I know this is late but I thought I’d report back on how project #21 fared. My husband had a rough week and wanted something humorous so he picked The Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy. HE enjoyed it but I feel asleep within 15 minutes. I just didn’t get it. Soooooooo, it didn’t promote any kind of shared experience since I was asleep but he may have felt valued since we,,,,he watched what he wanted.
Hi Kathi, I’m a little behind on the project. Got a virus of the flu type and I get to play catch up now.
Thanks for making this available to me on your blog. It’s been fun and very rewarding. It had definitely made a significant difference in my marriage. Not so much from his perspective, though I do think he appreciates me a bit more than a few weeks ago, more so from my perspective. Going out of my way to be mindful about how I treat my spouse has caused me to be more sensitive to his needs and more compassionate toward his challenges. It seems so simple, and it is, but it took having your structure to really notice the change in me. Thank you so much.
Didn’t think it would really work with this stubborn lady, but it did. 🙂
Okay! The movie was good! What a surprise! I always feel like I need therapy after those movies but I think this time I will be okay. I have also decided to clean out our bedroom and add some candles this up coming weekend because my husband will be out of town for almost 5 full days. I think he will be surprised. Let you know how that goes.
We went and saw 2012 and The Blind Side (both his choice). I enjoyed both myself. I’ve enjoyed doing this Kathi!
Okay, we are going to watch a boy flick tonight. A little late on getting it in but we got it. Something called Angels and Demons or whatever. I will look engrossed and enjoy myself. Do I have to keep my eyes open?
WE have three grown sons and this is one project that I have trouble getting excited about. Being outnumbered I have learned to appreciate many of “guy” movies but I do have my limits. I’ll never forget the time we all saw Terminator III on vacation.It was something to be endured.
However, our youngest son is home for Thanksgiving holiday and my husband would love to veg out watching a guy movie with our number 3 son and me.
Soooooooo, that’s the plan. I will go see what’s available.
Kathy, Thank you so much again for The Husband Project! It’s a reminder of the lil things that matter most and touching his heart!
We just had date night Monday night and saw Couples retreat – soo funny! We rarely go to the movies – he usually falls asllep at the theater but he was wide awake the whole time for this funny flick. Thanks for all the fun posts helping us get closer to our hubbies, love the book. Thank you for all the amazing giveaways too.