In the case of couples who often attend the cinema, it becomes apparent that they should develop some concept of reciprocity unless one is content to have a gender-atypical or androgynous boy friend or girl friend. Ask yourself, ladies: are you really that into Clay Aiken? Since we have rough sex-typing in movies, this should be worked out in some kind of sharing relationship. Also, one's willingness to mutally accomodate the other person increases the mutual stock of good will.
I occasionally like a chick flick such as American Beauty. Yes. I know that reduces my Gal Pal Quota. I'll even watch some guy movies; even with pleasure. But the charms of Die Hard and that television perennial, The Dirty Dozen, escape me.
Anyway, I propose a scale, with a few examples:
Chick Flicks (CF) -- high score end
10 -- The Bridges of Madison County, The Devil Wears Prada, Chicago
9 -- American Beauty, The Blue Lagoon, La Vie en Rose, The Other Boelyn Girl
8 -- Sex in the City (some nudity keeps the score down), Dirty Dancing, The Holiday, Julie and Julia
7 -- Sixteen Candles, Bring It On, Bend It Like Beckham, In Her Shoes, Dreamgirls, Midnight in Paris
6 -- She's the Man, The Kingdom of Heaven, Erin Brockovitch, Dance With Me, Failure to Launch, Pride and Prejudice (my favorite!), Bridesmaids
5 -- The Unforgiven, Juno, Wedding Crashers, The Sweetest Thing
4 -- Knocked Up, The Bucket List, Borat
3 -- Dirty Harry, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Borat
2 -- The Boondock Saints (Yes! I watched that turkey!), There Will Be Blood, No Country for Old Men
1 -- Die Hard, The Dirty Dozen, Jackass: The Movie, Rambo
Guy Movies (GM) -- low score end
Or, look at it this way: a movie's GM score = 11 - CF
I propose, that long term, a thoughtful couple should try to keep GM = CF
I occasionally like a chick flick such as American Beauty. Yes. I know that reduces my Gal Pal Quota. I'll even watch some guy movies; even with pleasure. But the charms of Die Hard and that television perennial, The Dirty Dozen, escape me.
Anyway, I propose a scale, with a few examples:
Chick Flicks (CF) -- high score end
10 -- The Bridges of Madison County, The Devil Wears Prada, Chicago
9 -- American Beauty, The Blue Lagoon, La Vie en Rose, The Other Boelyn Girl
8 -- Sex in the City (some nudity keeps the score down), Dirty Dancing, The Holiday, Julie and Julia
7 -- Sixteen Candles, Bring It On, Bend It Like Beckham, In Her Shoes, Dreamgirls, Midnight in Paris
6 -- She's the Man, The Kingdom of Heaven, Erin Brockovitch, Dance With Me, Failure to Launch, Pride and Prejudice (my favorite!), Bridesmaids
5 -- The Unforgiven, Juno, Wedding Crashers, The Sweetest Thing
4 -- Knocked Up, The Bucket List, Borat
3 -- Dirty Harry, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Borat
2 -- The Boondock Saints (Yes! I watched that turkey!), There Will Be Blood, No Country for Old Men
1 -- Die Hard, The Dirty Dozen, Jackass: The Movie, Rambo
Guy Movies (GM) -- low score end
Or, look at it this way: a movie's GM score = 11 - CF
I propose, that long term, a thoughtful couple should try to keep GM = CF
A useful set of examples, and good advice. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI suggest that watching a chick flick is good for improving the sensitivity of guys. I've seen most of the higher number ones.
ReplyDeleteSo, would "Aliens," in which Sigourney Weaver single-handedly fought off a horde of murderous alien creatures, qualify as a chick flick or a guy flick?
ReplyDeleteGrenouille Fille, you might be right. But few are willing.
ReplyDeleteBilbo, that's a guy flick, without a doubt! Anything sci-fi.