Manlentines Day Movies

We men have feelings too, right?? We like a little romance in a movie... surrounded by a bunch of stuff blowing up, gunfights, Arrows blazing, and fast cars. We always tend to get the short end of the stick on V-day. 

I'm Declaring this year as Manlentines Day!! We are gonna get our significant other to watch one of our favorite

 (cough, cough) "Romance" Movies.

Here at SS77 we are gonna give you a list of the Best Manlentines Day Movies. 

The Last of the Mohicans 

Daniel Day Lewis, Tomahawks, Indians, Soldiers, Scalping... This is a true cinematic Man Romance or I like to call Manlentines Movie. Madeline Stowe and Daniel Day Lewis have great chemistry in this film, and I still think it's one of Michael Mann's best. Travel back in time to the French an Indian wars for your special Manlentines Day.

A Knights Tale 

If you are looking for a Bromantic comedy for that special day... look no further than A Knights Tale. The soundtrack alone to this movie is just fantastic. Heath Ledger, Dueling Knights, Swords, Villains... it's all here. Even some fun romance... and a weird dance scene. Ha!! 

Casino Royale 

Bond in love?? Nah... can't be. Casino Royale is my favorite Bond of all time, simply for the fact we see Bond vulnerable to a woman. I loved SkyFall a lot, but Casino Royale is just perfect in every way. You have to have Bond on a top Man film list. 

Your significant other can't say this isn't a romantic movie either. 

Vesper Lynd: Am I going to have a problem with you, Mr. Bond? 
James Bond: No, don't worry, you're not my type. 
Vesper Lynd: Smart? 
James Bond: Single. 

Empire Strikes Back

Just look at the movie poster and you know this is pure Masculinity at it's finest. Han and Leia are the romance in this, followed by the best Star Wars film to date. 

This is the ultimate Manlentines Day Movie!!!! 

The Matrix 

Mr. Anderson. The Matrix has Neo and Trinity two star crossed lovers who's fate has yet to be decided.... at least that is what you say to your mate. Haha!! The Matrix is perfect for this special day, with that certain someone. 

Troy

I don't foresee you having a hard time getting her to watch Brad Pitt frolic around in a skirt on a beach for 2+ hrs. Troy is badass and I love it. I love the scene with Peter O Toole and Brad Pitt, that was a classic scene. Get your freak on with this trojan horse of a Valentines movie. 

The Mask of Zorro

"Because you know Zorro..... He could be anywhere." 

Martin Campbell who directed Casino Royale, years later helms this fine ode to Zorro. Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas seek revenge in this fast paced hero film. Catherine Zeta Jones rocked the film world when she starred as Elena the daughter of the infamous masked vigilante. 

Return of the King

Winner of Best Picture and Best Director. Return of the King concludes our journey through middle earth in the LOTR trilogy. (in a dramatic voice) Aragorn and Arwen share of love that may or may not endure. < That is what you say... and then you're golden. 

These are just a few of the possibilities to take over the holiday that is Valentines. Share some of your favorite Bromance movies in the comments below. Remember even if it's just a hint a love or romance.. you are justified in your request to watch with that special someone. 

Happy Manlentines Day!! 

-Jason Traylor

Editor @ SS77

Oscar Nominations 2013

Oscar Nominations

The Nominations are in.... and.... the biggest snubs are 

SkyFall for Best Picture &

 Ben Affleck for Best Director of Argo. 

I had my hopes for SkyFall to be one of the 9, but deep down I knew the Academy wouldn't honor a Bond film in that way. 

I did not expect Ben Affleck to be snubbed on what should have been in our opinion here at SS77 a nomination and win for the Argo director. Wow!! Well, can't say I'm not surprised. 

John Goodman and Leonardo DiCaprio are among others I felt were snubbed. John Goodman should have landed a Supporting Actor Nom. for either Flight or Argo. DiCaprio shined in Django Unchained.. similar to how Denzel shined in Training Day. 

I am really hoping for an upset in the Best Actor category. I love Daniel Day Lewis, and I think his Lincoln performance was amazing. I just would like to see Bradley Cooper or Joaquin Phoenix win. 

Anyways, check out all the Oscar Nominations in the link up above. Be sure to join in on our Forum debate for worst snub. 

-Jason Traylor

@SS77

Best Batman Keaton Vs Bale

courtesy of Warner Bros. & DC Comics 

Who's the better Bat??

 Is it Bale? or Keaton? The Best Batman becomes our first Cinema Debate at SS77. 

Michael Keaton recently stated he wanted to star in a 3rd Batman with Burton. The two wanted it to be an origin story that dives deeper into why Batman is who he is. Producers at the time didn't want that route.... yet. 

So now that we have finished another donning of the cowl, we ask the question.... who has been the better Batman? 

Be assured we are not asking who is a better Bruce Wayne... just who portrays The Dark Knight more convincingly?

I have been thinking about this question and wondering myself. I am very biased and favor Keaton. I think most people's knee jerk reaction is to choose Bale. Why? You have to separate Nolan's Direction and Burton's Direction in order to really find an honest opinion I think. Very different films, styles, scripts, etc. 

We were able to see Bale create the Batman for Nolan's film version in Batman Begins. I thought we were able to see Bruce Wayne's trials that led him to become Gotham's savior and hero.  I honestly think this hurts Bale in a way. I think he is too humanized. I get that it's an origin story, blah, blah, blah. I just never felt a mystique with Bale. Please don't mistake this as I didn't enjoy Bale thoroughly as Batman, because I did. I am really sad we won't have an opportunity to see him in the role again. I just believe that Keaton's Batman was darker. Even in a more comic type atmosphere production that Burton had. Keaton really was Batman. No real emotion, a subtlety that you see in the character on cartoon episodes. 

Keaton just seemed to embody the character better. He wanted to be Batman. I always got a sense that Bale didn't like the role. 

Anyways... enough of my opinion and view. 

I want to hear yours. 

Check out our forum to the right above. Feel free to register and let me know what you think. 

-Jason Traylor

Editor@SS77