Props for not putting on Fight Club. Love to see that this list contains films that are make us search emotionally into our own souls. And find that makes us wonder philosophically and sociologically.What it means not just to be a man, but to be a human. And A Hidden Life as you’re second last pick chef‘s kiss.
i watched "manchester by the sea" as the first movie on a 12 hr flight. i had no idea what i was getting myself into, i literally just picked it because of the lead actor.
I agree, my goal was to make the video short & clearly focused on a variety of films, but the topic deserves a more in depth discussion. What do you wish I should've gotten more into?
I'd recommend young men (in the Western World) watch Once Upon A Time In America - 1984 Sergio Leone - it's about everything they're engaged with in becoming men in a Capitalist country, it's also about a few equally relevant things else. Then there's FRESH - 1994 Boaz Yakin - for the same reasons, both film are brutal, FRESH is about a lad who's actually on-the-cusp-of-young-manhood who's African American; but you never included any of those Characters/Films in films 'every young man should see', but that's how it goes. (Good luck trying to find FRESH outside the USA, though)
Honorable mentions… - good will hunting - about time - interstellar - pride and prejudice - the secret life of Walter Mitty - LOTR - Shawshank redemption - Belfast - marriage story - a beautiful day in the neighborhood - only the brave - dead poets society - the iron claw - remember the titans - beautiful boy - silence - the notebook - honey boy - second hand lions - atonement - the sunset limited Just to name a few… My Letterboxd is Wojo
I think Dazed and Confused should be on there but I can't even begin to explain why other than that it is a film Ive seen over and over again. Even read a book about it. One of my favs.
Thank you! Yeah, I can see it again & again and it's always like seeing it for the first time. There are 2 other great films that are like spiritual sequels to La Haine I would really recommend to you: Les Miserables & Athena.
@@lazarovalex indeed bro. You should also check out a mini series called Criminal UK, if you haven't watched. It's of a similar nature. It makes you appreciate the beauty of screenwriting and cinematography
They're all good movies, but my problem with this "all young men should see this" list is that none of them really encourage a more productive form of masculinity or force young men to empathise with anyone who isn't a young man-precisely what most young men need most. Movies I would recommend any young man to watch Poor Things Women Talking Moonlight Thelma & Louise The Substance Get Out Never Rarely Sometimes Always Do The Right Thing How to Have Sex Magic Mike XXL
Yes, being empathetic is an essential part of being a good human. There are specific problems men deal with that women don't and vice versa. It's important to point out what men specifically are struggling with and should be working on and how they should view themselves in combination with proper values. This is my goal with this video and the films I recommend. Obviously some of these films (The Godfather, Locke, Whiplash) tell cautionary tales about men doing wrong and damaging themselves and their surroundings. Others show men making the right decisions (A Hidden Life, It's A Wonderful Life). Some of the films you listed tell important stories. Others, I personally wouldn't watch or recommend. I don't think graphic depictions of violence, sex and unmoral behavior that goes unpunished help any man out there become a better member of society, husband and father - that's what my videos are all about!
@@lazarovalex Respectfully, violence, sex and unmoral behavior are part of life and extremely common aspects of reality - especially today. If film is made to represent and question the world we live in, these thins will appear - as they should. Limiting the movies you watch to avoid them is an exercise of ignorance.
That's right, these things are a part of real life. Films aren't real life though. They are artificial realities and within that they tell stories about the human experience. Evil is real a part of that, but it works differently. Experiencing violence, sex and unmoral behavior in real life vs. watching it on a screen are fundamentally different things. And I think that just because you can show anything with a films, doesn't mean that doing so can't damage you. We can agree on the statement, that films can change your thoughts, feelings and even your life? If they can cause positive change, they can also cause negative too. Why and how watching certain things in films can damage you, is what I already made a video about: ua-cam.com/video/k_yw-YAw36g/v-deo.html
Props for not putting on Fight Club.
Love to see that this list contains films that are make us search emotionally into our own souls. And find that makes us wonder philosophically and sociologically.What it means not just to be a man, but to be a human.
And A Hidden Life as you’re second last pick chef‘s kiss.
I like 12 Angry Men (1957). Seeing each juror as different parts of myself. Great inner reflection's.
Yes, what a great film!
It really points out how we're supposed to be our own person and not follow the crowd, just because it's the popular opinion. Good stuff.
Honorable Mention... Fences
Quite gripping too
The movie I'd recommend young men to watch above all others is Good WIll Hunting.
A simple, heartfelt and amazing film that still feels brand new watching it
I would add shawshank to this as well, a movie about how hope is important, especially when you're in the right.
Haven't seen this one in years but I'm sure it still holds up really well. I need to rewatch it soon.
True this film saved me
THE BIG FISH (2003) Highly recommend
Shawshank and The curious case of benjamin button should be there
These are really good films as well. I have to admit, I haven't seen these in ages. Will have to rewatch.
Every Michael Mann movie ever should be on here. He shows true masculinity in his films
I still have to catch up/rewatch most of his films but Collateral is amazing!
i watched "manchester by the sea" as the first movie on a 12 hr flight.
i had no idea what i was getting myself into, i literally just picked it because of the lead actor.
It's tough watch, but so rewarding, right? What did you decide to watch afterwards on your flight? haha
@lazarovalex probably the back of his eyelids lol
This deserves way more coverage
I agree, my goal was to make the video short & clearly focused on a variety of films, but the topic deserves a more in depth discussion.
What do you wish I should've gotten more into?
I'd recommend young men (in the Western World) watch Once Upon A Time In America - 1984 Sergio Leone - it's about everything they're engaged with in becoming men in a Capitalist country, it's also about a few equally relevant things else. Then there's FRESH - 1994 Boaz Yakin - for the same reasons, both film are brutal, FRESH is about a lad who's actually on-the-cusp-of-young-manhood who's African American; but you never included any of those Characters/Films in films 'every young man should see', but that's how it goes. (Good luck trying to find FRESH outside the USA, though)
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) effected me deeply. It takes the traditional Hollywood idea of vengeance and shows how empty that is.
I love the book but haven't scene a movie adaption! I Think the 2002 version you're talking about is the best, right?
Thank you for your video and presentation. Ill try to watch the movies haven't seen from your video. All the best.
I'm happy you were able to discover some new films!
Great choices. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Mark, I appreciate you!
Honorable mentions…
- good will hunting
- about time
- interstellar
- pride and prejudice
- the secret life of Walter Mitty
- LOTR
- Shawshank redemption
- Belfast
- marriage story
- a beautiful day in the neighborhood
- only the brave
- dead poets society
- the iron claw
- remember the titans
- beautiful boy
- silence
- the notebook
- honey boy
- second hand lions
- atonement
- the sunset limited
Just to name a few…
My Letterboxd is Wojo
I think Dazed and Confused should be on there but I can't even begin to explain why other than that it is a film Ive seen over and over again. Even read a book about it. One of my favs.
Are you talking about "Alright, Alright, AlrighT" by Melissa Maerz? I actually own that book but haven't read it yet.
Excellent recommendations. Thank you!
Thank you Rob!
great video. La Haine is one of my favourite movies
Thank you! Yeah, I can see it again & again and it's always like seeing it for the first time. There are 2 other great films that are like spiritual sequels to La Haine I would really recommend to you: Les Miserables & Athena.
good post
Locke was brilliant
Yeah, one of the most underrated films. It's amazing how powerful and entertaining it is with so little.
@@lazarovalex indeed bro. You should also check out a mini series called Criminal UK, if you haven't watched. It's of a similar nature. It makes you appreciate the beauty of screenwriting and cinematography
Thank you! I've never heard of this before. Looks really interesting
@@lazarovalex Sure thing. I'll be waiting for your review on it when you get to watch it lol
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Thanks a lot! I have more coming up for you
Everything with Tom Hardy in it
Nice picks
Thank you, I hope you discovered something new!
Really nice video production/quality
U r underrated
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Keep on man great video ❤️
Thank you man!
Great work man 👏🏻
Thank you for watching!
Damn great video
Thank you, man!
Not bad picks, but at least one asian title would be nice to add even it means playing safe with a Kurosawa film.
For sure! There are many great asian films also specifically about manhood
Dead poet society>>>>
My Algorithm must be broken
weak list beyond the pines is great, but many of these are average at best
nice video
Thank you for watching! I appreciate your comment
They're all good movies, but my problem with this "all young men should see this" list is that none of them really encourage a more productive form of masculinity or force young men to empathise with anyone who isn't a young man-precisely what most young men need most.
Movies I would recommend any young man to watch
Poor Things
Women Talking
Moonlight
Thelma & Louise
The Substance
Get Out
Never Rarely Sometimes Always
Do The Right Thing
How to Have Sex
Magic Mike XXL
Yes, being empathetic is an essential part of being a good human. There are specific problems men deal with that women don't and vice versa. It's important to point out what men specifically are struggling with and should be working on and how they should view themselves in combination with proper values.
This is my goal with this video and the films I recommend. Obviously some of these films (The Godfather, Locke, Whiplash) tell cautionary tales about men doing wrong and damaging themselves and their surroundings. Others show men making the right decisions (A Hidden Life, It's A Wonderful Life).
Some of the films you listed tell important stories. Others, I personally wouldn't watch or recommend.
I don't think graphic depictions of violence, sex and unmoral behavior that goes unpunished help any man out there become a better member of society, husband and father - that's what my videos are all about!
@@lazarovalex Which ones would you not watch (also wot?) or recommend?
@@lazarovalex Respectfully, violence, sex and unmoral behavior are part of life and extremely common aspects of reality - especially today. If film is made to represent and question the world we live in, these thins will appear - as they should. Limiting the movies you watch to avoid them is an exercise of ignorance.
That's right, these things are a part of real life. Films aren't real life though. They are artificial realities and within that they tell stories about the human experience. Evil is real a part of that, but it works differently.
Experiencing violence, sex and unmoral behavior in real life vs. watching it on a screen are fundamentally different things. And I think that just because you can show anything with a films, doesn't mean that doing so can't damage you.
We can agree on the statement, that films can change your thoughts, feelings and even your life? If they can cause positive change, they can also cause negative too.
Why and how watching certain things in films can damage you, is what I already made a video about: ua-cam.com/video/k_yw-YAw36g/v-deo.html
@@lazarovalex So... which of the 10 films I listed encourage "unmoral" behaviour?