Others give examples of true manliness in action (like the best war movies). Some of the movies speak poignantly about what it means to be a man. We wanted to create a well-rounded list of films that have something to say about manliness. Nor did we want to create a high-brow list consisting solely of independent avant-garde movies that, while culturally or cinematically significant, arenвЂ™t very entertaining. We didnвЂ™t want to make a bro-y list, in which the movies were selected based on their amount of titillating sex and explosive violence. Thus it seemed only proper that the Art of Manliness take a stab at creating a list of essential movies every man should see. To view how male characters of cinema have been portrayed over the decades, is to see clearly the ways in which our perception of masculinity has changed and continues to change. Movies have produced archetypes of manliness that many men judge themselves against today. Scenes, characters, and quotes from the greatest movies stay with us long after we view them.ДЄnd for better and for worse, film has had a huge impact on masculinity in the 20 th century. Which is a shame because excellent movies can be just as entertaining, mind-expanding, and life-changing as good books. This article was originally published in July 2009.ДЇor whatever reason (most likely the fact that viewing is easier than reading), films donвЂ™t seem to garner the same kind of cultural respect as books do. With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, weвЂ™ve decided to republish a classic piece each Friday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past.

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