Posted Thursday 11/19/2009 1:22 PM in
The Movie Blog by Eric Alt
Filed under: chick flicks, guide, dvd, movies, weekend, guy movies
So you're gearing up for a weekend spent in the dark with your girl—before you load up that NetFlix queue or get online at Blockbuster, you need to have a solid, foolproof game plan.
That's where we come in.
Allow us to present our weekly DVD-siac Movie Three-Pack, a collection of recent releases and old favorites that we guarantee will get you lucky this weekend, in one way or another.
THE CHICK FLICK YOU CAN TOLERATE
Plan A: Show your sensitive side…within reason. Grab a "chick flick" that at least has some redeeming value so that you can stay awake along enough for her to reward your gallant show of sensitivity. This week, we recommend:

Gone With the Wind
New to Blu-Ray, this is not only a sweeping romantic epic, it is pretty much the sweeping romantic epic. But, hey, it's a classic, so if you have to take one for the team at least there's some historical perspective to be gained. You'll also learn that "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" is a classier line to use than your usual, "I don't give a shit. Whatevs."
THE GUY FLICK SHE CAN TOLERATE
Plan B: She has a headache, she has to get up early, her football injury is acting up—in short, you're looking at a dry night ahead. But, hey, you still want to spend some time together, so forgo the romance and put something that leans a little more on the "guy" side without leaving her in the cold. This week, we recommend:

Star Trek
J.J. Abrams Trek reboot really hits all the right notes, for both of you. There's humor, action, smarts, and pretty characters you can both admire (she'll no doubt find Chris Pine a refreshing change from The Shat, and Zoe Saldana in go-go boots is a gift from on high). Plus, it's a sci-fi movie that hasn't forgotten that these things are suppose to be fun.
YOUR MOVIE
Plan C: That yawn means, "I'm getting some beauty rest, so why don't you put that diving rod of yours on ice and watch something without me?" The downside: No sex. The upside: You can watch the movie you really wanted to watch, her feelings or interest level be damned. This week, we recommend:

Rocky: The Undisputed Collection
Sure, sure, you own all of the Rocky movies and you've watched them each about 40 times. But have you seen them all in HD? Well, no time like the present, right? Blu-Ray brings razor sharpness to every bead of sweat, every splash of blood, and every awkward beachside man hug.