Great Movies Date

Ever wonder what would be a good (and economical) way to spend together, far from the hustle and bustle of crowds during weekends? Rent a few good movies; get some tortilla chips and red wine for a wonderful evening

We love to decipher meanings in things. From love horoscopes to the cars our men liked, we are constantly trying to understand the subconscious mind since men are wired to speak in monosyllable and offer little information about themselves.

To satisfy women who loved to decipher your thoughts and you, in turn, hope to have a date that there is not much conversation, it would be a good choice to have some movies standby for such occasions. DVDs would be great!

For a quiet evening to something more intentional, here is a list of movies to make your move:

1. Mr Deeds
Remember the scene when Adam Sandler gave a self-made card to Winona Ryder? Women love to hear things about them and you would make a great impression by penning out a few liners of your thoughts. Point to note is originality. It does not have to be flowery but it has to be sincere.

Good if you are intending to ask her to go “steady”.

2. Before Sunset
Get this if you are dating an intellectual with fondness for good dialogue. Please do not attempt if you can doze off to non-action movies. The purpose is to show your sensitive side, not your inability to listen. This is less than two hours and it is alright if you did not watch “Before Sunrise” earlier.

3. Wedding Singer Good if you do not have “a song”. Though I have heard one too many during weddings, the song “Grow Old with You” is easy to pick up and does not require great vocals. It’ll be terrific if you can strum the guitar.

It can backfired if you are thinking of a cheap proposal!

4. Dirty Dancing
I know friends who loved dancing watched this classic countless time. The fight for true love has been the classic theme and it is no wonder even “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” has referred to “Titanic” to ensure its expected box office status. It features a great soundtrack as well. Have a listen to “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen but you can refrain from singing.

5. Love me if you dare / Jeux d’enfants
For those who love foreign movies. This is a refreshing and quirky movie that shows two people in love but do not know how to express their feelings. Perhaps it is the language of love that makes French so beguiling

6. 9 & half weeks
If you are thinking of a prelude to a sensual evening, check out the food tasting scene. It is sensual, kinky and about giving up self-control. Check out Byran Ferry’s “Slave to Love”. Though the ending is sad, I figure things may get heat up halfway through the movie. You can develop your own ending later!

7. Family Man
This movie is all about “what if” and the choices we make in our lives. Nicolas Cage showed intensity when he was trying to make Téa Leoni stay to give themselves a second chance. Women do spend considerable amount of time to think and discuss with girlfriends on the “what ifs” in their relationships. Try this if you are hopping to go to the next level, like being committed to her!

Hope you are inspired to plan for your next memorable movie date! A friendly note of caution, please stay away from Titanic unless she is a big fan. It is overrated, extremely unhealthy for the bladder and too expected. Now you want her to see you as unique, not boring right?

~Yvonne Wong
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