10 Films Every Man Should See

Don't worry if you haven't seen any Oscar contenders, says GQ, offering 10 flicks every self-respecting guy should see. Count on blood, revenge, and a little male bonding:

1. Rififi (1955): Trade Ocean's 11 for this heist masterpiece
2. Croupier (1998): In his breakthrough role, Clive Owen is the model of cool
3. The Limey (1999): A Cockney ex-con hungers for vengeance

4. The Matador (2005): Forget Bond; Pierce Brosnan works as a loco assassin
5. Withnail & I (1987): Two pushing-30 druggies head to the country
6. The Last Detail (1973): Jack Nicholson hits the road with Randy Quaid
7. Point Blank (1967): Tough guy + Angie Dickinson = noir great
8. Sand Pebbles (1966): Steve McQueen's only Oscar-nominated role
9. Safe Men (1998): Quirky cast includes Paul Giamatti
10. The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005): Mean Streets meets Amadeus

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