As part of the Lake Front’s suggestions for what to do on Valentine’s Day, this list is for the ladies, more importantly the single ladies. Instead of sitting around thinking about how it sucks to not have a man, watch a few of these movies that remind us, who needs men, anyway?

Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in “Alien” (1979), “Aliens” (1986), “Alien 3 (1992), and “Alien Resurrection” (1997)
She is an astronaut who in every one of the “Alien” movies fights off ugly bug-like aliens trying to kill her. Plus she carries around some really cool weapons.

Uma Thurman as Beatrix Kiddo, aka Black Mamba, in “Kill Bill – Vol. 1” (2003) and “Kill Bill – Vol. 2” (2004)
Seriously, do we need a reason for putting this one on the list?

Carrie Ann Moss as Trinity in “The Matrix” (1999), “The Matrix Reloaded” (2003), and “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003)
She deserves to be on the list just for that freeze-time high kick she does so well and the all-black attire she boasts.

Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor in “The Terminator” (1984) & “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991)
The perfect example of what a woman will do for the future of her child.

Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, aka Selina Kyle, in “Batman Returns” (1992)
We don’t know what we can say here. She wears tight leather and takes on the world in stiletto heels. Sorry, Halle Berry, you just didn’t measure up.

Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi as Yu Shien Li and Jen Yu in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000)
Together these women put Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee to shame, with of course the help of a great special effects team.
Want more ladies with serious martial arts skills? Check out: “Hero” (2002) and “House of Flying Daggers” (2004).

Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez as Alice and Rain Ocampo in “Resident Evil” (2002)
As part of a special military unit these ladies fight flesh-eating creatures created after a laboratory accident.

Anne Parillaud as Nikita in “La Femme Nikita” (1990)
Not only did she start off as a hardcore drug user but she was redeemed by the government and trained to be an assassin.

Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in “Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi” (1983)
So Princess Leia kicks butt in all of the “Star Wars” films but we chose this one because not only does she kill Jabba the Hut but she does it while looking super hot!

Keira Knightley as Domino in “Domino Harvey” (2005)
She plays a model that changes careers and becomes a bounty hunter – talk about killer looks.

Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft in “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” (2001) and “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life” (2003)
Angelina earns her spot on the list for being intelligent and fierce. Plus, she makes a black tank top and shorts look amazing.

Michelle Rodriguez as Diana Guzman in “Girlfight” (2000)
Diana is one tough tomboy who will face anyone in the ring. She is one lady whose bite is as tough as her bark.

Hilary Swank as Maggie Fitzgerald in “Million Dollar Baby” (2004)
Maggie is an older waitress who under the direction of her trainer, played by Clint Eastwood, works to accomplish her dreams of becoming a boxing champion.

Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Luci Lui as Dylan, Natalie and Alex in “Charlie’s Angels” (2000) & “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” (2003)
These gals perfect looking sexy while fighting bad guys.

Jennifer Lopez as Slim in “Enough” (2002)
J. Lo makes the list for her portrayal of an abused wife and mother on the run who proves that a mother will do anything, even murder, to protect her child.