Valentine’s Day is upon us, and that means streets will soon be filled with people walking around with either chocolates and flowers or a cute stuffed animal holding a tiny heart in between its paws.
Whether you’re a big February 14th fan or hater (depending on your vibes), what’s great about it is that you can celebrate it however you want.
The holiday doesn’t just unite the taken but also the single and situationship-bound besties everywhere. No matter your relationship status, if you’re planning to spend a cozy night this holiday, check out this movie guide that’s packed with love in all its forms.
I’m Just A Girl in the World
“Got 2 Believe”
Toni (Claudine Barretto) is a wedding coordinator nearing her 30s and is desperate to experience a fairy-tale romance. Ashamed of always being the bridesmaid but never the bride (in her words), she fears that she may one day end up spending the rest of her life being single. Meanwhile, she often encounters the photographer Lorenz (Rico Yan), who does not believe in happy endings.
Lorenz offers Toni to be the lead subject for a magazine article in exchange for setting her up with her dream prince charming.
“When Harry Met Sally…”
Starting with the classic 80s romance film that begs the question of whether men and women can strictly be platonic friends. The film follows college graduates Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan), who happen to argue about the same question while on a car ride to Chicago.
“How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”
Ever wondered how a game of bulls** is played? In this movie, advice columnist and “How To” girl Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson) needs to prove that she can dump a guy in 10 days, doing all the things that women do that drive men away.
Meanwhile, Ben Berry (Matthew McConaughey) needs to prove that he can make a girl fall in love with him in 10 days. The clock is ticking, and the two cross paths in an outrageous tale of romance that starts on a weird note.
If You Want to Feel Something
The “Before” trilogy
If you’re a lover of words or dialogue-centered films, then this trilogy directed by Richard Linklater may be the best option for you. The three films, “Before Sunrise,” “Before Sunset,” and “Before Midnight,” are an exploration and journey of time, relationship dynamics, and the trials experienced in a relationship.
It follows Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (July Delpy), who meet on a train to Vienna and spend a spontaneous night conversing and exploring the city. The trilogy follows the two in different periods of their lives, in a span of a few hours each, giving the viewers a real-time experience of their conversations.
“Pride and Prejudice”
The 2005 film adaptation of the Jane Austen classic tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightly) and Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfayden), who both must unlearn their pride and prejudice against each other.
For Those Who Want to Have Fun
“Bottoms”
The satirical film revolves around two high school senior girls, PJ (Rachel Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edibiri), who start a fight club to empower (and date) women before graduation. Just looking at the plot, you know you’re in for an outrageous show, and in the best way possible.
“Clueless”
The teen comedy film based on Jane Austen’s “Emma” follows the fabulous adventures of Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone), who navigates the ups and downs of relationships, high school, and social status.
“Mamma Mia!”
A girl’s night would not be complete without a little music. This musical is based on music from the band ABBA and tells the story of Donna (Meryl Streep) and her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), who live in the Greek islands.
As they prepare for Sophie’s wedding, the spirited bride secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hopes of finding out who her real father is and having him escort her down the aisle on the big day.
It’s not you; it’s the circumstances.
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire”
It is 1760 in France, and Marianne (Noémie Merlant) is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of Héloïse. However, there is one catch: Héloïse (Adéle Haenel) refuses to have her portrait painted. So, Marianne arrives under the guise of companionship, observing the bride-to-be during the day and secretly painting her by firelight at night.
“Past Lives”
Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo) are childhood friends who are separated after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. They reunite in New York for one fateful week after decades. During this time, they are confronted by the notions they have about love, destiny, and the choices they make in life.
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”
Joel Barish (Jim Carrey) is devastated that his ex-girlfriend, Clementine (Kate Winslet), has decided to undergo a procedure to erase him from her memories. Crushed by the idea that Clementine is willing to go to extremes to forget about their relationship, Joel decides to undergo the same procedure.
