Reel Love

It’s a bit difficult to be completely rosy when writing a Valentine’s Day blog on Friday the 13th. Even on a less ominous day, it must be said that not everyone is in love with this Hallmark holiday. Whatever your romantic situation, if you just want to curl up and watch a movie on Saturday, then a recent title has the ideal suggestion. Flickipedia: Perfect Films for Every Occasion, Holiday, Mood, Ordeal, and Whim provides a selection of popular and obscure films with short critiques. Below is a small sampling of the book’s topic headings as well as a few of the recommended titles available at your library. Let us know if you have other favorites!

Valentines Day:

• Ninotchka (1939)
• Como agua para chocolate = Like Water for Chocolate (1992)

Dating:

• Witness (1985)
• Masculin Feminin (1966)

Heartbreak:

• Brief Encounter (1945)
• 2046 (2004)

Mr. or Ms. Lonelyhearts:

• You Can Count on Me (2000)
• The Swimmer (1968)

Saturday Evening with No Babysitter:

• Iron Giant (1999)
• Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)