{"id":26,"date":"2026-02-08T18:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/?p=26"},"modified":"2026-02-22T21:36:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T21:36:37","slug":"top-4-films-to-watch-on-valentines-day-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/2026\/02\/08\/top-4-films-to-watch-on-valentines-day-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 films to watch on Valentine&#8217;s Day this year!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1308\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-7-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7772148198670012;width:615px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-7-edited.png 1308w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-7-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-7-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-7-edited-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1308px) 100vw, 1308px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Still from People We Meet on Vacation (2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello everyone, and welcome back to \u201cThe Movie Diaries.\u201d The month of love is approaching us, and there is no better way of celebrating than with a cozy movie night with some good ice cream or popcorn. It doesn\u2019t matter if you are alone, with a partner, with family, or with your friends; a good movie is the solution to have the best time during Valentine&#8217;s. I collected a few of my favorite romantic films for every occasion, for when you are craving something new, or for something to cry laughing. Keep reading and happy watching!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A new release: People We Meet on Vacation (2026)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-6-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4993065707110462;width:535px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-6-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/m1C9DTOUH5s?si=Wk0BdfeEwkO0-2v1\"><strong>People We Meet On Vacation | Official Trailer | Netflix<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Director: <\/strong>Brett Haley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stars: <\/strong>Tom Blyth, Emily Bader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to watch: <\/strong>Netflix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tag: <\/strong>\u201cOn vacation, you\u2019re free to follow your heart.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople We Meet on Vacation\u201d tells the story of two best friends, Poppy, a free spirit, and Alex, a homey introvert, who meet every summer for a vacation. The polar opposite pair of stars wonder about their relationship after years of holidays. The film is an adaptation of a book of the same name, written by best-selling author Emily Henry. I\u2019ve never read the book before, but as an outsider to the characters, I still enjoyed this movie. It was just released on Netflix and is an easy, comforting watch if you feel like you\u2019ve seen all the classics. The movie has the same vibe as older 2000s rom-coms, which is hard to say about other modern romantic films. It\u2019s silly and sweet, and I found the characters lovable. Something that stood out for me is the movie&#8217;s coloring (weird, I know). All films lately are so dark and bleak in color, and this one is very vibrant. The last thing I want to add about this film is a scene I loved that could become iconic in the future. If you don\u2019t mind a small spoiler and want to see a bit of the film before jumping in, click <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ayMQjHy_0SA?si=RE7Sqvl0OMLuBB86\">here<\/a>! The song playing in the background is forever stuck in my brain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>An underrated masterpiece: About Time (2013)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-4.png 620w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-4-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7OIFdWk83no?si=sGwIpJvs3uVK3CLx\"><strong>About Time &#8211; Trailer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Director:<\/strong> Richard Curtis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stars: <\/strong>Rachel McAdams, Domhnall Gleeson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to watch: <\/strong>Paramount +<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tag:<\/strong> What if every moment in life came with a second chance?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAbout Time\u201d tells the story of Tim, who, after another unsatisfactory New Year\u2019s party, discovers that all the men in his family have the ability to travel through time; they can\u2019t change history, but they can alter the events in their own lives. This takes Tim on a journey through time, where he must learn to appreciate life. This movie is absolutely beautiful, melancholic, and sweet all around. Not only is the romance aspect moving and pure, but it also explores family relationships, specifically father and son, in a touching way. This is the type of movie where you laugh, cry, or both, and it makes you feel like you really know the characters. I was rooting for them all throughout the movie. The chemistry between McAdams and Gleeson is off the charts, and they are one of the best pairings in romantic movies ever, in my opinion. I also enjoy the sci-fi aspect of time travel; it\u2019s a welcome addition to the movie, but it doesn\u2019t take over the plot. This is my favorite<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5ZeiL-WqZIA?si=maDPOrciy7Uo9_t4\"> scene <\/a>from the movie; it represents what this movie feels like to me, simple and cozy! I can\u2019t believe how underrated the movie is. Please watch, and you won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A hilarious watch: Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.783888292158969;width:580px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-8.png 817w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-8-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-8-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/flvz5RMRx7E?si=0zgqnh9l8ruBrvS0\"><strong>Crazy, Stupid, Love. &#8211; Trailer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Director:<\/strong> Glenn Ficarra, John Requa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stars: <\/strong>Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to watch: <\/strong>Rent on YouTube or Amazon Prime for $5.99<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tag:<\/strong> This is crazy. This is stupid. This is love.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCrazy, Stupid, Love\u201d is about a man named Cal Weaver who finds out his wife was unfaithful and is filing for divorce. He then meets Jacob Palmer, a self-appointed ladies&#8217; man who takes him under his wing and teaches him how to flirt again. The movie also covers other characters and their lives, much like Love Actually (2003), one of my favorite films ever. The film is hilarious, with stellar performances by comedy greats like Steve Carell, Emma Stone, and Ryan Gosling (underrated comedy actor). The jokes land every time, and the cast chemistry is never-ending. I love it when you can tell the cast had a blast filming. This movie is a nice watch if you don\u2019t want something too lovey-dovey and want something more dynamic, with the perfect amount of romance. There is a scene in the film that is the hardest I laughed with a movie ever, tears and everything, I don\u2019t recommend watching this at all before the movie, but please come back after watching and click <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/O7PUE0N97-o?si=Ww8_QN_HHLh1ViyU\">here<\/a>, so you can see the masterpiece it is again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Single or dealing with a breakup: 500 Days of Summer (2008)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28\" style=\"width:651px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-5.png 736w, https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7111\/2026\/02\/image-5-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PsD0NpFSADM?si=LhiA7MJ2fvWjB1tK\">500 DAYS OF SUMMER | Official Trailer | FOX Searchlight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Director:<\/strong> Marc Webb\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stars: <\/strong>Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to watch: <\/strong>Disney +<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tag:<\/strong> This is not a love story. This is a story about love.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u201c500 Days of Summer\u201d, Tom is a greeting card writer and hopeless romantic who is left surprised when his girlfriend Summer leaves him. He starts reflecting on their 500 days together and rediscovering himself. This is the movie you watch if you don\u2019t feel like watching a classic romance at all or are in the process to move on. The film is bittersweet and hilarious at the same time, and Tom\u2019s journey is a delight to see. Also, the character of Summer is so well done that you will feel a roller coaster of emotions when it comes to her, but in the end, she is such a great character. The film is edited with a very playful style; it\u2019s not afraid of being animated and silly. There are too many scenes I could talk about, so I\u2019m actually going to link two of them because they are so good. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-fL94BTrFhs?si=DOVamOlnpN_9YLTc\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/t2VGpqq2-I8?si=G6F9sbdCF_3-iTSC\">here<\/a> if you don\u2019t mind spoilers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Still from People We Meet on Vacation (2026) Hello everyone, and welcome back to \u201cThe Movie Diaries.\u201d The month of love is approaching us, and there is no better way of celebrating than with a cozy movie night with some good ice cream or popcorn. 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