Spending <3 Day Indoors? Movies and Music to Make the Mood...
February 14th 2009 23:55
Alright guys. Let's face it. The truth of the matter is, not all of us can afford to have a million red roses delivered, or sacrifice our paycheck for a really expensive dinner. Some of us can, of course, but for those of us on a tighter budget, I thought I'd bring up a few things that you can do in the comfort of your own home. Who doesn't love a nice relaxing day cuddled on the couch with their loved one? Well, since this day has a theme, I thought I'd introduce you to a few movies and songs that would be perfect for a low-cost, high-impact Valentine's Day. The movies and music I'll be showcasing are all available at your local Wal-Mart.
The 'Pass the Kleenex' List
Looking for a movie that really sets an emotional stage? Are you the kind of girl (or guy) who loves a good romance movie...even if the waterworks start acting up? Check out a few of these movies!
P.S I Love You
This movie, sporting an all-star cast including Gerard Butler, Hillary Swank, Lisa Kudrow, Kathy Bates, James Marsters and many more busted into theatres in 2007. Holly (Swank) and Gerry (Butler) are made for each other, but when the unthinkable happens, Holly (with help from Gerry and her friends) has to find a way to deal. This movie will have you smiling and crying at the same time, and is definitely top of my list of must-see romance flicks.
City of Angels
Check out the heavenly combination of Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage in City of Angels. Maggie (Rice) is a doctor, and her picture of life leaves no room for god, miracles, or angels. She doesn't believe in such things. But when things take a turn and she meets an angel named Seth (Cage), Maggie begins to question everything. A romance begins, and Seth finds himself falling from grace and falling for Maggie.
A Walk to Remember
Shane West and Mandy Moore team up for the movie adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel A Walk to Remember. Jamie Sullivan (Moore) is the reverend's daughter. She's a plain girl with a big heart, and has never taken the time to care what anyone thinks of her. Landon Carter (West) is in with the in-crowd, and has spent most of his life shunning Jamie and putting on a face for everyone. When the unlikely pair is brought together, something happens that neither of them expect: they begin to fall in love. Nothing is ever quite that easy though, and several obstacles threaten to tear the young couple apart. While Jamie fights for her life, Landon fights for her, and everything as they once knew it begins to change...
The 'Laugh Until You Cry' List
Not really into romance drama? Well, if you're up for some laughs on this lovely V-Day, check out a few of these movies. They're bound to have you laughing, and to keep you laughing, and are definitely a good alternative to the tear-jerkers mentioned above.
Just Like Heaven
Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo star in this romantic comedy that forces to ask a very interesting question: What happens when the person you fall in love with isn't exactly...alive? David (Ruffalo) moves into a great apartment, complete with furniture...and an unexpected house guest. Elizabeth (Witherspoon) was the apartment's previous tenant, and she isn't exactly alive. The two don't exactly get off on the right foot to begin with, but eventually, sparks begin to fly. The only problem? Well, Elizabeth might be the perfect girl for David, but she's also completely unavailable...obviously. When David discovers he has a chance to save Elizabeth, he has to race against time...while proving to everyone else that he hasn't completely lost his marbles along the way.
Sweet Home Alabama
Another Witherspoon movie. In this one, she stars opposite Josh Lucas. Melanie (Witherspoon) is a successful, smart woman with the perfect fiance and a fashion career on the fast-track...but like everyone, she's got a few skeletons in her closet. One of those skeletons? Her husband, Jake. Melanie has to leave her new home in New York and head back home to Alabama, where her reputation truly precedes her. But being around Jake again opens a whole new can of worms, and it just may be that Melanie's homecoming is much more than she thought it would be...
10 Things I Hate About You
Starring Julia Stiles and the late and great Heath Ledger, this movie is a modern take on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, set in a high school. Kat (Stiles) doesn't care what anyone thinks of her, and is generally avoided by the rest of the student body. Pat (Ledger) is a social outcast and has been labeled a bad boy...but when another student pays him to take Kat on a few dates, things get interesting very fast. They begin to fall for one another, but when the truth comes out, it threatens to destroy their budding romance...
The Power of Love...Songs
Okay, so maybe you're not really into the movie scene. That's okay. Some people prefer to set the mood with music. The only problem? There's a lot of it out there. Here's a few that might help set the mood when you're at a loss for what to do...
1. "Let's Get it On" by Marvin Gaye
2. "Some Hearts" by Carrie Underwood
3. "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down
4. "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
5. "Let's Make Love" by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
6. "My Valentine" by Martina McBride
7. "All My Life" by KC and JoJo
8. "Always" by Jon Bon Jovi
9. "Amazed" by Lonestar
10. "Back at One" by Brian McKnight
11. "Hanging By a Moment" by Lifehouse
12. "Lost in Love" by Air Supply
13. "I've Had the Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
14. "Head Over Feet" by Alanis Morsette
15. "Every Breath You Take" by the Police
16. "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me" by Faith Hill
17. "More Than Words" by Extreme
18. "Missing You Now" by Michael Bolton
19. "Let Love Lead the Way" by the Spice Girls
20. "Dreaming of You" by Selena
21. "Dream Lover" by Mariah Carey
22. "Glory of Love" by Bette Midler
23. "Sailing" by Rod Stewart
24. "I Wanna Love You Forever" by Jessica Simpson
25. "Hero" by Mariah Carey
Hopefully I've got a little bit of something in there for everyone, but as we all know, lists like these could go on and on. Let's hope that these at least help spark some ideas for those of you who might be hoping for a nice night indoors.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
The 'Pass the Kleenex' List
Looking for a movie that really sets an emotional stage? Are you the kind of girl (or guy) who loves a good romance movie...even if the waterworks start acting up? Check out a few of these movies!
P.S I Love You
This movie, sporting an all-star cast including Gerard Butler, Hillary Swank, Lisa Kudrow, Kathy Bates, James Marsters and many more busted into theatres in 2007. Holly (Swank) and Gerry (Butler) are made for each other, but when the unthinkable happens, Holly (with help from Gerry and her friends) has to find a way to deal. This movie will have you smiling and crying at the same time, and is definitely top of my list of must-see romance flicks.
City of Angels
Check out the heavenly combination of Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage in City of Angels. Maggie (Rice) is a doctor, and her picture of life leaves no room for god, miracles, or angels. She doesn't believe in such things. But when things take a turn and she meets an angel named Seth (Cage), Maggie begins to question everything. A romance begins, and Seth finds himself falling from grace and falling for Maggie.
A Walk to Remember
Shane West and Mandy Moore team up for the movie adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel A Walk to Remember. Jamie Sullivan (Moore) is the reverend's daughter. She's a plain girl with a big heart, and has never taken the time to care what anyone thinks of her. Landon Carter (West) is in with the in-crowd, and has spent most of his life shunning Jamie and putting on a face for everyone. When the unlikely pair is brought together, something happens that neither of them expect: they begin to fall in love. Nothing is ever quite that easy though, and several obstacles threaten to tear the young couple apart. While Jamie fights for her life, Landon fights for her, and everything as they once knew it begins to change...
The 'Laugh Until You Cry' List
Not really into romance drama? Well, if you're up for some laughs on this lovely V-Day, check out a few of these movies. They're bound to have you laughing, and to keep you laughing, and are definitely a good alternative to the tear-jerkers mentioned above.
Just Like Heaven
Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo star in this romantic comedy that forces to ask a very interesting question: What happens when the person you fall in love with isn't exactly...alive? David (Ruffalo) moves into a great apartment, complete with furniture...and an unexpected house guest. Elizabeth (Witherspoon) was the apartment's previous tenant, and she isn't exactly alive. The two don't exactly get off on the right foot to begin with, but eventually, sparks begin to fly. The only problem? Well, Elizabeth might be the perfect girl for David, but she's also completely unavailable...obviously. When David discovers he has a chance to save Elizabeth, he has to race against time...while proving to everyone else that he hasn't completely lost his marbles along the way.
Sweet Home Alabama
Another Witherspoon movie. In this one, she stars opposite Josh Lucas. Melanie (Witherspoon) is a successful, smart woman with the perfect fiance and a fashion career on the fast-track...but like everyone, she's got a few skeletons in her closet. One of those skeletons? Her husband, Jake. Melanie has to leave her new home in New York and head back home to Alabama, where her reputation truly precedes her. But being around Jake again opens a whole new can of worms, and it just may be that Melanie's homecoming is much more than she thought it would be...
10 Things I Hate About You
Starring Julia Stiles and the late and great Heath Ledger, this movie is a modern take on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, set in a high school. Kat (Stiles) doesn't care what anyone thinks of her, and is generally avoided by the rest of the student body. Pat (Ledger) is a social outcast and has been labeled a bad boy...but when another student pays him to take Kat on a few dates, things get interesting very fast. They begin to fall for one another, but when the truth comes out, it threatens to destroy their budding romance...
The Power of Love...Songs
Okay, so maybe you're not really into the movie scene. That's okay. Some people prefer to set the mood with music. The only problem? There's a lot of it out there. Here's a few that might help set the mood when you're at a loss for what to do...
1. "Let's Get it On" by Marvin Gaye
2. "Some Hearts" by Carrie Underwood
3. "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down
4. "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
5. "Let's Make Love" by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
6. "My Valentine" by Martina McBride
7. "All My Life" by KC and JoJo
8. "Always" by Jon Bon Jovi
9. "Amazed" by Lonestar
10. "Back at One" by Brian McKnight
11. "Hanging By a Moment" by Lifehouse
12. "Lost in Love" by Air Supply
13. "I've Had the Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
14. "Head Over Feet" by Alanis Morsette
15. "Every Breath You Take" by the Police
16. "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me" by Faith Hill
17. "More Than Words" by Extreme
18. "Missing You Now" by Michael Bolton
19. "Let Love Lead the Way" by the Spice Girls
20. "Dreaming of You" by Selena
21. "Dream Lover" by Mariah Carey
22. "Glory of Love" by Bette Midler
23. "Sailing" by Rod Stewart
24. "I Wanna Love You Forever" by Jessica Simpson
25. "Hero" by Mariah Carey
Hopefully I've got a little bit of something in there for everyone, but as we all know, lists like these could go on and on. Let's hope that these at least help spark some ideas for those of you who might be hoping for a nice night indoors.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
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