February is the perfect month for those seeking connection. Whether that looks like hosting a Galentine’s Day celebration, a romantic night in with dinner and a movie, or spending an evening alone resetting your soul with the perfect book, these picks will set the mood for reflection and cozy joy.
Movies Made for Friendship
Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating friendship, so invite the girls over, grab a glass of wine, and enjoy an evening with these films that celebrate friendship and sisterhood.
A League of Their Own
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was created during WWII to keep baseball alive. Ladies were thrown together from all over the country to create teams and found lifelong friendships in the process.
Beaches
This classic film follows two young girls and their decades-long friendship after meeting on vacation. Even though they have very different personalities, Hillary and CC remain devoted to each other until the end.
Little Women (2019)
Warm, emotional, and beautifully shot, this adaptation celebrates family dynamics, ambition, and love. Perfect choice for meaningful conversations afterward.
The Help
This film focuses on the bond between Aibileen and Minny, who give each other support during tumultuous times in Southern society during the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. By telling the stories of the households of the white families they serve, they find ways to find the humor in life while strengthening their bond.
Movies Made for Romance
Valentine’s Day doesn’t need reservations or a packed schedule. With good stories, warm company (even if it’s just your own), and the permission to enjoy the comfort of being exactly where you are, this holiday is worth celebrating. Grab a plush blanket and create a cozy atmosphere for the perfect movie night.
An Officer and a Gentleman
Made in 1982 when romance was falling out of favor, this film captivated a nation. Starring Richard Gere as the drifter with a bad attitude who enlists in the Navy Aviation Academy, Debra Winger as the love-struck local girl, and Louis Gossett Jr. as the strict Sergeant with some tough life lessons.
Crazy Rich Asians
Rachel is dating Nick and living happily in New York, so when she accompanies him to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore, she is unprepared to discover his family is rich beyond means. Not only that, but Nick is considered one of Singapore’s most eligible bachelors, leaving Rachel to navigate jealous socialites and a difficult (and disapproving) mother.
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
This delightful English rom-com follows a group of friends, including Charles, played by Hugh Grant, as they attend four weddings and a funeral. Most of the group, unlucky in love themselves, support Charles as he pursues wedding guest Carrie, a charming American, who captures his heart and returns to her home country.
The Notebook
Adapted from the Nicholas Sparks novel, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams captured our hearts as Noah and Allie. Following their love story from the very beginning and later catching up with the couple after half a century has passed, results in a tearjerker we haven’t gotten over since 2004.
Books to Read, Share, or Pass Around the Room
“Daisy Jones & The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taking place in 1977 Los Angeles, the band Daisy Jones & the Six were on top of the world. A hit record and a rise in the band’s fame cause fractures in relationships, leading to a sold-out show at Chicago’s Soldier Field. When the band suddenly calls it quits, decades later, members decide to reveal what really happened.
“Eat Pray Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert
This 2006 memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert is about her year-long journey of self-discovery and world exploration. After a painful divorce, she travels to Italy for pleasure and pasta, India for spirituality, and Indonesia for balance and possibly love.
“Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” by Margaret Lee Shetterly
The phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations played a crucial role in America’s space program during the 1960s.
“Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott
A classic for a reason. Cozy, comforting, and centered on family and sisterhood, it’s a beautiful choice for a slower, quieter night.
Pair your movie or book picks with soft lighting, a shared charcuterie board, or a signature cocktail. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a solo evening of rest, the goal is simple: slow down, savor the moment, and celebrate connection. Home is where the heart is, after all.