Screening of Valentine’s Day Films at the Huntington Film Center

Monica StanlyFebruary 7, 2023

Join the Huntington Film Center this Friday to watch one of their favorite films, the 2004 cult classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The story follows Joel (Jim Carrey) who is stunned to discover that his girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) has had her memories of their tumultuous relationship erased. In desperation, he contacts the inventor of the process to remove Clementine from his memory. But as Joel’s memories slowly fade, he begins to rediscover his love for Clementine.

We have a selection of other great romantic movies this Valentine’s week, including a special Valentine’s Day screening of Casablanca, as well as screenings of Pride and Prejudice and Twilight.

Valentine’s Week / Cinema Night Owl

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) are an unlikely couple who meet on the Long Island Railroad. Was it really love at first sight, or could their unlikely romance be linked to Lacuna, Inc’s mysterious promise of happiness through erasing unpleasant memories and people? This beloved cult classic from the crazy minds of Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry magically manages to be both absurdly funny and heartbreakingly romantic. Also starring Elijah Wood, Mark Ruffalo, Kirsten Dunst and Tom Wilkinson.

Friday, February 10 at 21:30

Members for $10 | $15

Valentine’s Week!

Pride and Prejudice

The magnificent world of Jane Austen returns to the big screen in all its romance, wit and emotional power in Pride and Prejudice. In this lavish adaptation of the 1813 novel, Keira Knightley plays Elizabeth Bennet. When Elizabeth meets the handsome Mr. Darcy, she believes that he is the last man on earth she could marry. But when their lives intertwine in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very man she vowed to hate forever.

Monday, February 13, 19:30.

Members for $10 | $15

Valentine’s Day!

Casablanca

Includes free sweets and flowers from Amy’s of Huntington!

The Film Center invites all lovers and single lovers to spend Valentine’s Day with us, revisiting the classic Casablanca. One of America’s most beloved films, this thrilling war adventure full of romance and intrigue from director Michael Curtis follows Casablanca nightclub owner Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) who discovers his longtime love Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) in the city with her husband Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid). Laszlo is a famous rebel, and with the Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows that Rick can help them get out of the country.

Tuesday, February 14 at 19:00

Members for $15 | $20

Cage Match / Valentine’s Week

Panos Cosmatos

Mandy (2018)

Nicolas Cage stars in Panos Cosmatos’ gonzo heavy metal nightmare, Mandy. Outside in 1983. Red and Mandy lead a loving and peaceful life in the Pacific Northwest. When Mandy is captured by a cult led by the sadistic Jeremy Sand, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with deadly fire.

Friday, February 17, 21:30.

Members for $10 | $15

Presented by the Youth Advisory Council

Twilight

The first film in the Twilight saga established Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson as two of Hollywood’s most in-demand heroes and paved the way for their future status as top indie darlings. When transfer student Bella Swan meets the mysterious Edward Cullen, they develop an intense attraction that soon turns their lives upside down. After Bella learns that Edward is a vampire, a secret that puts her life in grave danger, the couple must fight to keep their love.

Saturday, February 18

Preliminary reception at 19:30.

Movie at 20:30

Members for $10 | $15