Although Michigan’s spring doesn’t feel like it has arrived yet, spring arrived on March 19. If you’re not in a spring mood yet — which is entirely understandable — here are some films to hopefully get you in the mood.
“Palm Springs” was released in 2020 at a much needed time. The film stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as a pair of wedding guests that realize they are stuck in a “Groundhog Day” situation, and have to find a way to stop the time loop they’re in.
In the meantime, the pair — having spent so much time together — realize their feelings for one another, and a budding romance emerges.
This film unfortunately got lost in the mix of the pandemic and is known by few despite it being one of the better films released that year.
2. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
A classic American teen movie, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” stars Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara and Alan Ruck as a trio hoping to live a day outside of school with a ruse to not only fool their parents, but their school’s dean.
The film is a classic and is iconic. It is constantly being referenced in modern day and you’ve probably heard quotes from the film without realizing it.
A certain feeling mixes in with this film that makes you want to go on a spontaneous day trip with some of your closest friends.
Lovers of spring’s color and nature will enjoy “The Secret Garden” starring Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott and Maggie Smith.
The film details the story of a girl sent to live with her uncle after her neglectful parents’ death. While her uncle is unaccounted for, she explores his estate and finds a garden she decides to tend to.
This film is a quaint watch with beautiful scenes that make me long for spring flowers to start blooming.
4. Emma. (2020)
Another film that was released in 2020, “Emma.” is a visual retelling of Jane Austen’s novel of the same name. The novel and film both follow the titular character Emma in her misguided attempts to matchmake while she herself also explores romance.
The film stars some big names like Anya Taylor-Joy, Mia Goth, Josh O’Connor and Callum Turner.
Similarly to “Palm Springs,” “Emma.” was also released and subsequently lost to the mix of the pandemic, and is a severely underrated period piece.
The film itself is not necessarily spring, but it is segmented in seasons. The spring season is the second segment in this romance and happens to be one of the more comedic ones.
“La La Land” stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling and sees the pair navigate romance and Los Angeles together, while both seeking success in their respective careers.
It is a beautiful story that’s honestly perfect for any season, as long as you can handle the trials and tribulations of following your dreams.
There are plenty of spring movies, but each of these films brings their own comfort to the table and offers the springy feeling of warmth and contentment.
