{"id":3548,"date":"2015-02-11T09:31:27","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T09:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=3548"},"modified":"2015-02-11T09:31:27","modified_gmt":"2015-02-11T09:31:27","slug":"the-best-films-music-and-games-for-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/02\/11\/the-best-films-music-and-games-for-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Films, Music and Games for Valentine\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is this Friday and, let\u2019s face it, most of us probably haven\u2019t even given it a second thought.<\/p>\n<p>Lucky for you, we have. In this post, you\u2019ll find 15 films, songs and games guaranteed to make your Valentine\u2019s Day extra special. You can thank us later.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Films<\/h3>\n<p>5 crowd-pleasers suitable for any date. Pop \u201d\u02dcem on after dinner and await smooching time afterwards.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dirty Dancing<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wcra0-0Gu4U\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a love story as old as time: the good girl loves the dude from the wrong side of the tracks and love (and some sweet dance moves) eventually conquers all. D\u2019aww.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Titanic<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zCy5WQ9S4c0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Heart-printed tissues at the ready. The doomed romance between Jack and Rose made <i>Titanic <\/i>one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, and it bagged an Oscar for Best Picture too. Get on it.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Notting Hill<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ig_88q9M3SU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>How could we leave out Hugh Grant, the king of the romcom? <i>Notting Hill <\/i>is probably the best film in his back catalogue, hitting a fine balance between chuckles and bumbling schmaltz. Lovely stuff.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Casablanca<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TLU41jUnWM4\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>Casablanca\u2019s <\/i>tale of love in wartorn Europe is timeless and is guaranteed to leave at least one of you weeping.<\/p>\n<p>You could also adapt one of the film\u2019s most famous lines and tell your date that you\u2019ll \u201d\u02dcalways have Valentine\u2019s Day 2015\u2019. It doesn\u2019t quite have the same ring to it, admittedly.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Walk The Line<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GsvZGwd8vrI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The story of John and June Carter Cash is heart-warming, heart-breaking and life-affirming all at once. Plus, it has some top tunes in it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Music<\/h3>\n<p>Stick these on the stereo and watch your attractiveness level go through the roof.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Just The Way You Are &#8211; Barry White<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XF8ZRjfGACA\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s Valentine\u2019s Day without the Walrus of Love? Half as sexy, that\u2019s what. This ode to beauty has been making people weak at the knees for 36 years. Just don\u2019t try and do a Barry White impression &#8211; it never goes well.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">I Want to Hold your Hand &#8211; The Beatles<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ipADNlW7yBM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Need we say more? To be honest, you can pick any of The Beatles\u2019 love songs because they\u2019re all lovely.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thinking Out Loud &#8211; Ed Sheeran<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lp-EO5I60KA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The current flavour of the month. It\u2019ll make you look romantic <i>and <\/i>hip!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">I Want To Know What Love Is &#8211; Foreigner<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/raNGeq3_DtM\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Nothing says love quite like belting out the chorus to <i>I Want To Know What Love Is <\/i>after a lovely dinner. And yes, ladies, that includes you.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">I\u2019ll Make Love To You &#8211; Boys II Men<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fV8vB1BB2qc\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t muster up the courage to make the move, let the smooth tones of Boys II Men do it for you. Don\u2019t worry; we\u2019ve all done it at some point.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Games<\/h3>\n<p>Gaming might not strike you as romantic but a good co-op game could well cement your relationship for years to come. Or give you something to do for a couple of hours, at least.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">New Super Mario Bros for Wii U<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7kD-F48Tdbs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nA plump Italian plumber risks his life fighting fire-breathing dinosaurs to save his beloved girlfriend &#8211; numerous times! Co-op mode is a perfect way to spend the evening, although you\u2019ll probably have to let your date play as Mario to avoid an almighty bust-up.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mario Kart 8<b> <\/b><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mU7tXqYplA8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<i>Mario Kart 8 <\/i>is a great co-op game that could provide hours of fun. It could also ruin your relationship if you decide to throw a red shell at your other half on the last lap and condemn them to last place.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Portal 2<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tax4e4hBBZc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nWhat\u2019s more romantic than using portals to escape from a murderous AI?<\/p>\n<p>Also, the companion cube is quite sweet.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Left 4 Dead 2<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9XIle_kLHKU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You know what they say: you can never truly love someone until you\u2019ve fought off waves of zombies together.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Just Dance<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PLCapQu-oPE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nGreat fun for two players. If you\u2019re a terrible dancer, it\u2019s a good way to break the bad news without embarrassing yourself in public.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Share your Valentine\u2019s Day recommendations with us in the comments!<\/p>\n<p>And if Valentine\u2019s Day is going to cost you a fortune, make some money back and <a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/entertainment\/\">sell your CDs, DVDs, Games and Electronics<\/a> with musicMagpie. 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