Spring in almost here and the darker days of Winter are behind us. If you are still not convinced during this volatile season of transitional weather, here are some media recommendations to get you ready for Spring as we wait for flowers to bloom. Or to keep you company if you suffer from seasonal allergies.
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Starting off with a teen romantic comedy and a loose adaptation of William Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, 10 Things centers around the Stratford sisters, Bianca and Kat in all their 90s glory. Additional highlights of the movie include a great cast, a very sunny (almost too sunny) Seattle, Heath Ledger's musical scene, and a memorable poem about loathing and not loathing.
"Chinese" Transposition of the famous novel by Lewis Carroll, this performance mixing circus and dance will take you into Alice's journey in Wonderland. The Chinese performers offer fantastic perspectives on this story, fostering your own imagination.
This is one of the few Tim Burton movies where the visuals are perfect for Spring especially the scene in which two characters are in a field of daffodils. Without giving any of the plot away, this movie evokes the whimsy of Tim Burton but more brightly saturated with bright light and colors.
We love an adaptation of beloved works of literature, this is a library after all, and Bride & Prejudice is no exception. This modern Bollywood-style adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, features the lives of four unmarried daughters of the Bakshi family.
Perhaps horror movies are your ideal Spring movie? Then get ready for the prom of your nightmares!
Perhaps Spring has you envisioning spending Spring Break in Singapore and attending lavish parties.
Iris Apfel was not only a businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion designer but also a fashion icon and model later in life. Sadly, she recently died but she is remembered for her iconic style and approach to aging, which are highlighted in this 2014 documentary. Take a page out of Iris's book and deck out in your boldest colors this Spring.
Late Spring (Banshun) tells the story of a widowed father who feels compelled to marry off his beloved only daughter. This film is visually striking and powerful tale of love and loss.
Spring also marks the beginning of baseball season. Whether or not you are a fan of the sport or not, you can still enjoy this fictionalized movie of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. This movie dramatizes the early days of the league, which existed from 1943 to 1954.
Earth day might not be until April but get started by watching this documentary. While there are many documentaries about climate change to induce anxiety, this one features inspiring stories of people pioneering sustainable changes and solutions to help combat climate change.
Another beautiful movie featuring cherry blossoms as a sign of Spring and renewal. This movie focuses on the relationship that builds between a pancake stall owner and the eccentric 76-year old woman he hires. It is a comfort watch that will also make you hungry but inspired.
The perfect transition from the dreary cold sepia-tones of winter to bright warm spring! Also why not just watch it all year round.
Told in three parts, this movie is a beautiful Japanese romantic drama following the relationship of close friends Tono Takaki and Shinohara Akari while they struggle with distance. The title 5 Centimeters per Second comes from the speed at which cherry blossom petals fall.
There is something about Jane Austen movie adaptions and Spring. Perhaps it is the countryside, the airy fashions, or the prospect of love.
We also have other versions in the collection as well!
Yes, this is a real movie. Spring is chaotic so why not enjoy a classic Scooby-Doo movie!