by Elke Coenders
Happy Valentine’s Month! A.K.A. February. Loved and loathed. You’re either reveling in the pierce of Cupid’s arrow, or you’re bleeding out from it. The Cento has got you covered either way.
If you’re feeling romantic…
Watch Before Sunrise (some of the most lovely dialogue you will ever hear), The Princess Bride, or Moonstruck (Cher and Nick Cage, need we say more?)
Consume chocolate-covered strawberries, candy hearts, and something sparkling
Listen to “Valentine” by Laufey, “My Funny Valentine” by Chet Baker, “My Valentine” by Paul McCartney, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by Marvin Gaye, “Oh to Be in Love” by Kate Bush, “Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy” by Queen, “Love Story” by Taylor Swift, “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks, “I’m Sticking With You” by The Velvet Underground, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley, “Your Song” by Elton John, “All of Me” by John Legend, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” by Ms. Lauryn Hill, “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
If you’re feeling unromantic…
Watch La La Land, Fatal Attraction (Michael Douglas is the real villain), Heathers, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, or 500 Days of Summer (unless you want to feel happy)
Consume Cowan, I guess?
Listen to “If You Can’t Give Me Love” by Suzi Quatro, “A World Without Love” by Peter and Gordon, “Ever Fallen in Love With Someone (You Shouldn’t’ve)” by Buzzcocks, literally anything by The Smiths, “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” by Bob Dylan, “i don’t love nobody” by Elizabeth Cotten, “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division, “Silver Springs” by Fleetwood Mac, “Motion Sickness” by Phoebe Bridgers, “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan, “She’s Not There” by The Zombies, “These Boots Are Made For Walking” by Nancy Sinatra, “People Are Strange” by The Doors, “Alone Again Or” by Love, “Heartbreak Hotel” by Elvis Presley, “How to Fight Lonliness” by Wilco, “Lonely People” by America, “Back To Black” by Amy Winehouse
Check out how The Cento celebrated Valentine’s in 1965!
Enjoy some Valentines from The Cento…
