As the spring semester is newly underway, some might already want an escape. What better way to find one than through the silver screen?
This month, The State Theatre has played a plethora of films spanning genres, though some stick out as must-sees. Here are five yet to play that anyone from cinephile to casual viewer shouldn’t leave on the cutting room floor.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Jan. 21
Sometimes, we all have things that we’d rather forget. However, this 2004 romance drama film does not fall into that category.
Starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, the film follows Joel, a man who has recently broken up with his girlfriend, Clementine. After discovering that she had a medical procedure that made her lose all memories of them together, Joel opts to do the same.
A new invasive surgery on your brain? Sounds super safe with no room for error!
Both endearing and heartbreaking, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is sure to leave a bittersweet feeling.
Planet of the Apes: Jan. 23
Going bananas over the beginning of the semester? Sit back and enjoy a movie about creatures who love them.
Showcasing the 1968 science fiction film, three astronauts wake up from hibernation after their spacecraft crashes onto an unknown planet. There they encounter — you guessed it — talking apes.
While being dated in its effects and having “creative” names for things, like “Ape City” for the main metropolis, “Planet of the Apes” is still a masterclass in having an effective plot twist that will make your jaw drop.
Dune: Part One: Jan. 26
While having a runtime of over two and a half hours, “Dune: Part One” manages to never feel long, mainly due to Timothée Chalamet’s performance.
Following Chalamet as Paul Atreides, this sci-fi thriller shows the political tensions between societies as they try to control the use of “spice,” the greatest resource known to them.
Filled with suspense and plenty of scenes of Zendaya, “Dune: Part One” is a film for the ages.
While working as a great standalone, be sure to also catch “Dune: Part Two” on Feb. 9 if you want to continue on with the story.
The outside of the State Theatre during the award ceremony for the Centre County Film Festival on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in State College, Pa.
10 Things I Hate About You: Jan. 28
If you’re in the mood for a good romantic comedy, The State Theatre has you covered with its showing of “10 Things I Hate About You.”
Based on the Shakespeare play “The Taming of The Shrew,” the movie follows two sisters, Kat and Bianca, and their romances with both Patrick and Cameron, respectively.
Not only does the film include gorgeous late ‘90s fashion, but it also features gorgeous men like Heath Ledger. Anyone is sure to swoon as he serenades both the characters and the audience with his rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”.
The Hateful Eight: Jan. 30
Capping off this list is a Tarantino classic, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell.
This explosive whodunnit follows eight strangers as they seek shelter from a winter storm in the same cabin. While starting off civil enough, the group soon dissolves into a free-for-all.
Bloody and intriguing, “The Hateful Eight” proves yet again why Tarantino films are highly regarded.
With such a strong lineup, it’s hard to imagine why someone wouldn’t check out at least one of these films playing during the upcoming weeks. If given the opportunity, you should definitely stop in, even if only to see Timothée Chalamet’s face on the screen.
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