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What’s Coming To Netflix In February Will Give You New Plans For Valentine's Day
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With a month of 2018 already under our belts, time is whizzing by. The new year kicked off to a great start purely because the Netflix additions allowed for maximum marathoning during one of the coldest months of the year. And what's coming to Netflix in February 2018 will also give you the perfect excuse to stay in and chill while avoiding the cold — and the romance, if you want. You've probably already begun noticing the many red heart decorations going up in the aisles that just hosted Christmas ornaments and tinsel, and that can only mean one thing: Valentine's Day is nigh.
Whether you're planning to snuggle up with your significant other, host a marathon with your Galentines, or simply stay by yourself in your bed saying "bah humbug" during the romantic holiday, Netflix has got your back this month. Specifically, there are tons of female-fronted action movies like Kill Bill and Tomb Raider hitting the streaming site. Single ladies, take note: these movies will be perfect to watch on Feb. 14 because they'll make you feel empowered and strong. Better yet, if you're in a couple, you should probably watch those on V-Day too just to remind your partner exactly how much you're capable of.
Besides the awesome action additions, Netflix has a whole slew of new original content coming your way, not to mention the Danny Ocean series to get you prepared for Ocean's 8. Happy Valentine's Month, everyone.
Additional Reporting by Angelica Florio
'Æon Flux'
Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand star in this sci-fi action movie. That should probably be enough information to convince you that it's a must-watch (director: Karyn Kusama). (Feb. 1)
'American Pie', 'American Pie 2', & 'American Pie Presents: Band Camp'
You know, the coming of age classic involving a group of high school kids and... A pie. If you thought that the title was just a reference to the Don McLean song, think again. (Feb. 1)
'Ella Enchanted'
Before there was Les Misérables, there was Ella Enchanted (writers: Laurie Craig and Karen McCullah). This movie will be as much fun to watch now as it was when you were 13. (Jan. 1)
'GoodFellas'
In Jan., Netflix added The Godfather, so it's only right that the next month they provide Martin Scorsese's mob movie. (Feb. 1)
'Kill Bill: Vol. 1' & 'Vol. 2'
If gory violence isn't your thing, you might not love this Quentin Tarantino action-packed movie, but you should probably still watch it. (Feb. 1)
'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'
Because you should probably re-watch the original Tomb Raider (writer: Sara B. Cooper) before you see the new one, which hits theaters on March 16. (Feb. 1)
'Meet the Parents'
It may be one of the most cringe-worthy movies ever to watch, but it's also thoroughly enjoyable. (Feb. 1)
'Ocean's Eleven', 'Twelve', & 'Thirteen'
What better way to prepare yourself for the all-women take on the Danny Ocean series than by watching the original trilogy? (Feb. 1)
'Scream 3'
The third addition to the somewhat satirical horror series takes place on a movie set, where things get meta. (Feb. 1)
'Altered Carbon' Season 1
This new Netflix show takes place over 300 years in the future, when bodies act as mere vessels for minds that are transferred from person-to-person. (Feb 2)
'Queer Eye' Season 1
It's not the original Fab 5, but it will undoubtedly be just as fun, and perhaps even more political. As the trailer states, "The original show was fighting for tolerance, our fight is for acceptance." (Feb. 7)
'The Emoji Movie'
You may either hate-watch it or simply watch it to enjoy it, but you have to admit, you're not going to miss this animated fun. (Feb. 8)
'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: George Clooney'
Part 1 saw Letterman sitting down with Barack Obama in an in-depth interview. Now, he's sitting down with acting legend, George Clooney. (Feb. 9)
'Seeing Allred'
Seeing Allred (directors: Roberta Grossman and Sophie Sartain) explores the life and career of one of the most famous feminist attorneys, Gloria Allred. (Feb. 9)
'When When We First Met'
This new Netflix original is a romantic movie about a guy, Noah, who uses a magical photo booth to travel back in time in attempts to convince a woman, Avery, to fall for him. It will definitely get you in the mood for V-Day. (Feb. 9)
'Everything Sucks!' Season 1
High school misfits join together in this show set in the 1990s. What could be better? (Feb. 16)
'Irreplaceable You'
In this Netflix original, a woman who has cancer searches for a new love interest for her fiancé as a replacement. You might need tissues for this one. (Feb. 16)
'Seven Seconds' Season 1
In this new Netflix series, a cop critically injures a Black teenager, leaving her community in Jersey City to fight against the injustice. (Feb. 23)
'The Bachelors'
J.K. Simmons stars in this dramedy about a man who loses his wife and bonds with his son after they move to the city for a fresh start. (Feb. 21)
'Lincoln'
Settle in for the night with this historical drama chronicling the journey of Abraham Lincoln (co-writer: Doris Kearns Goodwin). The stellar cast includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Fields, and Tommy Lee Jones. (Feb. 21)
'The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale'
For those who loved The Soup, this is your lucky month. Joel McHale returns in this weekly, half-hour comedy series that pokes fun at pop culture and includes sketches and celebrity guests. (Feb. 18)
'6 Days'
Abbie Cornish stars in this bio/action film about trained operatives on a mission to end a hostage at the Iranian Embassy in London in 1980. (Feb. 8)
'Cabin Fever'
A group of college graduates retreat to a woodsy cabin only to become victims of an unpredictable, flesh-eating virus. It's a fan-favorite and a great Valentine's Day watch for horror flick lovers. (Feb. 2)
'The Hurt Locker'
This gripping, 2008 war thriller stars Jeremy Renner (director: Kathryn Bigelow). It's about members of a bomb-disposal unit in Baghdad who face increasingly dangerous and fatal situations in their last weeks on duty. (Feb. 1)
'Men in Black'
Catch this pop culture classic, featuring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, about highly classified (yet unofficial government) agents who regulate alien life on earth. The theme song alone should be a sell. (Feb. 1)
'How the Beatles Changed the World'
Based on the 2014 book of the same name, this documentary explains the cultural phenomenon of The Beatles with rare, archival footage and revealing interviews. (Feb.1 )
'Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution'
This 2017 documentary is a "coming of age in today's young adult hookup culture." The film follows college students on spring break and provides unsettling insight into attitudes about sex, sexual assault, and how sexuality is shaped by media. It's timely, and, although hard to watch at times, it may be necessary to move the conversation forward. (Feb. 1)
'John Mellencamp: Plain Spoken'
Sit back, relax, and watch this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer rock out from the Chicago Theatre. It'll be especially fun to experience for Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans who've been watching his daughter Teddi on the current season. (Feb. 1)
'Imposters' Season 1
This Bravo scripted series follows the beautiful and cunning con artist Maddie (Inbar Lavi) on her adventures. It even has an occasional cameo by the Uma Thurman. (Feb. 7)
'Lovesick'
This comedy, starring Matt LeBlanc, Ali Larter, and the iconic Chevy Chase, centers around a man who learns he has a psychological condition that makes him slightly psychotic when he falls in love. The title alone screams Valentine's Day. (Feb. 1)
