Valentine’s Day weekend is a great time to go out. And cinemas are often a good idea, whether it’s a romantic date or just a relaxing outing. The cinema offer these days is varied: from love stories and comedies to thrillers and action films. The most awaited is the premiere “At the Crossroads of the Winds”a screen adaptation that departs from the classic pattern of the famous novel written by Emily Bronte.
“At the Crossroads” premieres this weekend
“At the Crossroads” brings back to the big screens one of the most intense and disturbing stories of passion and obsession in world literature. Inspired by the masterpiece signed by Emily Brontë, the film proposes a contemporary and daring reinterpretation of the relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff. “In the book, they barely kiss. In our version, they kiss a lot.”, Margot Robbie, the Oscar-winning actress who plays Catherine, said in an interview. The role of Heathcliff is played by Jacob Elordi, one of the most popular actors of the moment. The choice of Robbie for the main role was criticized by some of the fans of the novel, because of the age difference between the character and the actress: in the book Catherine was a 19-year-old teenager, and Margot Robbie is 35.
What fans of romantic movies can see
“Damn Valentine’s Day” (USA, 2026, directed by Mark Gant) it features Gina, a young woman from the United States who hates her birthday (because it falls right on Valentine’s Day) and goes to Greece to thwart her boyfriend’s marriage proposal. With the help of some tourists, the girl comes up with all kinds of plans to postpone the moment. The film raises questions about love and relationships.
“Pillion” (UK, 2026, directed by Lighton) is a romantic drama with dark comedy elements that features an LGBT love story. The action follows the life of Colin (Harry Melling), a shy and introverted man who lives in the suburbs of London and works in an ordinary job. Everything changes when he meets Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), a charismatic biker.
Oscar nominated films
Oscar-nominated films are not missing from this weekend’s cinema schedule.
“Hamnet” (Great Britain, 2025, directed by Chloé Zhao) is a dramatic film with deep emotional undertones, inspired by the novel of the same name by the author Maggie O’Farrell. The film explores the life of William Shakespeare’s family and centers on Agnes, the playwright’s wife, who struggles to come to terms with the loss of her only son: Hamnet. Critics describe the production as a disturbing story of loss, love and resilience.
“Marty Supreme” (United States, 2025, directed by Josh Safdie) is a sports comedy-drama based on the life of table tennis player Marty Reisman, starring Timorhee Chalamet. The action of the film is set in New York in the 1950s, when Marty tries to become a world champion in tennis and no one and nothing can stop him from fulfilling his dream.
“Sentimental value” (co-production Norway–Sweden–France, 2025, directed by Joachim Trier) follows the story of two sisters, Nora and Agnes, who are reunited with their father, Gustav, a once-famous film director, many years after the family’s breakup. The film explores fractured family relationships, trauma, resentment, but also the desire to understand and forgive.
Romanian films
Those who like contemporary Romanian films also have something to see on the weekend.
“In My Skin” is a romantic comedy directed and written by Paul Decu, just released in cinemas. The story follows a group of eight friends – four couples – who take on an unprecedented challenge: a role-swapping game. For a weekend, the girls have to live “in the shoes” of the boys, and the boys do exactly what their partners do, complete with responsibilities and activities.
“City Boys: Golden Boyz” is also a comedy film, directed by Mihai Bendeac, which brings to the big screens the characters from the comedy series of the same name in a new story, in which Roby, Malone and Gina Felea are faced with absurd situations and crazy plans.
Thriller and action movies
“Cold Storage” (Code Red: Apocalypse) is a sci-fi thriller in which an extremely dangerous mutant fungus escapes from a secure facility. Two employees and a bioterrorism specialist (Liam Neeson) struggle to stop the spread of the threat before it gets completely out of control. The film also has horror elements.
“The Housemaid” (The Housekeeper) tells the story of Millie, a young woman with a mysterious past, who works as a housekeeper in the house of a rich and seemingly perfect family. But he soon discovers dangerous secrets. The thriller based on Freida McFadden’s novel of the same name is full of twists and turns.
“Crime 101” (Crime Highway), a contemporary thriller with elements of mystery and action, opens this weekend. Set in Los Angeles, it tells the story of a jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose robberies have thrown the police into confusion. After setting his sights on a colossal prey, his path crosses that of an insurance agent (Halle Berry). On his trail is a detective convinced that he has discovered the pattern of the robberies (Mark Rufallo).
Yellow Tie, still in theaters
Those who have not seen the Romanian production with great international actors in the cast (John Malkovich, Sean Bean) have the chance to do so this weekend. The film tells the story of the Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache, who followed his dream to the top of the world of classical music, becoming one of the most important conductors of the 20th century. The director of the film is signed by the conductor’s son himself: Serge Ioan Celebidachi.
