Love is in the air everywhere you look around, and it can be on your TV or laptop screen too! Whether you’re in a relationship or not, why not settle down this Valentine’s Day and work your way through watching a movie, and we have a few recommendations for you!

Waiting For Forever

How long would you wait for love? When Emma (Rachel Bilson) comes home to visit her terminally ill father, she is reunited with her childhood friend, Will (Tom Sturridge). While Emma has grown and matured, Will has kept his childlike and eccentric personality, and it seems as though the two had never parted ways until Will admits that he has been following Emma for years. When Emma demands that Will stop, he leaves town before being framed for the murder of Emma’s lover and arrested. Waiting For Forever is, as the title suggests, the story of waiting for that right moment and the right person that gives you not only a reason to love but a reason to live.

The First Wives Club

The First Wives Club tells the story of three friends who reunite after the suicide of their old college friend. Despite their attempts to feign that they each live perfect lives, Annie (Diane Keaton), Brenda (Bette Midler), and Elise (Goldie Hawn) each reveal that they are divorced and their husbands have all left them for younger women. The trio then join forces in order to get revenge on their ex-husbands and form what becomes known as ‘The First Wives Club’ in dedication to their friend with the aim of helping women who suffer abuse at the hands of their partners. This movie is the ultimate display of women power and that ‘old’ age truly shouldn’t matter when it comes to love.

Shirley Valentine

Just like time, love changes us and sometimes it doesn’t seem like it was for the better. Sometimes falling in love with someone means falling out of touch with your true self and Shirley Valentine is a movie that explores that in full swing. Tired of her mundane life as a housewife in a relationship that has lost its spark and reminiscent of her more youthful days, Shirley (Pauline Collins) escapes to Greece where she finds comfort in her new lifestyle and in herself. The movie is one of self-discovery and being true to who you are, exploring Shirley’s past and present as she defies all expectation and learns to live life as she likes.

Something Borrowed

It’s one thing for your dream man to be in a relationship already, it’s another for him to be about to marry your best friend. For Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) this nightmare is her reality in Something Borrowed, directed by Luke Greenfield. The movie does well in portraying Rachel’s relationship with her best friend, Darcy (Kate Hudson), and how the difference in their personalities affects their friendship and feelings, particularly when it comes to Darcy’s outgoing nature in comparison to Rachel’s introverted personality. Is the power of friendship strong enough to withstand the desire that love brings, or is true love a bond strong to tear this friendship apart? 

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days

An expert writer of the “How-To” section of a popular women’s magazine, Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson) wants nothing more than to write about the subjects that matter. Following her best friend’s break up from her partner, Andie plans to write an article stating all the things women do that make men want to put an end to relationships, all the while carrying out the experiment in her own life! Unfortunately for her, the man she chooses just so happens to be attempting to prove that he can make any woman fall head over heels for him. What happens when one party in a relationship is determined to have the other end it when they’re intent on keeping you both together? And is love strong enough to overcome the truth? Why not give How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days a watch to find out?

Love Actually

We can hear it now: “But Love Actually is more a Christmas film!” and while that may be true given the time in which the events in the movie take place, it is ultimately a film about love and so what better time to watch it that Valentine’s Day? Love Actually covers a wide range of the different types of love stories out there, from a lost love, finding love, moving on, unrequited love, and even unfaithful love. The amazing collection of actors and actresses in this movie show their talent in bringing these characters to life on screen that you’ll no doubt find yourself getting teary-eyed and rooting for your favourite couples. What else could you ask for in a romance movie?

The Yellow Handkerchief

Having been imprisoned for six years, Brett Hanson (William Hurt) sets off in search of his ex-wife in an attempt to rekindle their relationship. His search for his lost love causes him to cross paths with a younger couple, Martine (Kristen Stewart) and Gordy (Eddie Redmayne). The road-trip that the trio embarks on a journey to unite Brett with his ex-wife is a journey of self-discovery and the struggle of relationships. Whilst it may not be your average rose-tinted love story, the realism that The Yellow Handkerchief portrays in the characters’ stories show just how powerful love is and how far people would be willing to go for those they did love.

Leap Year

We all know how the story goes: boy meets girl, they fall in love, and then one day he gets down on one knee to propose… Right? Wrong. Based on an old Irish tradition in which women are allowed to propose to them on leap day, this movie puts an interesting twist on your typical ‘romance’ film. When Anna Brady (Amy Adams) travels to Dublin in order to propose to her boyfriend, fate seems to want nothing more than to stop her. However, sometimes fate works in mysterious ways and Mr Right isn’t always the man you expect. Leap Year is a movie all about female empowerment and what it means to fall in love and the changes love can make to us as individuals. For that reason alone, it is most definitely a must-watch this Valentine’s Day.

Love, Simon

The movie adaptation of the 2015 book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, Love, Simon is a romantic movie topped with comedy. The movie tells the story of high school student, Simon (Nick Robinson) who is yet to come out as gay as he struggles with the everyday drama of high school, family, friends, and life, in general, all the while being blackmailed and slowly falling for someone he doesn’t even know the identity of. This movie portrays all too real issues, such as life as the trials of teenage life, the importance of friendship and more so the importance of being yourself. On top of that, the movie has an almost fairytale, Cinderella story type flourish to it, making it one of the perfect films to watch this Valentine’s Day.

Let us know what you think about the movies listed above and don’t forget to leave your own recommendations down in the comments below!

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Ah, love. L-O-V-E love. L is for life, because what is life without love?

10 points to you if you got that reference.

In all seriousness, though, Valentine’s Day looms ahead, that prestigious and holy day in February that either makes us roll our eyes in annoyance or stare deeply into someone else’s depending on our current relationship status.

But what if you just want to stay at home and watch some movies, celebrating (or trying to forget) your single status? Don’t worry, The Nerd Daily has got you covered! Down below you will find some movie recommendations based on your current stance on love! Just head on over to those categories and spend Valentine’s Day the way you want to – and maybe squeeze in a lovely movie somewhere along the way!

For Those Who Believe In True Love

So you find yourself single on Valentine’s Day, but you know the right person is just around the corner? These movies might be for you:

Love, Simon: Everyone and their mother needs to watch this movie about closeted gay teen Simon who falls in love over email (hello, You’ve Got Mail) and is succinctly blackmailed to keep that fact under wraps. This is the queer romantic comedy we need and deserve. Nick Robinson captures the trifles of first love and teenage awkwardness perfectly and will solidify your faith in love finding its way.

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Love always seems wonderful and perfect in movies, right? But in reality, it can be scary to open up to someone, to let them see the real you. Lara Jean Song, the protagonist of this beautiful Netflix adaptation of Jenny Han’s novel, has the same concerns. Fall in love with her journey of first love, first heartbreak, and epic love letters (and stay tuned for the sequel like the rest of us lovelorns).

Step Up: Okay, it was a hard day for all of us when Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum announced their separation, but we’ll always have the movie on which set they fell in love with each other. Follow young Tyler, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks, as he gets into trouble and ends up helping out a beautiful dancer in achieving her dreams – and maybe, just maybe finding his own calling as a bonus.

Crazy Rich Asians: Boy loves girl. Girl loves boy. Boy’s mother meddles in the relationship because she doesn’t think girl is good enough for boy. Sounds like an easy concept, right? Now mix in an amazingly diverse cast and an unforgettable setting and you’ve got yourself the romantic comedy of the year.

Broken-hearted and Wallowing In Self-Pity

Your heart is broken and your faith in true love needs to be restored? You’ve watched all the Nicholas Sparks movies on a loop (been there, my friend) and still, you need another sign from the universe that people are meant to be together. Also, you just want to bawl your eyes out, but in a cathartic way? Say no more:

Me Before You: A young, energetic, and optimistic woman becomes the caretaker of a sullen, depressed man who has to accept his new life after a horrendous accident. I don’t know what more to tell you. You know where this is going. It’s going to end in heartbreak. And tears. Loads of them.

The Pursuit of Happyness: Okay, I can’t be objective about this. I’ve seen this movie once in my life. When I was a young gal, full of notions of romantic love and big dreams for the future. To this day I can’t bring myself to watch it again because it was too emotional and hit too close to home. So, tread lightly, and at your own risk, and with loads of tissue boxes. Yes. entire boxes. And watch Will Smith pursue his happiness…and maybe even get it. Or not. No spoilers here. Except for the crying thing. You will dissolve in tears. But cathartic ones.

Sweet Home Alabama: McDreamy before his Grey’s Anatomy days. Reese Witherspoon looking the exact glorious same as she does today. It’s the romantic comedy you dreamed of. Except they’re not the endgame. There are also some amazing opportunities to hurl your drink at the screen when Witherspoon makes the wrong choices and ample scenes to cry at. Honestly, this movie should be in every self-help break-up book ever written as the go-to solution.

You Want To Inflict Injuries On Anyone Who Is Happy On Valentine’s Day

Maybe you’ve just broken up with someone. Or found one of those pesky exes pop up in your DM’s like “sup?”. You think love is stupid or at least something that people should be sceptic about. You need fun, light movies that will reinstate your belief in love. Or at the very least, make you laugh out loud at the stupid things people are willing to do for it.

Death Becomes Her: Women fighting over the real thing – power. And immortality. Sure, Bruce Willis also plays a component. But Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep being immortal women who make men fall at their feet because of their illustrious beauty? That’s the real show stealer. And yes, this is ultimately a movie about female friendships, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the beginning. Friendships are for life. And death. And everything that comes after it.

The Proposal: Pretending to date your boss to get a promotion and falling in love with her in the process? Her being Sandra Bullock? Well, count me in. Betty White also stars in it. Betty White. Enough said. You will laugh and cry as you watch these two dummies realise that the real prize isn’t success in your career – it’s all about love. Cue the happy sighs.

Charade: Everyone loves Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but Charade might be her most underrated movie. Hepburn shines in her role as a young widow caught up in an involuntary heist to find her late husband’s fortune. Cary Grant – changing personalities like suits and blessing us with a hilarious shower scene – makes this comedy unforgettable.

When Harry Met Sally: Yes, I know everyone keeps going on about Sleepless in Seattle, but you have not lived until you’ve watched Meg Ryan fake an orgasm in a crowded restaurant. Trust me. Harry and Sally are like two magnets – try to push them together, and they bounce off each other, mostly with witty but biting remarks. These two take ages to find their way to each other and it’s incredibly fun watching them be pulled together only to fall apart.

You Don’t Understand This Fixation On A Single Day In The Year

You might love love. You might never want to speak to a human again in your entire life. Nevertheless, you don’t get why people put all these expectations on one single day when there are 365 in a year to make sure people know you love them. You just want to lie back, drink some wine, and watch a movie that will take you someplace else for two hours. Preferably something that will make you laugh. Your recommendations are:

Friends With Benefits: Back in my day, no one could shut up about this movie. Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake? Undeniable chemistry. From friends, to friends with benefits, to lovers, this is a silly, heartwarming comedy that will show you that love sometimes isn’t found in the most conventional of ways. (Disclaimer: This movie was around before Tinder. Tinder would have solved these guys’ problem within minutes. Alas, a time before Tinder gave us this masterpiece of quips and quotable lines and we are forever grateful).

Easy A: When Olive Penderghast’s fake loss of her virginity becomes the school’s hot gossip, she finds a way to turn her predicament and sudden fame into a worthwhile business opportunity. Starring the hilarious Emma Stone, this movie will have you laugh out loud as you wonder when someone will stand outside your house with a boombox held above their heads.

What Happens in Vegas: Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz accidentally get married in Vegas and win the jackpot in the casino. Now, neither of them wants to end the marriage and give up their claim on the money. Follow them as they try to trick the other one into violating the rules of their court-set marriage, and end up realising that money might not be the most important part about this relationship.

If you’re really going for the cringe-laugh vibe, I recommend watching Twilight, especially with the cast commentary. Nothing will make you happier than hearing Robert Pattinson laugh about his own lines. Or glittering abs. Or pale makeup. Honestly, it’s basically just Pattinson roasting himself for two hours straight and it is golden. Who cares about love when you can have actors roast themselves, right?

And that’s a wrap! I hope you will enjoy some of these movies! And whatever you decide to do on Valentine’s, remember to have fun. You do you. The Nerd Daily loves you, regardless.

Any other movies you would add? Tell us in the comments below!

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It’s time for another book playlist, and this time around, the spotlight has been taken by Becky Albertalli’s Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda!

If you’ve been living under a rock for the last year (hi, Patrick!) or just missed this, here are the cliffnotes: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is the debut novel of Becky Albertalli that follows Simon Spier, an adorkable teen who has one huge secret: he’s gay. And the only person who knows besides him, is the boy he’s exchanging emails with, Blue. Until someone else reads his emails and starts to blackmail him, jeopardising not only Simon’s secret but Blue’s anonymity…intrigued yet?

If you’re in need of a fluffy contemporary, one epic love story, and a new OTP to root for, go pick up a copy of Simon, watch the highly acclaimed adaptation Love, Simon, and then come back to find some awesome tunes to reminisce in the beauty that is this book! Have fun!

Whether you’ve read the book and looking to reminisce, or just want to find some new songs to add to your playlist, enjoy this little trip down “memory book lane”! You can also find our playlist on Spotify!

Lay It On Me – Kasbo
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See the ball is rolling past the two of us / But your feet ain’t moving, are you cool with us? / And I’m caught in your mind

Counting Stars – One Republic
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Lately I been, I been losing sleep / Dreaming about the things that we could be

I Don’t Want to Be – Gavin DeGraw
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I don’t want to be anything  / Other than what I’ve been trying to be lately  / All I have to do is think of me and I have peace of mind  / I’m tired of looking around rooms wondering what I gotta do / Or who I’m supposed to be / I don’t want to be anything other than me

ILYSB – Lany
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It’s not like we got big plans / Let’s drive around town holding hands / And you need to know / You’re the only one, alright, alright / And you need to know / That you keep me up all night, all night

Girls/Girls/Boys – Panic! at the Disco
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And never did I think that I / Would be caught in the way you got me  / But girls love girls and boys / And love is not a choice

Boyfriend – Tegan and Sara
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You treat me like your boyfriend / And trust me like a like a very best friend / You kiss me like your boyfriend / You call me up like you want your best friend / You turn me on like you want your boyfriend / But I don’t want to be your secret anymore

Waltz #2 – Elliott Smith
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I’m so glad that my memory’s remote / ‘Cos I’m doing just fine hour to hour, note to note / Here it is the revenge to the tune / “you’re no good, / You’re no good you’re no good you’re no good” / Can’t you tell that it’s well understood / I’m never gonna know you now, but I’m gonna love you anyhow

Born This Way – Lady Gaga
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No matter gay, straight, or bi / Lesbian, transgendered life / I’m on the right track baby / I was born to survive

Daydream – Leo Kalyan
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Tempted by the unknown / Dreamt it all in slow motion / Real or just a photo / Heightened like an emotion

Colour – MNEK
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Before you came into my life / Everything was black and white / Now all I see is colour / Like a rainbow in the sky

Be Yourself – Audioslave
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Don’t lose any sleep tonight / I’m sure everything will end up alright / You may win or lose / But to be yourself is all that you can do

Wake Me – Bleachers
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Right from the start I knew / You’d set a fire in me / And I’d rather be sad with you / Than anywhere away from you

It Was Always You – Maroon 5
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All this time / It was always you / Now I know why my heart wasn’t satisfied / Satisfied / It was always you, you / No more guessing who / Looking back now I know it was always you / Always you

Thinking About You – Radiohead
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Been thinking about you, your records are here / Your eyes are on my wall, your teeth are over there / But I’m still no one, and you’re now a star / What do you care?

Down – Marian Hill
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You know we could put them all to shame / Now isn’t the time to play it safe / Isn’t this the reason that you came, so / Baby, don’t you let it go to waste

You Found Me – The Fray
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Lost and insecure / You found me, you found me / Lying on the floor

I Know A Place – MUNA
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You think being yourself means being unworthy / And it’s hard to love with a heart that’s hurting / But if you want to go out dancing / I know a place

Dance to This – Troye Sivan ft. Ariana Grande
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We can just dance to this / Don’t take much to start me / We can just dance to this / Push up on my body, yeah

Heart Out – The 1975
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You’ve got something to say / Why don’t speak it out loud / Instead of living in your head

Fall Over – Banks
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You got my heart beating / Beating, beating, beating, beating, beating / You got my mind to fall over

Can I Sit Next to You – Spoon
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All of the kicks from the sticks / All the kicks that we knew / I put all that aside / Concentrate on you

Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
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It’s strange what desire will make foolish people do / I’d never dreamed that I’d meet somebody like you

I Will Wait – Mumford and Sons
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Now I’ll be bold / As well as strong / And use my head alongside my heart

Brave – Tawgs Salter
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I think I’ll be brave / And say how I’ve wanted you

Yet – Switchfoot
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Yeah, if it doesn’t break your heart it isn’t love / Now if it doesn’t break your heart it’s not enough / It’s when you’re breaking down with your insides coming out / It’s when you find out what your heart is made up of

Close – Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo
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‘Cause if I want you, and I want you, babe / Ain’t going backwards, won’t ask for space / ‘Cause space is just a word made up by someone who’s afraid to get too close

Ooh – John Bellion
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Your lips they taste like June / Your eyes are a rocket to the moon

All You Need Is Love – Beatles
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There’s nothing you can know that isn’t known / Nothing you can see that isn’t shown / There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be / It’s easy / All you need is love, all you need is love

Bloom – Troye Sivan
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I guess it’s something like a fun fair / Put gas into the motor / And, boy, I’ll meet you right there / We’ll ride the rollercoaster

Find Simon vs. The Homosapiens Agenda on Goodreads, and it’s available for purchase on Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers.

Will you be checking out this playlist? Any other songs you would add? Tell us in the comments below!

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I’m done living in a world where I don’t get to be who I am. I deserve a great love story, and I want someone to share it with.

Love, Simon is based on the bestselling young adult novel by Becky Albertalli known as Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. ​Earlier this year, Love, ​Simon hit the world by storm because it is one of the first movies with a coming out story that is at the forefront of the movie. The new movie has helped many members of the LGBT+ community discover who they are and accept their own sexuality, which is exactly what teens needed nowadays.

The movie is set in a small conservative suburb of Atlanta, Georgia and the main character, Simon’s family is well-off and fairly sophisticated though they have no idea that Simon is hiding a huge secret. Simon is scared to come out as gay because he knows it will change everything and he doesn’t want to be alone as there is only one other out gay kid at his school.

Simon has a three close friends: childhood best friend Leah, Nick who is a soccer player and his only close guy friend, and the new girl Abby. For the most part, they are all very close, but there is a situation in the middle of the movie that made me question their relationship with Simon.

At his school, there is an online blog called “Creek Secrets”, where kids share secrets about other people that are usually not the nicest. Simon finds out that there is a closeted kid at school when this boy posts something on Creek Secrets and Simon starts to have an anonymous email conversation with him. Simon only knows him as Blue and is desperate to find out who he is. Simon’s life becomes even trickier when a drama-club member called Martin discovers Simon’s secret and threatens to expose Simon unless he helps him impress Abby (one of Simon’s best friends). Simon agrees, but also starts to try to figure out who he is communicating with. He has three suspects: the popular kid Bram, a Waffle House waiter named Lyle, or the pianist Cal.

The movie as a whole is a fun and emotional rollercoaster as we follow Simon trying to navigate waters as a gay teen in high school. Nick Robinson portrays Simon wonderfully as he showcases the emotions that Simon experiences throughout the movie. All the other cast members portray the characters from the book wonderfully as well. Greg Berlanti adapted the book wonderfully into this emotional film that shows a character trying to come to terms with his sexuality. He draws you in with hilarious humour and down to earth characters. ​Love, Simon understands teens and perfectly captures their lives, which I really enjoyed. If you haven’t seen ​Love, Simon yet, then do yourself a favour and watch it.

The films stars  Nick Robinson (Jurassic World), Katherine Langford and Miles Heizer (13 Reasons Why), Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyers Club), Josh Duhamel (Safe Haven), Colton Haynes (Arrow) Alexandra Shipp (X-Men: Apocalypse), Logan Miller (A Dog’s Purpose) and Mackenzie Lintz (Under The Dome).

Written by Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger (This is Us), the film is directed by Greg Berlanti (Riverdale, Arrow) who is openly gay so he will most definitely be true to the story and emotions surrounding it.

Did you enjoy Love, Simon as much as we did? Tell us in the comments below!

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Then there’s the return of the Tomb Raider franchise with Alicia Vikander taking up the role of the infamous Lara Croft, while Jennifer Lawrence will also be kicking ass in the adaptation of Red Sparrow, which sounds much like a Black Widow-esque film (ballerina turned assassin).

For fans of the debut novel by Becky Albertalli, Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda will be coming to theatres near you in the form of Love, Simon.

Check out our picks and tell us in the comments below which one you are most excited for!

Ready Player One

Based on the novel by Ernest Cline, after the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies and he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune. Wade Watts finds the first clue and starts a race for the Egg. Starring Tye Sheridan (X-Men: Apocalypse), Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel), Ben Mendelsohn (Rogue One), Mark Rylance (Dunkirk), Simon Pegg (Star Trek), T.J. Miller (Silicon Valley),and Hannah John-Kamen (Killjoys).

Tomb Raider

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Lara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished years earlier. Hoping to solve the mystery of her father’s disappearance, Croft embarks on a perilous journey to his last-known destination — a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan. Starring Alicia Vikander (The Man From U.N.C.L.E), Walton Goggins (Justified), Hannah John Kamen (Killjoys), Dominic West (The Wire), Daniel Wu (Into The Badlands), and Alexandre Willaume (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets).

Red Sparrow

Based on the novel by Jason Matthews, ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to ‘Sparrow School’ a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations. Starring Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games), Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Joel Edgerton (Bright), Jeremy Irons (Batman v Superman), Matthias Schoenaerts, Ciaran Hinds, and Joely Richardson.

A Wrinkle In Time

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Based on the novel by Madeleine L’Engle, the film begins after disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. Starring Rowan Blanchard (Girl Meets World), Chris Pine (Wonder Woman), Reese Witherspoon (Big Little Lies), Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project), Oprah Winfrey and Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover).

Love, Simon

Based on the novel by Becky Albertalli, everyone deserves a great love story, but for Simon, it’s a little more complicated. Starring Katherine Langford and Miles Heizer (13 Reasons Why), Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyers Club), Josh Duhamel (Safe Haven), Colton Haynes (Arrow), and Nick Robinson (Jurassic World).

Pacific Rim: Uprising

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Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat. Starring John Boyega (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Scott Eastwood (The Longest Ride), Tian Jing (Kong: Skull Island), and Adria Arjona (Emerald City).

Gringo

A dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal. Starring Joel Edgerton (Bright), Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road), David Oyelowo (Selma), Thandie Newton (Westworld), and Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia).

Death Wish

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Dr. Paul Kersey is a surgeon who often sees the consequences of the city’s violence in the emergency room. When home intruders brutally attack his wife and young daughter, Kersey becomes obsessed with delivering vigilante justice to the perpetrators. As the anonymous slayings grab the media’s attention, the public begins to wonder if the deadly avenger is a guardian angel — or the Grim Reaper itself. Starring Bruce Willis (Die Hard), Vincent D’Onofrio (Daredevil), and Elisabeth Shue (CSI).

Sherlock Gnomes

After a string of garden gnome disappearances in London, Gnomeo & Juliet look to legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes to solve the case of their missing friends and family. Voiced by Emily Blunt (Devil Wears Prada), Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean), James McAvoy (X-Men: First Class), Maggie Smith (Harry Potter), and Michael Caine (The Dark Knight).

Midnight Sun

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Based on the Japanese film, Midnight Sun centers on Katie, a 17-year-old sheltered since childhood and confined to her house during the day by a rare disease that makes even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. Fate intervenes when she meets Charlie and they embark on a summer romance. Starring Bella Thorne (Famous In Love) and Patrick Schwarzenegger (Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse).

Like the sound of any of these movies? Tell us in the comments below!

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Love, Simon is based on the best-selling debut novel by Becky Albertalli and follows seventeen-year-old Simon Spier. Everyone deserves a great love story, but for Simon, it’s a little more complicated. He’s yet to tell his family or friends he’s gay and he doesn’t actually know the identity of the anonymous classmate he’s fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing.

An inspiring line from the new trailer is spoken by Simon, and we’re sure many people can relate to the words he speaks:

I’m done living in a world where I don’t get to be who I am. I deserve a great love story, and I want someone to share it with.

The upcoming film has also released what we can expect to hear from the soundtrack and they are right on point with some of these great songs and singers! Not to mention Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff not only executive produces the film’s official soundtrack, but contributed a few songs.

Check out the soundtrack:

1. “Alfie’s Song (Not So Typical Love Song),” Bleachers
2. “Rollercoaster,” Bleachers
3. “Never Fall In Love,” Jack Antonoff & MØ
4. “Strawberries & Cigarettes,” Troye Sivan
5. “Sink In,” Amy Shark (this version does not appear in the film)
6. “Love Lies,” Khalid & Normani
7. “The Oogum Boogum Song,” Brenton Wood
8. ,”Love Me,” The 1975
9. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” Whitney Houston
10. “Someday At Christmas,” Jackson 5
11. “Wings,” Haerts
12. “Keeping A Secret,” Bleachers (does not appear in the film)
13. “Wild Heart,” Bleachers

The films stars  Nick Robinson (Jurassic World), Katherine Langford and Miles Heizer (13 Reasons Why), Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyers Club), Josh Duhamel (Safe Haven), Colton Haynes (Arrow) Alexandra Shipp (X-Men: Apocalypse), Logan Miller (A Dog’s Purpose) and Mackenzie Lintz (Under The Dome).

Written by Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger (This is Us), the film is directed by Greg Berlanti (Riverdale, Arrow) who is openly gay so he will most definitely be true to the story and emotions surrounding it.

Love, Simon hits theatres March 16th 2018.

Are you excited for this movie adaptation? Tell us in the comments below!

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From best-selling YA novels such as Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda and Dumplin’, to Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer and the adaptation of the Alita graphic novels. Plus then you have classics such as A Wrinkle In Time and Fahrenheit 451.

This is by no means a definitive list as there are many adaptations scheduled for release in 2018, however, there are quite a few that have received no updates so perhaps they may be bumped to 2019. But, we have compiled a list of books that are being adapted into movies and TV this year for you to check out on Goodreads.

Read on to discover what’s coming book adaptations are hitting the theatres in 2018 and tell us in the comments below which ones you are most excited for!

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

The Death Cure by James Dashner / January 26 / TRAILER
Thomas leads some escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Starring Dylan O’Brien, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Kaya Scodelario, Rosa Salazar, Giancarlo Esposito and Ki Hong Lee.

12 Strong

Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton / January 26 / TRAILER
In the wake of Sept. 11, Capt. Mitch Nelson leads a U.S. Special Forces team into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission. Once there, the soldiers develop an uneasy partnership with the Northern Alliance to take down the Taliban and its al-Qaida allies. Starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire), and Taylor Sheridan (Sons of Anarchy).

Annihilation

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer / February 22
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply. Starring Natalie Portman (Black Swan), Oscar Isaac (The Last Jedi), Jennifer Jason Leigh (Atypical), Tessa Thompson (Thor: Ragnarok), and Gina Rodriguez (Jane The Virgin).

Every Day

Every Day by David Levithan / February 23 / TRAILER
Rhiannon falls in love with A, a mysterious spirit who inhabits a different body every day, but loving someone who is a different person every 24 hours isn’t easy. Starring Angourie Rice (Spider-Man Homecoming), Debby Ryan, Jacob Batalon (Spider-Man Homecoming), and Justice Smith (The Get Down).

Red Sparrow

Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews / March 2 / TRAILER
Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to ‘Sparrow School’ a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations. Starring Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games), Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Joel Edgerton (Bright) and Jeremy Irons (Batman v Superman).

Love, Simon

Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli / March 16
Everyone deserves a great love story, but for Simon, it’s a little more complicated. Starring Katherine Langford and Miles Heizer (13 Reasons Why), Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyers Club), Josh Duhamel (Safe Haven), Colton Haynes (Arrow), and Nick Robinson (Jurassic World).

A Wrinkle In Time

A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle / March 23 / TRAILER
The film begins after disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. Starring Rowan Blanchard (Girl Meets World), Chris Pine (Wonder Woman), Reese Witherspoon (Big Little Lies), Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project), Oprah Winfrey and Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover).

Ready Player One

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline / March 29 / TRAILER
The creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies and he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune. Wade Watts finds the first clue and starts a race for the Egg. Starring Tye Sheridan (X-Men: Apocalypse), Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel), Ben Mendelsohn (Rogue One), Mark Rylance (Dunkirk), Simon Pegg (Star Trek), T.J. Miller (Silicon Valley),and Hannah John-Kamen (Killjoys).

Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple / May 11
After her anxiety-ridden mother disappears, 15-year-old Bee does everything she can to track her down, discovering her troubled past in the process. Starring Cate Blanchett (Thor Ragnarok), Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), and Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars).

Alita: Battle Angel

Alita by Yukito Kishiro / July 20
An action-packed story of one young woman’s journey to discover the truth of who she is and her fight to change the world starring Rosa Salazar (Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials).

Crazy Rich Asians

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan / August 17
Three aristocratic Chinese families’ love of gossip and backstabbing runs rampant when the heir to a huge fortune returns to marry his Chinese-American girlfriend. Starring Constance Wu (Fresh Off The Boat), Michelle Yeoh (Star Trek Discovery), Gemma Chan (Transformers The Last Knight), Awkwafina, Ken Jeong (Dr Ken) and Harry Shum Jr (Shadowhunters).

The Darkest Minds

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken / September 14
After a disease kills 98% of America’s children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of other teens on the run from the government. Starring Amandla Stenberg (Everything, Everything), Mandy Moore (This Is Us) and Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones).

Boy Erased

Boy Erased by Garrard Conley / September 23
The son of a baptist preacher is forced to participate in a church-supported gay conversion program. Starring Troye Sivan, Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies), Joel Edgerton (Bright) and Russel Crowe.

First Man

First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. Hansen / October 12
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Starring Ryan Gosling (La La Land) and Claire Foy (The Crown).

The Girl In The Spider’s Web

The Girl In The Spider’s Web by David Lagercrantz / October 19
Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials, which stars Claire Foy (The Crown).

Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve / December 14
Many years after the “Sixty Minute War,” cities survive a now desolate Earth by moving around on giant wheels attacking and devouring smaller towns to replenish their resources. Starring Hera Hilmar (Da Vinci’s Demons), Hugo Weaving (Lord of the Rings), and Robert Sheehan (Misfits). 

Dumplin’

Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy / TBD
A girl with the nickname “Dumplin'” enters a beauty pageant in order to win over the boy she likes and stick it to the other girls at school. Starring Danielle Macdonald (Patti Cake$), Odeya Rush (Goosebumps), Dove Cameron (Descendants), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Scream 2015), Maddie Baillio (Hairspray Live), and Jennifer Aniston (Friends).

Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury / TBD
In a terrifying care-free future, a young man, Guy Montag, whose job as a fireman is to burn all books, questions his actions after meeting a young girl…and begins to rebel against society. Starring Michael B. Jordan (Creed), Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire) and Sofia Boutella (Kingsman).

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han / TBD
A teenage girl’s secret love letters are exposed and wreak havoc on her love life. Starring Lana Condor (X-Men: Apocalypse), Noah Centineo (The Fosters) and Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars).

Bel Canto

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett / TBD
A world-renown opera singer becomes trapped in a hostage situation when she’s invited to perform for a wealthy industrialist in South America. Starring Julianne Moore (Still Alice) and Ken Watanabe (Godzilla).

Ashes In The Snow

Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys / TBD
In 1941, an aspiring artist and her family are deported to Siberia amidst Stalin’s brutal dismantling of the Baltic region. In a seemingly hopeless place, love is the only means of survival. Starring Bel Powley (A Royal Night Out), John Hauer-King (Little Women) and Martin Wallström (Mr Robot).

Black Hand

Black Hand by Will Thomas / TBD
Police officer, Joe Petrosino, seeks justice against a ruthless Italian-American gang in New York. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Which one are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments below!

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Love, Simon is based on the bestselling debut novel by Becky Albertalli and follows seventeen-year-old Simon Spier. Everyone deserves a great love story, but for Simon, it’s a little more complicated.

He’s yet to tell his family or friends he’s gay and he doesn’t actually know the identity of the anonymous classmate he’s fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing.

Many fans of the novel are excited to see the book come to life, with many positive reactions to the trailer. It’s most definitely a story that is needed in today’s society as it depicts a gay character that isn’t surrounded by the common tropes of tragedy and loneliness, for example.

Written by Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger (This is Us), the film is directed by Greg Berlanti (Riverdale, Arrow) who is openly gay so he will most definitely be true to the story and emotions surrounding it.

More than likely, the film will be filled with compassion, humour, and warmth, just like its book counterpart which is a really fun read and highly recommended by many at The Nerd Daily.

Starring Katherine Langford and Miles Heizer (13 Reasons Why), Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyers Club), Josh Duhamel (Safe Haven), Colton Haynes (Arrow), Nick Robinson (Jurassic World), Alexandra Shipp (X-Men: Apocalypse), Logan Miller (A Dog’s Purpose) and Mackenzie Lintz (Under The Dome).

Love, Simon hits theatres March 16th 2018.

Are you excited for the film? Tell us in the comments below!

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