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Valentine's Day Films: Beyond Romance, Embrace the Unexpected!

2/10/2026

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Film professors at Grand Valley State University propose unconventional Valentine’s Day viewing, expanding beyond romance.
Professor Joel Potrykus, a film professor at Grand Valley State University, recommends the 1981 slasher My Bloody Valentine for visuals.
Professor Julie Goldstein, a film professor at Grand Valley State University, advocates for Paperman, highlighting its themes of chance and vulnerability.
Together, these recommendations show Valentine’s Day films can span genres beyond traditional romance.

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Film professors at Grand Valley State University propose unconventional Valentine’s Day viewing, expanding beyond romance.
Professor Joel Potrykus, a film professor at Grand Valley State University, recommends the 1981 slasher My Bloody Valentine for visuals.
Professor Julie Goldstein, a film professor at Grand Valley State University, advocates for Paperman, highlighting its themes of chance and vulnerability.
Together, these recommendations show Valentine’s Day films can span genres beyond traditional romance.