“Wuthering Heights” (2026)

Wuthering Heights— the most anticipated movie of the year, perfectly suited for a dramatic Galentine’s night. Based on the classic novel by Emily Brontë, it follows an intense, destructive love story set on the Yorkshire moors. Directed by Emerald Fennell, the film centers on the tense relationship between Heathcliff, a dark and brooding figure driven by love (played by Jacob Elordi), and Catherine Earnshaw, an obsessive and passionate lover (played by Margot Robbie).

The film begins with Heathcliff and Catherine as children. Heathcliff is taken in by Catherine’s father but is subjected to physical violence and mistreatment. Despite this, their bond is playful and deeply sentimental; they joke, prank each other, and cling to one another. In one emotional scene, Heathcliff insists he’ll endure punishment if it means protecting Catherine, setting the tone for their intense loyalty early on.

As they grow older, the arrival of the Linton family changes everything. Catherine becomes increasingly aware of her family’s financial instability. With her father portrayed as a drunk gambling addict, she feels pressured to secure a future through marriage. This desperation pushes her toward the Lintons, especially Edward (played by Shazad Latif), whose wealth represents stability.

Throughout this shift, the tension between Catherine and Heathcliff lingers. They clearly love each other, but neither can fully admit it. Catherine suppresses her feelings, repeatedly rejecting Heathcliff even when she doesn’t want to. Confiding in her housekeeper Nelly (played by Hong Chau), she tells Catherine it's for the best. Ultimately, she chooses to marry Edward Linton despite being in love with someone else. Heartbroken, Heathcliff disappears without a word and isn’t seen again for years.