Whether it be the warm, candle-lit scenes, the back-to-school energy or the general coziness felt when watching these movies, all of them would be perfect to add to your watchlist this fall.
- “Little Women”
“Little Women” follows the March sisters as they transition from girlhood to adulthood. Louisa May Alcott’s classic has been adapted into numerous movies, TV shows and plays. Not only does the New England charm put you into the fall mood, but the coming-of-age themes are perfect as you are settling back into college. Whether your favorite is Greta Gerwig’s 2019 version, the 1994 movie with Winona Ryder or the anime adaptation, Little Women is a must-watch this fall.
- “Dead Poets Society”
“Dead Poets Society” follows Robin Williams as a new English teacher, Mr. Keating, at an all-boys preparatory school. Set in 1959, It’s a heartwarming film for back-to-school time. You get to know the boys as if you are a member of their group, joining in on their daring and devious adventures. Mr. Keating is different from any other teacher at school, giving them more to think about than homework and endless textbook pages. As you watch them navigate love, friendship, extracurriculars and academics, you catch yourself wondering how you want to present yourself in this new chapter of life.
- “Knives Out”
“Knives Out” deconstructs the mystery movie and gives a rollercoaster of time to viewers. The story follows detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) as he tries to uncover the death of Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), mystery novelist and patriarch. In a play on the classic who-dun-it genre, the audience quickly discovers the perpetrator. The fun is in watching Blanc dissect, in a thick Georgian drawl, the complicated relationships among the Thrombey family members, played by a fabulous ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis and Toni Colette. Ana de Armas, in the role that made her a household name, is brilliant as Marta Cabrera, Harlan’s personal nurse with an inability to lie. It is the perfect fall watch for one reason: Chris Evan’s sweaters.
- “When Harry Met Sally”
Rom-coms are not just for Valentine’s Day. “When Harry Met Sally” follows the title characters (Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan) as they meet multiple times over the course of 12 years. The movie was an early writing credit for Nora Ephron, now considered a master of the romance genre. Harry and Sally share a charming, whimsical banter, leaving the viewer rooting for the pair to succeed and to find each other. A warm, fuzzy and cozy film, it is perfect to watch while having a cup of hot chocolate. Afterward, take a weekend trip to New York City and visit Katz’s Delicatessen, the real-life Manhattan deli featured as Harry and Sally’s first meeting place.
- “Heathers”
In this campy cult classic, Winona Ryder plays Veronica, a member of the most popular clique at Westerburg High School. After falling for bad boy J.D. (Christian Slater), Veronica winds up involved in the death of queen bee Heather Chandler (Kim Walker). As bodies pile up, the film maintains its dry comedic tone, making for a sharp back-to-school satire sure to bring laughs this autumn.
- “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
A perennial rewatch for fans of the Peanuts gang, this short animated film follows Charlie Brown and friends as they prepare for Halloween – having parties, trick-or-treating and waiting to see the mythical Great Pumpkin. The opening notes of Vince Guaraldi’s “Linus and Lucy” are enough to put you in a festive mood. The cartoon is deeply nostalgic and, at only 25 minutes in run time, is perfect for squeezing some fall fun into a busy schedule.
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