Fall Movies to Watch
by Aubs Huckabee
Bring out the pumpkin spice lattes and the warm blankets: here are the ultimate movies to set the autumn mood.
Twilight: Drama/Sci-fi
Seventeen-year-old Bella Swan moves to Forks, Washington, to live with her father. She meets Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a vampire. The beloved franchise still influences pop culture, is always watched every fall by most who wish to relieve the insanity, magic and drama of a love triangle between a human, werewolf and vampire, and is a must-see to start off the colder months of the year the right way!
Hocus Pocus: Comedy/Fantasy
A teenager named Max Dennison, who recently moved to Salem, explores an old abandoned house with his crush Allison and his younger sister Dani. Max lights a cursed object called the Black Flame Candle, which accidentally brings the evil Sanderson sisters—Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker), and Mary (Kathy Najimy)—back from the dead. This cult classic is perfect for older watchers as well as younger ones, giving inspiration for Halloween fun decades while still remaining relevant even in modern times!
When Harry Met Sally (1989): Throwback, Romance, Comedy
When Harry Met Sally... is a 1989 romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron that explores whether a man and a woman can be truly platonic friends by exploring the relationship between Harry Burns (Billy Crystal), and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan). The romance seen formed over years between the two lovable characters is perfect for cuddling up with a warm drink, cozy blanket and a loved one while the movie shares common themes of love in a perfect, autumn-like atmosphere.
Practical Magic: (1998 ): Fantasy, Family Bonds, Drama
Sisters Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman) are raised by their eccentric aunts after their parents die. They grow up dealing with a centuries-old curse: any man who falls in love with an Owens woman is doomed to die an untimely death, giving the film way to showcase the importance of family bonds, especially sisterhood, while also showcasing a domestic life with magic weaved into it in a unique, charming take on magic and witches while still remaining a classic witchy staple among movies.
Fantastic Mr. Fox: Animation, Adventure, Kids
Mr. Fox (George Clooney) and company embark out from their underground homes in search of more food to sustain themselves and their community, facing challenges with deeper messages and themes by seeing different perspectives of the story through the eyes of multiple characters, ages and dilemmas. A warm palette of robust oranges, reds, and yellows gives the film a cozy, distinct seasonal feel while using stop motion pictures over the course of the entire movie; a perfect watch for slightly younger audiences to enjoy.
