Sweater Weather Cinema: Five Fall Films to Enjoy

          The time for colored leaves, pumpkin-flavored hot drinks, and sweatshirts is upon us. Fall has arrived. With the changing seasons come curling under a blanket for a movie night and preparation for the best holiday of the year: Halloween. Did you miss that feeling of relaxation? If your answer is yes, prepare a cup of hot coffee, grab some snacks, and take a breath of the fall air as this article takes you through these five movies to watch during this beloved season. From light horror movies that will please the “spooky season” lovers to romantic films that touch the sweetest souls, there is something for everyone on this list!

Coco
          Coco is an animated movie by Pixar Animation Studios. The film takes place during Día de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday where the living and the dead are reunited through offerings from a family to their ancestors. This movie tells the story of Miguel, a kid whose family has forbidden him to listen to or play music. However, his passion causes him to disobey his parents, leading him on an incredible journey. If this is not enough to pique your interest, just know that Coco is a perfect movie to watch in company. Its bright colors, beautiful setting, and songs will take you on an adventure you won’t easily forget. Also, the spooky nature of this story makes it a good viewing for Halloween night!

Autumn in New York
          Well, what other movie could be one of the best to watch in the fall if not Autumn in New York itself? The name explains it all: this film will use romanticism and drama to take you around the magnificent autumnal New York, where love and magic can be felt in the air. Its plot develops around Will Keane, played by Richard Gere, a wealthy man in his middle forties who falls in love with Charlotte, played by Winona Ryder, a much younger woman. If you like romantic movies and you are looking for something to watch that will bring you fall vibes, no movie could ever be better than this one. You might cry a little bit in the end. I did, at least, but it will definitely be worth the tears.

17 Again
          A classic “back-to-school” movie, few other films can entertain you like 17 Again. The movie follows a middle-aged man in crisis who suddenly wakes up drastically younger as his 17-year-old self. By going to the high school he attended as a teen, he tries to fix his life and help his children face difficult life moments. However, he won’t be able to do it as a father, but as a friend! With a light-hearted and funny story, this movie is worth seeing if you are all looking for a good time without following a complicated or dramatic plot.

Dead Poets Society
          When you hear Robin Williams’ name, what is the first film that comes to mind? For many, the film would probably be Dead Poets Society, and let me tell you, there is a reason for this. This movie tells a dramatic story in an all-boys boarding school in Vermont called Welton Academy. When John Keating, played by Robin Williams, joins the English department, he brings a new wave of passion for literature and the arts to the school.  His  “alternative” ways of teaching will open the eyes of many of his students, leading to a dramatic epilogue in what can arguably be considered one of the most touching endings in the history of movies. This story gives a beautiful visual representation of the Fall Term at an American boarding school similar to Lawrenceville but relatively stricter.

Interview with the Vampire
          Starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, Interview with the Vampire is not a simple vampire movie. It is the vampire movie. Even 30 years after its release, this movie can still take your breath away, capturing an intriguing story spanning the late 1700s to the end of the 20th century.  It’s a dark, elegant, and romantic story that is perfect to watch on Halloween, especially if you are not a fan of horrors or slashers and don’t want to sacrifice your sleep. In simple words, this film will not scare you to death, but it will be scary enough for a proper Halloween.