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Autumnal Moods: sounds like a compilation CD you’d buy from a TV commercial in ’96, right? But as the weather gets chillier, the sun goes down earlier, and you find yourself saying things like “sweater weather” a lot, it’s that season for snuggling under a nice blanket with a warm beverage (go ahead and treat yourself with a pumpkin spice latte, no judgies!) and check out one of these titles that will totally put you in the mood for Fall.
'Gilmore Girls' (2000-2007)
Sure, we may be going ga-ga over those Gilmore Girls this week, but how perfect was the timing of its Netflix release with the changing weather? There’s something distinctly autumnal about Stars Hollow, Connecticuit (it probably has to do with the wacky residents’ obsessions with celebrating the season by dressing as pilgrims and tripping over pumpkins). Plus, all that girl talk is pretty cozy.
'Ordinary People' (1980)
Robert Redford’s Oscar winning drama is notable for Mary Tyler Moore’s steely performance and for the fact that it beat out Raging Bull for Best Picture. But I’ll always think of it for the awesome sheep’s wool jackets and puffy vests. Lake Forest, Illinois seemed super hip in 1980.
'Donnie Darko' (2001)
It’s as Octobery and Halloweeny as any movie that doesn’t involve a masked man murdering horny teenagers — although it does feature a giant, scary bunny rabbit. If you’re easily spooked, you might want to snuggle up with someone else under that blanket.
'Cheers' (1982-1993)
Where’s the warmest place you can go when the weather turns cold and you need some familiar, friendly faces to keep you warm? There’s no better place than Cheers, where everyone knows your name.
'Far From Heaven' (2002)
Todd Haynes’ homage to Douglas Sirk’s melodramas is a lush, gorgeous drama starring Julianne Moore as ’50s housewife whose life isn’t as perfect as she assumes it to be. The colors of suburban Connecticut pop with the absolutely stunning cinematography from Edward Lachman.
'When Harry Met Sally...' (1989)
Autumn in New York never looked more romantic (or, frankly, more neurotic) than through the eyes of Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner. If you’re feeling ambitious, why not a stroll through Central Park? (Just kidding, just watch Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan do it instead.)
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'The Cosby Show' (1984-1992)
Two words: COSBY SWEATERS. Slip into one of those multi-patterned wool-blends and let the Huxtables keep you warm and fuzzy with all of those damn family pranks.
'The Cider House Rules' (1999)
Uh, hello? What’s the best autumnal beverage? Cider, obviously. That, and the New England landscape, make this adaptation of John Irving’s novel a lovely and cozy flick (even if there’s that whole depressing abortion subplot).
'Rushmore' (1998)
The color palate and moody tones make this coming-of-age dark comedy from Wes Anderson a perfect movie to watch while you try to ignore the leaves falling from the trees outside.
'Family Ties' (1982-1989)
The Keatons were cozy as fuuuuuuck. The wood paneling, the leftover ’60s liberalism, Justine Bateman? There were a lot of lessons to learn in such a safe environment, and each episode is as comfortable as a warm scarf made from Tina Yothers’ hair.
