With the breezes getting chillier and nights growing darker, it’s time to unearth your comfiest sweaters to embrace the cozy, golden season. Before starting your annual rewatches of staple series Gilmore Girls or Harry Potter choose to welcome new fall favorites and immerse yourself in some of The Gamut’s quintessential autumnal picks for shows and movies.
Knives Out (2019)
The first of an established trilogy, Knives Out is a classic murder mystery film that puts a spin on the typical “whodunnit,” with the help of private investigator Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). Set in Boston’s picturesque fall, the movie is perfect for snuggling up under the covers to admire the crisp leaves, knit clothing (please note Chris Evan’s iconic cable knit sweater), and the suspense surrounding the death of renowned mystery author Harlan Thrombey.
Gossip Girl
While Gossip Girl as a whole is an autumnal staple, The Gamut recommends specifically tuning into Season 1, Episode 9, “Blair Waldorf Must Pie.” Though many of the Thanksgiving episodes in the show capture the familial chaos and drama that comes with such gatherings, “Blair Waldorf Must Pie” perfectly captures the antics while still maintaining the core, communal values of Thanksgiving with a heartwarming, yet humorous end.
You’ve Got Mail
For fans of When Harry Met Sally, meet your next favorite fall romcom! You’ve Got Mail stars Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, creating an unforgettable twist on the enemies to lovers trope. Follow the juxtaposition between Katherine and Joe’s anonymous online romance and their in-person rivalry as the Upper West Side’s seasonal glow envelopes the screen and bathes quaint bookshops and cafés. Ryan’s simple yet elegant wardrobe in this film lives on every fall Pinterest board, so grab some hot chocolate and get ready to fall in love with this movie.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Whether it be leaves falling to welcome the transition to winter or school going back in session, fall is a dynamic season, often bringing change and nostalgia. Wes Anderson’s stop-motion adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox is the perfect movie to feel a touch melancholic about the passage of time. This film is visually gorgeous — the tawny orange of fox fur combined with the warm yellows and browns of fields and trees makes this movie a classic for the season. Universally loved by grandparents, film critics, and children, this movie about animal – and human – nature has something for everyone.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Adapted from Holly Jackson’s thrilling YA novel, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is perfect for your next Netflix binge. The story follows Pip Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) as she focuses her final school project on investigating further into her small town’s deepest secret: the murder of sweetheart Andie Bell and the subsequent “suicide” of her boyfriend, Salil Singh. Along the way, Pip gets tangled within the web of mistruths that lie within the case, discovering that her own life might be in jeopardy if she goes too far. For fans of suspense and romance, this show is waiting for you.
Whether you choose to play detective or indulge in sweet, feel-good romances, The Gamut hopes that you enjoy the precious, fleeting days of the season with these (superior) selections.
