#12: My fave feel-good films of fall.
Movies I just can't resist during the cozy days of October.
The month of reactivating our streaming services has come! It’s always fun to have a little something indoors to look forward to when the days get shorter, darker, and colder. There’s nothing like a good movie to wind down the day and remind you of the joys of life before you drift off into dreamland. Although it’s Friday the 13th, I’m listing the movies that leave me feeling cozy and warm inside, my fave feel-good films of fall.
Many of these recommendations are based in Europe, and especially the UK. There’s something about the English countryside, brick dormitories, and a posh accent that feels extra October-like. Maybe it’s because they experience almost as much rain as we do here in Victoria? Either way, make a pot of tea, grab a blanket, and enjoy.
Julie & Julia (2009)
I hadn’t watched this one in years and to my surprise, it was available during our flight to Saskatoon last week. Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci dining in Paris, Amy Adams blogging and cooking in Brooklyn - it’s like your favourite comfort food in the form of a film. Following the lives of Julia Child and Julie Powell as they navigate cooking, writing, and relationships. Bon Appetit!
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
If you didn’t catch the reference, the name of my newsletter happens to be based off this movie. Another Nora Ephron classic (along with Julie & Julia), I cannot resist a good romance with serendipitous connections, New York brownstones, and dial-up internet. This story follows two book store owners as they fall in love anonymously over email.
Little Women (2019)
Greta Gerwig’s take on the 1868 classic novel hosts a stellar cast and offers a sensitive retelling of this timeless tale. The story follows four sisters and their varying personalities and fortunes, as they navigate life during the Civil War. Oh and did I mention… Timothee Chalamet.
About Time (2013)
A young British man with the ability to time travel tries to change his past in hopes of improving his future. It’s a romantic story about love, family, and how the imperfections of our lives make it all worth while.