Fall has arrived on Tulane University’s campus, and there is no better way to celebrate the chilly weather than with a good movie. If you are looking for something to put you in a festive autumn mood, look no further than this list — it has something for everybody.
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower”
This tear-jerking coming-of-age movie has been beloved by many since its release in 2012. The painfully shy freshman Charlie has always lived his life as a wallflower, until seniors Sam and Patrick take him under their wing. This movie is a beautiful portrayal of mental health and deep friendships.
In this haunting thriller, 9-year-old Cole Sear is tormented by visions of dead people. Dr. Malcolm Crowe is on the case, and she soon discovers just how terrifying this young boy’s visions are. Halloween fans can enjoy mystery and horror with this eerie film, even after Oct. 31.
Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet shine in this movie adaptation of one of the most well-known books of all time by Louisa May Alcott. The film chronicles the life of the four March sisters during the Civil War as they learn to navigate the world around them and pursue their dreams. Nothing is cozier than watching the March girls sit around the fire, basking in warmth and sisterhood.
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
The “Harry Potter” movie series has grossed over $7.7 billion worldwide and the fourth installment, in my opinion, is one of its best. It’s Triwizard tournament season at Hogwarts, and Harry gets selected to enter this competition against two other wizarding schools. If only the Commons looked like the Hogwarts dining hall — complete with warm floating candles and abundant feasts — when it would really feel like fall.
“Scream”
The ‘90s slasher “Scream” has one of the most recognizable horror movie villains of all time. It opens with Drew Barrymore receiving a creepy phone call, and it isn’t long until the villain arrives: the iconic Ghostface. This cult-classic movie combines humor, blood and a haunting fall aesthetic, making for a scary good time.
“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
It wouldn’t be fall without the iconic “Peanuts.” In the film, chaos ensues when Charlie attempts to put on a makeshift Thanksgiving feast for his rowdy crew, serving up “traditional dishes” such as popcorn, toast and jellybeans. This is a fun family movie that will make both adults and children laugh. After all, it’s not Thanksgiving until Snoopy dances.
“Coraline”
This beautifully animated stop motion movie will leave you contemplative, unsettled and awestruck at the same time. Director Henry Selick tells the story of Coraline, a girl who has just moved into a picture-perfect house in a small town. However, she quickly discovers that nothing is as it seems. After discovering a portal to another dimension hidden in a secret door, Coraline finds herself enamored in this perfect alternate universe. A dark fantasy film that makes you feel like a shiver down your spine, “Coraline” is simply a masterpiece.
Nothing screams fall like a good mystery, and Leonardo DiCaprio delivers a stunning performance in this 2010 Martin Scorsese film. A U.S. Marshal and his partner arrive on a remote island to visit Ashecliffe, an insane asylum housing some of the most dangerous criminals in the world. The duo’s task is to investigate the disappearance of a patient. As a storm ravages the island, the line between reality and fantasy blurs. This bone-chilling thriller is perfect for the viewer to nestle into a cuddly blanket on a stormy night.