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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at LUM chapter.

When the leaves fall, the air feels chilly, and everyone drinks pumpkin spice, which means it is time to relax and watch a good movie. We all know the classic Halloween or scary movies, but what about a fall movie?! I am not one for horror or creepiness on the screen…especially at night. These five movies will surely give you a boost of serotonin and a smile. So grab a pumpkin dessert or some cookies, a blanket, and sit back.  

Dead Poets Society 

Everyone loves Robin Williams. This is a sweet and classic high school movie. The scenery is beautiful and set in autumn. It is a captivating story about a group of boys at a strict private school and their kind teacher. This movie is great to watch on a cold evening.  

When Harry Met Sally 

This follows Harry and Sally, who debate whether being just friends is possible. Years later, they bump into each other, and viewers see a relationship develop. Fall in Central Park is unmatched. The foliage is perfect. Who doesn’t love a fall movie with some romance?! 

You’ve Got Mail 

This is another great romance movie in which two people meet online and email without realizing they have met in person before. It is fun and adorable. Also, it takes place in New York City. Can you guess my favorite city? 

Twilight 

The misty and overcast weather is also cozy. The story is interesting about Bella and her classmate Edward, who turns out to be a 108-year-old vampire. This is a different romance film than usual, but nonetheless, it is a must-see.  

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  1.     Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 

A series involving magic, pumpkins, decorations, and feasts! You could watch one, or if you have a free weekend, watch them all. Hogwarts is such a cool setting. Maybe find a butterbeer recipe and have a fun beverage. Harry Potter is a great Halloween costume as well! 

Talia Navarro is a freshman at Loyola University of Maryland. She was born and raised in New Jersey. She attended Middletown High School South, the place where she found her interest in studying law. She took Business Ethics, Creative Writing, and Effective Oral Communication electives. At the end of her senior year in high school, she won three different awards for submitting writing entries. The pieces included topics of being a child of a first responder, growing up as a dancer, and her dream of becoming a lawyer. Her journaling fascination was sparked by her Dad at a young age. If she ever had a school paper, she would report straight to him. They would sit in the dining room for hours and work through her corrections and how to improve her skills. Whether it is a simplistic story about rescuing her dog or writing about the causes of World War II, he was able to excel. She still continues to aspire to have her father’s ability and reach his level of composing mastery. In her personal life, she has incorporated journaling into her everyday routine, to reflect on her gratitude and make affirmations to herself. She enjoys helping her friends and classmates edit their school papers. She does not have a professional background just yet, however, she hopes to build it soon! She loves to read books in her free time. Her favorite genres are fiction and romance, but recently she has found interest in thrillers. She enjoys exercising and staying active, whether that includes going for a walk outdoors or going to an instructed class. A guilty pleasure of Talia's is shopping. If you ever offer a shopping trip, just know her answer is yes! She also has a passion for hair and makeup. She is always watching tutorials and testing various makeup techniques. She loves to try out new hairstyles and find the best hair care products on the market.