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COMFORT FLICKS
from 2022-11-17
WSS suggests shows and movies to watch during this chilly autumn season.
BY JACK ALDEN & GINGER MCCARTNEY
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ART & DESIGN BY GINGER MCCARTNEY
Based on the webcomic turned graphic novel, “Heartstopper” is a heart-warming, slow-burning romance between British high schoolers, Charlie and Nick. It begins when Nick, a charismatic rugby player, is seated in class next to Charlie, a nerdy student who was outed as gay the previous school year. They become close friends until they realize it might be something more.
Following the lives of coworkers at Dunder Mifflin, a small paper company in Scranton, PA, a cast of quirky and entertaining characters are bound to provide comfort and laughter to viewers. “The Office” is a mockumentary that has captivated America since its 2005 release.
The greater Boston area isn’t just home to the likes of Harvard and MIT but also the undiscovered mathematical genius, Will Hunting. Hunting is soon to find out that he has a separate life waiting for him if he wishes to realize it. With the help of Robin Williams starring as his future therapist, and Stellan Skarsgard, a mathematician, Hunting’s life changes forever.
Warning: this movie is fit for anyone wanting a good scare. The story centers around a young girl named Coraline who just moved into a new house. The house holds many secrets, including what lies behind a secret door. Coraline navigates this new world, but she must be careful as everything is not as it seems. It is an animated movie that has haunted kids’ imaginations for years.
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Though it is from the ’90s, don’t be fooled: “Friends” continues to stay relevant as it explores the bonds between six 20-somethings adjusting to adulthood. The iconic coffee shop scenes and the gentle glow of the show’s pre-21st century camera make ‘comfort’ this show’s main adjective.
Wes Anderson seldom fails to create a movie without an incredibly distinct style. In this film, Mr. Fox, despite his crafty ways, is no match for human characters Boggis, Bunse and Bean as he decides to pull one last job stealing chickens, ducks and of course Bean’s famous alcoholic apple cider. “Fantastic Mr. Fox” examines the animalistic nature of society and invites viewers to consider how these ideas apply to our human world.
Directed by Greta Gerwig and based on the 1868 novel written by Louisa May Alcott, “Little Women” is a story of sisterhood and friendship. Struggling with the hardships of the American Civil War in New England, the four March sisters navigate growing up and growing apart.
“GILMORE GIRLS”
A classic fall comfort show focused on the relationship between Lorelai, a single mom, and Rory, her teenage daughter. The beginning seasons are concentrated on Rory’s time at a highly competitive private school as she balances grades, relationships and the impending threat of applying to college. Through ups and downs, watch Lorelai and Rory evolve against the backdrop of Stars Hollow, a small town where it is seemingly always autumn.
A blockbuster movie, “Home Alone” is about a young boy named Kevin McCallister who is left home alone by accident while his family goes on Christmas vacation. Two burglars try to rob the house thinking no one is there, but Kevin will stop at nothing to protect his house, no matter how dangerous it is.
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