By Shivani Nayyar, Contributing Writer
• September 29, 2025
It’s the perfect time to wind down with a blanket, some snacks and a good movie or TV show to fully embrace the fall vibes. As we leave the summer of brother love triangles and cowboys behind — if you know, you know — here are a few of my favorite movies and TV shows to get you into the swing of fall.
Each one has hints of spring in their own ways, but they always know how to make me excited for the seasons to change. Here are four recommendations to help you get into the spring spirit!
Unrequited love is a painful yet universal experience caused by strong feelings for someone who does not or cannot reciprocate, such as a close friend who only sees your relationship as platonic. This type of feeling is often romanticized due to its idealized portrayal in the media — I myself am guilty of finding it so romantic when it comes to Mr. Darcy’s initial one-sided love for Elizabeth in Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice.”
People used to talk a lot about how much they hated getting hand-me-downs. As the youngest sibling, I had a plethora of clothing that was older than me filling up my closet. But nowadays, I seek out hand-me-down clothing, whether that’s from my family, my friends or local thrift stores. I get so much more enjoyment out of the history (or potential history) behind the pieces than simply buying a shirt from a department store.
“Morocco. A seat by the window, please.”
Cameron Crowe’s legendary 2000 movie, about the fictional band “Stillwater” on the rise and a blossoming rock critic who travels with them on one...
