Media Recommendations Based on Your Favorite Autumnal Activities
Hi, everyone! I thought that this might be the month that broke my posting streak, but it turns out that old goals habits die hard, so here we are. 😉
The title is pretty self-explanatory; I thought it would be fun to match atmospheric books, movies, etc. to iconic fall-time hobbies. (As always, use your own discretion with these; the media listed here encompass a wide variety of content levels.)
If you like hiking, try The Fellowship of the Ring (by J.R.R. Tolkien) for the ultimate autumnal quest experience, with plenty of cozy cottagecore moments, plenty of mountains, and plentyyyyyyyy of walking. 😜
If you like baking, try Brave (2012) for a tart, sweet exploration of what it means to be family.
If you like leaf peeping, try In the Forests of Serre (by Patricia A. McKillip) for the chance to lose yourself in a mysterious forest full of fiery color and breathtaking magic.
If you like decorating, try Ever After (1998) for an artistic, inventive take on a classic fairytale, with sumptuous visuals and grounded themes.
If you like road-tripping, try Loamhedge (by Brian Jacques) for a leisurely paced, satisfying trek over woodland and plain, accompanied by a playlist’s worth of jolly tunes.
If you like thrifting, try When Harry Met Sally (1989) for a seasonal staple crammed with hidden gems, occasional duds, and outfit inspiration for days.
If you like pumpkin patch-ing, try Runaway Bride (1999) for small-town charm, romantic silliness, and sweet friendship.
If you like candle lighting, try Keturah and Lord Death (by Martine Leavitt) for a wispy, flickering waltz between light and dark.
If you like pumpkin carving, try The Village (2004) for stark imagery, subtle agrarian vibes, tense drama, and some cutting-edge twists.
If you like corn maze-ing, try Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) for a rippling, golden, earthy look at complicated people with complicated relationships.
If you like trick-or-treating, try Over the Garden Wall (2014) for an off-beat cinematic treat that is equal parts spooky and sweet.
If you like museum-going, try Ivanhoe (by Walter Scott) for a transporting peek at the "merry olde England" of yesteryear.
If you like sweater wearing, try You've Got Mail (1998) for the cinematic equivalent of a hug.
Happy (end of) October, everyone!
Let me know what you would add to this list.
Re: the abundant walking in Lord of the Rings, I am DESPERATE for a fan video that pairs footage of the Fellowship's trek with "Walk This Way" by Run-DMC/Aerosmith, and in the twenty or so years since the movies came out, NO ONE has seen fit to oblige me. The life of a visionary is a sad and lonely one.
ReplyDelete(I very much want to watch Over the Garden Wall //googly eyes emoji//)
HA! I, too, find it very hard to believe that no one on any of the video-form socials has created such a mash-up. xD
Delete(Ooh, I'd be fascinated to hear your thoughts on Over the Garden Wall if you ever do watch it! *googly eyes emoji back* It's interesting. Weird, but interesting. Hope you're well! <3)
I'm vexed with myself for not being able to keep up with blogging much this year. My whole 2025 resolution list revolves around getting back to reading blogs regularly again. And writing more blog posts again. I miss it. Especially posts like this one -- total gold, my friend! I love this concept!
ReplyDeleteI've tagged you here with the Christmas Movies Tag -- play if you want to!
This idea is GOLDEN. (And I, too, am always trying to post once a month but am not nearly as successful as you).
ReplyDeleteSo, funny story, I actually detest hiking. It's what my family always thought of as "fun." I'm starting to get more into it now (turns out the location makes an impact!) but forever when I was dragged along the way to make it fun for myself was by pretending I was in The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit with the assurance that I was much better off than the characters. XD
My sister has been urging me to watch Over The Garden Wall now for a while, too...