X-Files
“Do you think I’m spooky?” FBI agents Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) are the protagonists of The X-Files, a rather eerie science-fiction drama.
captures the bare trees, frosty backgrounds, dim lighting, and the dampness of the Pacific Northwest
The show follows Mulder and Scully as they work on unsolved cases involving unexplained phenomena, and beautifully captures the romantic tension and conflict of opinion between the two agents. Mulder is a conspiracy theorist, believing that extra-terrestrial life is the explanation for what they encounter. Scully, meanwhile, comes from a medical background, and believes there must always be a scientific explanation. We are gripped by the professional relationship that forms between the two, as well as the dark, haunting cases they work on.
It was filmed in Vancouver in the early 1990s, adding a crisp, cold darkness to the show, which really emphasises the ominous nature of the programme. A favourite episode of mine is ‘Excelsis Dei’ (Season 2, Episode 11), which captures the bare trees, frosty backgrounds, dim lighting, and the dampness of the Pacific Northwest – a recurring theme through the whole show.
The X-Files first aired on FOX in the US in September 1993, and all episodes are available to watch on Disney+.
Meet the Parents
Autumn is the time to get back into bed and return to your comfort watches as the air turns crisper outside. The backbone of autumnal movies is the nostalgia they produce; therefore, all kinds of genres can unite, such as familiar favourites: Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice, Coraline, Gilmore Girls e.t.c.
2000s warmth accompanied with a cozy sweater aesthetic
For a more subtle-autumnal watch that perhaps isn’t your regular go to in the fall, I would like to recommend Meet the Parents (2000). Gregory (Ben Stiller) must win over his girlfriend’s family approval whilst accidentally finding himself in the most uncomfortable situations. Imagine the worst possible outcome when you are a guest in someone’s house and times it by ten to match Greg’s reality, constructing a painfully funny watch. The love interests’ father (Robert Dinero) makes it his life’s mission to test Greg: he uses lie detectors, watches his every move, embarrasses him in front of the entire family, disapproves of Greg’s nursing career, and highly favours his daughter’s ex fiancee. Very Awkward.
Imagine the worst possible outcome when you are a guest in someone’s house and times it by ten
The movie evokes a classic 2000s warmth accompanied with a cozy sweater aesthetic and the narrative of visiting home in the chilly season. It focuses on family dynamics and building relations at the centre of the plot, whilst resonating with anyone who has ever struggled to fit in, serving as the comedic core for this family-focused film.
Will Greg ever live up to the grand expectations set by the in-laws in order to marry the love of his life? Available on Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies and Apple TV.
