A Spooky Season of Stories: Romanticizing Autumn Through Film, Fantasy, Childhood Nostalgia, and Coming-of-Age Tales
Spooky season calls for darkness, a touch of mystery, nostalgic stories, and a little cinematic escapism to make autumn feel all the more enchanting.
In this episode, I’m sharing some of the films and television I’ve been revisiting this season, from the childhood stories that have stayed with me to the characters and fictional worlds that correlate with how I see myself and the stories of my life . Along the way, I reflect on the unexpected ways our favorite timeless stories shape our ideas of love, connection, individuality, and the lives we hope to live.
A celebration of childhood wonder…
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