12 films for autumn

As the nights get longer, and bad weather keeps us indoors more often, there's nothing better than settling down on sofa with a classic film with a real autumnal feel.

Autumn is also a time when the movie studios release their new films ahead of the holiday season, so in addition to some cracking classics, we've also listed a few of the new arrivals to look out for, if you prefer to get out to a cinema.

6 classics

• Halloween (1978) – a classic slasher horror movie that still keeps audiences on the edges of their seats. So good, it spawned a whole series of sequels, not to mention a whole sub-genre of films influenced by director John Carpenter.
• Rushmore (1998) – the back to school theme is explored in this movie set in a US prep school over an autumn term.
• Far From Heaven (2002) – a tribute to 1950s melodramas, directed by Todd Haynes, this film is about a house wife dealing with the prejudices of a mixed race affair after her husband admits that he is gay. It's a true classic that oozes autumnal charm.
• Dead Poets’ Society (1989) – another heart-warming movie with an autumnal back to school theme. Robin Williams is superb as inspirational English teacher John Keating.
• When Harry Met Sally (1989) – a quintessential romcom that features leafy walks in Central Park and Meg Ryan’s wool and tweed hats and blazers.
• Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) – John Hughes’ 1980s comedy classic staring Steve Martin and the late John Candy is all about the chaos of holiday travel and bad weather.

If you haven’t already got these in your collection, you can stream them from an online provider or order the DVD from your favourite online entertainment retailer.

6 new releases

• The Predator – a reboot of the 1980s classic sci-fi creature feature.
• The House with the Clock on its Walls – a children’s gothic horror starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett from horror master Eli Roth.
• Venom – a Spiderman spin-off about journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy), infected by an alien parasite that gives him superhuman powers.
• Halloween  – a direct sequel to the original 1978 John Carpenter classic.
• First man – a biopic of Neil Armstrong and his journey to become the first man on the moon.
• Bohemian Rhapsody (November 2) – biopic of consummate showman Freddie Mercury starring Rami Malek culminating Queen’s iconic 1985 performance at Live Aid. 

The region boasts plenty of options for your viewing pleasure. Here are local cinemas near Larkfleet developments:

Boston – Savoy, Boston West End
Corby – Savoy, Corby
Peterborough – Showcase Cinema deLux
Spalding – South Holland Centre
Taunton – The Odeon



Follow the links for what's on and screening times.