IMDB RATING: 8.2/10 ☆

AMANDA’S STARS: ★★★★★

Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) became one of the most popular TV Shows for people aged 13+. The show follows the main characters, Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and her daughter, Rory (Alexis Bledel) facing everyday challenges and obstacles in the small town of Stars Hollow. Lorelai is a single mother, and although she may have felt alone, her community helped her in ways she could never have imagined. From coffee at Luke’s Diner to her best friend Sookie, the chef at the inn she works at; the people in her life  made the difficult task of parenting just a little bit easier. Rory is a straight A high school student who famously said, “Who cares if I’m pretty if I fail my finals.” With one end goal in mind, attending Harvard University, Rory works very diligently, trying to be not only the perfect student but the perfect daughter as well. Overall, the show has a cozy, familial feeling that I feel is best watched in the Autumn months. And if any Gilmore Girls watchers are out there, believe me when I say I agree with Richard, “I am an autumn” too!  

IMDB RATING: 8.1/10 ☆
AMANDA’S STARS: ★★★★

Created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly, Boy Meets World (1993-2000) is one of the most popular sitcoms of the decade. The show follows Cory Matthews (Ben Savage), an 11 year old boy in middle school facing the trials and tribulations of growing up. The main character has a best friend named Shawn Hunter (Rider Strong), who is with him through it all. From first crushes to family obligations the show is an excellent representation of the true meaning of friendship and the importance of having the right people by your side. Overall, this coming-of-age show represents everyday struggles while providing a very comforting feeling to the audience. 

IMDB RATING: 6.6/10 ☆

AMANDA’S STARS: ★★★

Directed by Duwayne Dunham, Halloweentown (1998) is a classic Halloween movie that I believe every person needs to watch at least once in their lifetime. The movie follows a young girl and her two siblings discovering that her family comes from a line of witches. The revelation comes as a shock when she discovers her grandmother has been living in a place called Halloweentown. Desiring to learn more about her family heritage, Marnie defies her mother's wishes and travels to Halloweentown, where she discovers a town of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls. Throughout the movie, Marnie learns of the jack-o-lantern that has burned bright in the center of Halloweentown but is now slowly dimming, meaning the destruction of the city. Wanting to save her grandmother's town and the place her family came from, Marnie faces many obstacles and challenges. Though this movie is not one of the greatest of all time, I believe it has a great story and a strong representation of the importance of family. So, in this spooky season, give Halloweentown a watch and see if you think it's a Halloween classic, too!