OVER THE GARDEN WALL
Fall, which is questionably arriving here in LA, means different things to different people. For me: latte foam art, tiny pumpkins, and fuzzy comfy socks. But above all else, it’s an excuse to rewatch OVER THE GARDEN WALL. The 2014 Cartoon Network mini-series follows two young brothers, Wirt (Elijah Wood) and Greg (Collin Dean) as they traverse an otherworldly forest called The Unknown in search of a way home, all while avoiding an ominous, hope-sucking creature known as The Beast (Samuel Ramey). It's a sweet, heartfelt story that taps into the chilly unease and childlike wonder of autumn without being overly scary (but if you're a horror wimp like I am though, you may want to skip Episode 7, "The Ringing of the Bell"). OVER THE GARDEN WALL is best enjoyed with a cat on your lap, a pumpkin spice latte in your hand, and your best friend on the couch next to you. The whole thing clocks in at around two hours from start to finish, so it makes for a great cozy evening in. Happy watching! And beware the beast...
—Carrie Smith, Executive Assistant
