Halloween is fast approaching, and what better way to pass the time during one’s lunch break than browsing Pinterest for costume ideas? I’m still not sure what to dress up as this year, but I have a shortlist. I could do something niche such as “iced coffee held by a Zoomer at a job interview,” or go as a Labubu or one of those squishy stress cubes I see bought and sold at stores like Five Below.

Or I could dress up as a data center, complete with a bunch of power cords and bright Christmas lights wrapped around me, while I drink an obnoxious amount of water and my neighbors yell at me.

I could also do a bit of a throwback, and dress up as Westwin Elements–remember those guys?–with a big “W” sprayed across a gray T-shirt. (Nickel refining, now that was super- duper scary, especially for property values).

Knowing me, however, I might just take the easy way out and dress up as a newspaper editor on a rare evening off. If you’re looking to copy my idea, here’s what the costume consists of: Adidas sweatpants, an oversized college t-shirt (Go Dawgs!), a cup of herbal tea, and a Netflix subscription. Of course, don’t forget the bowl of candy to pass out to trickor- treaters who arrive at your doorstep, with any leftovers to be kept in house, obviously.

Editor’s terrible Letterboxd reviews: Sense and Sensibility (2026)

Last Saturday I went to the movies to watch Sense and Sensibility, which I really enjoyed. Heading to the theaters, I just knew the film would be great; you know a British period drama will cook when the lead actors both have double- barreled last names.

But seriously though, this film was a great watch.

Seeing Daisy Edgar-Jones play Elinor felt like watching the big sister I never had, and her on-screen chemistry with Esme Creed-Miles as Marianne was so fitting. For those who have seen the 1995 adaptation directed by Ang Lee, I will say that this version felt a little more serious in tone, not to mention less bright cinematographically speaking (all films are shot so shadowy nowadays). However, my theory on this is that the 1990s were a much more carefree time. Back when the Berlin Wall fell, the Braves won the World Series, and film directors could subsequently splurge on bright lights for movie sets to reflect the optimism of the era. And concessions at the movies were also way cheaper, I bet.

Andrea Gutierrez is the managing editor of the Bryan County News. Like many savvy moviegoers in 2026, she packs some snacks in her purse prior to heading out to the movie theater in order to save money. She usually brings chips and a bottle of Coke Zero bought from a nearby convenience store.