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By: Valerie Menendez  Pride and Prejudice has always held a special place in my heart, and I’m certain the same can be said for other Jane Austen enthusiasts. Published in 1813, the story has proudly withstood the test of time, inviting new generations of eager readers and viewers, especially following the 1995 British television series and the 2005 film adaptation.
I remember the feeling I had the first time I watched the 2005 version on my TV, somewhere around my sophomore year. For 2 hours and 8 minutes I sat transfixed, my curiosity piqued, never realizing how much the film would later impact me. I fell in love with the melodramatic scenes, the scripted cheesy plot dynamics – I even got emotional watching the ending as a die hard romance genre lover. I was devastated when the movie ended because it was only then I had realized how much of a trance I was in. (You know you don’t want a movie to end when you make it all the way through the end credits). You can imagine my surprise, then, when I realized this was one of many versions of the story: in fact, there have been 17 film adaptations since 1938. There is no denying there has to be something about Pride and Prejudice that resonates with audiences; the same something that made me binge-watch the 1995 series; the same something that led to another popular version in 2016 and an upcoming release in early 2026; and the same something for which I now write, hoping to invite you, the reader, into a world you may never want to leave.
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By: Valerie Menendez  The Hollywood cult classic When Harry Met Sally, directed by Rob Reiner, has undoubtedly stolen fans’ hearts for many autumns since its release in July, 1989. It is the kind of movie you watch when the leaves start falling and soon cover the streets in hues of orange, yellow, and brown. You watch this kind of movie with a side of hot cocoa in one hand that you hope will help shelter you from the colder weather that is awaiting outside during the impending harsh winter. In these seasons, you keep finding Harry and Sally and the magic of the setting keeps their story alive.
The first time I watched the movie, I remember huddling under layers of layers of blankets before finally pressing play to watch one of the most cinematic rom-coms of all time. While a bit hesitant, I began my watch out of morbid curiosity to see what all this fuss was truly about, and it would go on to be an ingrained decision that I recall wishing I made much sooner. By: GHS Shield Staff  Need ideas of what to do with your friends and family over winter break? Take a peek at the Glenelg Shield's favorite winter activities!
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